It began as a discussion about farming, health and the burgeoning artisanal grain and heirloom wheat movement, and though by the end there were perhaps more questions than answers, it’s starting the conversation that’s important, said Kim Bartmann…READ MORE
KEEP READINGThey are all in their twenties and tossing up a storm on Noida’s streets. From sandwiches, burritos, coffee, chai, dosa or tacos, noodles or dumplings they are serving all with elan; at quarter of restaurant-rates. All between two-years to a month old, and operating in the city. We are talking about Noida’s food trucks and the bunch of young 20 something entrepreneurs from the city who are tossing up a food revolution in the city…READ MORE
KEEP READINGA dispute between a unit of US spices and seasonings maker McCormick & Co and Indian rice miller and processed foods maker Kohinoor Foods over alleged breaches of a rice supply contract has moved to arbitration in London…READ MORE
KEEP READINGScotch whisky exports rose 3.1 percent in the first six months of 2016, driven by booming demand in India, a market that whisky’s trade body says should be a top trade priority for Britain as it navigates its exit from the European Union…READ MORE
KEEP READINGShareholders of brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev approved the blockbuster takeover of rival SABMiller, the brewer said on Wednesday, that would create the biggest beer company in the world…READ MORE
KEEP READINGCommissioned by the NRAI, compiled by Technopak and described as “most comprehensive”, the National Restaurants Association of India (NRAI) India Food Services Report (IFSR) 2016 states that Mumbai, with the highest GDP in India, is a hugely profitable market for food businesses and emphasises trends and figures…READ MORE
KEEP READINGSoft drink makers fell on hard times in the past two years as consumers denied themselves even small indulgences, given the tough economic environment and two consecutive years of drought. Consequently, the companies cut back on new launches, denting growth that’s already among the lowest in the consumer packaged goods industry…READ MORE
KEEP READINGRamdev’s Patanjali has firmed up plans to add some flavour in the rice category this Diwali. It has acquired RH Agro’s rice mill in Sonipat, Haryana, for Rs 70 crore and has taken four other rice mills across the country on exclusive lease, which will help it launch 18 packaged rice brands by the end of this month…READ MORE
KEEP READINGNow you may order online local indegenous dishes such as jowar roti meals, Savaji dishes as well as North Karnataka’s popular Giramitt (piped rice) and roadside snacks, and get them at your doorstep through a new app, developed by four youngsters. Gurudatt Karjagar, Sachin Naragund, Shidlingesh B and Manjunath H developed the app bookmymoment (www.bookmymoment.com) allows consumers to order dishes from over 25 hotels in the city and get them delivered fresh within 30 minutes…READ MORE
KEEP READINGGurugram-based food delivery platform InnerChef has raised $2.5 million in fresh funding led by Japanese early-stage fund Mistletoe, its maiden investment in India. Singapore-based M&S Partners also participated in the round along with InnerChef’s existing investors…READ MORE
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