Brand Announcements, Launches and Releases | July First Week

This is your chance to stay updated on all the brand announcements, releases, and launches. From Hangyo and SMOOR's new ice cream launch to India's first-ever twist-style cap beer, Local Samosa is back with all the details you need to know for the first week of July! 

Hangyo and SMOOR Launch 'Black Gold Ice Cream'

Hangyo and SMOOR have announced the launch of a new ice cream, Black Gold Ice Cream. In an exclusive event
held at SMOOR’s outlet on Lavelle Road, the brands officially launched Black Gold Ice Cream, a creation that combines Hangyo’s signature Creamy ice cream with SMOOR’s artisanal couverture chocolate.

Olive Bar & Kitchen in Bandra Unveils New Monsoon Menu

Olive Bar & Kitchen, Bandra, has launched a brand new menu for guests to enjoy. With its brand-new monsoon-special curation: Monsoon Comfort Plates. Launching on June 20 and available all day, this seasonal menu is a celebration of cosy indulgence, bringing together soups, small and large plates, pizzas, desserts, and spirited monsoon-perfect cocktails. The menu includes dishes  Asparagus Vichyssoise,  Baharat-Spiced Corn Ribs, Brie au Four  and more

Mother Dairy Ranked 2 Among Top 5 Indian Food Brands

Mother Dairy, an Indian milk and milk products major, has been ranked #2 in India’s Top 5 Food Brands for 2025, up from #3 last year, according to the recently released ‘India 100 2025’ report by Brand Finance, by an independent brand valuation and strategy consultancy, in the UK. As per the report, Mother Dairy has witnessed a 17% increase in brand value over the last year. The Brand Finance India 100 report is an annual report on the most valuable and strongest Indian brands.

Woodpecker Distilleries and Breweries launches India’s First Twist-Cap Beer

SOM Distilleries and Breweries Ltd. launches  India’s First Twist Cap Beer with its "Woodpecker Premium Beer". Woodpecker Premium Beer, the first of its kind in India, will feature a never-before-seen twist-style cap.  This launch aims to make beer more accessible and stylish. The Woodpecker Premium Beer range includes two standout variants: Woodpecker Glide, a premium mild beer, and Woodpecker Crest, a strong, bold beer catering to the diverse tastes of Pondicherry’s beer enthusiasts.

HyLo Brings ‘A Taste of Odisha’ to Mumbai

HyLo, a culinary hotspot nestled in Kala Ghoda, brings the Taste of Odisha to the city of Mumbai. In collaboration with acclaimed chef, author, and culinary influencer Ananya Banerjee, this month-long menu presents a rich and diverse expression of Odia cuisine, rarely seen in urban dining spaces. Guests can indulge in traditional dishes like Dahi Bara Aloo Dum, Dahi Baigana or the Muri Mansa, more. 

Bombay’s Lounge Era Returns with Miss Margot

Miss Margot, an intimate cocktail lounge located in Bandra, opened its doors for guests on June 26, 2025. The space is designed to evoke the golden age of Bombay’s lounge culture, rooted in rhythm, restraint, and a quiet sophistication that favours nuance over spectacle.