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How Baba Ramdev has bent the marketing rule-book

September 28, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on How Baba Ramdev has bent the marketing rule-book | FOOD & GROCERY | ,

The rise of Patanjali has been remarkable: with a staggering CAGR of over 80 per cent, it has grown in sales from Rs 450 crore to Rs 5000 crore in just four years, and is aiming to double its revenues to Rs 10,000 crore in this fiscal…READ MORE

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Pizza Hut outsources delivery riders

September 28, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Pizza Hut outsources delivery riders | FOOD SERVICE | , ,

With same store sales down 7 per cent, Yum Restaurants-owned Pizza Hut, which operates over 350 stores in the country, has outsourced its delivery riders to a third party in an attempt to rein in fixed costs. The restaurant chain will no longer deliver pizzas through its own employees, starting with top 5 cities including Delhi NCR, since it is cheaper for a low volume player to outsource delivery…READ MORE

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A grand culinary affair at the NRAI Report launch 2016

September 27, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on A grand culinary affair at the NRAI Report launch 2016 | FOOD SERVICE | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

As one afternoon in Mumbai slowly turned into evening, restaurateur Riyaaz Amlani could not have asked for a more patient bunch of guests. The event to launch NRAI India Food Services Report 2016 in Mumbai, saw some of the biggest names in the industry, including Amit Jatia of McDonalds, Anurag Katriar of Indigo, Chetan Arora of Subway, Sanjay Coutinho of Baskin Robbins, Vijay Kamat of Vithal Kamat, Gauri Devidayal of The Table as well as chefs Vicky Ratnani, Rahul Akerkar and Saransh Goila…READ MORE

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Is it time up for Pizza in India?

September 27, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Is it time up for Pizza in India? | FOOD SERVICE | ,

When was the last time you ordered a pizza for a quick office lunch or quick-fix dinner? Answer could be, umm, let me tell you … and there could be a long pause in coming up with the answer…READ MORE

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Delhi digs fast food chains, Mumbai prefers restaurants

September 27, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Delhi digs fast food chains, Mumbai prefers restaurants | FOOD SERVICE | ,

Eating out is arguably the biggest social activity today for Indians across metros, but their choice of venue varies depending on the city. Delhiites spend more money at fast food chains, cafes and street food stalls while Mumbaikars show a preference for restaurants, both standalone and inside hotels…READ MORE

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Both Coke and Thums Up are growing in India: Venkatesh Kini

September 27, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Both Coke and Thums Up are growing in India: Venkatesh Kini | FOOD & GROCERY | , , ,

Coca-Cola India president says the last two years had been marked by two successive droughts that harmed rural demand, but he sees green shoots in the rural economy…READ MORE

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Whole Foods invests in Instacart at 2014 Valuation

September 27, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Whole Foods invests in Instacart at 2014 Valuation | FOOD SERVICE | , ,

As more Whole Foods customers choose to avoid the store and get groceries delivered to their homes through Instacart, the high-end supermarket chain is taking a stake in the four-year-old startup…READ MORE

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Hakkasan Restaurants launch ‘Only At’ menus

September 19, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Hakkasan Restaurants launch ‘Only At’ menus | FOOD SERVICE | ,

Hakkasan restaurants around the world will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the original Hakkasan in London’s Hanway Place by launching local Only At dishes and cocktails. This special offering will represent the individuality of each restaurant and its location, featuring dishes and cocktails exclusive to each restaurant. The Only At menus celebrate local culture and cuisine, using seasonal ingredients whilst still using Hakkasan’s modern Chinese cooking techniques…READ MORE

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The Neat Freak: Hygiene in restaurants

September 19, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on The Neat Freak: Hygiene in restaurants | FOOD SERVICE |

As pleasant eating out is for a diner, maintaining hygiene in the restaurant could he as complex a task for the restaurant’s staff. This pertains to restaurants housed in hotels too. A small gaffe in following the scheduled routine can result in food contamination and loss of loyal customers. ‘Thankfully, emphasis on hygiene in restaurants and in other eating joints is now growing…READ MORE

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Frooti, Maaza soon to face competition from Pulse

September 19, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Frooti, Maaza soon to face competition from Pulse | FOOD & GROCERY | , , , , , , ,

Pulse candy, which disrupted the domestic confectionary market and wooed consumers with its fruity taste peaking in a tangy burst, has another surprise up its sleeve. Noida-based DS Group, the maker of Catch, Pass Pass and Pulse candy, is now planning to take on brands such as Frooti, Maaza and Slice with a ready-to-drink mango beverage called Pulse Mango, Masala Maar Ke…READ MORE

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