From Gin to Agave: 6 Craft-Led Shifts Shaping India’s Drinking Culture in 2026
From premium gins and agave spirits to low-ABV cocktails and craft beers, consumers are seeking quality, authenticity, and memorable experiences.
  • By - Nusra
  • Dec 24, 2025 / 9 MIN READ
India Ate 93 Million Biryanis in 2025 — Burgers Didn’t Even Come Close
Pahari cuisine marked a 9x growth, while orders in Malabari, Rajathani, Malvani and other regional cuisines also grew almost 2x in the past one year…
  • By - Nusra
  • Dec 23, 2025 / 3 MIN READ
Relearning Mediterranean Food: How This Familiar Yet Global Cuisine is Evolving
Indian diners, once hesitant, are now embracing everything from Yemeni mandi and Levantine salads to Turkish mezze and Greek-style seafood.
Modern Indian Dining: The Art of Flavor Layering in Contemporary Indian Cooking
Modern Indian cuisine is all about deliberated complexity and honoring tradition while adding the additional flavor layering to create a journey…


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How Ancient Grains are Transforming Modern Desserts
Chefs, who are reimagining traditional Indian desserts with coarse grains, are unanimous in their view that the shift to traditional grains isn’t…
The Global Diner: Redefining Restaurants Through Quality, Quantity, and Presentation
Quality not only builds trust but also creates distinction, helping a brand stand out from the crowd in a highly competitive industry.
  • By - Nusra
  • Aug 29, 2025 / 6 MIN READ
Raising the Bar: How Restaurant Owners are Turning Trends into Triumphs
From Chefs working around local, indigenous cuisine and ingredients, to bartenders working hard to lure customers by infusing local ingredients,…
  • By - Nusra
  • Aug 22, 2025 / 6 MIN READ


Chutney: Taste of the Land
From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, chutneys change their ingredients, textures, and stories. But one thing remains constant: their ability to bring people…
Table Manners: How Dining Etiquettes Have Changed Over the Years
Dining today is more relaxed and global, emphasizing simplicity, fresh ingredients, and visual appeal.
Fresh Take on Flavours: What’s Pushing the Growth of Plant-forward Dining
Due to the rising demand, 50% of the restaurants have vegan, keto and plant-based menu.
A Culinary Journey: Stories Beyond the Plate
Storytelling, a pillar of culinary identity, plays a crucial role in how restaurants and chefs are perceived globally.
5 Food Trends Writing the Rule for Experiential Dining
Diners are craving deeper connections to their meals. It’s no longer just about flavor — it’s about the stories behind the food.
  • By - Nusra
  • May 07, 2025 / 5 MIN READ
Going back to Roots: The Role of Storytelling in Positioning Traditional Dishes to Modern Diners
Around 70% of the restaurants in India are presenting traditional dishes to their diners. This shows that the preferences have evolved over the…
What's Pushing the Growth of Indo-Chinese Cuisine in QSR Model
QSRs are expected to play a considerable role in the future of the fast-food landscape of India as the demand for Indo-Chinese cuisine is increasing.
How fresh juice segment is changing the Rs 1100 crore packaged juice biz
Much more than enabling growth of these on-demand businesses, technology and healthy food intake has disrupted India's fast evolving junk food…
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  • May 12, 2016 / 8 MIN READ
Choose PE route when planning to go national: Ashish Saxena
An exclusive interview with Ashish Saxena, Leading Investment, TVS Capital (F&B).
  • By - Nusra
  • Sep 17, 2014 / 7 MIN READ
How New Age Restaurant Owners are Building their Brand
Similarly, when India saw the culture of cafes, especially the tea cafes, people never thought it would scale to the national level but today we see…
  • By - Nusra
  • Nov 01, 2023 / 5 MIN READ
Beyond Sweetness: Embracing Sugar-Free Libation in the World of Fine Spirits
As health-conscious consumers gravitate towards sugar-free drinks, a host of benefits comes to light. This movement isn't merely about…
The Gut-Friendly Delight: Unravelling the Health Benefits of Sourdough Bread
One of the significant advantages of sourdough is its enhanced digestibility compared to conventional bread.
Taste the Nation: The Crucial Link between Restaurants and India's Tourism Strategy
Indian cuisine boasts an unparalleled array of dishes that vary from region to region, showcasing the use of aromatic spices, vibrant ingredients,…
Greater Than launches their next limited edition Gin
A first of its kind, the Broken Bat is expected to launch officially in India and Australia by the middle of November 2022.
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  • Nov 02, 2022 / 3 MIN READ
Why Indian consumer is welcoming non-alcoholic beverages trend
As per a recent survey conducted, 81 percent of the Indian consumers stated that they are bored of Cola drinks and are open to new options.
Top Food Trends to Rule Restaurants in 2020
For 2020, Senior Chef's from F&B Industry makes predictions including an increase in local produce usage, traditional food plating and plant…
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  • Apr 02, 2020 / 7 MIN READ
Growth of Indian Flavours
In this ever-changing landscape, F&B operators have to continue to create unique offerings, featuring dishes and flavours that customers love,…