Godrej Yummiez Dishes out Punjabi Chicken Tikka’
Godrej Tyson has launched ‘Yummiez Punjabi Chicken Tikka’ under its fastest growing brand Real Good Yummiez. The tasty succulent bite sized pieces of chicken with all the authentic seasoning, in a ready-to-cook format, brings the magic of traditional Punjabi Chicken Tikka to the homes of its consumers. Inspired by the growing popularity of ready-to-cook foods with Indian flavour, Real Good Yummiez, gives its consumers more reasons to celebrate. Priced at Rs 225 for 400g pack, Real Good Yummiez Punjabi Chicken Tikka will be available at all leading stores across the country from mid November onwards.

The launching show was attended by the celebrity Chef, Vicky Ratnani. In his inimitable style, he demonstrated quick recipes using Real Good Yummiez Punjabi Chicken Tikka to stir up an impromptu party. The offerings included a delicious Penne Tikka Pomodoro, Tikka and Bell Pepper Skewer, and Chicken Tikka and Tropical Fruit Chaat.
On the ocassion, Sushil Sawant, Associate Vice President – India Operations of Godrej Tyson Foods Ltd. said, “With the fast-paced lives today, people look forward to spending quality time together. Through the launch of Real Good Yummiez Punjabi Chicken Tikka, we aim to get people close to each other by making celebrations convenient with fun and excitement.”

MPS Foods to Spice Up With New Range of Mixed Masala
Kolkata-based MPS Foods, is known for its organic herbs-enriched, non-GMO and antibiotic-free non-veg products has introduced a new range of mixed masala. The range offers tomato ketchup, mixed veg pickle and mixed fruit jam in new sachet packs. The Mixed Masala range includes chicken masala, meat masala, fish masala, sabji masala, and sachets of processed tomato ketchup, mixed vegetable pickle and mixed fruit jam.
Mixed Masala variants are organic herbs-enriched and the packaging is done according to food safety norms. MPS develops the product by using group’s own orchards and use organic fertilisers.

According to PN Manna, the Chairman of MPS Food Products, the company has put much effort to enhance its product portfolio with the Mixed Masala range. “Spices are crucial part of Indian cuisine and we have brought the Mixed Masala range to the table. With its superior taste, nutritional value, aroma and hygienic packaging, these natural herb-enriched spices are all set to delight gastronome and food aficionados across the region.”

Café Coffee Day Unveils Mysore Royal
Café Coffee Day has unveiled Mysore Royal, a pure arabica coffee, which has been prepared with quality washed arabica coffee beans, with coffee baroness Sunalini Menon— the brain behind the exquisite creation.

Sunalini is irrefutably credited for breaking boundaries in the coffee industry and radicalising the art of creating the perfect blends. Considering her knowledge and experience in coffee, one can say that her latest blend has been a labour of love. To experience the magic of Mysore Royal, CCD conducted a unique coffee cupping and food pairing session of this exquisite new blend with Sunalini. With her wisdom on coffee and interesting insights on the various nuances of coffee cupping, the session was nothing short of invigorating.

Sunalini demonstrated five different brewing techniques of Mysore Royal – Indian Filter, French Press, Stove Top Espresso, Siphon, and Electric Drip Coffee Maker; each technique alters the taste of the coffee giving the taste buds a different treat. During the cupping session, Sunalini highlighted the different qualities of Mysore Royal educating the coffee enthusiasts present about its unique characteristics based on its appeal to ones senses - smell, taste, touch and sound.

New Bites and Brews at CCD
Café Coffee Day—the largest café chain in India—has introduced eleven items on bites, brews and afters in Delhi and NCR region. By March 2012, these items will be on the cards in other metros. CCD has classified its card under three heads: small bites, big bites and sweet treats.

Small bites will serve chilli cheese toast, cheesy veg croissant, hot and spicy veg and chicken puffs. Big eat category includes café 65, smoked chicken, tandoori panner filled sandwich. To savour on sweet indulgence, dessert shots like mango shot, Belgian chocolate shot and black forest cake are served in freshly packed cup.

CCD Plans to Open 900 Outlets in India by 2014
Café Coffee Day, part of Amalgamated Bean Coffee Trading Company (ABCTCL), has planned to add 900 more outlets across 330 towns in India by 2014. K.Ramakrishnan, the Marketing President, Cafe Coffee Day, said, “We are also looking at other cities and as well as metros also. We are present in 170 towns now, and in the next three years, we should be present in 500 towns, adding 900 new outlets.”

Ramakrishnan also said, “The launch of lounge, the latest format, was in response to the customer demand.” CCD presently operates 20 lounges, which will go up to 100 in the next two years.

Barbeque Nation to Open 400 Outlets
The live grill restaurant chain, Barbeque Nation is about to introduce another 400 outlets in India, by 2014. The chain run by Sayaji Hotels has earmarked Rs. 100 crore for the expansion process. Barbeque Nation was first introduced in Mumbai in 2006 and is featured at 19 places across the nation. The chain has an innovative bi-monthly theme festival which is considered to be its most innovative promotion strategy to attract the grill connoisseurs.

The recently organised theme festival was Shahi Dastarkhwan, which was held in mid-October in Mumbai. Shahi Dastarkhwan offered Dum-ka-Murgh, Mahi Surkh Khorma, Dahi ke Sholey, Dhingri- Khaas while a special beverage menu named Gustaaki Maaf — mix of tequila, white rum, grape juice and masala buttermilk— was the highlight of this royal offering.

GlaxoSmithKline Enters Breakfast Table
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (GSKCH) has announced its first appearance in the breakfast space by launching oats under its Horlicks brand. Initially, the Horlicks Oats has entered the South Indian market. The product is already on the shelves of different retail outlets in South India. After regional market test, the brand is going to establish its footfall across the country. The ready-to-cook oats has an estimated market of Rs 200 crore which is growing at the rate of 25 percent.

GSK’s Marketing Head, Jayant Singh, shared, “Being a well-known health brand for several decades, Horlicks wants to add extra nutrition among the consumers after PepsiCo’s Quaker, Kellogg’s, and Marico’s Saffola. He also said, “In this Rs. 200 crore market, the southern region has a 75 percent contribution.”

Hilton Mumbai International Airport has Flames Grills and Barbeque
Flames Grills and Barbeque—a fine dining restaurant—has entered the portals of Hilton Mumbai International Airport. The restaurant will spice up a food connoisseur’s palate with live barbeque stations, besides showcasing meat and seafood. The menu will present both international and domestic cuisines. The chic restaurant is located near the poolside with striking colour scheme, décor and ambience.

Leonardo Olive Oil in a New Label
Dalmia Continental’s Leonardo Olive Oil— olive oil in an edible segment— is going to power the market with new re- designed label and packaging. Its bottles and tins now carry labels that have been designed keeping in mind the different grades of olive oil and their uses in India. The new labels clearly spell out which grade to use for Indian cooking, which for salads, which for massage, and which for western cooking.

The oil is available in three grades— Leonardo Olive Pomace Oil, Olive Oil (Pure) and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Leonardo Olive Pomace Oil’s new label now carries a prominent image of a traditional Indian thali and clearly states ‘For Indian Cuisine and Frying’.

“Our key message has always been to use the right grade of olive oil and use olive pomace oil in everyday Indian cooking,” said VN Dalmia, Chairman of Dalmia Continental. “This new label is an extension of our commitment to encourage the use of olive oil by building greater awareness amongst our customers about which grade to use,” he added.