After toothpaste, biscuits and noodles, Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali has opened another flank to take on big established players —the fast growing sacred space. Patanjali Ayurveda will roll out more than one hundred products to stake claim in the Rs 8,000-crore organised home worship category, under the brand name Patanjali Astha..READ MORE
KEEP READINGSometime ago, The Beer Cafe, a chain that sources 50 varieties of beer from 17 countries, wanted to change its tech platform from a Microsoft Windows-based software to Android. After months of testing, it opted for a cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) product put together by food-tech company Zomato…READ MORE
KEEP READINGCasual dining restaurant chain Barbeque Nation is set to open its first international restaurant in Dubai within a fortnight as it sets out to operate stores in some of the countries in the Middle East and SAARC region. It also plans to open in Colombo, Dhaka and Nepal soon…READ MORE
KEEP READINGIt’s one of the most visible sectors of the Indian economy, with ample visibility and employing millions, but is beset by numerous challenges which, if removed, could provide a spurt not just to the sector but also the Indian economy. That is the message that emanates from a report by the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI)…READ MORE
KEEP READINGIn a time when we’re already trying to decide between McDonald’s or Burger King for a meal every other day, another global burger chain enters the ring. Founded in 1941, Carl’s Jr. is yet another popular fast-food chain in America, with outlets in every city and every state, they are popular enough to compete with the usual suspects and not flounder…READ MORE
KEEP READINGWith nearly 18 percent of the world’s population, it’s clear to see why most major food service brands are already well-represented in the world’s second most populous country of India. A new report from TechSci Research, however, shows that over the next five years, any brand that wants to seriously play there must also have powerful systems for both online ordering and meal delivery ready to roll…READ MORE
KEEP READINGFood Service India Pvt Ltd, a part of VKL Food Solution Enterprise launched two brands of spices – Spicefield and Chef’s Art – for hotel, restaurant and catering company (HoReCa) chefs in India…READ MORE
KEEP READINGStrategic food placement and proximity can encourage healthier eating habits, according to a research review recently released by University of Copenhagen’s Faculty of Science…READ MORE
KEEP READINGA US newspaper says it may have inadvertently stumbled upon the closely guarded blend of spices and herbs that coat the global restaurant chain’s signature fried chicken…READ MORE
KEEP READINGHeritage Fresh may not be a familiar name for many Indian consumers, but this Hyderabad-based firm is one of the fastest growing food retailers in the country, and is set to open its 118th store soon. Retail is one of the six divisions of Heritage Foods of the Rs 2,380.58-crore Heritage Group, a listed company founded in 1992 by Nara Chandrababu Naidu…READ MORE
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