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Growth Drivers Of Organic Food Industry Of India
With an increasing number of people believing that organic foods have a higher nutrient content, are kinder to the environment and livestock, and are healthier than the conventionally produced foods, the demand for organic produce is on the rise.
4 min |
June 2019
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Culture Shift
In search of the next Greek-style success, manufacturers look to new ingredients, packaging.
3 min |
June 2019
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Ways To Cut Down The Carbs And Not The Taste
It doesn’t matter if you are on keto or low-carb diet because there are snacking options available today in the market that can address your diet issues without compromising on taste. Think of low-carb mathri, namkeen, atta and even desserts. And, of course, you can also cut down carbs in your diet by making small changes in your food habits.
5 min |
June 2019
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‘Artificial' Ingredient
Retailers are testing smarter technology to shore up weak links in their supply chains.
6 min |
June 2019
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Private Enterprise
Innovation is the watchword as the store-brand sector continues to evolve.
10 min |
June 2019
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Mind The Gap
Grocers must address the disconnect between their omnichannel capabilities and those that consumers expect from them.
7 min |
March 2018
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How Organic Foods Are Shaping The Future Of Food Industry
The practice of bringing in all food products under the organic label will erode the authenticity and genuineness of the organic category. It is therefore crucial for us to build trust to enable growth and sustain this practice. We must begin to focus on our biodiversity and the rare varieties to sustain the organic food industry in a healthy manner.
3 min |
April 2019
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Collaborate To Succeed
At a time when retail dynamics are changing faster than the ability of retailers and producers to respond effectively and commensurately, the need for collaboration between the two is graver now than ever before. Progressive Grocer spoke to two industry stalwarts to get a sense of how and in which areas can retailers and producers collaborate for mutually profitable objectives.
4 min |
January 2018
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The Spice King And Founder Of MDH: A Journey Of Grit, Courage And Determination
How Mahashayji Dharampal Gulati overcame the many adversities that came his way and through doughty pluckiness and an enterprising spirit scripted the success story of India’s most popular masala brand MDH.
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January 2018
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Making A Difference To The Organized Retailing Of Seafood
West Coast Fine Foods (India) Pvt. Ltd. – one of India’s leading domestic distributors of fresh and frozen seafood, vegetables and vegetarian snacks (Frish brand) – has a presence across India’s leading retail outlets and is a supplier to hotels, restaurants & caterers. The company’s latest initiative in retail has been the launch and build up of the Cambay Tiger Sea Food Mart, which brings international standards of fish retailing in India.
4 min |
January 2018
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Trailblazer Of South India's F&G Retail
Established in 1905, Nilgiris is one of the pioneers of organised retail in India and a heritage brand with a storied legacy of delivering quality customer service. Operating under the banner of Future Group, Nilgiris spawns 215 F&G outlets across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala with a total retail area spanning 4.45 lakh sq.ft. The supermarket chain is positioned as a neighborhood store that guarantees assortment, range and freshness. “Nilgiris operates on the foundation of personal connect that translates into quality service and continues to build on its product range in order to respond to its customer’s evolving needs,” says CEO Venkateshwar Kumar in a chat with Progressive Grocer during which he outlines his plans to propel future growth of Nilgiris by going for a more contemporary look, by building on its existing infrastructure and with the help of more updated technology.
7 min |
August 2018
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How To Innovate To Make Your Brand A Big Hit
Consumers are eager for innovation when it comes to packaged goods and are interested in trying new food products at the grocery store. This shows immense opportunity for manufacturers and retailers to offer consumers something fresh. Innovation and new products spark excitement in the consumer and generate more opportunities for buying regardless of the shopping channel or medium. New products are the lifeblood of retailing – they infuse verve into existing lines, create completely new categories, and fulfill unmet needs not previously on consumers’ or retailers’ radar. It is not surprising that brands today are continuously looking to the wider food and drinks market to spot trends early on and promote continuous development of more experiential, convenient and innovative product propositions.
10+ min |
August 2018
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The Organic Way Of Life
Nature’s Soul is an organic and sustainable grocery outlet that caters to consumers who are looking to incorporate healthy buying habits into their lifestyle. With an extensive product range consisting of gluten-free and vegan variants, the enterprise aims to bring back traditional and chemicalfree methods of farming. Founder and Director Arjun Sahni speaks to Nimisha Gautam of Progressive Grocer about modern purchasing trends in organic and his outlet’s sourcing strategy.
3 min |
August 2018
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Practical Solutions
Grocers and CPG companies find success as they embrace the evolution of category management.
7 min |
August 2018
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'Bakers Are Very Selective Today About The Fats They Use'
Deoki Muchhal, Managing Director of Cargill’s food business in India, speaks to Progressive Grocer about the trends and developments that are shaping the bakery industry in India and the opportunities it presents for manufacturers and retailers.
4 min |
August 2018
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The Perks Of Being An App User
Mobile pay adoption is small in grocery, but the right incentives can grab consumers’ interest.
5 min |
July 2018
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Our stores offer the taste of authentic bakery products at affordable prices across NCR
Sugar & Spice India Pvt. Ltd. is a 28-year-old company in the business of manufacturing and retailing bakery and confectionery products. Currently, Sugar & Spice has nine outlets running across NCR. While six of the outlets are take-away joints, the other three have their roots in bakery & confectionery but have also branched out into casual dining. Over the next three years, the company is looking to open 40 new outlets across NCR. Progressive Grocer spoke to promoter, Mini Yadav, who has spawned a successful business empire, about her brand’s current focus and its future plans.
3 min |
July 2018
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Mini Meal Masters
Grocers promote produce-rich snacks and healthful lunches for back to school.
6 min |
July 2018
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Smart Snacking
With a growing focus on eating healthy, it is imperative that we make clever and well-informed decisions when it comes to snacking. Snack players constantly evolve to sell customers ‘super’ ingredients while the younger generation and working class is becoming more conscious of what they consume. To devise healthy eating plans, we need to look at how subsequent ailments relate to current lifestyles.
3 min |
July 2018
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Leading The Spice Race
Shubh Food Products has carved a name for itself in the past 18 years. Starting off with a simple spice product Asafoetida (hing), the company now boasts of numerous private label products under its belt. Founder Gaurav Gambhir once delivered consignments to small food vendors himself but now oversees a strong bench of trained staff working for him. Progressive Grocer spoke to Gambhir about his company’s innovative breakthroughs in the spices and condiments category and what it takes to thrive in this competitive industry.
4 min |
July 2018
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Global Food Safety Concerns And Indian Trade
Food testing and quality analysis giant Mérieux NutriSciences India recently launched its Blue Paper,18 titled “European Food Safety Trends, Key Issues & Perspectives” which aims at helping manufacturers and exporters with a better understanding of food-related health issues and an enhanced ability to spot future food safety hazards. In a conversation with Progressive Grocer India, Philippe Sans, President and Global CEO, Mérieux NutriSciences, shares his views on trends in the food safety and quality market and improved regulatory measures.
5 min |
July 2018
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Easy Sell
Supply chain executives will soon have a new resource to help them better manage unsaleable products.
5 min |
July 2018
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N Supermarket Is Known For Its Fresh Products And Strong Private Label In Staples And Bakery
N Supermarket is an established regional retailer in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu well known for its mediumsized neighborhood food and grocery stores that specialize in providing fresh and quality products at a reasonable price. With total retail operations spanning 20,000 sq. ft., N Supermarket has developed a strong private label in staples, bakery, confectionery and dairy products, which together contribute up to 15 per cent of its overall sales. The retailer is looking to expand its footprint and has chosen the franchise route for expansion. “Should we find interested partners who agree with our line of thinking, we might go for a rapid roll-out and appoint Master Franchisees for powering the future growth in newer locations,” says C. Gopalakrishnan, Managing Director.
5 min |
July 2018
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Cross-Promotional Power
Build bigger baskets with produce pairings.
8 min |
August 2017
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New Ways To Unlock Value In Retail
Monitoring and measuring the impact of data-driven initiatives against companyspecific metrics such as gross profit, revenue and inventory carrying costs, can offer significant benefits.
2 min |
August 2017
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Redefining Retail Warehousing With Automation
The retail industry is expected to reach to US$ 1 trillion by 2020, attaining a CAGR of 10.76 per cent between 2015-2020.
7 min |
September 2017
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Rising Demand For Residue-free Vegetables
The drastic shift in consumer behaviour towards healthy consumption has created an enormous opportunity for many budding entrepreneurs to enter residue-free farming.
2 min |
September 2017
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The Bean-To-bar Chocolatier And Retailer Of Pondicherry
India’s growing awareness of artisanal chocolates has consumers paying more for better quality and healthier alternatives as more companies enter the fray to produce high quality, hand-crafted chocolates made of primarily locally sourced ingredients.
4 min |
September 2017
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In-Depth Know-How Of Imported Foods Is Our Core Strength
Sunil Agarwal, promoter of Pune-based Fine Foods, speaks to Progressive Grocer about his stores’ specialty and core strengths, trends in imported world foods and how his small format store chain has played to its strengths and established a solid reputation in gourmet retailing.
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