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-KH News Desk (cbedit@imaws.org) Packaging plays a crucial role in the food and beverage industry and has far-reaching effects at every stage of the product’s life cycle. The use of sustainable packaging is essential for brands, manufacturers, and consumers to meet the industry’s needs today. Green packaging, also known as sustainable or eco-friendly packaging, refers to packaging designs that have a low impact on the environment. This involves reducing packaging waste and using sustainable materials, such as recyclable or biodegradable packaging elements, as well as using renewable energy during production.The importance of sustainable packaging in the food and beverage industry…

-KH News Desk (cbedit@imaws.org) WayCool Foods, a leading food and agritech company based in India, has signed an MoU with Choithrams, one of the largest grocery retailers and distributors in the UAE, to distribute their L’exotique and Dezi Fresh branded fresh fruits and vegetables across the UAE. The collaboration is in line with the UAE government’s National Food Security Strategy 2051, which aims to achieve zero hunger by ensuring safe access to nutritious food all year round and implementing resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production while maintaining ecosystems. The partnership with Choithrams will enable WayCool to deliver high-quality…

-KH News Desk (cbedit@imaws.org) AAHAR  Fair is devoted to ‘food’ and ‘hospitality’ which  are  integral  part  of  India’s ancient heritage and culture with a world famed slogan ‘Atithi  Devo Bhava’ and with these words Shri Pradeep Singh Kharola, CMD inaugurated the 37th edition of The International Food & Hospitality Fair – AAHAR on 14th March, 2023. The Indian food processing industry is among the largest in the nation in terms of growth, production, consumption and exports and has been growing substantially day by day.  A down fall can be seen in other industries, however, the Food and Food Processing Industry…

-KH News Desk (cbedit@imaws.org) Premium Casual Dining, one of the growing segments of food service market has a new competitor in the race. The Capital market Investor Aditya Birla Group is all set to collaborate with Chef-Restaurateur Rahul Akerkar to build premium casual dining restaurant chains in various parts of India. “High disposable income among the rising middle class in India, and the expansion of the urban cosmopolitan lifestyle is driving the boom in dining out behaviour. Therefore, the demand for premium casual dining restaurants (PCDR) is expected to increase across India as consumers seek new dining experiences,” Aditya Birla…

-KH News Desk (cbedit@imaws.org) UAE’s commitment to building a self-reliant food security program is on floors now. According to sources, Silver Line Gate Group (SLG) announced that it will construct a new manufacturing, warehouse, and corporate office facility in Dubai Industrial City which is set to open in 2025. Promising to provide the facility of supporting the distribution of wholesale bakery goods like butter, whey powder and vegetable shortening required by bakeries, hotels, caterers, restaurants, and all forms of eateries across UAE.  Report States that it will “meet the demands of B2B and B2C customers across the GCC, African…

-KH News Desk (cbedit@imaws.org) The dairy industry in Karnataka has been hit by reduced milk production due to the annual lean season. The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) is facing a shortage of bulk milk supply in Bengaluru due to reduced milk production caused by the annual lean season. Private players buying milk from the retail market to sustain their businesses in milk products have disrupted the KMF’s milk supply chain. While the KMF can supply milk to its retail customers, its bulk customers, particularly the hotel industry, have been badly affected in the last two weeks. The non-availability of green…

-KH News Desk (cbedit@imaws.org) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a warning to fruit handlers, traders, and food business operators (FBOs) against the use of prohibited calcium carbide for the artificial ripening of fruits. The regulator has stated that strict actions will be taken against those who use this banned substance. Instead, FBOs have been advised to use approved materials like ethylene in an appropriate manner for the artificial ripening of fruits. The FSSAI has already prohibited the use of calcium carbide, also known as ‘Masala’, as a ripening agent for fruits. This is in…

-KH News Desk (cbedit@imaws.org) Mukunda Foods is a company that specializes in kitchen-tech and provides automated solutions to simplify complex and repetitive cooking tasks that normally require skilled staff. By using these machines, food brands can expand more quickly while remaining operationally efficient. “The food service request in India is expected to continue to grow in the near future, and food tech could be one of the major motorists. While new tech results would keep coming while the available tech will keep evolving and improving as the use of self-service kiosks in restaurants is on the rise across India, as…

-KH News Desk (cbedit@imaws.org) Reliance Consumer Products Ltd. (RCPL) has revived the iconic Campa Cola brand as part of its foray into the rapidly growing consumer goods market of India. The Reliance group had acquired the Campa brand from Pure Drinks group for Rs 22 Crore, and has since undergone a modern transformation to compete with rivals such as Adani, ITC, and Unilever. Campa Cola was a popular soft-drink brand during the 1970s and 1980s. The brand has been in existence for 50 years and has now been reintroduced with a contemporary look to expand its range of consumer goods.…

-KH News Desk (cbedit@imaws.org) The FMCG industry is undergoing significant transformation due to the impact of e-commerce. Online sales of FMCG products are expected to reach $1 trillion soon, due to the accessibility and reach of online platforms, enabling FMCG companies to broaden their clientele and boost sales. A recent Nielsen report predicts that e-Commerce will account for 11 percent of FMCG sales by 2030, which is eight times the present level. With this projected increase in demand, FMCG firms need to have robust e-Commerce platforms to meet anticipated consumer needs in the upcoming years. The trend is being driven…