Experts attribute the growth of the restaurant industry in the country to the increase in people’s preference for eating out and favourable government policies. From cosy cafes to buzzing bars, catering to diverse preferences, and experiencing a growing demand, India’s hotel and hospitality industry is witnessing a surge, with food stalls, cafes, and bars mushrooming […]
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Vegan enthusiasts say vegan meat helps in balancing their nutrition intake, but feels like a luxury to consume it every day. Bengaluru: Sudharni comes from a family that likes non-vegetarian food, and she used to indulge in meat three to four times a week. After turning to veganism in 2011, she had a hard time […]
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Despite health concerns, the ready-to-eat meals market continues to expand. When Sriram shifted to Kerala for his studies, he loved the weather, the beaches and the restaurants. What he did not like was the bland hostel food. But he couldn’t eat out daily as it took a large chunk out of his pocket money. Then, […]
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Though training agencies have trained more vendors than their target, many have not received training on their rights and responsibilities. The training program conducted by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for street food vendors in Bengaluru to promote maintenance of hygiene and train them […]
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Report shows plant-based meat industry is expected to grow by 27.8 percent within the next four years. A report shows that Indian plant-based meat market is expected to grow by 27.80 percent between 2022 and 2027. The emerging trend of veganism and awareness against animal killing for meat production has contributed to the present rise […]
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Missing signboards and maps make navigation difficult in Lalbagh Bengaluru: The Lalbagh Botanical Gardens lack basic infrastructural facilities like signboards, location maps, rescue helpline number boards, and drinking water facilities. Visitors find it difficult to locate themselves inside the Gardens as there are no location maps or signboards. Mounesh, a tourist at Lalbagh said, “There […]
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State government withdrew its promised investment from the Chitradurga food park Only one out of the six proposed food parks is operational in Karnataka. The government is planning a food park in Bijapur as per this year’s budget. Karnataka government announced the set-up of six new food parks at Hiriyur, Maddur, Jewargi, Belgaum, Malur and […]
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The change in board exam pattern has had a bad effect on students, parents and teachers. The multiple-choice question (MCQs) pattern of board exams has led students, parents and teachers to have unhealthy eating habits due to stress. “This whole new pattern makes me feel so uncertain. When I used to write lengthy answers, there […]
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Many food outlets in Bengaluru have diversified their menu by including plant-based delicacies. Apart from McDonalds, Starbucks and Dominos, non-veg restaurants and food joints in Bangalore have introduced vegan food items in their menu. “There are many restaurants which have started giving vegan options or differentiating existing vegan products from the current menu so people […]
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Food-stall owners are using disposable utensils to minimize contact with customers and ensure safety from coronavirus. Indore: Food-stall owners, who earlier used steel plates and glass tumblers, can now be seen serving food and beverages in plastic and paper disposables to ensure safety from COVID-19. The leniency of the authorities in collecting fines has contributed […]
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