Food Service Market
Organized sector to drive India's food services market 60% higher by 2030: report
The organized sector—led by cloud kitchens, quick-service restaurants (QSRs) and café chains—is expected to double and overtake the unorganized sector by the end of the decade, expanding at a 12-14% CAGR compared to 5-7% for unorganized players.
3 min read27 Nov 2025Planning to get in shape? Those ‘healthy’ processed foods aren’t going to help
A recent study found that people can lose more weight by eliminating ultra-processed foods from their diets. And yes, this includes packaged foods like protein bars and breakfast cereals that are labelled ‘healthy’
5 min read2 Sep 2025Meat on your menu? Govt should know before your eatery opens
It's no longer enough to have separate veg and non-veg sections in your restaurant menu. Before opening shop, declare what you plan to serve.
4 min read10 Aug 2025Is that paneer artificial or milk-based? Govt wants to know
India is developing guidelines for eateries to declare whether it uses genuine paneer or artificial substitutes.
2 min read28 Apr 2025Wow! Momo dishes out plans for expansion across brands, FMCG vertical ahead of going public
Wow! Momo is targeting ₹1,000-1,200 crore in revenue and ₹50-80 crore ebitda by 2027. The company's FMCG division has achieved ₹60 crore in revenue.
3 min read29 Jan 2025India’s quick food delivery face-off: Whose data is it anyway?
If quick-food platforms are breaking the rules of fair competition, as restaurants allege, they should be hauled up by antitrust authorities. But data-driven innovation is welcome. It will favour consumers and help the Indian market evolve.
3 min read13 Jan 2025Lab grown meat, dairy, and egg products issue reaches India’s apex food regulator
The FSSAI is set to address the regulation of lab-grown meat, dairy, and egg products amid public health and sustainability concerns. Former minister Maneka Gandhi's PAPPF has urged for clear guidelines as India sees growing interest from global firms in alternative proteins.
1 min read18 Nov 2024Zomato vs Swiggy: Who is leading the fight in food delivery and quick commerce? Motilal Oswal decodes
Motilal Oswal Financial Services analysed Swiggy and Zomato's competitive landscape, noting that Zomato is the current market leader in the food delivery segment. However, Swiggy's innovative strategies could spark a shift in dynamics as both companies vie for urban consumers' wallet share.
3 min read9 Oct 2024India is the next great cheese frontier
Paneer is old news. A new generation of Indian cheesemakers is wowing global palates with their Gouda and Edam.
7 min read28 Sep 2024How dining and events could be Swiggy’s next growth engine
Swiggy’s out-of-home consumption vertical shows modest progress despite a late start, thanks to Indians’ growing desire for experiences.
6 min read27 Sep 2024