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In protein-deficient India, McDonald's, Bollywood and cricket fuel wellness craze

Companies and celebrities promote protein as essential nutrition amid 73% deficiency in India; high-protein dairy market grew 9.4% to $1.5 billion in 2024, officials said.

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McDonald's has joined India's biggest dairy Amul, startups and a company backed by Bollywood superstar to unleash a marketing blitz with celebrity chefs pushing protein as crucial.

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In protein-deficient India, McDonald's, Bollywood and cricket fuel wellness craze

By Dhwani Pandya and Praveen Paramasivam

·Colorado Springs, United States
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More than 90% of Indians are unaware of the recommended daily amount of protein, which aggravates the deficiency of this nutrient. According to a survey cited by Venuez.dk, 88% of consumers prefer brands that understand and respect their cultural background. This preference for authenticity has become a decisive factor in buying decisions. Photo by Bigstock McDonald’s has taken a strategic step to attract young consumers, especially Generation Z…

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