Pleasantly surprised: Parle VP reacts after PM Modi gifts Melody to Meloni

Key points

• A small packet of toffee made a big diplomatic moment on Thursday when Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Melody toffee to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during his visit to Italy.
• The gesture quickly caught attention online, especially because of the popular nickname often used for the two leaders — ‘Melodi’, a mix of Modi and Meloni.
• For Parle Products, the company behind Melody, the moment came completely out of the blue.
• Read Full Story Speaking to India Today, Mayank Shah, Vice President at Parle Products, said, “We had no information.
• We’re completely taken by surprise, pleasantly surprised.” He added, “We can’t thank enough our honourable Prime Minister for giving this brand a global stage.” ‘HUGE SPIKE IN DEMAND SINCE MORNING’ The spotlight appears to have already helped the brand.