Food & Beverage Business Review - October - November 2024

In this issue

Over the years, India’s F&B landscape has undergone a remarkable metamorphosis. Today India’s inclination towards tea and other indigenous drinks, particularly among the millennials and Gen Z, during celebrative and special occasions has been superseded by cocktails. Irrespective of age, and other differences, everyone wants to raise a toast to the future, with a cocktail. Cover story examines the various aspects of these mixologists and consumers’ favourite concoction.
With increasing number of restaurants, the entrepreneurs need to be more creative and also conscious about the benefits of technology that can ensue to the restaurant business. Driven by advancements in robotics and AI, routine and repetitive tasks are automated to increase productivity and, thus, enhance profitability. Business story finds the effects of technology and robotics on the restaurant industry in India.
Agri section elaborates on Clove as an important ingredient in food preparation because of its aroma and taste. Beverage section talks about how the latest fascination with Indian ethnic flavours are drawing an enthusiastic response from drink aficionados, who crave unique, vibrant tastes that elevate their drinking experiences.
Indians are learning about new cuisine and ingredients constantly, sometimes also Indianising the product on the way. Dairy section discusses the popular forms of Blue Cheese and how few Indians have started acquiring the taste for this unique cheese. The consumption of sheep meat is restricted to delicacies like kebabs and other roasted meat preparations, primarily snacks. Meat story reflects upon the limited popularity of sheep meat in India.
Other regular sections provide an update on events, news & reports.
We at Hammer wishes all our readers Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

India Bakery Exhibition 2024: A Grand Success at Chennai Trade Center

The India Bakery Exhibition 2024, held from 20th to 22nd September at the Chennai Trade Center, proved to be a resounding success.

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SIAL Paris 2024

A Record International Edition

3 mins

The 23rd Chandiwala Hospitality Ensemble (CHE) 2024

A Celebration of Innovation, Sustainability, and Hospitality Excellence

3 mins

ICF Marks Culinary Excellence at the 21st Annual Chef Awards

An evening of culinary brilliance unfolded at the 21st Annual Chef Awards, hosted by the Indian Culinary Forum (ICF) at the Hotel Ashok in New Delhi.

3 mins

Rational Opens New Training Centre in Bangalore

Rational, the world market leader in hot food preparation, is expanding its presence in Southern India with a new training centre in Bangalore.

2 mins

Consumer Trust in Dietary Supplements Demands Third-Party Certification, Reveals NSF 2024 Report

NSF, a leading public health and safety organization, published its 2024 Supplement Safety Consumer Benchmark report earlier his year, aimed at evaluating consumer preferences and safety concerns regarding dietary supplements.

2 mins

California Walnut Crop Mid-Harvest Update

Fall is here, and the California Walnut Commission has provided a mid-harvest update on the 2024 walnut crop.

1 min

World Chefs Congress

New Congress, Old Gold

4 mins

Stirring up.... Cocktail Craze

Christmas and New Year are joyous occasions celebrated by the country's populous with a cocktail at the nearest bar, with no bars! Irrespective of age, and other differences, everyone wants to raise a toast to the future, with a cocktail. The country's beverage scene, with growing young population seeking new exciting experiences, is undergoing a transformation. Cocktails, particularly during the Yuletide, are becoming the favoured drinks to be sipped and enjoyed. Ashok Malkani examines the various aspects of this mixologists' and consumers' favourite concoction - cocktails!

10+ mins

Cloves - Strong & Zesty!

Cloves are flower buds harvested before they flower and their tree belongs to an evergreen variety, aptly named as the clove tree, a part of the Myrtle plant family.

1 min

Tech Takes Over F&B Industry

Technology impacts every facet of our lives. It is reshaping every industry. Artificial Intelligence (Al) and robotics have had transformative impacts on all industries, including the food & beverage sector. Driven by advancements in robotics and Al, routine and repetitive tasks are automated to increase productivity and, thus, enhance profitability. Ashok Malkani examines the effects of technology and robotics on the restaurant industry in India.

10+ mins

Indian Ethnic Flavors: A New Wave in Beverage Trends

As the world of beverages continues to evolve, a powerful new trend is emerging, reshaping the landscape of drinks with bold, authentic, and distinctly Indian flavors.

3 mins

Strong Aromas of Blue Cheese

There is no way you can forget your first view, first smell and first taste of any Blue Cheese.

7 mins

Of the Sheep

The features of a goat’s and that of a sheep’s meat are almost similar and are not readily identifiable.

4 mins

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Food & Beverage Business Review Magazine Description:

Food and Beverage Business Review – This is a bi-monthly magazine covering the entire gamut of activities that define the institutional F&B business - from "Farm to Fork", right from agricultural produce and meat products to dairy, food processing & bakery, beverages, equipment, cuisine, marketing and other related issues. The magazine goes behind the scenes to give the F&B professional, information, news and features about the business. The objective of the magazine is to develop a proper institutional marketing synergy between Food & Beverage, Food processing, Foodservice & the Food Retail industry. The range of articles covers food service, processing, food retail, equipment, theme & design, technology, food hygiene, marketing and training etc. Partnering with vendors, the magazine informs the target audience of new developments thus saving their valuable time and money. The magazine reaches to individuals who have titles of chef, F&B Manager, menu planner, restaurateur, bartender, sommelier.etc. In the food service industry; channel buyers, category managers in major organised retail chain stores, importers and distributors.