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Foodservice industry looks to promote sustainability agenda

November 11, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Foodservice industry looks to promote sustainability agenda | FOOD SERVICE |

Representatives from caterers, suppliers and sustainability groups met yesterday to talk about furthering sustainability along the food supply chain, with a message that collaboration is needed to achieve targets…READ MORE

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4 essential qualities of restaurant managers

November 11, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on 4 essential qualities of restaurant managers | FOOD SERVICE |

The key qualities of successful restaurant managers are: leadership, attitude, flexibility and efficiency. Whether you’re a restaurant veteran or novice, this set of qualities must be honed if you want your restaurant to succeed…READ MORE

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How Grofers is gearing up to survive against Amazon, BigBasket

November 11, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on How Grofers is gearing up to survive against Amazon, BigBasket | FOOD & GROCERY | , , ,

With an aim to drive profitability and reduce cash burn, Softbank-backed grocery delivery firm Grofers is betting big on next day shipments as it passes on the express delivery responsibility to the partner merchants…READ MORE

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Should Target scrap its grocery business?

November 11, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Should Target scrap its grocery business? | FOOD & GROCERY | ,

Back in April of last year, a RetailWire headline asked the question, “Will Target’s new grocery boss get the job done?” Unfortunately for Anne Dament, the person handpicked by Target CEO Brian Cornell to do the job, the answer appears to be “no” as the company announced she is leaving the company less than 18 months into her tenure…READ MORE

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Holiday season expected to accelerate online grocery rivalry

November 11, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Holiday season expected to accelerate online grocery rivalry | FOOD & GROCERY | , , ,

Driving the growth is the ramp up of fast grocery delivery services by Amazon and others and the expansion of curbside pickup by Walmart Stores. Also, tech-savvy consumers have an increased comfort level with buying fresh foods online and see ordering groceries through an app as a way to save time and avoid checkout lines…READ MORE

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Carlsberg plans to set up new brewery as sales rise 20 per cent

November 11, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Carlsberg plans to set up new brewery as sales rise 20 per cent | FOOD & GROCERY | ,

The company plans to set up a brewery to support sales and compensate for shutting down an operational plant in Bihar after the state introduced prohibition…READ MORE

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The world’s most expensive sandwich is here, and it costs Rs 14,000

November 11, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on The world’s most expensive sandwich is here, and it costs Rs 14,000 | FOOD SERVICE |

A few days ago in Sweden, the world’s most expensive fries — numbering five in all — were priced at Rs 4,000. They were made of Matsutake mushrooms, Truff le Seaweed, Crown Dill, Indian Pale Ale Wort and Ammarnas Potatoes…READ MORE

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Currency ban: Neighbourhood grocers, etailers come to the rescue

November 10, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Currency ban: Neighbourhood grocers, etailers come to the rescue | FOOD & GROCERY | , ,

The aam aadmi was scurrying for Rs 100 notes on Wednesday following the government’s decision to demonetise the existing Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes…READ MORE

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Can on-demand grocery startups change the fate of farmers in India?

November 10, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Can on-demand grocery startups change the fate of farmers in India? | FOOD & GROCERY | ,

By connecting farmers to consumers, BigBasket is complementing Karnataka’s programme to promote organic farming…READ MORE

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The harder I work the luckier I get: AD Singh

November 10, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on The harder I work the luckier I get: AD Singh | FOOD SERVICE | ,

A renowned name in the fields of leisure and restaurants, AD Singh has been at the forefront of the hospitality industry of the country. He has been credited for the introduction of international cuisines and concepts with eminent brands like Olive & SodaBottleOpenerWala. Furnishing a perfect marriage of style, art, culture and cuisine with his restaurants, AD Singh, MD, Olive Bar & Kitchen Pvt. Ltd., shares some insights about his professional & personal journey…READ MORE

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