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deGustibus Hospitality to enter casual dining space with 50 limited service restaurants

September 14, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on deGustibus Hospitality to enter casual dining space with 50 limited service restaurants | FOOD SERVICE | ,

deGustibus Hospitality, a name to reckon with in fine dining with its Indigo and Indigo Deli restaurants is now launching more than 50 limited service restaurants (LSR), with an undisclosed name, a year after parting ways with celebrated founder and chef Rahul Akerkar over differences with its lead investor India Value Fund…READ MORE

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On the Tea Trail: ‘Tea-ing of’ to a great day

September 14, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on On the Tea Trail: ‘Tea-ing of’ to a great day | FOOD SERVICE | ,

Rajeev is the go-to man for everyone who is looking for some extra antioxidants with every cup of tea. Located on Mint Street, Sowcarpet, this teashop offers a whopping 100 varieties of herbal brews. From the regular tulasi, mint, and gipger tea, the list goes on to some exotic flavours like lavender, oregano, aloe vera, maple, and marjoram teas…READ MORE

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Regional Indian food has suddenly gained attention, says Chef Kunal Kapur

September 14, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Regional Indian food has suddenly gained attention, says Chef Kunal Kapur | FOOD SERVICE | ,

Authentic Indian food is establishing its footprint on the global culinary map but the nation’s gastronomical story is fast moving towards fusion, says celebrity chef Kunal Kapur. He is also impressed with the rising popularity-of regional food in the country, and notes that “local desi” dishes are getting a modern makeover…READ MORE

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Foodservice business thriving in the City that Never Sleeps

September 13, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Foodservice business thriving in the City that Never Sleeps | FOOD SERVICE |

The foodservice business remains healthy and competitive for distributors serving the establishments in the Tri-State regions. New York hosts more than 24,000 eating and drinking establishments and tourists cite patronizing the city’s restaurants and clubs as a major reason for visiting the city, according to a report by the New York City Hospitality Alliance…READ MORE

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Food mart inches closer to reality

September 13, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Food mart inches closer to reality | FOOD SERVICE | , ,

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav’s idea of an international style food market is set to take wings. Director Uttar Pradesh Mandi Parishad conducted a spot visit of the proposed site on Monday for the 400-acre land earmarked for establishing a modern, international level wholesale food market in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) area…READ MORE

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Indians are now drinking more, but not to get drunk

September 13, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Indians are now drinking more, but not to get drunk | FOOD & GROCERY | ,

Indians seem to have sobered down. Better still, they are making wise choices while fixing their drinks.
Sales of hard liquor such as rum and vodka have shown a sharp decline in 2014-15, while whisky sales have grown marginally. A change in tastes and a yearning for aspirational lifestyles have led to the increase in sales of wine and beer…READ MORE

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Government to fix prices of essential items, even packed ones

September 13, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Government to fix prices of essential items, even packed ones | FOOD & GROCERY |

Once the central or state government fixes and notifies the retail sale price, retailers cannot sell essential commodities such as pulses, sugar, milk and edible oils at higher prices in the guise of selling such items in packets…READ MORE

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Maggi came back because of the brand strength, says Nestle India’s Shobinder Duggal

September 13, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Maggi came back because of the brand strength, says Nestle India’s Shobinder Duggal | FOOD & GROCERY | , , ,

The leadership team of Nestle India may be relaxed having survived the Maggi noodles controversy and posted a decent growth in sales. However, they still have to tackle questions about the quality of the noodles as Shobinder Duggal, chief financial officer, Nestle India, recently learnt. Speaking at the second edition of the Shobinder Duggal in Mumbai, Duggal was asked to explain why despite doubts about Maggi’s quality, it had made a comeback in the market…READ MORE

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6 most important lessons for your young managers

September 12, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on 6 most important lessons for your young managers | FOOD SERVICE |

The author, Gay Anderson, child nutrition director for the Brandon Valley School District in Brandon, S.D. Anderson, and the current vice president of the School Nutrition Association, has spent decades in various aspects of both noncommercial and restaurant foodservice…READ MORE

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Big Fish Ventures to invest Rs 250 crore on restaurant business

September 12, 2016 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Big Fish Ventures to invest Rs 250 crore on restaurant business | FOOD SERVICE | , , , , , ,

Big Fish Ventures, a Delhi-based restaurant business that runs dining lounges including The Junkyard Cafe, The Vault Cafe, Garam Dharam and Cafe OMG, is planning to expand the business from its current seven to 15 restaurants in the next two years across India and the Middle East. In the longer run, the company plans to open 40…READ MORE

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