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Thursday, 14 January, 2010       
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INDIA BRIEF
» Jubilant Foodworks IPO opens January 18
Indian fast-food chain Jubilant Foodworks Ltd. is all set to enter into the captial market and raise up to Rs 3.29 billion (USD72.4 million) through its initial share sale on January 18, 2010...
» Carlson Hotels takes majority stake in Radisson
US-based Carlson Hotels Worldwide recently announced it had signed an agreement to increase its stake in RHW Hotel Management Services (RHW), which runs the Radisson brand in India, by buying the stake of a private investor...
» Coffee Day Holdings in final deal talk with Temasek, KKR
Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd, Standard Chartered Private Equity Ltd and buyout firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Co. (KKR) are starting the final round of discussions for a USD125 million (Rs 571.25 crore)...
» Choice Hotels buys 60pc stake in India unit
The US-based hospitality giant Choice Hotels International informed recently that it has fully taken over the company's India business by acquiring the 60 per cent stake of its franchise partners, for an undisclosed sum...
» Ciphet unveils latest food processing technology
The Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology (Ciphet), a premier institute of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in Ludhiana has unveiled the latest food processing technologies...
PRODUCT WATCH
» Perfect accompaniments
The Great Indian Restaurant Company’s intriguingly named leading restaurant chain Orange Hara has recently introduced a range of meat pickles...
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» Munching delight
McCain Foods has introduced Masala French Fries. These French fries are coated with a special Indian-style spicy seasoning...
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IMAGESFOOD MUST READS
» Branding & Marketing
Raise a toast
Lifting of social taboos restricting liquor consumption across...

 
» Expert Speak
Sumedh Singh Mandla, CEO, wine division, Aspri Spirits Pvt Ltd.

 
» Category Watch
Gourmet in India – hot or not?
Gourmet retailing is the new wave in the Indian retail...

WHAT'S HOT
Top five news picked up by IMAGESFOOD readers last week
» Fifth HyperCity opens in Thane on Jan 14
Hypermarket chain HyperCity is set to open its fifth store in India, at Thane in Maharashtra, on January 14, 2010. The state already has two HyperCity outlets present in Malad, Mumbai and Vashi...
» Dabur, Belgium firm tie-up to reduce carbon emission
In a recent announcement, FMCG major Dabur said it has tied up with a Belgium firm for technical collaboration to reduce carbon emissions in its plants and has invested Rs 5 crore for the purpose...
» Future Group plans 900 KB's Fair Price and 350 Big Bazaar stores
Future Group is planning to open about 850 to 900 KB’s Fair Price shops. The locations have yet not been finalised, but the retailer shall expand in the same market clusters it has a presense in...
» Speciality Restaurants plans aggressive expansion
Speciality Restaurants, which has brands like Mainland China, Sigree, Oh! Calcutta, Machan and Flame and Grill under its wing, plans to invest around Rs 150 crore to expand ‘Mainland China’ outlets from the present 32 to over 100 in the next two years...
» Ideal Hospitality to open 36 Aromas cafes
Ideal Hospitality Private Ltd (IHPL) plans to increase its number of coffee joints -- Aromas to 36 by December this year. Aromas, the Australian coffee retail chain tied-up with the Mumbai-based IHPL last year...
RETAIL WATCH
Zest Restaurant, DLF Emporio, New Delhi
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What is the real reason for galloping food prices in India?

Inefficient supply chain
Bad monsoon
Poor government management

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WORLD BRIEF
» Waitrose leads Christmas sales with 13.6pc growth
Waitrose was the star performer in the grocery sector over Christmas with sales growth of 13.6 per cent over the three months to December 26. According to new data from research company Nielsen...
» Scottish grocers back retail ombudsman
The Scottish Grocers' Federation (SGF) has joined other small traders' groups in welcoming the UK Government's announcement that a grocery ombudsman...
» Tesco enjoys best Christmas sales for three years
Tesco has delivered its strongest Christmas performance in three years, with its Double Clubcard scheme contributing to a rise in sales...
» Cadbury rejects Kraft's offer as its performance strengthens
Cadbury has once again rejected Kraft's bid for the company after an impressive 2009 performance driven by strong growth in the fourth quarter...
» McDonald's to start free Wi-Fi at most US outlets
Foodservice major McDonald's Corp plans to offer free Wi-Fi service at most of its US restaurants, starting January 15, according to a media report...
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