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The Future of Food Testing May Be in Your Brainwaves
Food companies trying to understand how consumers feel about a new product have relied on surveys, focus groups, and sensory panels for decades. But according to Mario Ubiali, founder and […]
FSSAI licences, registrations to have perpetual validity; no renewals needed
The FSSAI is shaking things up with groundbreaking reforms aimed at revitalizing the food landscape. Licenses and registration certificates will now be issued indefinitely, eliminating the hassle of renewals forever. They've also raised the turnover threshold…
LPG Gas Crisis Highlights: Indian OMCs face mounting LPG losses as spot cargo costs soar
India’s LPG import costs have spiked to $800–850 per tonne in the spot market, increasing under-recoveries for oil marketing companies despite the ₹60 cylinder price hike and adding pressure amid global supply disruptions.
Health Ministry approves perpetual validity for FSSAI licences, removes dual licensing norm for street food vendors
Effective April 1, the turnover threshold for registration will be increased from ₹12 lakh to ₹1.5 crore, and for State licensing up to ₹50 crore, with Central licensing applicable beyond this limit
Food delivery, QSR stocks slip on LPG shortage fears
Restaurant and delivery platform stocks saw a dip on Thursday. A shortage of commercial LPG cylinders is disrupting operations. This is impacting kitchen functions in some areas. Large quick service restaurant chains may face limited effects. They often use e…
LPG Crisis Highlights: Gas shortage fears grip cities across India even as Iran lets Indian ships through Hormuz
Petrol, Diesel & LPG Shortage Updates: Global oil markets surged on Thursday as Brent crude crossed the $100-a-barrel mark after an attack on two oil tankers in Iraqi waters, heightening fears of supply disruptions across the Persian Gulf energy corridor.
‘I Went Back to Ibiza’: Mike Posner on Hitting His Stride, Falling From Grace and His Long Recovery From Post-Pop-Star Depression (Guest Column)
Singer-songwriter Mike Posner scored several hit singles from 2010 through 2015, and also produced or co-wrote songs for Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, Nick Jonas and others. His biggest hit, and the song most commonly associated with him, is a SeeB remix of his au…
Milk producers, vendors told to register with food safety authority following incidents of adulteration
Direct periodic inspection of milk chillers to ensure proper storage temperature and necessary requirements are maintained at all times
No fuel inside, no food outside: Zomato, Swiggy deliveries take major hit as LPG crisis deepens amid Iran-Israel war
LPG crisis in India: Amid the LPG crisis in the country, the food deliveries from Zomato and Swiggy have been severely impacted as the Iran-Israel war continues. Many gig workers have expressed concern over the grave situation as they have been receiving just…
FSSAI directs independent milk producers, vendors to obtain mandatory registration
To combat the rising threat of milk adulteration, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has implemented a new regulation requiring that all milk producers outside of dairy cooperatives and vendors obtain proper registration or licensing. Enforcemen…
Swiggy, Eternal shares fall 5% as LPG shortage disrupts restaurant operations
Brokerage firm Motilal Oswal Financial Services flagged potential near-term risks to food delivery platforms due to supply disruptions in commercial LPG cylinders across several cities
Eternal, Swiggy shares fall 4%. Is LPG shortage beginning to hurt food delivery business?
Shares of online food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy tumbled sharply on Thursday as a commercial LPG shortage raised concerns over restaurant closures and limited menus. India’s heavy reliance on Middle Eastern LPG—around 90% of imports come from Qatar, Sa…
Food and beverage outlets near shutdown, unable to fulfil online orders amid LPG crisis
India's food and beverages sector faces a severe LPG crisis. Supply disruptions from West Asia are forcing restaurants to close and halt deliveries. Many outlets are reducing menu items to conserve cooking gas. This situation impacts millions of livelihoods a…
‘This is going to hit all of us’: How far does the echo of the Middle East war reach?
Disrupted Gulf energy routes are choking off LPG flows to South Asia, leaving canteens and hotels scrambling for cylinders Read Full Article at RT.com
Food delivery under pressure as more restaurants run out of LPG cylinders
Multiple restaurant, cloud kitchen, and quick service restaurant (QSR) owners told ET that they have reduced the number of items on their menu for both dine-in and food delivery to cope with the situation.
Three Michelin starred Indian food is coming to London with a new Mayfair restaurant
Forget your usual order: this is a ‘modernist Indian dining experience’ with its sights set on one of the city’s poshest areas.
Hotel, Restaurant stocks largely bleed in midday trade; LPG overhang persists
The government has said overall LPG availability in the country remains comfortable but supplies are being prioritised for domestic households amid geopolitical concerns surrounding the Strait of Hormuz
Iran war threatens kitchens and sales of Indian QSR giants from McDonald’s to KFC
Iran War: India's quick service restaurant chains, including McDonald's, Domino's, and KFC, face potential disruptions and higher costs due to LPG supply issues linked to the Iran war. A prolonged shortage could impact operations, forcing companies to absorb …
slice’s Banking Avatar, LPG Crisis Stifles Foodtechs & More
How slice Fixed A Broken Bank Many saw slice’s 2023 acquisition of North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB) as a…
Gulf crisis hits restaurants, food delivery, cross-border payments
Happy Wednesday! The Iran crisis is starting to dent business for restaurants, food delivery apps and cross-border payments firms as disruptions to shipping routes ripple through trade and supply chains. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
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