The recent naughty and nice Zomato ad made most of us smile. It featured a young woman and man from different faiths ordering from the app and offering food to each other across the landing of an apartment block, while pretending their mothers have cooked it. The theme that runs through is of urbanisation, and serves to remind us that food sometimes bridges the long corridors of loneliness. In the end, it’s not what is in the bowl that matters as much as the reason why we invite people to partake. … [Read more...] about Food for the faithful
Space themed names for food
Co-living spaces: Home is where the community is
Christie Caldwell, who was a consultant for a Pune-based co-living company launched earlier this year, says that her market research involved speaking to owners of co-living spaces both in India and abroad. It became evident that there was a “desire to address urban isolation” among people. “I asked people why they were moving into a co-living space. One of the first things they mentioned was food quality. A lot of single people also said they struggled to get an apartment, so they wanted a space where they could be around like-minded people and not be judged, come in late and have a social life,” says Christie. … [Read more...] about Co-living spaces: Home is where the community is
‘Immade Kozhikode’ launched to ensure safe food habits
As part of ‘Immade Kozhikode’, inspections will be made more regular at food-based enterprises. Training will be provided to such units in the city. “We also plan to ensure that all food-based enterprises within Kozhikode Corporation limits are licensed,” said Assistant Commissioner of Food Safety M.T. Babychan. … [Read more...] about ‘Immade Kozhikode’ launched to ensure safe food habits
Hindustan Foods unit to invest Rs 125 crore to set up manufacturing facility in north India
FMCG firm Hindustan Foods on Tuesday said its subsidiary will invest Rs 125 crore to set up a manufacturing facility in north India as part of its goal to more than double its revenue to Rs 2,000 crore by fiscal year 2021-22."The company will be undertaking a capital expenditure of Rs 125 crore in the northern region of India, via its wholly-owned subsidiary HFL Consumer Products," Hindustan Foods said in a regulatory filing.Hindustan Foods Managing Director Sameer R Kothari said, “The demand for contract manufacturing in the FMCG industry is growing rapidly. We are in continuous discussions for new projects with our customers which include some of the leading brands in this space.“We are committed to our goal of achieving Rs 2,000 crore of revenue by FY2022 and believe all the capex projects will play a key role in helping us reach this milestone.”The company had reported revenue of Rs 771.90 crore in financial year 2019-20.Hindustan Foods said the new facility is … [Read more...] about Hindustan Foods unit to invest Rs 125 crore to set up manufacturing facility in north India
Widened roads shrink space around Clock Tower
Archivists have dug out a letter he wrote to his mother about Pamela and a caustically salty remark about Hyderabad: “I was introduced yesterday to Miss Pamela Plowden - who lives here. I must say that she is the most beautiful girl that I have ever seen - ‘Bar none’… We are going to try and do the City of Hyderabad together - on an elephant. You dare not walk or the natives spit at Europeans - which provokes retaliation leading to riots.” … [Read more...] about Widened roads shrink space around Clock Tower
