Catch (brand)
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and beverage |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Owner | DS Group |
| Website | www www |
Catch is a brand owned by the DS Group,[1] operating in the Indian food and beverage industry.[2] As of April 2024, it was reported to be among the top five spice brands in India. The brand also announced plans to expand its presence in southern India. Its turnover was estimated at ₹1,000 crore in 2024.[3] Catch's product range includes salts, spices, herbs, bottled water, mixers, juices, and carbonated beverages.[4][5]
History
[edit]Catch Foods was launched by the DS Group as part of its expansion into the food sector.[6][7] The brand was introduced in 1987 with a line of rotary top table salt and pepper sprinklers.[8] In 2000, the company expanded its product line with the launch of Catch Spices, which included whole and blended spices.[9][2]
Catch Spices initially adopted Low-Temperature Grinding (LTG) technology for processing spices.[10] The brand later implemented cryogenic grinding techniques, a method used to preserve the natural flavor, color, and aroma of spices during production.[9][11]
Over time, the brand expanded its portfolio to include blended spices, cooking pastes, whole spices, grinders, and iodized pink rock salt.[12][13][8] In 2023, the company introduced Kitchen Art, a sub-brand offering ready-to-cook gravies.[14]
Campaigns
[edit]In 2013, Catch Spices launched the Zara Sa advertising campaign featuring actress Juhi Chawla.[9] That same year, Vidya Balan was appointed as a brand ambassador for the company.[15] In 2022, the brand updated its tagline from #Catch Ka Koi Match Nahin to #Kyunki Khana Sirf Khana Nahi Hota,[16] and introduced actors Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar as brand ambassadors.[17] A television commercial released during the same period featured Akshay Kumar and Kriti Kharbanda. In 2023, the company launched the #MaakaEhsaas campaign, along with another advertisement themed around Karwa Chauth ka Chand. In June of that year, DS Group introduced the #CatchTheRightBin initiative under the Catch brand to raise awareness about waste segregation and responsible disposal practices. In January 2025, the brand released two television commercials featuring actors Akshay Kumar and Rajpal Yadav.[18]
Operations
[edit]As of 2024, Catch's product portfolio includes over 125 variants across nine categories, with approximately 300 stock-keeping units (SKUs). The brand's distribution network reportedly covers around 700,000 retail outlets across India.[19]
Awards and recognition
[edit]In 2024, Catch Foods received a Silver award in the Holiday, Seasonal, or Festival Marketing category at the e4m Indian Marketing Awards. The Maa Ka Ehsaas campaign was recognized with two Mobexx Gold Awards.[20] Catch Grinders received an India Star Award for Excellence in Packaging, and the packaging designs for Catch products were shortlisted for the WorldStar Global Packaging Awards.
References
[edit]- ^ Business India. A. H. Advani. July 2006.
- ^ a b "Can DS Group Diversify Beyond Tobacco Like ITC Did?". Forbes India. Retrieved 2025-04-13.
- ^ "DS Group targets Rs 5,000-cr revenue from confectionery business in 5 years". Business Standard.
- ^ Mohan, Ashwin (2016-10-21). "DS Group planning IPO for "Catch" brand post internal rejig". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2025-04-13.
- ^ Bhandari, Bhupesh. "Dharampal Satyapal Group: What's the catch?". Business Standard.
- ^ "Meet DS Group owners, Catch spices, Rajnigandha makers, who are looking to bid for Noida's GIP Mall for Rs 2000 crore". DNA India. Retrieved 2025-04-13.
- ^ "Catch brand turnover to be Rs 230 cr". Business Standard.
- ^ a b "Milk, Pan Masala & Catch-22: DS Group & Its Sugar-coated FMCG Gambit". Forbes India. Retrieved 2025-04-13.
- ^ a b c "Catch spices being repositioned". Business Standard.
- ^ "Spice industry sizzles on robust growth". Restaurant India. Retrieved 2025-04-13.
- ^ "The Red Hot Business". Financialexpress. 2015-08-19. Retrieved 2025-04-16.
- ^ "DS Group's Catch Spices crosses Rs 1,000 crore in sales". The Economic Times. 2024-04-17. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2025-04-13.
- ^ Singh, Priyanka. "Catch Spices to cater to regional tastes". Business Standard.
- ^ Ambwani, Meenakshi Verma (2024-04-17). "DS Group aims to grow Catch Spices biz to ₹5,000 crore in 5-6 years". BusinessLine. Retrieved 2025-04-13.
- ^ "DS Group bullish on diversification". Business Standard.
- ^ "'Catch tagline denotes role of food across different emotions and relationships'". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2025-04-13.
- ^ "Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, Bhumi Pednekar join Catch as new brand ambassadors". Business Today. 2022-11-04. Retrieved 2025-04-13.
- ^ www.ETBrandEquity.com. "Akshay Kumar and Rajpal Yadav transforms flavors into emotions - ET BrandEquity". ETBrandEquity.com. Retrieved 2025-04-13.
- ^ "Catch aims to double spice business, with eyes on southern markets". Mint.
- ^ "Indian Marketing Awards 2023 , Brand Conclave Marketing Awards in India by Exchange4media". e4mevents.com. Retrieved 2025-04-13.