Food & Beverage Business Review - August-September 2025

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As the monsoon retreats, India gears up for the much awaited festival season. Beginning with Ganesh Chaturthi and Onam, the months ahead bring the joy of celebrating Durga Puja, Dussehra, Diwali, Christmas, and finally the New Year. At the heart of this celebrity spirit lies food, a centrepiece of all celebrations. Our cover story explores the cultural diversity of festive cuisine, while also reflecting on classic flavors, inventive creative touches, and the evolving trends that are redefining and elevating the overall dining experiences for guests. The festive season also marks the start of wedding celebrations, bringing a surge in demand for banqueting and catering services. Marriages and festivals alike are celebrated with pomp and grandeur, and our business feature offers insights into how banquet managers and caterers are integrating new cuisines, innovative service concepts, and healthier menu options to elevate the overall dining experience. Millennials and Gen Z are reshaping India’s alcohol culture, favouring mindful, health-conscious drinking over quantity. Our feature explores how hospitality experts are responding with innovative, balanced, and wellness-focused beverages that elevate the drinking experience. Our story, dedicated to the operations part of the restaurant business, explores how restaurants design menus to engage diners, and create memorable experiences while also driving sales and business growth. Among the interesting articles, we also present the results of the much-awaited annual pastry competitions held last month during the International Hospitality Expo, Greater Noida. This detailed coverage gives you an insight into three competitions held this year: the 4th edition of the Junior Pastry Indian Cup, the 2nd edition of the Masters Bakers Challenge, and the inaugural edition of the Culinary Challenge.