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Evolution of Sustainable Packaging in Bakery Industry

Packaging is an integral part of the commercial food products where, it plays a major role in containing, protecting preservation of food product.

Emerging Source of Omega 3 Fatty Acid Rising Demand in the Indian Market

Omega-3 fatty acids are a class of essential fatty acids that are found in foods, such as fish and flaxseed, and dietary supplements, such as fish oil.

BVeg Foods and Bühler Spearhead the Path to the Future of Meat Substitutes in India

BVeg Foods is one of the first ventures in India equipped with high moisture extrusion (HME) technology powered by the Swiss technology group Bühler. With the recent purchase of Bühler's extrusion solution, BVeg aims to create a center of excellence with strong in-house product development capabilities and state-of-the-art processing facility for plant-based proteins.

Britannia Reported Operating Profit of Rs 499 crore with Growth of 10% for Q4

Britannia Industries reported consolidated sales of Rs 3,508 crore with a growth of 15% and consolidated operating profit of Rs 499 crore with a growth of 10% for Q4 2022. Its board of directors recommended a dividend of 5650%, Rs 56.5 per share.

Breakthrough Technology will Produce Green Proteins Greener - Next Generation Membrane Filtration Systems are the Key

SiccaDania Filtration and the SiccaDania group will supply key technology for a protein factory in Hedensted, Denmark, for the extraction of green proteins from fava beans. A number of Danish investors and global supplier of plant-based ingredients Meelunie will invest 250 million DKK in the factory. A new membrane filtration solution offers a wide range of advantages over traditional systems.

For Your Inner Carbdashian!

Forms to Anyone’s Heart These Days: Buy Food, Make Food or Simply Be Food. Check Out the Review and Smoking Recipe of This Trending Dish!

Desserts That Will Make You Exclaim Go ManGo!

It is summer, the time when the king of fruits – Mango – makes its appearance and casts a magical spell on the entire populace, be they young or old. From children to senior citizens one finds everyone enjoying mangoes not only in its original format but also as desserts. Bakeries and F&B outlets vie with each other to create magical conceptions that will not only please the eye but also the taste buds. Ashok Malkani looks at the magical charm that mango desserts have not only in India but all around the globe. The list of desserts is endless and what is more – mangoes also have health benefits.

Homegrown Gin Brands That Need To Be In Your Bar

The wave of Indian gin is one that can't be ignored or avoided. Here are some homegrown brands that need to be in your bar

Sunshine-On-A-Plate Recipes

Bill Granger’s sunshine-on-a-plate recipes are guaranteed to warm you from within

Processes for alcohol-free beer production: A review

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The US and China offer resilience and opportunity for drinks groups

Strong performances in China and the US have shielded multinational drinks companies from the fallout of Covid-19 in recent months. IWSR examines the reasons why.

Increasing demand for nostalgic flavours in drinks

Nostalgic flavours such as peanut butter, lemonade and chocolate have become increasingly popular during the pandemic. IWSR looks at how the trend is manifesting in different beverage categories.

‘80% of the International Awards won by Indian wines are from Karnataka'

The Wine market in India is still in its infancy but is growing at a much faster rate as compared to any other category/ segment. Grover Zampa, the second biggest manufacturer of Wines in India has been on a spending spree acquiring wineries in India to increase their presence in the market. In an interview with Ambrosia, Ravi Vishwanathan, Chairman, Grover Zampa Vineyards speaks about his investments, the Indian market and the possibilities for the future. Excerpts:

Trends in alcohol consumption in Europe continue their positive course

Over recent months, we have seen very welcome findings on drinking behaviours released by leading health authorities across Europe, particularly with regards to the decline in underage drinking. This contrasts sharply with misleading coverage which often suggests that overall consumption is dangerously on the increase, in particular since the pandemic started, writes spirits Europe Director General Ulrich Adam.

Pernod Ricard and Brown Forman Merger Speculation

As speculation mounts about the strategic merger between Pernod Ricard & Brown & Forman, we look at the far reaching consequences of the deal.

Glasgow Whisky announces distillery purchase to expand global business

The company is expanding its wings with an environmentally sustainable and energy efficient distillery

Excise revenues save the day for Maharashtra and Karnataka

The pandemic has not much changed consumption levels of liquor in Maharashtra, though the excise department may fall short of the excise revenue target of ₹19,225 crores for 2020-21. Home delivery of liquor in Maharashtra has done exceedingly well as it has earned almost equal revenue for the State as compared to last year.

Bacardi adds flavour to Indian market

Over the past few years, Bacardi has further strengthened its position in India as a premium brand. Known for its diverse brand portfolio, Bacardi aims at bringing superior quality spirits to the market. Zeenah Vilcassim, Marketing Director, Bacardi India, unveils her strategy for the Indian market.

E-commerce In Alcohol Is The New Route To Market Strategy

Post Covid e-commerce could help the industry out of a crisis. But in the new normal the growth rate may not be high. A report.

The New Indian Single Malt: Kamet

Let’s start with a brand new whisky from a two-year-old company called Peak Spirits. After Amrut and Paul John, there’s another Indian single malt whisky that’s coming to town, from the makers of Jin Jiji—a newly-released cashew gin from Goa—comes Kamet, an Indian single malt whisky that celebrates its provenance. While it’s inspired by Mount Kamet in Uttarakhand, one of the highest peaks in the country, Kamet draws on local motifs and characters such as the Indian parrot, an important part of the culture in the villages surrounding the distillery near Kurukshetra. Lopamudra Ganguly Speaks to Ansh Khanna, the curator of Kamet.

Taking the Bar home

Jimmy’s Cocktails is a unique, ready-to-drink premium cocktail mixer brand that delivers all the complexity and craftsmanship one would find at their favourite bar. Crafted by some of India's top mixologists, Jimmy’s range of cocktail mixers are made with fewer calories, natural flavours and zero artificial sweeteners - achieved by using only the highest quality ingredients with their natural sweetness. Ankur Bhatia talks about how the company Radiohead Brands, makers of Jimmy’s Premium Cocktail mixers, wants to raise the bar for consumers who want to have their cocktails at home

Pour me another tequila, Sheila

So run the lyrics of a famous song. Apt because it is an indicator of the growth of tequila.

The Cocktail Story

India’s first digital platform that builds an ecosystem of the hospitality industry, alcobev brands and spirit enthusiasts. The Cocktail Story has been capturing the bar scenario all across India promoting the beverage culture highlighting bartenders & updates of local & international brand products, explains, Ms. Vidhi Puri, Founder, The Cocktail Story.

Hospitality industry can profit by going green

Interview with Vaibhav Jaiswal, Director & Co-Founder of Prakritii Cultivating Green, the first 'Made-in-India' range of organic products in the lifestyle category

FLAIR AND FAIR BARTENDING

Three cheers for Women Pioneers who are exploring an unchartered career path in India. Lopamudra Ganguly in conversation with Ami Shroff about her career and Flair bartending. Excerpts from the Interview:

Kyndal Group unveils impressive portfolio

Kyndal's portfolio includes the likes of Cutty Sark and The Famous Grouse blended Scotch whisky, The Macallan single malt Scotch whisky, Bols X.O. Excellence brandy, Richton V.S.O.P brandy, Bootz Dark Jamaica Rum and a selection of Bols Liqueurs. Pushpanjali Banerji, Brand Director, Kyndal Group & Founder and Director Taali Media outlines her marketing plans for the company.

Delhi new excise policy lowers drinking age to 21, only 3 dry days

• Bars and pubs to be open till 3 a.m • Steep hike in license fee from ₹8 lakhs to ₹75 lakhs • State excise revenues to increase by nearly ₹2,000 crores

2020 AUSTRIAN WINE MARKET FIGURES RELEASED

Plunging On-Trade & Tourism Sales Not Recovered Through High Sales in Other Channels; Exports High Despite Pandemic

Covid-19 Impact And Recovery To 2030

The "Spirits Global Market Report 2021: Covid-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030" report gives an idea of the shape of things to come in the alcobev industry.

The Benefits Of Eating Locally-Grown Foods

Local foods don’t travel a long distance before they reach your plate nor do they need preservatives, which makes them better for health and the environment, says Kayalvizhi Arivalan