Food Services

India among few nations evolving food systems for farmer-allied SMEs: Study

India figures among the few countries that have been able to evolve their food systems for a broader set of outcomes by unlocking the potential of small and medium-sized enterprises, a new WEF report said on Monday. The World Economic Forum report, released here on the first day or its Annual Meeting 2023, said the countries that tackle food crisis can boost jobs, health and nature and also meet net zero goals better. It listed India, Ghana and Vietnam as among the countries that have been able to evolve their food systems by unlocking the potential of SMEs, particularly those that are farmer-allied and operating in local food chains. Food systems, when transformed, can help solve some of the world's toughest problems, from climate change to resilient livelihoods, the report said. "Transforming food systems provide healthy and nutritious diets and dignified jobs for farmers and producers. This report shows how economic development with environment protection supports communities in

Britannia Industries enters into a JV with French cheese maker Bel SA

It sells 49 per cent stake in Britannia Dairy for Rs 262 crore

Zomato now in Hindi, does 150,000 orders a month on regional language apps

Hindi, Tamil account for lions share of orders, at 54% and 11% respectively

Godrej Yummiez expands vegetarian portfolio; aims for 30% growth in FY23

Godrej Yummiez, a brand of ready-to-cook products from Godrej Tyson Foods (GTFL), expanded its vegetarian portfolio with the launch of Godrej Yummiez Crispy Potato Starz

Twitter spending $13 million every year on meals at San Francisco HQ: Musk

Replying to former vice president of Work Transformation Tracy Hawkins' claim that the attendance at HQ was between 20-50 per cent, Elon Musk said that the average occupancy was below 10 per cent

Intellectual property on the food platter? Proof is in the pudding

While some restaurants abroad have successfully protected their recipes, prior art can prove to be a hurdle in patenting innovative cuisine

Delhi food supplies minister reviews pendency of issuing new ration cards

Delhi Food and Civil Supplies Minister Imran Hussain on Wednesday reviewed the pendency of applications for new ration cards and addition of beneficiaries in existing ration cards in the national capital, according to a statement by the government. During a meeting with the commissioner (F&S) and senior officials of the food and civil supplies department, Hussain said identification of eligible households was being processed and new ration cards would be issued on a first in, first out basis. The minister also reviewed the distribution of free ration items under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) beneficiaries and the progress of distribution of food grains to non-PDS beneficiaries, who do not hold any ration card in Delhi, the statement said. Hussain said directions have been issued to ensure that no public distribution system (PDS) beneficiary is deprived of ration items due to biometric failures, especially since ration shops

Indian food services market to hit $13 billion in GMV by 2025

Although massively under-penetrated when compared to the US and China, online penetration of food services market in India is set to grow two times by 2025 with the right tailwinds

Three India-based enterprises among UN's Best Small Business winners

Three India-based enterprises are among the winners of a USD 100,000 global competition of Best Small Businesses'

FDI in food processing sector falls 57% to $393 million in FY21

During 2018-19, FDI in FPI sector stood at USD 628.24 million.

Cyberattack on US meat producer shows world's food supply vulnerable

Supply will become more susceptible in the years ahead as public health threats and potential cyberattacks loom large.

Reaching out with food, oxygen & care: Endearing stories in the time of Covid

Covid-19 wave: Madhya Pradesh govt announces free 3-month ration for poor

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan made the announcement at a video conferencing meeting with district collectors

Quick-service food restaurants look up despite economic slowdown

Improve reach and affordability through aggressive offers and launches

Doorstep gourmet

For long, the only way to sample Bohri or Sindhi delicacies was when friends from these communities invited you home. But young Mumbai chefs have started taking these to people's doorsteps