In Conversation

Coming from a different geography brings along a lot of challenges and opportunities for a chef. Executive Chef, Shangri-La Hotel, Bengaluru, Antonio Tardi, is not a great believer of importing ingredients and hence always enjoys cooking food using local...

As Indian consumers grow more aware of global culture and trends, they are also growing hungry for best available dishes. The food industry has been challenged with being innovative in terms of offerings, while streamlining processes and strategies to...

Vaibhav Singhal, MD & CEO, Savemax, speaks to Progressive Grocer about the business and customer proposition of his hypermarket stores, private label strategy and his plans for expansion and growth... How many Savemax stores are currently in operation? What is their format...

Versatile, lissome and with a razor-sharp wit, celebrity chef Shipra Khanna, the winner of Season II of MasterChef India, shares her culinary vision with FoodService India. Shipra talks of her love for Japanese and Peruvian cuisines. "What I love about these...

Tata CLiQ brings to India, a smart combination of in-store experience of a large on-ground network with the convenience of online shopping. It has formalised a strategic partnership with several international brands, which will offer exclusive range of products here....

Apart from buying branded clothes and accessories, mall goers today want an unparalleled shopping experience combined with never-ending entertainment, fun and food. As customers look for a holistic experience, it’s important to engage with them on an emotional level...

With the passion of bring a paradigm shift in the wine-drinking culture by introducing quality wines for different segments at pocket-friendly prices, Ajay Shetty, investment banker turned winemaker talks about the Indian wine industry scenario. As a wine producer, please...

Beauty is a booming industry in India. The new, fast moving lifestyle of Indians has made them aspire for immediate cosmetic solutions. While short-lived beautification at the cost of long-term damage should be avoided, what is the solution to this demand? Chief Managing...

The invincible restaurateur Priyank Sukhija - with his numerous and varied establishments - has changed the way people dine and drink in the Capital. Most Delhiites probably have dined, wined or partied at one of his almost two dozen...

Summers are beating down upon us. Indians - especially up north - are facing the wrath of the harsh sun. We're dehydrated, fatigued and feel lazy. To keep ourselves active and going, staying hydrated and eating healthy is very important. But with our busy...

Gifts! Who does not like receiving gifts? In retail, the moment you reward your customer with a freebie or a gift, chances are you shall be tying him down to your brand for a good amount of time, or,...

Carnival Group, an established name in Tier II and Tier III cities, is known in India for offering a magnificent movie-going experience. Their company, Carnival Cinemas, has successfully shattered the myth that watching a movie in a multiplex is a privilege. In...

Restaurateurs Bhupinder Chadha and Akshay Anand, and Head Chef Parampreet Luthra of HotMess Lounge and Bar spoke to FoodService India about how every season comes with its own set of challenges in terms of demand, innovation and culinary trends. How do restaurants like...

The opening of DLF Mall of India (MOI) is considered a milestone achievement in the retail real estate industry of India's NCR region. In an exclusive conversation with Images Retail, Executive Vice President and Head, DLF Mall of India Pushpa...