Adds Manna to its growing stable of nutrition-focused brands

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

BENGALURU, FEBRUARY 10, 2026

 Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Reliance Industries Limited, has acquired Southern Health Foods Private Limited, a leading health foods company based in Tamil Nadu. Represented by its flagship brand Manna, Southern Health Foods has been a prominent manufacturer of a wide range of nutritious food products for over two decades, earning strong consumer trust in the southern markets.

The addition of Manna significantly strengthens RCPL’s foods and staples portfolio, which already includes well-known brands such as Udhaiyam, Independence and SiL. This acquisition enables RCPL to build a robust business vertical in the fast-growing millet-based foods segment, while reinforcing its long-term focus on health and wellness. It also reiterates RCPL’s commitment to its core philosophy of offering “global quality at affordable price” to millions of consumers across India, alongside its ambition to establish a strong national presence in the health foods space.

T. Krishnakumar, Director, Reliance Consumer Products Limited, said, “Manna is one of the most trusted names in the health focused foods market in Tamil Nadu with noticeable presence in the adjoining states. It is known for healthy offerings like millet-based staples and mixes, drinks and baby food. Apart from adding muscle to RCPL’s packaged foods portfolio, Manna’s addition will help us serve consumers the best nutritious foods.

With our strong distribution, R&D and supply chain capabilities, Manna would be made available in other geographies - eventually making it a household name across the country.”

Southern Health Foods Private Limited is a key player across several health-focused food categories, offering an extensive range of packaged healthy foods. Its portfolio includes millets, oats, multi-grain products, health mixes, breakfast cereals and dry fruits, among others. The company’s flagship brand Manna has built a strong reputation for its nutritious offerings in emerging packaged food categories such as millet flour, baby foods and multigrain drink mixes, catering to the evolving preferences of health-conscious consumers.