The Waffle Co., a fast-growing dessert-focused quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand in India, has announced an ambitious expansion plan to open more than 200 new outlets across the country by the first half of 2026. The move underscores strong demand for organised dessert formats and reflects the brand’s strategy to strengthen its footprint in both major …
A free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU) could lead to substantial tariff cuts on a wide range of food and beverage products, reshaping trade between the two regions and increasing market access for producers and consumers. Once ratified by India’s Cabinet, the European Parliament and the Council, the deal is …
India’s newly concluded free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) is expected to significantly widen the range of food and beverage products available to Indian consumers by lowering or eliminating import duties that previously made many European imports expensive and less competitive in the Indian market. Under the pact, tariffs on a variety …
Shivankur Verma has been appointed as the new Food & Beverage Manager at Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel, a part of Marriott International’s portfolio. Verma joins the hotel with extensive experience in food and beverage operations, bringing a strong track record of driving performance, operational excellence, and high guest satisfaction. Prior to this role, Verma …
SLMG Beverages, one of India’s major beverage bottlers, finished calendar year 2025 with total revenue exceeding ₹8,000 crore, reflecting solid demand across its product portfolio and distribution networks. The company aims to continue this growth trajectory and achieve a ₹10,000 crore revenue milestone in 2026 by enhancing its production capabilities and scaling operations further. Growth …
Devyani International and Sapphire Foods India Ltd. have approved a transformative merger that will bring together their operations to form one of India’s largest food and beverage (F&B) platforms — spanning over 3,000 outlets across India and overseas with a projected annual turnover of around ₹8,000 crore (over $1 billion). Under the deal, the boards …
As the food and beverage industry in the Asia-Pacific region enters 2026, several regulatory updates and policy shifts are expected to have significant business impact. From stricter certification mandates to changing nutritional and tax policies, companies will need to adapt strategies to stay compliant and competitive. 1. Indonesia’s Halal Certification Mandate Continues to Expand Indonesia …
Shri Chirag Paswan, Minister of Food Processing Industries, Government of India inaugurated Indusfood 2026 at Expo Mart, Greater Noida, on 8th January 2026. Indusfood is Asia’s premier food and beverage tradeshow. This is the biggest edition of the show yet covering a total area of 120,000 square meters. Shri Abhishek Dev, Chairman APEDA, Mr. Mohit …
