Food & Beverage Business Review Magazine - August - September 2020

In this issue

The six month of pandemic outbreak has affected hospitality industry in an unprecedented manner. It has brought the industry to its knees, which now needs a serious support from all possible stake holders involved in the business. Many properties have been permanently shut down and thousands of jobs are lost. The industry was desperately waiting for government to announce re-opening of the hospitality and foodservice segment, which suffered the most. The restaurant industry is seeing some movement now with customers coming back, offering some ray of hope to those struggling to hold on. But its impact is far from over, and it is pivotal that the industry addresses key pain points and builds a system that ensure better future for the industry. Thus it was important for us than ever before to restart our magazine to provide a platform where the industry can come together to network. The current issue is available not only in print form but on multimedia platforms like social media etc. including e-edition on our website www.fbrmag.com. Do send us your feedback on the industry issues for us to incorporate in future editions ands on e-platforms at info@hammer.co.in. We wish speedy recovery of the industry and better days for everyone in the industry.

Red Ginger Opens its First Casual Dining Concept, “Cafe Cinnamon”

Red Ginger Hospitality India Pvt. Ltd., the F&B Master Concessionaire has opened the first outlet of Cafe Cinnamon, its exclusive casual dining concept, at Shri Guru Ram Dass Ji International Airport, Amritsar.

1 min

Burger Singh Signs Master Franchise Deal in Gujarat

Burger Singh, India's brand of fusion burgers, has signed a master franchise deal in Gujarat.

1 min

'Little Italy' Juhu Celebrates Silver Jubilee

Back to the time of bellbottoms and big hairstyles, Mumbai had just started getting a continental zest to its tongue in the ’90s.

1 min

Eating With A Conscious

Maintaining ecological balance has become important with almost everyone today. This is also affecting eating habits of individuals. Protecting ecological balance is an issue in which everyone has become involved. One way of achieving this, according to some, is to consume organic food. It may be mentioned that organic food profile rose in the early 2000s, as consumers began to see connection between diet, health and environment. As shoppers today turn to clean labels and demand transparency in the foods they eat and the beverages they drink, organic food seems to be poised for growth. Ashok Malkani views the scene of organic food and finds that the growth isn’t expected to slowdown. A recent TechSci Research report estimates the global organic food market is projected to increase at a compound annual growth rate of more than 14% between 2016 and 2021.

10+ mins

Intricacies of Starting a Restaurant

Globalisation has influenced various aspects of Indian society including the change in food habits. Over last two decades, due to several economic developments, increasing spending power and a willingness to try new diets the F&B industry has seen tremendous growth. This has induced several aspiring entrepreneurs keen on entering this sector. In fact, breaking the stereotypes, several women too have entered – and made a success – in this field. Ashok Malkani examines the pros and cons and discusses the intricacies involved in opening an F&B outlet and running it successfully.

10+ mins

The Digital Influence in India's Restaurant Business

The wave of digitalisation has greatly influenced many of our industries, and foodservice business is no exception to this trend. The digital wave has opened up many new possibilities for the foodservice business and has also induced our foodservice industry to become more sensitive to its consumer responses and preferences.

7 mins

Ambro Asia: An Innovative Model for India

Over the years we have witnessed many collaborations between Indian and Italian companies, but few of these have been able to sustain for a longer period of time.

3 mins

Nothing Nutty About it

Cashew nut is regarded as a popular dry fruit with wide applications in food preparations, though it is neither a fruit and nor a nut, if one were to analyse scientifically.

5 mins

Milk - a Healthy Choice

Human being is the only mammal who drinks the milk of another mammal and this drink is most pleasurable at a cold temperature when the mercury rises.

4 mins

Reading Books Keeps the Mind Ticking

You know you have read a good book, when you turn the last page and feel you have lost a friend – an avid reader

8 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.