In this issue

Innovation is one of the things that make cocktail an interesting and enticing drink. Cocktail is always something that is welcome. The popularity as well as the craving and desire for cocktails is never ending. Cover story looks at the cocktail scenario in India and preference of the consumers, the trends that are likely to occur in the future of cocktails.
Fast food has become the preferred delicacy for Indians. The concept was originated in the west to cater to people with shortage of time for satiating their hunger. The Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry in the country is expanding on a massive scale. Business story delves on the intricacies and essentials of opening a QSR.
Tomato is commonly treated in culinary terms as a vegetable, because tomatoes are more extensively used in savoury dishes, but botanically it is a fruit. Food section discusses the wide use of tomato in culinary and food processing industry,
Dairy is an integral part of Indian cuisine. For those who need to avoid dairy products it is a real challenge, since dairy products are the main source of protein in India. Veganism is increasingly being embraced and restaurants are introducing robust vegan-friendly eatables. Dairy section elaborates more on the subject.
Italian cuisine comes up with a challenge to the gourmet. The history of Italian cuisine is varied and rich as the stories of the Italians over the centuries. Italians always moved inland, as a part of historical development and developed a cuisine that reflected their ideas, imagery and tastes. Italian cuisine is fiery, without being hot. It is spicy, without being too heavy and it is not all that oily, despite its reliance on oil and dressings for most preparations. The Cuisine section discusses the evolution of Italian cuisine in India.
Other regular sections provide latest news, reports, and features on the foodservice industry.

VRO Hospitality Raises $10 Million

VRO Hospitality, India's fast-growing F&B fine dining chain, announces the successful closure of a $10 million bridge round in funding in a mix of Equity & Debt.

1 min

American Brew Crafts Forays into Kerala

American Brew Crafts Pvt Ltd (ABCL), a leading brewing company renowned for crafting exceptional brews, forays into Kerala with the introduction of Flying Monkey Ultra Strong Beer.

1 min

Godrej Yummiez Makes Affordable Sausage Pack

In frozen ready-to-cook product category first move, Godrej Yummiez has launched proteinrich pack of two chicken sausage at a very affordable price of INR 30.

1 min

Nakshatra - Sky Dining Restaurant

Fortune Ranjit Vihar, a member of ITC's hotel group, has introduced its latest F&B proposition, Nakshatra - a sky dining restaurant.

1 min

First Shipment of Australian Avocados

Westfalia Fruit India has imported first commercial shipment of avocados from Australia into India. With the completion of trial shipments from Australia, the market access for Australian avocados to India was recently confirmed

1 min

Hard Rock Cafe Strikes a Chord

Hard Rock Cafe, the iconic venue which offers a combination of music, entertainment, memorabilia and authenticity is now back in Pune at Amanora Mall, Hadapsar.

1 min

Niro - Bangalore's Newest Spot

Satiating the ever-growing appetite for vibrant nightlife and memorable experiences, Niro, Bengaluru's newest rooftop bar, unveils an urban rooftop oasis atop the Country Inn and Suites Hotel alongside Nagavara Lake. Boasting a panoramic water view and impeccable service of mouth watering flavours and cocktails, this all-day bar is a much-needed addition to enjoy the city's famed weather within this urban landscape.

1 min

A Drink That Always Regales ...Cocktails

The popularity as well as the craving and desire for cocktails, as compared to other alcoholic drinks, globally, not merely in summer but throughout the year - including winter is undiminishing. Temperatures do not matter.

10+ mins

The Rising QSR Industry

The Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry in the country, and also across the globe, is expanding on a massive scale.

9 mins

Winter Menu Trends

The current winter food trends are characterized by a blend of innovation, health consciousness, global influence, and environmental responsibility.

6 mins

The Fruit as Vegetable

There is some long-standing confusion regarding classifying tomato as a fruit or a vegetable. Tomato is commonly treated in culinary terms as a vegetable, but botanically it is a fruit.

7 mins

Growing Veganism

In 1970 after the white revolution in India, dairy became the integral part of Indian cuisine. Indians consumes milk in various forms like milk, paneer, curd, buttermilk, butter, ghee, processed cheese, milk powder etc.

4 mins

Gracing Dining Service

Cutlery is an inseparable part of food service and going for a simple and sober set up is the best way of going about it, in sync with the existing trend.

3 mins

Future of Dining

In an era dominated by technology, cutting-edge innovations are often perceived as exclusive luxuries.

3 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.