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Take action against officers responsible for supplying spoiled rice: GFP

In August last year, the Civil Supplies Department drew criticism after 241 tonnes of 'toor daal' was found spoiled in its warehouses

Meghalaya Spice Trail: Food pop offers best of northeastern cuisine

An ongoing food pop-up, "Meghalaya Spice Trail", is giving a unique twist to local northeastern delicacies by transforming into gourmet delights. The 10-day festival, being held at The Pullman Hotel here, is curated by Shillong-based food connoisseur Tanisha Phanbuh. From sauted and pickled Mushrooms to 'Jadoh Risotto' (rice with meat) and 'Doh Neong' (pork in black sesame seed gravy), the special culinary treat promises to have a fair share of exotic regional dishes for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. "Being born amongst the vibrant flavours of Meghalaya, I intend to carry the essence of the Northeast and aim to spread the aroma to the metropolitan cities through these pop-ups. "It is my conscious effort to start a conversation around the delicacies of Meghalaya, and I feel that by joining hands with Pullman, New Delhi Aerocity, I can bring them to the spotlight, making it a mainstream gourmet delight for its patrons," said Phanbuh, who was among the top 20 contestants of ..

The thread that connects food and ethnicity, identity, history, religion

If we are what we eat, then what are we? This collection of essays, 'Turmeric Nation: A Passage Through India's Tastes' (Speaking Tiger)

F&V start-up Pluckk acquires DIY meal kit brand KOOK for $1.3 million

Pluckk, a digital lifestyle-oriented fresh food brand in the fruits and vegetables (F&V) space, on Tuesday announced the acquisition of KOOK, an Indian food-tech startup that offers a range of DIY meal kits, at a deal value of USD 1.3 million. The acquisition was through a combination of cash and equity, the company said in a statement. KOOK offers do-it-yourself (DIY) ready-to-cook meal kits that make cooking easier for everyone by providing pre-portioned ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes. With a reputation for catering to various dietary preferences and cooking skills, KOOK has a strong presence in Delhi and Mumbai. "With KOOK's strong target audience and expertise in meal kits, Pluckk is well-positioned to deliver the best quality fresh food to end-consumers in this thriving USD 15 billion market," it said. Speaking on the acquisition, Nelson D'Souza, CFO, Pluckk, said, KOOK's demonstrated expertise in building a world-class product in the meal-kit space, coupled with ...

Food conclave attracts Rs 7,000 cr investments to Telangana: Govt

The inaugural 'Food Conclave 2023' on Saturday concluded here on a strong note attracting investment of over Rs 7,000 crore that would lead to over 58,000 direct jobs, the state government said. A press release from the state government said the one-day conclave, which boasts a reputation as one of the most prestigious and influential gatherings in the food-agri community, featured an array of new partnerships and investments, further cementing its position as a key platform for shaping the future of the industry. Industries Minister K T Rama Rao, in his inaugural address, said Telangana identifies food processing as a core thrust area and during the past five years, the state has added more than Rs 7,000 crore worth fixed capital base to food processing capacities in order to boost the sector. "At the end of the conclave, the state received more than Rs 7,000 crore investment commitment across the sectors in aqua, dairy, agro processing, and allied sectors creating total direct ...

Mumbai's humble eatery where Tim Cook had his vada pav moment

Swati Snacks was started by a single mother in 1963 with 4 items of 4 annas each on menu

UN in touch with India for food supplies to Afghanistan: Official

India and the World Food Programme signed an agreement last month to provide Afghanistan with 20,000 tonnes of wheat that would be sent through the Chabahar Port

Study reveals how food insecurity is inked to children's learning

According to recent studies, Indian children's schooling may suffer if their families have trouble getting adequate nutrient-rich food

A slice of innovation: How bespoke is new buzz in the world of catering

For a series of dinners for Spotify's clients in India in November last year, Chandra blended food with music

Crisis in multilateralism affecting developing nations most: PM at G20 meet

Modi also pointed out how global supply chains have broken down during times of stress and turmoil

Zomato unveils new 'Everyday' offering for affordable home-cooked meals

The new offering will provide meals starting at Rs 89 and is currently available in select areas of Gurugram only

Food and feelings amid spells of imaginary rain: Chef Vikas Khanna

Khanna takes Chintan Girish Modi through his journey to the Michelin Star, which started with his Biji's kitchen

AIIMS issues orders to include healthy food items in cafeteria, mess menu

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences here on Wednesday issued orders for inclusion of healthy food items like boiled eggs, milk, sprouts, boiled 'chana' and salad in the menu of the cafeteria and hostel mess. In a communication sent to the chairman of the Cafeteria Management Committee, AIIMS Director M Srinivas said the existing menu of the cafeteria and hostel mess at the institute provides very limited and conventional food like 'samosa', 'kachori' and bread 'pakora' which are considered unhealthy food items. The faculty, resident doctors, nursing officers and other staff members working at AIIMS, New Delhi are involved in patient care and require healthy food to build up and maintain their immunity, the communication said. "Chairman, Cafeteria Management Committee is hereby requested to issue necessary directions to the DGM, Central Cafeteria to make available healthy food like boiled egg, milk, sprouts, boiled 'chana', fruit salad, veg salad, fresh uncut fruits and fresh

Ankit Nagori-led Curefoods aims to expand cloud kitchens across India

Curefoods is expecting to reach annual recurring revenue (ARR) of Rs 1000 crore ($122 million) by the end of this year and it aims to be ready for an IPO in 18 months

Sinful waste that needs to be stopped

The menace of hunger or undernourishment can be mitigated to a considerable extent just by curtailing the wastage of raw food and making a better use of the left-over cooked food

Costly meals: World food index ends year where it began after dramatic run

During the year, the index hit the highest since records started in 1990

Italian Ravioli, Korean Bibimbap top dishes on Swiggy, Biryani most ordered

Biryani continued to set new records with 2.28 biryani orders per second on Swiggy in 2022 while foreign flavours like Italian Ravioli and Korean Bibimbap were the most popular food choices

Today's fertilizer shortage is tomorrow's food crisis: PM Modi at G-20

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday cautioned the G-20 leaders that today's fertiliser shortage could become tomorrow's food crisis as he strongly pitched for maintaining a "stable" supply chain for both manure and food grains. In his address at the G-20 summit here, Modi also highlighted how India ensured food security for its 1.3 billion citizens during the Covid-19 pandemic while supplying food grains to many countries. "The current shortage of fertilizers in terms of food security is also a huge crisis. Today's fertilizer shortage is tomorrow's food crisis, for which the world will not have a solution," Modi told the gathering which included US President Joe Biden, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and French President Emmanuel Macron. "We should build mutual agreement to maintain the supply chain of both manure and food grains stable and assured. In India, for sustainable food security, we are promoting natural farming, and re-popularising nutritious and traditional ...

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

ITC cooks up a storm, sets up 12 cloud kitchens and 48 brand outlets

A key lever of the ITC Next strategy is to spot new opportunities at the intersection of digital, sustainability and enterprise strengths