A Korean blogger traveled to India, he started his trip with a traditional cool drink. Have you got any idea what it was? Nothing else except the traditional sugarcane juice!
Foodies from all over the world like Indian cuisine. Numerous Indian specialties are reaching a wider audience and finally receiving the praise and attention they deserve.
India has a wide selection of drinks as well. There are numerous drinks to be found all around the nation, from frothy chaas to cool kokum sherbet. And now a Korean blogger has admitted how much he adores a particular desi drink.
Korean Blogger – Kim Jaehyeon’s Instagram!
South Korean-born blogger Kim Jaehyeon recently traveled to India, where he landed and drank a traditional cool beverage. Who knows what that was? None other than “ganne ka ras,” or sugarcane juice.
The blogger stated in the video’s caption, “The first thing I did when I arrived in India. Since it was posted, the video has had over 1.1 million views and 130k likes.
Kim Jaehyeon could be seen in the video documenting his journey around the nation. After arriving in the nation, he traveled by bus and bike for a while before arriving in Maharashtra at a juice stand selling sugarcane.
He received a full glass of the delicious beverage from the vendor, which he downed in one gulp. He also attempted to chew on a sugarcane stick in the traditional desi manner.
In response to the video showing the Korean blogger sipping sugarcane juice, hundreds of positive comments poured in.
One user commented, “It is the best drink to taste,” and another added, “Koreans are coming to India and Indians are moving to Korea. But we’re so delighted to see you! A few others advised the blogger to try some of the varied Indian dishes.
One user advised Jaehyeon to try golgappa and promised that she would never forget that it was the best and well-known in Mumbai and other parts of India as well.
Another user advised her to visit Northeast India. You’ll really adore it!
Rebel Foods, an online restaurant company, opened its first smart food court in Erandwane, Pune, with more than 15 prominent brands from various food categories all under one roof.
The court’s 3,000-square-foot space offers a digital user experience. Customers will be able to place orders from renowned companies at the new EatSure Food Court by scanning QR codes on the table and using kiosks, and ipads.
EatSure Unveils Pune’s First Smart Food Court!
Behrouz Biryani, Oven Story Pizza, Faasos, Mad Over Donut, Cafe Goodluck, Wendy’s, Thambbi, Lunchbox, Marrakesh, SLAY Coffee, SMOOR Chocolates, Zomoz, and Firangi Bake are just a few of the popular brands that will be available at the food court for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner. With this, EatSure hopes to create 100 offline businesses in various categories over the following two years.
Sagar Kochhar, Co-founder of Rebel Foods, commenting on the debut, said, “With the EatSure Smart Food Court, we have endeavoured to re-imagine the standard offline F&B experience by getting multiple missions under one roof, queue-less ordering, and digital order monitoring.
Similar to our app, the Food Court enables customers to place one order from several well-known brands, allowing big parties to enjoy their favourite dishes without any hassles.
With the EatSure app, you may order from several different brands at once, simulating the sensation of a physical food court.
The offline foodcourt is the company’s parent Rebel Foods’ initial step toward developing its omnichannel presence. In more than 75 Indian cities, the EatSure app has received over 5 million downloads.
The Google doodle showcases an animated game that lets users online brew a cup of bubble tea. The doodle is undoubtedly adorable and features a cute dog wearing a chef’s hat.
You don’t need us to tell you how well-liked Boba tea (sometimes referred to as bubble tea) is among young people and millennials.
The unusual, tangy-sweet beverage first gained popularity in 2020. Since then, taking a selfie with a large glass of bubble tea on Instagram has come to represent being affluent.
Do you, however, know the history of this wildly famous beverage? It is as sweet as the beverage itself, and that is the theme of current Google doodle.
The Google doodle showcases an animated game that lets users online brew a cup of bubble tea. The doodle is undoubtedly adorable and features a cute dog wearing a chef’s hat.
Let us now share with you a fun truth about this doodle.
The Formosan Mountain Dog, a native of Taiwan, is featured in the doodle together with a cast of well-known Doodle characters, claims the Google blog that was posted! As early as the 17th century, the beverage was invented in Taiwan.
The bubble tea that we all love, meanwhile, didn’t exist until the 1980s. Bubble tea has become a major sensation in recent years, all thanks to the Taiwanese immigrants who introduced it to other countries.
The alcohol-beverage industry is dynamic and interesting because of the booming drinking culture and novel cocktails. As new drink categories and innovations are spicing up the market, the alcohol industry is shaking things up at restaurants and hotels.
People today are more interested in experiences than just regular basic drinks, thanks to the F&B industry’s ongoing changes. What is novel is how many alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are becoming increasingly similar in taste as more firms launch goods on the market. Craft beer has forced customers to reconsider their current brand and category of preference. Even if the food and beverages are excellent, the overall dining experience is what ultimately matters and spreads word of mouth.
In order to achieve the greatest impact, offering the optimal portion size at the right price is now crucial. Pricing obviously plays a significant influence in this. For customers to visit the venues, all of the trends stated above must become hot topics. According to Gautam Khanna, Director of Food & Beverage at Pullman New Delhi Aerocity, “if your F&B venue lacks a narrative, the location is not maximizing its potential.” Let’s consider some of the other factors driving change in the beverage industry.
Profits are key for Alcohol-Beverage industry
The food and beverage industry, particularly the bars, restaurants, and hotels, is always changing, but one of the main catalysts for this change is the alcohol brands. Sales are anticipated to increase in the upcoming years’ thanks to premium goods and sophisticated flavors. Today’s audiences are interested in cocktails, single malts, IMFL, and other foreign brands of whisky. Today’s audiences enjoy gin and scotch, and their consumption has grown over time.
non-alcoholic (Representative Image)
The Finch’s CEO and Director, Sandip Katiyar, reports, “We have raised 15% of our income from alcohol sales in the F&B market, and finger foods and side dishes have also developed into a highly curated menu at many hotels and restaurants, including ours.” Anyone today would prefer to visit a location with a bar and drinks; as a result, the city’s most upscale restaurants provide their customers with a special bar menu. Drinks are popular; our mixologists’ newer, trendier creations keep customers interested, whether it’s at our Wednesday Divas night, where we teach newbies how to make cocktails, or with our themed drinks for Halloween and other special occasions.
High on Trends
To boost sales, a lot of beverage manufacturers are increasing their product portfolios. There is a trend taking place globally where many consumers are requesting alcoholic beverages with fewer calories and higher-quality ingredients, demonstrating that they are aware of their options. Taste and unique flavor profiles are the deciding factors in the culture of guilt-free drinking, which has already begun and is expanding at an accelerated rate. The non-alcoholic beverage market had a 33% increase in sales to $331 million; by 2023, non-alcoholic spirits are predicted to reach 35%.
According to Arijit Bose, Co-Founder of CounterTop, “The Indian craft spirits industry is seeing a massive spike with big brands investing in them, which means the experiments paid off and the business environment for homegrown craft spirits is getting lucrative and will see a lot more enthusiastic entrepreneurs jumping in.” In order to serve top-shelf spirits and cocktails, bars in Goa, Mumbai, and Delhi now have large, high-quality clear ice cubes that are transparent and clear.
Fitness Culture
Even though alcoholic beverages are not typically marketed as “healthy,” consumers nevertheless search for “better-for-you” substitutes to reduce their sugar intake. Hard seltzer has a crisp lightness and is the ideal “guilt-free” beverage because it has only 110 calories for a whole bottle and has the same amount of alcohol as beer but little to no additional carbs or sweets. According to Anish Reddy, CEO and Founder of Pursue Hard Seltzer, “Hard Seltzers, in a way, are a bridge between beer, wine, and cocktails, keeping in mind the consumer’s health-conscious sentiment.
With the traditional flavors of lemon and peach currently taking over the shelves, iced tea with alcohol is a rapidly expanding market. With No Label, we launched mead, a relatively new type of alcoholic beverage, according to Harsha Malik, Head of Marketing at Bored Beverages. Honey is fermented to create the No Label Mead Original, which is then flavored with orange peels. In contrast to beer, it is free of glycerine and gluten, making it a popular beverage among young people. Consumers can choose from a wide variety of cutting-edge and healthy options on the market, including gluten-free, vegan, lactose-free, and low-calorie drinks.
Needless to say, it will be interesting to see more non-alcoholic beverages taking up shares in the industry. Overall, India seems to receive a boost from homegrown and local businesses that are now pushing their products pan India. Thus, making cause for the Make in India campaign and helping create more flavors and opportunities at a national level. The beverage industry surely is set to receive a number of twists and opportunities in the coming years.
The Park Bangalore has announced “The Taste of Coorg”, a food festival from January 27th to February 5th, 2023, at The Park Bangalore only. The 10-day festival is a celebration of the rich culinary heritage of the Coorg region, which is curated and handled by the renowned regional chef Shimon Nanjappa.
Chef Shimon is a well-known figure in the world of Coorgi cuisine. She has done a master’s in Culinary Arts from ASKIHMCA, Bangalore, and has worked with The Oterra, Bangalore, and Taj Resort, Madikeri, Coorg. Her food philosophy is based on sustainable and local food practices and is committed to promoting the rich culinary traditions of Coorg and making it more widely known and loved.
Park Bangalore to host “The Taste of Coorg” Food Festival!
As a Coorgie by blood, Chef Shimon Nanjappa has a deep understanding and appreciation for the traditional dishes and ingredients of the region. She will be showcasing her culinary skills by preparing authentic Coorg dishes using locally sourced ingredients.
The Park Bangalore (Photo credit: The Park Hotels)
Arvind Kumar, Executive Chef of The Park Bangalore, said, “I have always been fascinated by ancient cuisines and cultures. One such cuisine that I find particularly intriguing is Kodava, which is known for its rich flavours and textures. Ingredients such as Kachampuli vinegar and pandi curry spice mix make Kodugu cuisine stand out from others.”
“We believe stimulating these micro cuisines can help to shape the future of culinary gastronomy in India. These cuisines often use locally sourced ingredients and traditional cooking methods, which can reduce the environmental impact of the food industry.
Additionally, by showcasing the unique flavours and techniques of these micro cuisines, we can inspire innovation and experimentation in the culinary world and preserve the cultural heritage,” he added.
Additionally, this initiative is Anything But Ordinary, as the festival will not only be a celebration of Coorgi cuisine, but also a celebration of sustainable and local food practices, which is important for protecting the environment and supporting the micro cuisines.
The Park Bangalore, the first contemporary Indian boutique hotel, is all about style – a specially designed environment that creates a wealth of experience for discerning business and leisure travelers alike.
Coca-Cola is a household name and a well-established brand in the soda market for many years. However, in an effort to expand its business, the company is now venturing into the world of technology by introducing a smartphone in India.
The news was first announced by popular tech influencer Mukul Sharma on Twitter, where he claimed that the phone will be launched in India by the end of this quarter, which means it could be available as early as March 2023. He also mentioned that the brand will be collaborating with a smartphone company for the launch of this new device.
[Exclusive] Here's the all new #Cola Phone ? Can confirm that the device is launching this quarter in India. Coca-Cola is collaborating with a smartphone brand for this new phone. Feel free to retweet.#ColaPhonepic.twitter.com/QraA1EHb6w
The image shared by Mukul Sharma on his post gives us a sneak peek into the design of the upcoming Coca-Cola smartphone. The picture shows the rear side of the phone, which features a dual camera system and volume control buttons located on the right edge of the phone. However, there is no information available on the phone’s specifications or features at this time.
As soon as the news went live, it quickly spread across the internet and was shared by many. The tweet has so far received 89.3k views, with people expressing their excitement and interest in the new device. Some even joked about wanting a Diet Coke variant of the phone, while others mentioned that the phone should be as cold as Coca-Cola itself.
This is not the first time that a non-smartphone producer has entered the smartphone industry. Previously, OnePlus and Oppo collaborated to bring the McLaren edition and Avengers Edition of their devices to the market. So, it is exciting to see what Coca-Cola will bring to the table with its new smartphone.
It will be interesting to see how the brand will differentiate itself from other smartphone companies and what unique features it will offer to consumers.
Indian cuisine has been gaining popularity all over the world. From biryani to gol gappas, vada pav to bhel puri, these dishes are becoming increasingly common among global diners. An Indian restaurant was even named one of the best in the US by popular choice. And now, another exciting piece of news has come from the world of Indian food.
US-based grocery chain and supermarket Trader Joe’s recently released a list of its most popular products, as voted on by its customers in a survey for 2023. And to everyone’s surprise, an Indian combo meal topped the list!
India’s Butter Chicken ranked No.1 by Trader Joe’s!
The list, titled the 14th Annual Customer Choice Awards, was released by Trader Joe’s on their website on Monday. Over 18,000 customers of the US-based grocery chain were asked to answer the question, “What products would you take with you to a deserted island?”
Customers voted for their favourites across categories including snacks, beverages, entrees, and household products. Interestingly, Indian food featured prominently among the various entrees loved by US customers. Trader Joe’s number one, most-loved entrée was none other than the humble Butter Chicken – Basmati Rice.
“Trader Joe’s Butter Chicken has an authentic Indian recipe that showcases tender chicken chunks in a silky, mouth-watering curry with crushed tomatoes, rich cream, onions, garlic, ginger-and of course, butter! It’s mildly spiced and partnered with delicate, fragrant grains of Basmati rice,” read the description in the official release on their website.
Meanwhile, the second runner-up was also an Indian recipe – the hugely popular Chicken Tikka Masala! Another Indian product that made it to the list was Palak Paneer, which was selected as the fourth runner-up in the vegan/vegetarian product category.
Two Indian employees of a food delivery company in Singapore were each fined SGD 24,000 for accepting bribes in 2020. According to a report in The Straits Times newspaper on Thursday, Maheswaran M. Ratinasavapathy, 27, and Renitha Muraleedharan, 31, both former employees of the food distribution company Sonnamera, pleaded guilty to three graft charges.
Rathinasabapathy, who was at the time a warehouse manager, was paid bribes by Hema Suthan Nair Achuthannayar, a director at the manpower contracting services company Inspiro, in exchange for endorsing Sonnamera’s business. The bribes have totalled about SGD 6,800.
Ratinasavapathy discussed his plans to suggest Achuthannayar’s business to Sonnamera as a source of labour in exchange for commissions with Muraleedharanan, an account/administrative executive at the time of the offences, in July 2019.
The prosecutor claims that Muraleedharan had no objections. In 2020, Ratinasavapathy delivered Muraleedharan her part of the commissions, amounting to around SGD 3,400, and received bribes totalling about SGD 6,800.
According to the story, the court punished the pair with SGD 24,000 apiece.
Muraleedharan, who has not given the company back, shall face a punishment of SGD 3,379, while Rathinasabapathy, who has returned SGD 2,600 to Sonnamera, was also sentenced to pay a penalty of SGD 829.
Achuthan Nair, who left for Malaysia in March 2020 before Singapore implemented the Covid-19 circuit breaker, is still at large, according to deputy public prosecutor Jane Lim.
In January 2021, information concerning the matter was provided to the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau.
Snackfax is the other great solution to keep everyone updated.
When we are on our periods, almost everyone experiences a chocolate craving. They not only improve our spirits but also relieve the discomfort of menstrual cramps. It is for this reason that there is a strong association between chocolates and menstruation.
A customer who ordered sanitary pads from Swiggy’s grocery store received a large batch of chocolate cookies as a result. After getting the order, the woman was delighted and tweeted her excitement. The comments area of the page soon became flooded with responses from online users.
I ordered sanitary pads from @SwiggyInstamart and found a bunch of chocolate cookies at the bottom of the bag.
Pretty thoughtful!
But not sure who did it, swiggy or the shopkeeper?
Earlier today, the tweet was posted. More than 87,200 people have seen it since then, and it has received more than 1,200 likes and many retweets. There have been numerous comments left in response to the share.
This is how her tweet was received by the public:
Whoever it was, it was written, “That’s a lovely gesture!!!” “Instamart uses its secret warehouses to supply.
So, it is unquestionably covered by SOP.
One more commented with a grinning emoticon, “You may thank Swiggy for that. One more said, “It must be the pod manager because instamart orders come through pods.”
They intentionally keep it that way to thrill customers and market their goods. A fourth customer said, “Got biscuits, chocolates, and wafers numerous times with my orders.
Furthermore, providing information and updates through platforms like Snackfax can be a great way to keep people informed and aware of the situation.
According to a recent World Bank assessment, six million people in Pakistan are currently suffering from severe food insecurity as a result of the disastrous floods that struck the nation last year.
According to Samaa TV, the floods in the provinces of Balochistan and Sindh, which are already among the most food insecure in the nation, killed over 11 million animals and destroyed over 9.4 million acres of crops between June and August 2022.
The World Food Programme (WFP) predicts that between September and December, 8.5 million more people will experience food insecurity.
A considerable rise in food inflation in Pakistan was also noted in the January 2023 food security update from the World Bank. From 8.3% in October 2021 and 15.3% in March 2022 to 31.7 in September 2022 and then to 35% in December 2022, food inflation increased.
According to the paper, the high frequency of climatological shocks, the depletion of foreign currency reserves, and the depreciation of local currencies are to blame for the high food inflation, which has made nutritious food more expensive across South Asia.
The bulletin also mentioned that the floods brought on by South Asia’s monsoon rains, which were heavier than usual in certain regions and less so in others, have severely impacted the region’s food supply.
Consumer price inflation for food in December 2022 ranged from 7.9% in Bangladesh, 7.4% in Nepal, 35.5% in Pakistan and 64.4% in Sri Lanka.
The World Bank has urged Pakistan’s government and the international community to act quickly to address the country’s rising food insecurity situation.
Furthermore, providing information and updates through platforms like Snackfax can be a great way to keep people informed and aware of the situation.
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