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The Future of Cookies and Traditional Snacks Is Healthy: How Indian Manufacturers Are Innovating for Global Consumers

The Future of Cookies and Traditional Snacks Is He...


 Ravi Somani, Director at Qoot Food. The way the world eats is changing. Cookies, namkeen, munchies, and traditional snacks have always been a large part of India’s food culture and export identity. But the expectations around these foods are shifting. Ingredients are being questioned, manufacturing is being re-examined, and consumers across the world are demanding food that satisfies more than …

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Heritage Festive Food Competition at Khadhya Khurak

Heritage Festive Food Competition at Khadhya Khura...


IFEA and SNS organised a Festive Food Cooking Competition. The Objective was to celebrate and preserve traditional, regional and heirloom recipes that reflect our culinary heritage, local ingredients, and ancestral cooking techniques. The competition covered recipes of various regions, communities and festivals. Winners Jaya Bharadwaj Prasuti ki thali from Utter Pradesh. Vilpa Shah Rajasthani thali …

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The Culinary Heritage Excellence Awards (Season 2) at Khadhya Khurak

The Culinary Heritage Excellence Awards (Season 2)...


Judge: Anil Mulchandani This award recognises individuals, families, communities, enterprises, and institutions preserving, reviving, and innovating within India’s culinary heritage—recipes, ingredients, techniques, and food cultures passed down generations. The Awardees  Nawab Kazim Ali Khan awarded for upholding  the cuisines of the Rampur Princely State Kumarani Navneeta Singh Deo Gajlaxmi Palace, Dhenkanal, Odisha, a practitioner of ancestral …

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Chef Clive Fernandes collaborates with Serious Slice –  Fire & Flour

Chef Clive Fernandes collaborates with Serious Sli...


Serious Slice, the pizzeria known for bringing authentic Naples experience to Bangalore, proudly introduces Fire & Flour, an exclusive one-day culinary experience in collaboration with Chef Clive Fernandes. Clive Fernandes, a culinary expert in modern European cuisine, has refined his craft at Auberge du Pommier in Toronto. Known for blending classical techniques with contemporary creativity, …

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The health food startup

The health food startup


Satvik Salad: Ahmedabad’s Homegrown Startup Bringing Clean Eating to Every Desk Satvik Salad, a Startup India–recognized venture by Bellaviso Healthtech LLP, is a homegrown Ahmedabad brand founded by Clinical Dietitian Divya Agrawal M.Sc(Food & Nutrition), who has experienced in bariatric, endocrinology, and diabetic nutrition, ensuring every ingredient contributes to clean fuel and better performance. She …

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Gastronomy – a key motivator for travellers

Gastronomy – a key motivator for travellers


Sandeep Arora, Director of Brightsun Travel Private Limited, India   How does food influence the travel industry? How far does food drive the destination choice? Food plays a crucial role in shaping travel decisions, it’s no longer just a part of the journey but often the reason for it. More travellers today are looking for unique culinary experiences when choosing where to go. We’ve seen …

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The Future of functional beverage industry

The Future of functional beverage industry


“The Future of functional beverage industry” or The Future of the Functional Beverage Industry and the Rise of Prebiotic Sodas or How Functional Beverages (and Prebiotic Sodas) Are Rewriting the Drink Aisle or Why Prebiotics Are Powering the Next Wave of Beverages? Authored by Aditya Pai(Founder & CEO, Misfits)   Introduction: From Treats to Tools …

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Porbandar-based Cake designers awarded at GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS

Porbandar-based Cake designers awarded at GUINNESS...


‘ The largest display of gum paste/sugar paste sculptures is 204, and was achieved by Dhvani Hindocha, in Porbandar, Gujarat, India, on 22 February 2025. ‘ I am Dhvani Hindocha, a cake decorator and sugar artist from Porbandar, Gujarat. I have always loved the fact that how an art can be the most powerful medium …

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How Culinary Tourism is Transforming Hospitality in India

How Culinary Tourism is Transforming Hospitality i...


Shalin Soni Photos Dinesh Shukla Over the last decade, India has witnessed an exciting transformation in its tourism and hospitality landscape. While culture, history, and spirituality have always been the pillars of Indian tourism, culinary tourism has emerged as a powerful new force. Travelers no longer come to India just for monuments or beaches—they increasingly …

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Daysie Celebrates World Gin & Tonic Day with The Monarch

Daysie Celebrates World Gin & Tonic Day with ...


The Monarch A royal twist on the classic G&T, The Monarch combines gin with homemade turmeric and spice syrup for an earthy warmth balanced beautifully with the zesty freshness of lime. Ingredients: 60 ml Gin 30 ml Homemade turmeric and spice syrup 25 ml Lime juice Tonic water (to top) Garnish: Turmeric candy Instructions: Fill …

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Chef Rohit Vishnani to lead culinary vision at iconic restaurants like Baglami, La Cena and Di Mora

Chef Rohit Vishnani to lead culinary vision at ico...


Mumbai and Pune’s most trending restaurants Baglami in BKC and Di Mora in Pune, along with the stylish La Cena, are set to embark on a new culinary journey with the appointment of celebrated culinary expert Chef Rohit Vishnani as Corporate Chef. Baglami has redefined Mumbai’s nightlife dining with its luxe décor, global-inspired menu, and …

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