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Need to streamline interface between govt, food service stakeholders

November 25, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Need to streamline interface between govt, food service stakeholders | FOOD SERVICE |

There is a need to streamline the interface between government agencies and food service industry stakeholders. This was stated by Pawan Kumar Agarwal, chief executive officer, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)…READ MORE

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Domino’s Pizza steps up UK expansion plans with 1,600 store target

November 25, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Domino’s Pizza steps up UK expansion plans with 1,600 store target | FOOD SERVICE | ,

Outside the UK, Domino’s has also identified opportunities for a total of 400 stores, excluding its German joint venture, up from around 100 at the end of 2016…READ MORE

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FMCG cos stare at big fall in sales

November 25, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on FMCG cos stare at big fall in sales | FOOD SERVICE | ,

An estimate by financial services company Edelweiss has pegged the initial impact of demonetization on nationwide FMCG sales at 20-40 per cent…READ MORE

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Food-forward strategies help convenience stores drive strong sales

November 24, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Food-forward strategies help convenience stores drive strong sales | FOOD SERVICE |

Convenience store retailers who want to get the edge on the quick-service drive-through and third-party delivery service competition for lunch and dinner should focus on differentiating their offerings with innovative menu items, outstanding food quality and proprietary branding…READ MORE

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FOOD World’s largest Foodservice companies make historic animal welfare announcement

November 24, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on FOOD World’s largest Foodservice companies make historic animal welfare announcement | FOOD SERVICE | , ,

Compass Group and Aramark, two of the top three largest food service companies, which run dining operations at thousands of colleges, universities, hospitals, and stadiums nationwide, have made trailblazing animal welfare announcements…READ MORE

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Decoding the language of menus, food packaging

November 24, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Decoding the language of menus, food packaging | FOOD SERVICE |

What do the words “delicious” or “fresh” say about a restaurant’s menu? A lot, according to Dan Jurafsky, a linguistics professor at Stanford University. He has studied menus over the years for word choice and has found patterns that can give clues to whether an establishment is value-priced or high-end…READ MORE

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Food tech is back on the menu for VCs

November 24, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Food tech is back on the menu for VCs | FOOD SERVICE |

Food tech startups, just like those fun breakfast cereals for kids, come in different shapes. From online restaurants to restaurant delivery partners, food tech in India seems to be defined as any technology that helps satiate hunger…READ MORE

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Demonetisation will make hospitality a level-playing field: Rahul Singh, Founder, Beer Café

November 23, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Demonetisation will make hospitality a level-playing field: Rahul Singh, Founder, Beer Café | FOOD SERVICE | , ,

The past few days have seen a churn in the entire nation, as Indians struggle with the second demonetisation in the history of the country. Markets and restaurants have reportedly worn a deserted look, as most consumers struggle with organising ready-cash for essential items. Many sectors are struggling with reduced consumer interest, as priorities have suddenly shifted…READ MORE

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You deserve a seat today: McDonald’s expanding table service

November 23, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on You deserve a seat today: McDonald’s expanding table service | FOOD SERVICE | ,

The world’s biggest burger chain says it has been testing the service at about 500 of its more than 14,000 domestic stores…READ MORE

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Lead, heavy metals found in soft drinks: Government

November 23, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Lead, heavy metals found in soft drinks: Government | FOOD & GROCERY |

The samples were submitted to the Kolkata National Test House for testing – said Minister of State for Health, Faggan Singh Kulaste while answering a question…READ MORE

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