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The term ‘shawarma death’ is once again in the news as Devananda, a 16-year-old girl passed away on May 1, 2022, and 49 other students were hospitalised due to food poisoning after they consumed Shawarma at Ideal Food Point in Neeleswaram, Kasaragod (in Kerala, India). There are also cases getting reported in various parts of Tamil Nadu where many consumers developed symptoms of vomite, diarrhea after consuming unhealthy shawarma. Speaking exclusively told to demo.kitchenherald.com/ Arun Singhal, CEO, FSSAI, said, "The Kerala State Food Authorities have informed the nodal body that they took the food sample at the eatery and the…
Press Release (cbedit@imaws.org) Pizza Hut has launched a lighter, crispier and tastier San Francisco Style Pizza in India. The new offering can be enjoyed with all existing topping combinations – veg and non-veg available in the Pizza Hut menu with Chef’s Special Sauce and Extra Virgin Olive Oil drizzle. With a subtle sourdough flavour, each San Francisco Style Pizza is hand-stretched giving it a light, crispy texture with a unique and amazing mouthfeel unlike any other. Consumer demand for handcrafted pizzas with distinctive crusts is on the rise which makes the San Francisco Style Pizza a perfect offering for our…
Press Release (cbedit@imaws.org) Godrej Tyson Foods Ltd, a subsidiary of Godrej Agrovet Limited, announced the launch of Galouti Kabab under its brand – Godrej Yummiez. The new offering Galouti Kabab is an ‘indulgence packed with the goodness of royal culinary flavours’ for every foodie. The launch further expands the wide range offered by Godrej Yummiez. With the stay-at-home advisory issued during the pandemic, the Ready to Cook (RTC) segment has seen accelerated growth in the country. RTC was one of the few rare categories which saw surging sales during the peak of lockdown, whereas the other categories were facing muted…
Akansha Pandey (cbedit@imaws.org) Gas safety is synonymous with life safety and with time people working in the food and hospitality domain have started understanding the prominence of this concept. It was not a mandate earlier but now it’s slowly setting in. Technical staff in commercial kitchens such as Chief Engineers who are manning the place and even Chefs are realising the importance of it. Still, Ashwin Menon, Director – Business and Alliances, Gasvigil Technologies Pvt Ltd feels the food industry is at a very nascent stage and immense opportunity is lying untapped. Earlier gas was not given too much importance…
Akansha Pandey (cbedit@imaws.org) Founded in 2017, Bengaluru-based Benki Brewing Tools manufactures 2,000 tools and accessories for the speciality coffee market under 36 brands as part of its portfolio. The brand has witnessed that the demand for coffee has surely evolved by leaps and bounds over the years. In the Northern part of India, people usually drink milder beverages whereas, in the South India, individuals prefer bolder beverages which have dryness and bitterness. Surprisingly, the northern region of India is embracing coffee more than the southern part, highlights Suhas Dwarakanath, Chief Visionary, Benki Brewing Tools adding that there was already a…
Press Release (cbedit@imaws.org) Korea-headquartered pizza brand Gopizza recently opened its 15th outlet in HSR Layout, Bengaluru and has announced massive expansion plans in the Indian market. Gopizza is known for its one-person, oval shape, fire-baked pizza with quick serving speed and affordable price. The brand which opened its first outlet in India in Bengaluru in 2019 aims to expand to 500 outlets by the end of 2025. “We have pioneered the fastest and most convenient pizza operations in the world which ensures standard quality,” says Jae Won Lim, Founder and CEO of Gopizza. The brand which started pre-pandemic India is…
Press Release (cbedit@imaws.org) Sid’s Farm, a premium dairy brand based out of Telangana, India has expanded its portfolio of products and introduced double toned A2 buffalo milk in the market, starting with Hyderabad. Competitively priced at INR 40 per 500ml packet, the product is targeted at the calorie-conscious, young children and those who have dietary restrictions. As Dr. Kishore Indukuri, Founder, Sid’s Farm and an IIT Kharagpur and the University of Massachusetts Alumni said. “Our customers have for long told us that while they love our buffalo milk, it is extremely fat-rich and they would love to have a low-fat…
Akansha Pandey (cbedit@imaws.org) 1-2-Taste India Pvt. Ltd. is a B2B platform for buying food ingredients where small and medium scale food manufacturers and foodservice brands can order their ingredients online. The site connects the direct manufacturers and the B2B customers from the bakery, confectionery, food and beverage and ice cream industry to name a few. After having a successful stint in India and Europe, the brand plans to move to new overseas markets – the Middle East, Africa and the United States of America, to promote both buying and selling of food ingredients through its channel. The portal will soon…
Press Release (cbedit@imaws.org) Spearheaded by entrepreneurs – Rishi Khiani and Agnelo Miranda, Kaam.com is a tech-enabled staffing and employment platform for the hospitality sector that has been co-built with the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI). The platform has taken a holistic approach by offering access to employment opportunities as well as upskilling, training and financial inclusion. At its core, Kaam.com is a marketplace for employment opportunities within the hospitality sector that matches the demand for jobs with the supply of skilled human capital. It goes beyond just providing a job with a community approach to upskilling and future growth…
Press Release (cbedit@imaws.org) Focussing on quality and innovation, Veeba, a condiment and sauce company in India, has launched a variety of new products in the market. The official launch took place at AAHAR – International Food and Hospitality Fair 2022 where the new range was displayed to the global B2B food and culinary industry. Veeba’s new sauces and dips in the market include Culinaire tomato blend, Tartar dip, Garlic and butter flavoured dressing, Prime hot wing sauce, Chilli sauce sachets, Prime ketchup sachet (without preservatives), Choco lava cake premix, Filler cheese, Thai sweet chilli, Spicy thousand island dressing, Cheese cake…