Amit Lohani
Food
Forecast 2020: Trends to watch out for in India’s confectionery sector
With Indian consumers looking out for the most fun and enjoyable products, confectionery manufacturers need to innovate with new and novel shapes, textures, flavours and packs. Innovation in these areas remains a key to brand success. However, flavour and...
Food
India Food Forum 2019: Alliance avenues with foreign partners to expand food market in India
India Food Forum 2019 identified avenues for partnerships in food, beverages and food service industry with Ambassadors, Trade Commissioners and Consul Generals of several countries and highlighted how Embassies and Trade Commissions can play a more pro-active role to...
Food
Govt increases tariff on walnuts and almonds; prices may go up to Rs 2,000 per kg
On May 23, in a sudden and shocking move PM Modi’s Government increased tariff on walnuts and almonds exponentially - making these health nuts unaffordable for a population of 500 million middle class. This increase in tariff will make...
Food
From Traditional to Global: Gourmet grocery giants of India
Sales of gourmet and international foods – marked by unique and exciting flavour profiles, high-quality formulations and beautiful packaging – are soaring in India. The category has been growing at a steady healthy clip of 20 per cent CAGR...
Food
The opportunity in digitalization for India's food retail sector
The opportunity in the digitalization drive on hospitality and retail trade” was an apt session at the India Food Forum 2017 to discuss the effects of demonetization on different segments of India’s food retail sector over the short, medium and...
Food
UK food and drink trade mission eyes partnership with Indian businesses
The UK's Department for International Trade, is bringing in a strong delegation of UK food and drink companies to participate in the 10th India Food Forum, 31 January - 2 February, in Mumbai. The trade mission brings together seventeen...
Retail
IMAGES Group, Dubai Exports announce business alliance for bilateral trade
IMAGES Group has entered into a partnership with Dubai Exports to promote bilateral trade between the two markets. Announced at an event on “Trade & investment Opportunities with Dubai” at the Leela Hotel in New Delhi, the alliance will...
Progressive Grocer
FSSAI new Chairman Ashish Bahuguna brings positivity to Food Safety Environment
A delegation led by Amit Lohani, Founder and Director of the Forum of Indian Food Importers (FIFI), the apex body representing food importers across India, recently met Ashish Bahuguna, the newly appointed Chairman of the Food Safety and Standards...
Progressive Grocer
The big speciality food consumption opportunity: Gluten-free
Gluten-free food consumption is one of the fastest growing trends across the world, with many health-conscious consumers consciously choosing a gluten-free lifestyle. In the US, the gluten-free product market was pegged at $10.5 billion in 2013, predicted to rise...
Progressive Grocer
Food Importers see light at the end of FSSAI tunnel
Food safety has suddenly become a focal point of conversation among the government, media and consumers, thanks to the Maggi controversy. While the government is mulling about bringing in stricter measures to make the matter of food safety above...
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Bombay Brasserie enters Northeast with first outlet in Guwahati
The outlet in Guwahati is the 10th unit of the leading food chain and is the first in a...
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