Paradise Food Court, one of India’s most enduring restaurant brands known for its authentic Hyderabadi cuisine, has opened its 57th outlet nationwide with a new branch at Phoenix Mall of Asia in Bengaluru. This marks the second Paradise restaurant in the city since the brand entered the Bengaluru market last year, reflecting its strategic expansion …
South Indian vegetarian restaurant brand Atmanam has expanded its presence in Gurgaon by opening its second outlet in the city, this time at Elan Miracle in Sector 84. The new restaurant builds on the brand’s existing location at AIPL Joy Central in Sector 65 and reflects its strategy of bringing authentic South Indian vegetarian cuisine …
The Waffle Co., a fast-growing dessert-focused quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand in India, has announced an ambitious expansion plan to open more than 200 new outlets across the country by the first half of 2026. The move underscores strong demand for organised dessert formats and reflects the brand’s strategy to strengthen its footprint in both major …
Coffeeshop Company, the Austrian coffeehouse brand with over 25 years of heritage and more than 100 outlets globally, has officially entered the Indian market with the launch of its first flagship café in New Delhi. This move positions the company within India’s fast-growing café and lifestyle F&B segment, as international players seek to capitalise on …
A free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU) could lead to substantial tariff cuts on a wide range of food and beverage products, reshaping trade between the two regions and increasing market access for producers and consumers. Once ratified by India’s Cabinet, the European Parliament and the Council, the deal is …
India’s newly concluded free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) is expected to significantly widen the range of food and beverage products available to Indian consumers by lowering or eliminating import duties that previously made many European imports expensive and less competitive in the Indian market. Under the pact, tariffs on a variety …
Shivankur Verma has been appointed as the new Food & Beverage Manager at Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel, a part of Marriott International’s portfolio. Verma joins the hotel with extensive experience in food and beverage operations, bringing a strong track record of driving performance, operational excellence, and high guest satisfaction. Prior to this role, Verma …
At a special culinary showcase held in Mumbai, the United Kingdom’s food and beverage sector promoted its expanding presence in the Indian market, underlining growing interest from local consumers and businesses in premium British produce. The event was part of the UK Government’s GREAT Food & Drink Campaign, supported by the UK Department for Environment, …
Nom Nom Express, the pan-Asian quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand from Aspect Hospitality, has teamed up with filmmaker and television personality Farah Khan and her home cook Dilip as part of a brand engagement initiative while the chain scales its footprint to 50 outlets across India. The brand’s focus on content-led engagement with Farah Khan — …
Shelter 6, a new premium vodka brand backed by Indian music icon Badshah and co-created with Cartel Bros — the team behind acclaimed whisky labels — has officially entered India’s growing premium vodka segment. The launch marks Badshah’s first major foray into the spirits industry beyond music and entertainment, reflecting a trend of celebrity-linked products …
