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Swiggy denies allegations of manipulating numbers made in an anonymous blog post

July 27, 2017 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Swiggy denies allegations of manipulating numbers made in an anonymous blog post | FOOD SERVICE | ,

The recent blog post from an anonymous source is targeted at maligning the reputation of Swiggy as an organization…READ MORE

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Whole Foods sales struggle shows Amazon buying a fixer-upper

July 27, 2017 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Whole Foods sales struggle shows Amazon buying a fixer-upper | FOOD & GROCERY | , ,

The grocery chain said Wednesday that sales fell 1.9 percent at established locations for the three months that ended July 2…READ MORE

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Germany retailer Aldi to invest 5.2 bln euros in stores

July 27, 2017 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Germany retailer Aldi to invest 5.2 bln euros in stores | FOOD & GROCERY | ,

Aldi and its rival Lidl have expanded rapidly in Europe, putting pressure on Britain’s big supermarkets and also challenging U.S. retailers…READ MORE

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Enhancing customer engagement for future ready food businesses

July 26, 2017 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Enhancing customer engagement for future ready food businesses | FOOD SERVICE |

Mobikon’s Restaurant OS is a must-have platform for restaurants to align customer data, preferences, reviews and marketing. As more customers are getting online, it is imperative for restaurants to engage them in real time and drive marketing which is targeted and ROI driven…READ MORE

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How restaurants can launch effective delivery services

July 26, 2017 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on How restaurants can launch effective delivery services | FOOD SERVICE |

As demand for restaurant delivery continues to rise, eateries are faced with the question of whether they should launch a delivery service to build sales for their locations. Choosing between an in-house delivery system or outsourcing it is an important consideration, as is knowing what questions to ask a potential delivery service. Getting the whole picture can help ease the process of transitioning into delivery and ensuring that the restaurant is prepared for it…READ MORE

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Sweet-makers find GST tough nut to crack

July 26, 2017 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Sweet-makers find GST tough nut to crack | FOOD SERVICE | ,

Even the diabetic-friendly versions of sweets, gums, etc that contain synthetic sweetening agents like sorbitol come under 18 per cent GST. Amid confusion over GST rates, mithai makers are playing safe by cutting back on variety…READ MORE

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Organic ranchers eye Amazon distribution ahead of Whole Foods deal

July 26, 2017 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Organic ranchers eye Amazon distribution ahead of Whole Foods deal | FOOD & GROCERY | , ,

Analysts and investors have speculated that Amazon is aiming to combine its expertise in order fulfilment with the grocer’s facilities to build out delivery of fresh food, but the online retailer has not yet detailed its plans…READ MORE

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Shopping for health and wellness today: The role of food, beverage as competitive distinction

July 26, 2017 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Shopping for health and wellness today: The role of food, beverage as competitive distinction | FOOD & GROCERY |

Consumers’ awareness of and engagement with their health issues and overall wellness appears to be growing, and how to market health and wellness is an ongoing challenge. In the US, consumers continue to view food and beverage as the linchpin of both health and wellness and increasingly look for the hallmarks of fresher, less processed foods and beverages, according to The Hartman Group’s Health + Wellness 2017 report…READ MORE

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McDonald’s reports jump in Q2 profits; US sales strong

July 26, 2017 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on McDonald’s reports jump in Q2 profits; US sales strong | FOOD SERVICE | ,

Net income for the quarter ending June 30 was $1.4 billion, up 28 percent from the year-ago period in results that easily topped analyst expectations…READ MORE

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Harvest Gold’s latest innovation: Gluten-free breads and buns

July 26, 2017 |by indiafood forum | Comments Off on Harvest Gold’s latest innovation: Gluten-free breads and buns | FOOD & GROCERY | ,

Harvest Gold has recently announced a range of gluten free Breads and Buns – a healthy option for the well-being of people with gluten intolerance. Gio Gluten Free range promotes easy availability of gluten-free products in Delhi NCR…READ MORE

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