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Ravi Rawat is the newly appointed Assistant Pastry Chef at Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel and Convention Center.

The Freezer Aisle Secret: Why Frozen Vegetables Might Be Your New Go-To

We often buy vegetables from local vendors, but how much do we really know about their origin and safety? Fresh produce has long been seen as the pinnacle of healthy eating, but there's a surprising contender: Frozen Vegetables.

Quintessence of Christmas Baking

Most festivals around the world have dedicated foods - easter eggs, Eid sweets or mutton, Holi sweets and Diwali specialities.

Berry Teeming with Health

Cranberries can be described as a group of evergreen dwarf shrubs or trailing vines, going up to 2 metres in length.

The Proof of the Pudding

They say the proof of the pudding is in the eating. Well, this age-old proverb holds true for all things and persons in life, which also includes pudding.

Market for Cookies

Cookies are gaining ground. According to Al Review cookie market which was valued at Rs. 405.29 billion in 2023 was expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2024 to 2032. Institute for Industrial Development IID) is of the view that cookies manufacturing is one of the lucrative businesses. It believes that one can make a profit of up to 12-15 per cent. It thus provides an ideal opportunity for an intrepid entrepreneur to venture into this business. Ashok Malkani views different aspects of the industry like its growth potential, challenges faced by the market, and the basic necessities essential for an entrepreneur to enter into this lucrative arena.

Smoothies The Superb Superfood...

Smoothies have become popular over the past decade. Modern smoothie, which is believed to have been invented in the United States, made its way to India through a Smoothie chain in 2016. Hyderabad based, Drunken Monkey, which started in 2016 with its first smoothie bar, now has over 100 stores. One can gauge the popularity of this drink by this fact. Today, India is believed to have about 7000 smoothie bars, cafes and bakeries. The rise of smoothie culture is believed to have been driven by several factors like health awareness, disposable income, convenience, et al. Ashok Malkani delves on various aspects of this drink.

Bakels Launches Renshaw in India

Bakels, a global leader in the bakery ingredients industry, proudly announced the launch of Renshaw in India at a event held at the Bakels Baking Center.

Premium Chocolate Meets Ice Cream

SMOOR, the country's most preferred luxury confectionery brand, has announced its collaboration with Hangyo Ice Creams.

Cothas Coffee Completes 75 Glorious Years

Cothas Coffee, a household name in coffee, completes 75 glorious years of serving the best filter coffee to coffee lovers across Karnataka and India.

Nothing Before Coffee Opens 75th Outlet

India's fast-growing QSR coffee chain, Nothing Before Coffee (NBC) announced the launch of its landmark 75th outlet in the heart of New Delhi's Connaught Place, a significant achievement as the brand continues its aggressive expansion.

Siolim Specialty Coffee Roasters New Cafe

Siolim Specialty Coffee Roasters enriches Indore's coffee scene with their new cafe, bringing the serene essence of Goa to central India.

IICA, New Delhi, 37th Bi-Annual Convocation

The International Institute of Culinary Arts (ICA), New Delhi, held its 37th Bi-Annual Convocation at the Le Meridien Hotel, New Delhi, marking a vibrant celebration of academic and culinary excellence.

Celebrating Excellence in French Patisserie

Business France India, the French Trade and Investment Commission, Le Cordon Bleu at GD Goenka University, in association with the IndoFrench Chamber of Commerce and Industry, successfully concluded the French Patisserie Competition, celebrating the finest French pastry talent across India.

Caffe Allora Expands

Caffe Allora, the renowned Italian bistro, unveils its latest venture with the opening of its sixth outlet at Phoenix Mall of Asia, Bangalore.

Atelier V Expands Offerings

Indore's fine dining restaurant, Atelier V, launched its brand new breakfast menu. Crafted by the acclaimed chef and owner Vedant Newatia, this innovative spread caters specifically to patrons who crave a truly delicious start to their day.

Indulge in 'Nostalgia'- The Old School Bakery

Bandra's newest Nostalgia Cafe and Bakery, where your dreams come true to relive the simpler moments as you indulge in a few nostalgic snacks and comfort drinks.

Success of Bakery Outlets

The bakery and confectionery business in-modern India has a great potential This is natural considering to grow the fact that today's urban India has huge numbers of nuclear families, many of whom have very little time at their disposal to cook elaborate meals.

The Priceless Spice

To put it simply, saffron is a spice. Of course, this definition also needs to be followed by several descriptions and explanations. One of them is that saffron is the costliest spice on the planet, by weight.

The Indian Cottage Cheese

Paneer is the most in-demand dairy product in India. It is a fresh and delicate cottage cheese or milky cheese, rich in all nutrients as well as delicious in taste. In the Indian subcontinent, many people have derived a method to preserve fresh milk in the form of paneer. Paneer, the Indian cottage cheese is comparable to the popular western ricotta cheese both in terms of texture and taste.

Key Bakery Trends

One of the largest segments in the food processing sector in India, Bakery industry is poised to witness remarkable growth.

Breaking Fast

The role of breakfast in our daily routine cannot be overstated. It is perhaps the most important of all meals; a hearty breakfast can greatly facilitate to give a good and cheerful start to the day.

Market for Healthy Bakery Ingredients

The bakery market, according to IMARC, is likely to grow at a CAGR of 9.9% between 2024-2032. The growth has been mainly because the industry is aware of the consumers' growing demand for healthy low trans-fat, bakery items and is making all efforts to meet this requirement. The basic ingredients thus need to be altered and this provides a prodigious opportunity for an enterprising entrepreneur to venture into a lucrative market - The Bakery Ingredients Market. But for this the entrepreneur has to make a thorough study not only of the growing needs of the industry but also the different healthy ingredients that the industry will need in the future. Ashok Malkani deliberates on the healthy raw materials that are likely to be used by the industry, thus enabling the entrepreneurs, keen on entering the business, to succeed.

International Snacks

International snacks like doughnuts, burgers and waffles have today become common among not only the millennials but people of all ages. Their popularity has become equivalent, if not more, than that of the Indian snacks. Their adaption to suit the Indian palette, have contributed to their widespread consumption. Ashok Malkani delves on the factors contributing to their finding favour with the populace and their future.

Changing the Way You Cook

Authentic Italian Pizza can only be made in traditional oven offering the right process and temperature to create a perfect pizza.

Le Cordon Bleu Gurugram Hosted Wedding Cake Workshop

In a delightful blend of sugar, flour, and creativity, Le Cordon Bleu Gurugram enthralled participants by hosting a highly anticipated wedding cake workshop.

The Milling Industry

Various reports suggest that the production of bakery items in India, including pastries, cakes, bread, biscuits, and buns is fast expanding.

Yoghurts For Summers

However diverse the cuisines of India may be, every community in the country has always lend importance to yoghurt or dahi, as it is commonly known.

Food Styling

Food styling is an art form and a specialised field for a career. It relies greatly on the knowledge of food and also on the design sense and designing expertise.

Bakery Equipment A Growing Business

Bakery industry has been growing steadily and, with the pandemic making people more health conscious, they have been more focused on consumption of healthy food. Since baked food is considered to be more wholesome, there has been a tendency to include more bakery products in their daily meal. This has given a further boost to the bakery industry which, in turn has boosted the number of bakeries not only in India but all across the globe. With the influx of international cafes and bakery chains in India, many entrepreneurs have shown a keen interest in entering the bakery industry in some form. While starting a bakery is a B2C business, having its own challenges, a B2B lucrative option would be entering in the bakery equipment manufacturing/dealership market. Ashok Malkani delves on the plethora of equipment needed by the bakery industry and how one can start a manufacturing facility or become a dealer in this fast progressing industry.