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Grab-and-Go Foodservice: The Growth Market

December 8, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Grab-and-Go Foodservice: The Growth Market | FOOD SERVICE |

The grab-and-go foodservice market is a booming one in the UK and Ireland. The fast-casual dining segment has experienced healthy growth in recent years, but grab-and-go is now proving lucrative as a standalone segment…READ MORE

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McDonald’s revamps its $4 billion McCafe brand

December 8, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on McDonald’s revamps its $4 billion McCafe brand | FOOD SERVICE | , ,

The company will reintroduce the McCafe concept in India next year, about eight years after it debuted nationwide…READ MORE

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DineEquity Inc signs franchisee deal with to set up global breakfast chain in India

December 8, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on DineEquity Inc signs franchisee deal with to set up global breakfast chain in India | FOOD SERVICE | ,

The firm and its local partner expect to infuse Rs 100 crore worth of investments and set up 20 stores across Indian cities over the next decade…READ MORE

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What strategy should regional brands follow to win over customers?

December 8, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on What strategy should regional brands follow to win over customers? | FOOD & GROCERY |

Regional brands aiming to be pan-India players will need deep pockets and plenty of patience to win over consumers, especially in a cash-starved economy…READ MORE

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Thailand’s Siam Makro may set up 100 pc cash-and-carry operations in India

December 8, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Thailand’s Siam Makro may set up 100 pc cash-and-carry operations in India | FOOD & GROCERY | ,

Cash-and-carry is currently a Rs 6,800-crore market in India, and has been growing at an annual rate of 13%, faster than modern trade but on a lower base…READ MORE

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Prohibition feeds illegal trade, creates black market: Michael J Dolan, CEO Bacardi

December 8, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Prohibition feeds illegal trade, creates black market: Michael J Dolan, CEO Bacardi | FOOD & GROCERY | , ,

Dolan, who is on a four-day visit to India, said demonetization has impacted sales of alcoholic drinks, and allowing sale of alcoholic beverages at grocery stores and on e-commerce sites would spur growth…READ MORE

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3 revenue streams to consider tapping

December 7, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on 3 revenue streams to consider tapping | FOOD SERVICE |

With overtime, minimum wage and scheduling legislation tacking extra weight to some operations’ bottom lines, tapping new revenue streams could help keep heads bobbing comfortably above water. Check out how three operations have diversified their customer bases…READ MORE

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Mr Hot Foods raises undisclosed amount in seed round

December 7, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Mr Hot Foods raises undisclosed amount in seed round | FOOD SERVICE | ,

Indore-based food delivery aggregator Mr Hot Foods has raised an undisclosed amount in a seed round from the IvyCamp. The firm acts as an aggregator cum delivery firm bringing together local lunch homes and tiffin centres’ homely food duly packaged. Mr Hot Foods is looking to expand the number of restaurants and food centres on its platform with this capital raise…READ MORE

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McDonald’s to keep up to 25 per cent stake in China, HK stores: Source

December 7, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on McDonald’s to keep up to 25 per cent stake in China, HK stores: Source | FOOD SERVICE | ,

A McDonald’s spokeswoman in Shanghai declined to comment. Carlyle declined to comment and CITIC did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment…READ MORE

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Coca Cola to help orange farmers increase yield

December 7, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Coca Cola to help orange farmers increase yield | FOOD & GROCERY | ,

In both plants, the company plans to manufacture its products using orange pulp. It would also promote NOGA (Nagpur Orange Grower Association) brand, a subsidiary of Maharashtra government, which is well-known in Vidarbha region…READ MORE

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