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Owner | Cornitos |
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Country | India |
Introduced | 2009 |
Markets | International |
Website | cornitos |
Cornitos is an Indian snack brand [1] known for its nacho crisps and other snack products. Established in 2009, [2] Cornitos has become a significant player in the Indian snack food industry. Cornitos has a strong market presence in India and is expanding its footprint globally. [3]
Cornitos was founded by Vikram Agarwal [4] [5] under the umbrella of Greendot Health Foods Pvt. Ltd. Agarwal was inspired to start the brand after trying tortilla chips for the first time while visiting the United States. [6] The brand was created with the vision of introducing Mexican-inspired nacho crisps to the Indian market, a niche that was largely unexplored at the time. [6]
At its inception, the brand marketed towards a younger, health conscious demographic. [6]
The brand redesigned their packaging in 2011. [6] By 2021, the brand was selling in 300 cities across India. [7]
Cornitos offers a wide range of products, including:
The company emphasizes sustainability [9] and innovation in its operations. It uses high-quality, non-GMO corn [8] and incorporates healthier cooking methods, such as air-popping, to enhance the nutritional profile of its snacks.
Cornitos is also active in community engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives. [10]
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