Food & Beverage Business Review - April-May 2024

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Healthy and nutritious food is playing a significant role in the success of restaurants. With the growing demand for healthier options, the F&B industry has shifted towards promoting nutritious choices. Many restaurants have revamped their menus to include more salads, grilled proteins, and whole grains while reducing fried and processed foods. The cover story evaluates how restaurants and chefs are meeting this growing demand for nutritious food.

While the palate may be appealing and savory, interior design greatly influences diners. The surroundings are the initial attraction for customers. A well-designed interior can create an enjoyable dining experience, whereas a poorly designed space will deter customers from returning. The business story highlights the importance of well-designed interiors, in addition to good food, for a restaurant's success.

The feature story reveals there is something for every palate in chefs' well-curated summer menus, satisfying guests' cravings with a delightful mix of magical dishes. Embark on a feast of the summer menu with highlights from chefs across the country.

The agri story talks about melons, the ideal choice to beat the heat. This versatile fruit, known for its juicy pulp and sweet flavor, comes in various shapes, sizes, and colors, each with its own unique taste and nutritional profile. Mocktails are often packed with fresh fruits and other nutritious ingredients, aligning with the current trend of healthy foods. Fresh fruit juices, syrups, cream, herbs, spices, honey, and aerated drinks can go into the making of mocktails. The beverage section explains that while mocktails cannot make you heady, they can make you refreshed and ready.

Besides these relevant topics, we have covered diverse other issues of importance to the industry through our regular and additional features, as well as through our news and report sections.

Caffe Allora Expands Presence

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

1 min

Newest Beer Chugging Spot KLING Brewery

Guzzle down the stress of a long workday with exceptionally crafted beers soon to be launched at Bengaluru's newest offering - KLING Brewery.

1 min

Combating Protein Deficiency

In a concerted effort to address the pressing issue of protein deficiency among the Indian populace, the Poultry Federation of India (PFI) with support from USA Poultry and Eggs Export Council (USAPEEC) recently hosted a session held on 18th May 2024 in New Delhi, which convened leading industry experts to underscore the indispensable role of poultry protein in addressing India's nutritional challenges.

1 min

Australian Avocados Enter Indian Market

Avocados Australia Limited, the representative body for the Australian avocado industry, announced its much-anticipated entry into the Indian market, accompanied by cricket icon Brett Lee as their esteemed brand ambassador. This exciting collaboration marks a significant milestone for both Australian avocados and the Indian fresh fruit market.

2 mins

Technical & Educational Seminar on American Pecans

With a view to educate and create awareness about the technical aspects of American Pecans, New Mexican Department of Agriculture (NMDA) conducted an engaging Seminar on the benefits of American Pecans in New Delhi. This move is a concerted effort from NMDA to popularise American Pecans in the light of the growing health-consciousness amongst Indians.

2 mins

'Gaylord' at Churchgate Opens Its Door

Gaylord, an iconic restaurant at Churchgate Mumbai, is all set to unfold a new chapter in its legendary journey. The 67-year-old dining destination is all geared up to embrace the new times and the changing world with a revamped look while retaining its old charm that will draw not only the yesteryear crowd but also today's generation.

4 mins

Healthy Food - An Attempt to Meet Diners' Desire

Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3), one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations in 2015, was about "Good Health and Well-being". This could be said to be an eye-opener and the source of making people aware of maintaining their health, which became more pronounced due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Consuming healthy food, since then, has become a significant - if not imperative - element in lives of almost everyone. And this healthy and nutritious food is also playing a significant role in the success of restaurants. Diners are now becoming more particular about the food they consume, making the F&B outlets offer a diverse and appealing menu of healthy food options. Ashok Malkani tries to evaluate how the restaurants and chefs are meeting this desire for nutritious food by customers and what are some of the healthy food options.

10+ mins

Interior Design - Impact on Restaurant Business

When one desires to dine out is the person looking only for delectable cuisine or is the person looking for an ethereal experience in terms of delicious meal as well as a heavenly ambience? Research has shown that restaurants are not just considered as places where you fine-dine but also you eat amidst a blissful an aura of outstanding surroundings. Restaurateurs have now to be aware that in addition to providing delicious food customers also expect a welcoming atmosphere which includes the ambience. A restaurant's well-designed interiors, besides the delicacy of the food, can have a lasting impression on the customers. Ashok Malkani tries to gauge the importance of interior décor for the success of a restaurant.

10+ mins

Summer Menu Fiesta

Whether you are in a mood to have a bountiful of fresh summer W produce or a fusion of Mexican Indian delights, or a fresh take on summer coolers, there is something for every palate in chefs' well-curated summer menus.

6 mins

Melon - Versatile to Beat the Heat

Low in calories and fat but high in essential vitamins, minerals and water content, melons are ideal choices to beat the heat. Add this versatile fruit in your diet and stay well nourished as it will keep you hydrated.

4 mins

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.

2 mins

Cool Mocktails are Hot!

They are colourful, they are fruity, they are sweet, they can be tangy, and overall, they are extremely refreshing, especially in a tiring scorching summer day.

5 mins

For Our Plates and Palates

Nowadays, we keep on hearing about power food or health food, though I doubt whether many who use these smart jargons have a clear idea about what can quantify as power food or health food. Power foods contain some magical nutrients, which have made them the hot new superstars on the health horizon.

4 mins

Summer Menu Fiesta At Vietnom! - Saket DLF Avenue, New Delhi

Step into VietNom, where every corner is a canvas painted with the essence of Vietnam's charm and allure. It is indeed a sanctuary where every detail whispers tales of Vietnam's rich culture and natural beauty.

7 mins

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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.