he humble corn with its own identity? Not many would credit the cereal with growing into a brand to be reckoned with. But it has. Consider how it has evolved. First there was the modest bhutta or corn on cob. From there to desi cornflakes, Kellogg's, branded popcorn like Act II or branded corn chips from SM Foods, corn has come a long way.

Here are some interesting facts about corn. It is a major component in many food items like cereals, snack foods and soft drinks. Of 10,000 items in a typical grocery store, at least 2,500 items use corn in some form during the production or processing. Corn is grown on every continent except Antarctica.... more