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How can share bags fit confectioners’ portion control strategy?

August 9, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on How can share bags fit confectioners’ portion control strategy? | FOOD SERVICE | , , ,

Nestlé, Ferrero and Mondelēz International say share bags can be part of the confectionery industry’s push for portion-controlled products…READ MORE

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Slumping fast food sales in US, Canada extend to Burger King

August 8, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Slumping fast food sales in US, Canada extend to Burger King | FOOD SERVICE | ,

The Ontario company said Burger King’s sales slipped 0.8 percent at established restaurants in the U.S. and Canada, following disappointing results from other restaurant chains…READ MORE

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Di Bella, Australian coffee chain to put $10 million into expansion

August 8, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Di Bella, Australian coffee chain to put $10 million into expansion | FOOD SERVICE | ,

Di Bella, an Australian coffee chain that operates 11 outlets in Mumbai, plans to invest $10 million, or about Rs 67 crore, on expansion that will include entering Delhi and Bengaluru next year…READ MORE

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Dark eatery offers food for thought, boy develops app for visually impaired

August 8, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Dark eatery offers food for thought, boy develops app for visually impaired | FOOD SERVICE | ,

When Pavan Kumar Chitta, 17, visited a restaurant in the city – Dialogue in the Dark – he was in for more than a high-quality dining experience. The boy was astounded to see the unlit eatery being run by visually impaired people. Watching them walk around confidently and offer impeccable service to customers opened Pavan’s eyes to the fact that even the visually impaired can live an independent life…READ MORE

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Vegetables 30 pc costlier, blame it on the rain

August 8, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Vegetables 30 pc costlier, blame it on the rain | FOOD & GROCERY |

With moderate to heavy rain lashing parts of the city, vegetable prices in the city are heading north. Sources in the wholesale markets report a rise of 20 to 30 per cent in prices of vegetables and claim that they will remain on the higher side for at least another 15-20 days…READ MORE

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iD Fresh Foods partners with Nilgiri Dairy Farm to produce dairy products

August 8, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on iD Fresh Foods partners with Nilgiri Dairy Farm to produce dairy products | FOOD & GROCERY | , ,

Ready-to-cook packaged food company iD Fresh Foods has partnered with Nilgiri Dairy Farm to produce dairy products such as paneer and curd. This is the first dairy-based product line by iD, which is known for its packaged idli and dosa batter…READ MORE

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Milk cheats should get life term: Supreme Court

August 8, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Milk cheats should get life term: Supreme Court | FOOD & GROCERY |

Expressing concern over the alarming level of milk adulteration in the country , the Supreme Court on Friday favoured stringent punishment of life imprisonment for the offence which, at present, is punishable by only up to six months in jail or fine…READ MORE

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Detox — cleanse your body

August 4, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Detox — cleanse your body | FOOD & GROCERY |

Every second patient who comes to me is either trying a fad diet or a starvation diet when a simple detox diet is a much safer way to get that healthy beach-ready body. Detox works well if you want to quickly lose a few kilos. This not only motivates you to take control of your diet but also inspires you to continue eating well after the programme…READ MORE

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Gujarat may follow Kerala in levying anti-obesity fat tax on fast food

August 4, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Gujarat may follow Kerala in levying anti-obesity fat tax on fast food | FOOD SERVICE | ,

If the Government of Kerala’s recent move to tackle obesity concerns – levy 14.5 per cent fat tax on fast food such as burger and pizza – gets a positive response, the Government of Gujarat is likely to follow suit by imposing a similar tax on fast food sold in the state. Interestingly, the move by Kerala is close on the heels of a 13.5 per cent luxury tax announced by Bihar on samosas, kachoris and other namkeens and sweets sometime back. While the concept seems similar, Bihar is not looking at the obesity angle, it is considering fast food items as luxury…READ MORE

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Premium Ingredients Food Services India renews certifications

August 4, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Premium Ingredients Food Services India renews certifications | FOOD SERVICE | ,

Premium Services Food Ingredients India has renewed certifications of quality, environment and food safety, after an audit by DNV GL…READ MORE

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