Brace yourself for a heavenly experience as Kaati Zone introduces a ‘Choco Burst Cake’ with warm molten chocolate wrapped inside a cake.
At Kaati Zone, the Choco Burst Cake can be teamed up with a Combo of Kaati Roll and Masala Fries or experienced by itself.
Visit your nearest Kaati Zone Outlet and treat yourself to sumptuous feast.

About Kaati Zone:
Kaati Zone is the first chain of restaurants in India that specialises in Indian quick service foods. The idea of Kaati Zone was conceived by the founders as a brand of Indian quick service restaurants for customers both within India as well as overseas. Kaati Zone offers healthy and hygienic food at moderate prices and addresses the needs of busy customers in different daily environments. Presently, there are 26 Kaati Zone outlets at strategic locations in Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Mumbai and Pune.
For customers who want the convenience of eating a meal at home or at office, Kaati Zone provides free delivery service with a dedicated call centre. Customers can call 411-22-100 to get Kaati rolls delivered at their doorstep. One can also log onto www.kaatizone.com for online ordering.

Kaati Zones in Bangalore
Church Street – S&B Towers, opposite Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank – ADCB
Marathahalli – Orange Hotel, Near Innovative Multiplex
Indiranagar – CMH Road, Near HDFC Bank
Bangalore International Airport, Devanahalli – Near arrival gates

Malleswaram – 8th Main near 19th Cross, adjacent to BPCL petrol station
Electronic City Phase I – SJR Equinox
Embassy Golf Links Business Park – Intermediate Ring Road
RMZ Infinity Tech Park – Old Madras Road
RMZ Ecospace Tech Park – Outer Ring Road
Dell Campus – Intermediate Ring Road
Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Tumkur Road
Forum Mall, Koramangala
Royal Meenakshi Mall, Bannerghatta Toad
Bangalore Central -3 Mall, Outer Ring Road, Belandur

For further information, Please contact:-
Bangalore – Zachariah Zerin – 09886065257
Delhi – Puja Kumari – 09711316275
Mumbai – Divya Dulani – 09820181558

Yzury International Trade, the retail branch of Luxe Corporation India, opens in Bangalore the first e-boutique dedicated to Gourmet products: Yzury.com

With more than 300 different references, Yzury e-boutique will not only offer its customers a delightful shopping experience but also a new way to discover and consume international cuisine at the rock bottom prices.

Our team did a first stop in the gastronomy capital, Paris, to offer a range of Gourmet products with rich flavours and vivid colours. The carefully-selected ingredients and the traditional production processes make them exceptional products

Yzury brings new brands and new products: the French luxury food touch, available and affordable for all Indian customers throughout new flavours they can also prepare at home with items from the boutique.

The first range of products that we selected includes chocolates, candied chestnuts and fruit jellies that are sure to please even the most discriminating tastes. We also have gourmet candies with rich flavours, elegant black truffles and coloured vinegar with melon, pear and lemon flavours.

And of course there is much more to discover on Yzury.com!

Selection & Discovery of Yzury’s products

1/ Products Selection

Yzury travels all over the Gourmet’s world in search of the best craftsmen, manufacturers, wine producers, jam makers, chocolate experts, etc, who have been able to develop a unique mastery of their area of expertise, get the best of their land and reproduce it thanks to an inimitable know-how.

For Yzury the choice and the selection of the products are essential. That’s why we send our team to meet personally each producer to see how they manufacture their products, the choice of the ingredients, the respect of hygiene conditions and last but not least each product is tasted to be sure of the quality and the flavours.

Our team did a first stop in the gastronomy capital, Paris, to offer a range of Gourmet products with rich flavours and vivid colours. The carefully-selected ingredients and the traditional production processes make them exceptional products.

2/ Products Discovery

With Yzury the international producers talk directly to the consumer in India.

With the section “Yzury Producers” on the e-boutique, we invite the consumer to dive into our universe by discovering the producers of the whole world who present directly to you their products through a video.

Bon Appetit!

Yzury Press contact:
Oliver C.
Tel: 080 409 826 92
Bangalore
email: contact@yzury.com

Today, ASSOCHAM in collaboration with Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India and Govt. of Madhya Pradesh organized ‘Food Processing Investment Summit’ in Bhopal. This is the first in a series of food processing investment summits and others to be organized in the states of Bihar & Orissa.

Food Processing is one of the thrust areas of the govt. of MP with a separate policy and special schemes to boost the sector. Development of Food Parks & Post Harvest Management is the priority area for the govt. Government of MP is giving lots of incentives for the development of food parks in the state like Concessions in land allotment & taxes; fast approval of projects by a committee headed by Hon’ble Chief Minister; Interest Subsidy on Term Loan, Financial assistance for Quality Certification such as Agmark, ISO, HACCP, BIS, etc., Reimbursement of expenditure on technology transfer etc.

The focus crops of the State are Orange, Aonla, Banana, Mango, Guava, Custard Apple, Pomegranate, Ber, Flower, Chilli, Garlic and Coriander with approved clusters proposed on district wise. Apart from the already developed six food parks in the state, government of MP is proposing 4 new food parks at Bhopal, Ratlam, Jabalpur & Harda. It is also developing 3 clusters for Potato, Banana & orange at Indore, East Nimar & Chhindwara respectively.

H.E. Ram Naresh Yadav, Hon’ble Governor of Madhya Pradesh inaugurated the summit in the presence of Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya, Hon’ble Minister for Commerce, Industry & Employment, Horticulture & Food Processing, Government of Madhya Pradesh , Farmers’ Welfare and Agriculture Development Minister Dr. Ramkrishna Kusmaria , Shri M.M. Upadhyay, Principal Secretary, Department of Horticulture & Food Processing, Government of MP and Smt. Vijayalakshmi R. Iyer, Executive Director, Central Bank of India also graced the occasion with their kind presence. Other senior government officers from Centre as well as state governments also participated with great enthusiasm and they created awareness about the various schemes of their respective bodies.

The programme was well attended by more than 250 entrepreneurs from not only Bhopal but from all over MP. Delegates said that they really benefited from this summit and praised ASSOCHAM for organizing such an informative programme. Sr. Director, ASSOCHAM Dr. Om. S. Tyagi extended a hearty thanks to all the participants and dignitaries and received a thunderous applause for his successful efforts. PR Solution was the official Branding Partner of the event.

The summit was addressed by resource speakers from different govt. bodies like MP State Agro Industries Development Corporation Ltd.; Department of Horticulture & Mission Director, State Mission on Medicinal Plants; NABARD; Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, ICAR, Ministry of Agriculture; representatives from government of Madhya Pradesh and participation from prospective & established entrepreneurs.

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A new study from IMARC Group, one of the world‘s leading research and advisory firms, finds that the production of skimmed milk powder declined by 20%  in 2009-10 compared to the previous year. Findings from the report suggested that apart from drought like conditions, large scale slaughtering of milch animals was a major reason for the decline in production. Currently all cow and buffalo meat exporters get a 30% subsidy on exports. As a result of this subsidy, as well as an increased demand for meat exports in 2009-10, a large number of milch cattle and their calves were slaughtered and exported. This resulted in making milch animals scarce and thereby causing a reduction in the production of milk. Although, the production of skimmed milk powder again rose by around 5% in 2010-11, findings from the report suggested that bringing milch animals to a milk producing age takes at least four to five years. As a result, it will still take some time before the country can again reach the same level of skimmed milk production that it had in 2008-09.

“Indian Dairy Market Report & Forecasts 2011-2016” provides an analytical and statistical insight into the Indian Dairy market. The study which has been undertaken using both desk research and two waves of qualitative primary research has analyzed three aspects of the Indian Dairy Market.

·       The first section quantifies the Indian dairy market into twelve major classes and investigates the current and future opportunities in each of these classes.

·          The second section involves an in-depth understanding of dairy consumption patterns among Indian consumers and the potential of value added dairy products.

·         The third section investigates the usage of natural colouration in dairy products and evaluates their current and future potential. 

Table of Contents

1. Research Methodology & Market Definitions

2. Executive Summary

3. Indian Dairy Industry: Market Analysis

3.1 Market Drivers

3.1.1 India is the World’s Largest Producer & Consumer of Dairy Products

3.1.2 Huge Consumer Base Coupled with Rising Affluence

3.1.3 Increasing Institutional & Retail Business

3.1.4 Value Addition

3.2 Weaknesses

3.2.1 Milk Productivity Remains Highly Inefficient in the Country

3.2.2 Inadequate Infrastructure & Facilities

3.2.3 Large Scale Prevalence of Adulterated Products

4. Indian Dairy Industry: Market Performance

4.1 Primary Dairy Market

4.1.1 Liquid Milk

4.1.1.1 Current Trends

4.1.1.2 Competitive Landscape

4.1.1.3 Market Forecasts

4.1.2 Curd/Yoghurt

4.1.2.1 Current Trends

4.1.2.2 Competitive Landscape

4.1.2.3 Market Forecasts

4.1.3 Cheese

4.1.3.1 Current Trends

4.1.3.2 Competitive Landscape

4.1.3.3 Market Forecasts

4.1.4 Butter

4.1.4.1 Current Trends

4.1.4.2 Competitive Landscape

4.1.4.3 Market Forecasts

4.1.5 Ghee

4.1.5.1 Current Trends

4.1.5.2 Competitive Landscape

4.1.5.3 Market Forecasts

4.1.6 Paneer (Cottage Cheese)

4.1.6.1 Current Trends

4.1.6.2 Competitive Landscape

4.1.6.3 Market Forecasts

4.2 Secondary Dairy Market

4.2.1 Tea

4.2.1.1 Current Trends

4.2.1.2 Competitive Landscape

4.2.1.3 Market Forecasts

4.2.2 Coffee

4.2.2.1 Current Trends

4.2.2.2 Competitive Landscape

4.2.2.3 Market Forecasts

4.2.3 Dairy Whiteners

4.2.3.1 Current Trends

4.2.3.2 Competitive Landscape

4.2.3.3 Market Forecasts

4.2.4 Infant Nutrition

4.2.4.1 Current Trends

4.2.4.2 Competitive Landscape

4.2.4.3 Market Forecasts

4.2.5 Malted Foods

4.2.5.1 Current Trends

4.2.5.2 Competitive Landscape

4.2.5.3 Market Forecasts

4.2.6 Ice Cream

4.2.6.1 Current Trends

4.2.6.2 Competitive Landscape

4.2.6.3 Market Forecasts

5. The Indian Market for Health & Wellness Foods

5.1 Key Factors Driving the Health & Wellness Foods Market in India

5.2 Current Landscape of the Health & Wellness Foods Market in India

6. Fortification of Dairy Products in India

6.1 Current Scenario

6.2 Awareness & Acceptance Levels of Fortified Dairy Products in India

6.2.1 Popularity of Packaged Dairy Products is High Among Urban Households

6.2.2 Nutrition is the Most Important Factor When it Comes to Buying Dairy Products

6.2.3 Fortified Products are Popular Only in Selected Dairy Categories

6.2.4 Consumers Are Willing to Switch to Value Added Products That Are Not Too Expensive

6.2.5 There is a Good Potential for Personalized Dairy Products

6.2.6 Survey Conclusions

7. The Usage of Natural Coloration in Dairy Products

7.1 Natural Colouration in the Food Industry: Global Scenario

7.2 Natural Colouration in the Food Industry: Indian Scenario

7.3 Natural Colouration Trends in the Dairy Industry

8. Key Player Profiles

8.1 Amul

8.2 Mother Dairy Fruits & Vegetables Pvt Limited

8.3 Nestle India Limited

8.4 Britannia Industries Limited

8.5 Hindustan Unilever Limited

8.6 Karnataka Co-operative Milk Producers Federation Limited

8.7 Hatsun Agro Product Limited

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With this status of “Mega Projects”, the Company will be entitled to receive incentives including, subsidy to the extent of 100% of eligible investment with a period of seven year by way of set off /credit for Tax liability under Maharashtra Value Added Tax Act 2002 and Central Sales Tax Act 1956, electricity duty exemption for 7 years and 100% exemption from payment of stamp duty.

Commenting on this development, Mr. Amit Dahanukar, Chairman & Managing Director,
Tilaknagar Industries Ltd, said: “We are truly pleased with this recent development, whereby our manufacturing facilities have been conferred with the status of “Mega Project” by the Government of Maharashtra. This will enable us to gain benefits primarily on account of the tax credit under VAT and CST for the next 7 years, for our sales in Maharashtra. Consequently we will witness a positive impact directly on our earnings from the next fiscal onwards until we exhaust the subsidy available to us.

We remain committed to expand our position in the IMFL space, with our focus on expanding our product portfolio and geographic presence. On being awarded this privilege, which is on account of the investments we have made in our capacities, we are excited and encouraged to fortify and increase our presence in Maharashtra in line with our strategy to incrementally build a strong position across key regions and new segments.”

The Company was admissible to this title on account of the investments of ~ Rs. 266 crore in its manufacturing facilities at Maharashtra. Post this eligibility, the Company stands to receive monetary benefits which include IPS (Industrial Promotion Subsidy) equivalent to 100% of eligible investments made within the duration of 5 years from April 01, 2008. TI expects to witness visible benefits of such subsidies, which will accrue in FY2013.

The Company’s manufacturing facility in Shrirampur, Maharashtra includes an installed capacity of 200 KLPD including a 100 KLPD molasses based distillation plant and 100 KLPD grain based distillery. This multi-feed grain based facility enables TI to manufacture more premium quality of brands along with better adaptability to safeguard itself against the variations in prices of molasses. TI, with such capacities in its system, is well poised to fortify its fundamentally strong business model. The Company’s growth trajectory remains strong and anticipates healthy expansion in volumes on the back of focus on premiumisation, new launches/brand variations and presence in new regions across the country and in international markets.

About Tilaknagar Industries Ltd (TI)

Tilaknagar Industries Ltd (BSE: 507205 / NSE: TI) is one of the renowned Indian Made Foreign Liquor players (including whisky, brandy, gin, rum and vodka) with presence across India. The Company manufactures, markets and sells more than 40 brands across all price points. TI’s subsidiaries are Prag Distillery (P) Ltd, Vahni Distilleries (P) Ltd and Kesarval Springs Distillers (P) Ltd. The Company exports its products to Western Africa, the Middle East, the Far East and Caribbean countries.

Urvashi Butani/ Noble Philip
Citigate Dewe Rogerson
Tel.: +91 22 66451219/1236
Fax: + 91 22 66451213/1200
E-mail: urvashi@cdr-india.com/
noble@cdr-india.com

Lalit Sethi
Tilaknagar Industries Ltd
Tel: +91 22 22831718
Fax: + 91 22 22046904
E-mail: lsethi@tilind.com

For further information, please visit www.tilind.com:

Disclaimer:
Certain statements in this document may be forward-looking statements. These statements entail risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events to differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Tilaknagar Industries Ltd (TI) is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The Company may, from time to time, make additional written and oral forward looking statements, including statements contained in its filings with the regulatory bodies and reports to shareholders.

Remy Martin XO Excellence for your Hero, your Father

Strongest, idol, first man you admire and adore….. Father- Someone who has always held your hand at every juncture you needed him to. Here is a chance to express your gratitude and respect to that special man for all the unconditional love and affection on Father’s Day – a day of commemoration and celebration dedicated to the extraordinary man in your life. Your Gift to your Dad on the special day can be as special and different as he is to you. Make this day extra ordinary for your father with the Gift of Excellence – Remy Martin XO Excellence. After all, your biggest hero deserves nothing but the best!

Remy Martin XO Excellence, is a pinnacle of contemporary luxury savored by discerning cognac drinkers, from the house of Rémy Martin. This rare blend is one of the most sought after of all superior premium cognacs – the natural choice for many consumers who desire a high quality cognac.

About Remy XO Excellence

This superb cognac is for those who demand and enjoy the best in life. Served with straight or on ice, to enhance the intense aromas and the velvety texture. A perfect match with fine food and sweet desserts.

The new look reveals the luxury positioning of XO Excellence. The iconic shape of decanter allows the cognac to shimmer through the rich glass, with its lively label for a masculine positioning capturing the energy and intensity of the blend. The Gold-coloured stopper adds to the overall majesty and sensuality of the decanter. On such occasion, let this gift convey your love to your father and also be the token of gratitude.

Remy Martin Xo is priced at Rs 12, 500 in New Delhi, Rs 18,595 in Bangalore and Rs 20,630 in Mumbai

So, express your love, affection and respect for the special person by gifting him the Remy Martin XO Excellence, this Father’s Day.

About Rémy Martin

Founded in 1724, Rémy Martin is today’s #1 cognac worldwide in superior quality cognacs and #1 cognac in France. Inimitably recognised for its unique aromatic intensity, its smoothest texture and unique length, it is accorded a legal recognition for superior quality. To create a cognac of this rare quality, Rémy Martin uses exclusive rare grapes from the most sought after vineyards at the heart of the Cognac terroir – Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne. Only a blend of a Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne crus, with a minimum of 50% Grande Champagne crus, would qualify to be worthy of a Rémy Martin Fine Champagne Cognac. Today, 80% of all Fine Champagne Cognac is produced by Rémy Martin.

For further information, please contact:

Neha Singhvi/ Deepti Bhadoria/ Sidra Abbas

Corporate Voice| Weber Shandwick

9811056927 / 981147175 / 9891006782

nsinghvi@corvoshandwick.co.in / deepti@corvoshandwick.co.in / sidraabbas@corvoshandwick.co.in

~Launches Sundrop SlimLite Cooking Spray – 2 calories per spray~

New Delhi, June 13, 2011: Keeping up with the philosophy of innovating and making a difference, AgroTech Foods Ltd, leader in the premium refined oil segment, today announced its foray into a new category with the launch of Sundrop SlimLite Cooking Spray.
This next generation cooking medium offers 360°health benefits as it is low on calorie and high on taste. It is for consumers who want to stay slim and active. The product successfully qualifies the four main pillars of Sundrop brand – Health, Taste, Value for money and Quality, and offers its consumers the best way to manage weight.
Sundrop SlimLite Cooking Spray gives consumer a low calorie way of cooking experience with only 2 calories per spray. It ensures that food does not get stick to the utensil, thereby consuming lesser cooking medium and hence lesser calories which is better for health. Sundrop SlimLite Cooking Spray controls usage of oil without compromising on taste. It can significantly reduce your calorie intake with only 2 calories per spray instead of approximately 135 calories in 1 tablespoon of clarified butter.
At the launch, Mr. Sachin Gopal, President and CEO, AgroTech Foods Ltd. said, “At AgroTech, we always believe in innovation based on consumers’ need for healthy lifestyle. Sundrop Slimlite is a result of extensive consumer research and development. We are certain that our discerning customers will appreciate the new offering and its benefits.”
AgroTech Foods Ltd. is also planning to introduce array of differentiated offering addressing the health needs of Indian consumers. The Company aims to create awareness on nutrition and health related issues amongst its audiences.
Sundrop SlimLite Cooking Spray is available in two variants: Olive and Original. 141 g of Olive and 170 g of Original are priced at Rs.200 each. It will be available at retail outlets across Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Pune and Ahmedabad.
About AgroTech Foods
Agro Tech Foods Ltd (ATFL) is a public limited company engaged in the business of marketing food and food ingredients to consumers and institutional customers. It is affiliated to ConAgra Foods, Inc. of USA, which is one the world’s largest food companies.
AgroTech Foods Ltd. markets Sundrop Refined Oil, which is the largest brand in the premium segment of the refined oil consumer packs. Sundrop Refined Oil is available in 5 variants to Indian consumers.
Led by the flagship brand, Sundrop, Agro Tech Foods Ltd has expanded its brand portfolio through innovative and healthy offerings such as:
Sundrop Peanut Butter, Act II Popcorn are other quality products from AgroTech Foods Ltd. portfolio.

For further information, please contact:
Neha Singhvi
Corporate Voice | Weber Shandwick, New Delhi
nsinghvi@corvoshandwick.co.in
+91 9811056927

Every once in a while a cognac comes along that turns the industry upside down. Whether by chance or science, or simply by fate, the one thing these cognacs have in common is they were all produced with a great amount of love at each step of the process. The Louis XIII Rare Cask from the House of Rémy Martin is no exception.

For the first time in the history of Louis XIII, a strictly limited edition of just 786 bottles drawn from a single special cask comprising of 1200 eaux de vie aged upto 100 years that delivers a strong 43.8 degrees alcohol, identified by Cellar Master Pierrette Trichet in 2004 has been launched.

The beautiful decanter is presented in a “coffret” forged in metal. The craftsmen of French-house Baccarat have created a fresh version of the iconic Louis XIII decanter. The decanter is made in black crystal, a material that requires craft skill of the highest order. The metallic oxides that create the colour must be distributed with infinite care to achieve the perfect opaque black. More than fifty hand-crafted operations are entailed in the making of a Louis XIII decanter, and they must all be completed while the necessary temperature remains in the glass. Each decanter is a spectacular race against time, executed by a team of some 20 master craftsmen working in unison.

The neck of the decanter is finally dressed in palladium, a rare and precious metal that ranks with gold and platinum. Each decanter requires nigh on two weeks’ work to complete.

Mirrors and internal lighting aim to display the lustre of the black Baccarat crystal, and the neck of the decanter is secured by a metal clasp, designed to present the black crystal stopper like a precious jewel. The “coffret” is embellished with a quatrefoil design inspired by the royal fleur-de-lys of France, aiming to offer a contemporary rendition of a traditional motif that celebrates the historic roots of Louis XIII.

The entire experience of tasting the Louis XIII Rare Cask is like a trip into history itself. Louis XIII is famed for its mellow, nectar-rich opulence and the astonishing variety of its flavours, most especially those rare aromas that come only with a century of aging. As many as 250 flavours are there to be discovered in successive tastings. Louis XIII Rare Cask casts a sensational new light on this extraordinary profile, and adds rare aromas of its own. The nose opens with a show of astonishing intensity, and unfurls layer by layer with fabulous discoveries. First, a formidable bouquet of wild mushrooms, then a chorus of more lifted underwood notes that summons up visions of the forest in autumn. These are followed in turn by a sparkling display of full, spicy tones that speak of 100 years aging in Limousin oak, and then gingerbread, wax, nuts and fresh mint.

Strength on the palate is supplanted here by a wave of rounded textures. From the first sip, the palate is showered with a thousand ornaments, marked by dense notes of mushroom joining in celebration with bold tones of candied fruit. You can almost taste the stone walls of the cellars.

What are the factors that might have produced this special cask? Slight movements in the casks at the time of the blendings may have played their part, combined with historic conditions at certain moments in the aging process. But any explanation is strictly theoretical. There is no way to replicate the conditions that might produce another LOUIS XIII RARE CASK.

An event of this kind will forever remain beyond the reach of prediction.

With a peg costing Rs.1, 25,000+ taxes, indulge your senses in pure ecstasy at The Library Bar, Leela Kempinski, New Delhi.

“We are extremely honoured and proud to present the rarest of rare, the Louis XIII Rare Cask, at The Leela Palace, New Delhi. The elegance and grace of The Leela and the extraordinarily special Louis XIII Rare Cask will supersede everything termed uber luxe today. To make the moment special for our consumers, Louis XII Rare Cask will be served in special Baccarat crystal glassware designed by French designer Christophe Pillet“, Rukn Luthra, Managing Director, Indian Sub-Continent, Rémy Cointreau India Pvt Ltd.

‘’The Leela Palace New Delhi is delighted to associate with Remy Martin. We strongly feel that a product as niche as the Louis XIII Rare Cask will enhance our product offering, giving discerning connoisseurs a taste of the finest that the country has to offer. Available exclusively at The Library, The Leela Palace New Delhi, the hotel is the first Indian hospitality brand to introduce the rare spirit into the Indian market’’
Charles Morris, General Manager, The Leela Palace New Delhi

For further information, please contact:
Neha Singhvi/ Deepti Bhadoria/ Sidra Abbas
Corporate Voice| Weber Shandwick
9811056927 / 981147175 / 9891006782
nsinghvi@corvoshandwick.co.in/deepti@corvoshandwick.co.in/sidraabbas@corvoshandwick.co.in

Matured for a minimum of 18 years in oak casks, the brand is a fine blend of aged malt and grain whiskies that have been carefully and skillfully put together to create a sublime testament to the art of luxurious indulgence – A FINE PLEASURE THAT CANNOT BE RUSHED!

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Anant iyer, Business Head (Luxury Brands) said, “We are extremely proud to introduce one of our most awaited luxury label – Black Dog 18 Year Old, a vintage and smooth luxury scotch which will be Bottled in India by USL. This exceptional and exquisite brand promises to be a rare blend for those who have developed a taste for the finer things in life. They take pride in knowing the difference between the fine and the penultimate. And, more importantly, take time to savor their choicest indulgences, leisurely.”

Inspired by the smoothness of the ‘Black Dog 18’ blend, the Black Dog 18 YO packaging is also one of the best in class in the luxury spirits category across the world. The Black Dog 18 Year Old is a Magnum Opus from the acclaimed Black Dog stable. The Cork which sits at the crest of the bottle is a natural superior grade cork, which is the best in class by far, rarely used in any packaging across the world; the Saint Gobain bottle, manufactured at a special line in Europe, a line meant only for producing High Clarity flint glass decanter and the Mono-carton is made out of imported Kappa Board, rare & very highly sought after substrate required for printing of items of high value.

Every ingredient has been handpicked after years of research to inspire the connoisseurs of scotch and presents a compelling story for this luxury label from United Spirits Limited……So savor an exquisite scotch & experience true luxury with the Black Dog 18 year Old packaging………LET THE WORLD WAIT.

About Black Dog

The birth of the great whisky took place almost 125 years ago when James McKinley from the second generations of the Leith Scotch-whisky blending family launched the masterful whisky by the name of Millard’s favourite fishing fly, The Black Dog. It is said that in the year 1883 Walter Millard, a Scot from British East India company came searching for the perfect Scotch and eventually discovered the great taste of whisky in these misty shores of Scotland. Today Black Dog is savoured as a 100% genuine Scotch-whisky distilled, matured and blended in the lowland regions of Scotland. After more than 125 years every time-honored process is followed the same way to produce the impeccable blend of robust, yet smooth Scotch-whisky which is relished as an intricate fusion of delicate tones and soft aromas. Available in 3 enchanting blends – 18 Year Old Reserve Scotch-whisky, 12 Year Old Deluxe Scotch-whisky and BLACK DOG Centenary Scotch-whisky.

About United Spirits Limited:

United Spirits Limited (USL) is the largest spirits company in India and second largest spirit company. Besides Whyte & Mackay and Bouvet Ladubay being 100% subsidiaries of USL, the company has 20 millionaire in its portfolio and enjoys a strong 59% market share for its first line markets brands in India. They have won the most prestigious awards for flavors, ranging from Mondial to International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) to International Taste & Quality Institute (ITQI).The Company is also known to be an innovator in the industry and has several firsts to its credit like the first pre-mixed gin, the first Tetrapack in the spirits industry in India, first single malt manufactured in Asia and the first diet versions of whisky and vodka in India.

One seldom finds authentic Italian pizza in India. Hence Caffe Pascucci decided to launch in Bangalore the best Italian  “Wood-Fired”  pizza at a very  reasonable price.

The ovens for “Wood-Fired” Pizzas are manually made in the traditional method and shipped from Italy, the pizzas are baked in these ovens using authentic Italian pizza cheese. All ingredients are freshly prepared. No preservatives or food additives are added to enhance the taste of the product. The baking of the pizza’s in a “Wood-Fired” oven gives it a natural smoky flavor and tastes divine when served fresh and hot.

Making of “Wood-Fired” Pizzas is really the art of blending ‘the heritage of dough making’, ‘complexity of fire management’ and ‘the craft of maintaining fresh ingredients’. This combination produces pizzas that are powerfully aromatic, rich in flavor and full of character.

The “Wood-Fired” pizzas at Caffe Pascucci are sold at unbelievably low rates ranging from Rs. 95/- to Rs.150/- for a 10 inch veg pizza (including a range of Italian vegetable toppings) and Rs. 135/- to Rs. 225/- for a 10 inch non-veg pizza (a variety of chicken and sea food topping

Caffe Pascucci announced its foray into India in 2009 with the launch of its first “CAFFE PASCUCCI SHOP” at MG Road in Bangalore, through its Master Franchisee in India, Madhura Beverages India Pvt Ltd. Madhura Beverages is part of the Madhura Group, a Rs. 300 crore diversified business group, headquartered at Bangalore.

Today Caffe Pascucci has 5 outlets in Bangalore (MG Road, Mantri Mall, Jayanagar, BTM, Indiranagar) & 1 each at Mysore & Chennai. More outlets are being planned in different parts of the country by the end of 2012.

Established more than 50 years ago in Italy, Caffe Pascucci is synonymous with excellence and guaranteed top quality Italian coffee. In year 2000, Pascucci created “CAFFE PASCUCCI SHOP”, the coffee retail outlet that has been designed by the famous Italian architect and designer Marco Lucchi to provide customers with a comfortable and relaxing ambience. Offering an insight into how the culture of coffee drinking takes place in Italy, Caffe Pascucci currently operates from around 100 outlets in over 20 countries.

Caffe Pascucci’s menu is ‘rich and endless’. One can taste the traditional plain espresso or have it with cream, mousse, coconut or chocolate, just to mention some of the extra ingredients. At Pascucci’s one can also enjoy tea, iced tea and coffee together with many other delectable coffee based recipes. The experience at Caffe Pascucci is a delight for the senses.
In addition to varieties of espresso coffee, Caffe Pascucci also offers a range of teas, pastries, cakes and Italian food. The menu has a truly Italian choice when it comes to the food, from freshly made Italian salads and sandwiches, lasagne and piadina to a wide range of home made pasta prepared onsite our well trained chefs.
Some of the key factors which differentiate a Caffe Pascucci Coffee Shop from other coffee outlets in India are – the usage of Pascucci’s exclusive blend, consisting of a range of coffee beans sourced from many countries across the globe and roasted in a unique process in Pascucci’s ultra modern roasting plant, in Montecerignone. All coffee used in the blends are selected through a rigorous process, from the plantation stage itself. The recipes are a result of continuous research by a team of dedicated coffee experts. The menu is updated on a regular basis. Pascucci’s chocolate drinks are unique in taste and consistency. All baristas are trained by the Pascucci Espresso School.
Media contact:

Pressman PR
E-mail: bangalore@pressmanindia.com

New Delhi. April, 2011. Whyte & Mackay Master Blender, Richard Paterson has been named ‘Whisky Ambassador of the Year’ at Whisky Magazine’s Icons of Whisky Awards, 2011.

Last year, Richard celebrated 40 years in the whisky industry and the award recognizes his continual efforts to promote whisky all over the globe, in the fun and engaging manner that has earned him a legion of fans. Richard became a master blender at an incredibly young age of 26 and ever since, he has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing the category.

Speaking on the occasion, Richard Paterson said, “It’s an honour to receive this award from Whisky Magazine and it means a great deal to me that my fellow whisky peers respect the work I am doing. Over the last 40 years I have had the privilege to work in the whisky industry and travel the world over meeting many whisky enthusiasts. I have created some very special whiskies along the way including the first whisky to break the £100,000 barrier and just recently I got to sample the Shackleton whisky which has to be one of the greatest highpoints of my career.”

Richard is the creator of The Dalmore Oculus Single Malt, which sold at Bonham’s London in 2009 for Rs. 25 lacs (GBP 31000) & The Dalmore 62 year old, the most expensive whisky (700 ML) ever sold at Rs. 35 lacs. Another feather in his much adorned cap is his signature blend of the Whyte & Mackay 30 YO recently being awarded the “World’s Best Blended Whisky” by International Wine & Spirits consortium (the global authority on Luxury Alcohol).

His attention is what leads to the distinct taste of Whyte & Mackay, the Isle of Jura and Dalmore single malts.

The master blender’s role is one of the most important and complex in the whisky making process. Celebrated master blenders across the world have made our olfactory senses aware of the palate and the notes that distinguish a particular whisky from the other. Richard Paterson is one of the world’s best-known master blenders, having travelled the globe extensively as the ambassador not just for Whyte & Mackay, but for Scotland.

“I am delighted to achieve this award for a job I genuinely find a pleasure to do.”, he added.

Apart from creating whisky, Richard is well known as a charismatic presenter, taking enthusiasts through both whisky history and the steps needed to taste and appreciate whisky. These sessions are known to be explosive, and Richard takes no prisoners when hosting a whisky tasting, if you make a wrong move, you will know about it.

Other shortlisted candidates in the category included renowned names like Simon Brooking of Beam Global; Gillian Macdonald of Penderyn; Stephen Marshall of John Dewar & Sons and Fred Noe, Beam Global.

The Whyte & Mackay portfolio is available in India with the Whyte Mackay 40 year Old, 22 Year Old, 19 Year old, 13 Year Old & the Special. Jura with Jura 16 Year Old, Superstition & The Jura 10 Year Old. Last but certainly not the least, the KING OF MALTS – The Dalmore available in the 12 Year Old & Gran Reserva apart from the inimitable The Dalmore 40 Year Old.

Sidra Abbas

New Delhi, March 26 2011: Food Packaging major Tetrapak, Auto sector giants TVS Motor Company and Kirloskar Oil Engines; Textile leaders Welspun and Ginni Filaments; and IT majors Infosys and Cognizant were amongst 16 large and small Indian corporates that bagged the Parivartan Sustainability Leadership Awards for 2011.

The awards were presented at the Parivartan Sustainability Summit, India’s first market development forum on Sustainability and Innovation held on March 24.

The Parivartan Sustainability Leadership Awards, organized by India Carbon Outlook, seek to recognize Indian companies who have embraced sustainability in their business operations and supply chain and have shown leadership by taking initiatives for making their products, processes and facilities sustainable.

The winners were arrived at after evaluating the second stage shortlist of 200 + companies from an initial outreach of around 4500 companies actively engaged in the respective sector value chains. The nominations from these leading companies were judged by industry veterans and experts from the respective sectors such as Lars Domer of H&M, the leading European retailer; Avi Sahi of Nike; Arvind Goel of Tata Auto Components; Neeraj Garg of Piramal Enterprises and Vinay Awasthi of HP.

“Innovations hold the key to our success to create a green and sustainable future. Parivartan 2011 has showcased and recognized industry innovations to accelerate the growth of innovation power in India”, said Prof. P. B. Sharma, Vice Chancellor, Delhi Technological University and a member of the Awards jury, who chaired the technical session on innovations in automotive sector.

Echoing the sentiments, Dr. J.V. Rao, Director NITRA and another member of the Awards Jury stated “The award winners included a number of innovative approaches for catalyzing sustainability in the supply chain, and it is exciting to see such forward thinking leadership by firms.”

The Parivartan Sustainability Leadership Summit and Awards were supported by market leaders like SAP, cKinetics, GIZ, Shell Foundation, Intertek and CIIE- IIM Ahmedabad, amongst others; and were focused on sectors that are increasingly being driven to adopt sustainability measures in their extended supply chains.

“We are extremely delighted to receive the Parivartan Sustainability Leadership Award 2011. It is a matter of pride and priority for our company to strive for environmental sustainability and we are happy that our efforts are being recognized’’, said Jaideep Gokhale, Environment and Communications Director at Tetra Pak.

“We are very pleased to receive the Parivartan Sustainability Leadership Award 2011. It is great to be recognized at such a platform where we have been able to showcase our solutions for catalyzing sustainability to such a large number of companies operating in this space” said V.K. Kripanand, Founder and Director-Solutions, See Beyond Technologies, a winner in the IT sector.

Earlier in the day, at the Parivartan Sustainability Summit, several of the awardees and other senior industry executives deliberated upon the sustainability imperatives facing their respective organizations as also ways in which these seemingly ‘painful’ and ‘cost inducing efforts’ can be successfully converted into newer business lines and revenue sources. The day’s proceedings included a showcase of sustainability initiatives by more than 30 companies in front of more than 200 top managers and industry experts representing various brands, suppliers and industrial customers from these sectors.

Parivartan Sustainability Summit and Awards 2011 has been organized by India Carbon Outlook. For additional details please visit www.parivartanfoum.in
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The winners of Parivartan Sustainability Leadership Awards 2011 across various categories are:

Energy Conservation Thought Leadership Awards
Kirloskar Oil Engines (Automotive)
Mc Donalds (Processed Food and Beverages)
Nitin Spinners & Welspun (Textile and Apparel)
Infosys (IT and IT enabled services)

Water Conservation Thought Leadership Awards
TVS Motors (Automotive)
TechKnow Consultants (Processed Food and Beverages)
Precot Meridian (Textile and Apparel)

Thought Leadership in Recycling and Reuse
Maharani Paints (Automotive)
Tetrapak and Daman Ganga Paper Mills (Processed Food and Beverages)
Shri Lakshmi Cotsyn (Textile and Apparel)

Exceptional Leadership in Catalyzing Sustainability through Waste Management
Ginni Filaments

Exceptional Leadership in Catalyzing Sustainability through Sustainable Material Usage
AnaNaFit

Exceptional Leadership in leveraging IT Products for Catalyzing Sustainability
See Beyond Technologies

Exceptional Leadership for leveraging Internal Measures in IT segment
Cognizant

Special Recognition Award
Exceptional Leadership in Catalyzing Consumer Adoption
KPIT Cummins

Special Recognition Award
Thought Leadership in Shaping Sustainable Ecosystems
Cotton Connect

Media contact
Roselin Dey
Parivartan2011@carbon-outlook.com
+91.11.4105.1195

Sole producer of freshly milled Oats in the UAE drastically reduces transportation lead – time from months to days.

UAE, 22 March 2011: Al Ghurair Foods, the leading Middle East foods manufacturer which recently unveiled the region’s first-of-its-kind factory for freshly-milled oats has quickly paced itself in expansion plans across the MENA region.

With an annual milling capacity of 33,000 tons, in addition to ensuring the region’s food security, the state-of-the-art facility falls in line with the company’s commitment to provide high quality healthy products.

Ibrahim Al Ghurair, Director and Head of Oats Business Unit said, “The 6000 square meters plant comes to serve the rising demand from different industries on freshly manufactured oats. The new Oats facility is a valuable addition to Al Ghurair Foods’ series of milestones, standing as the region’s first of its kind, next to a huge flour plant with a daily 5,000 tons capacity and the Middle East’s largest oil refinery.”

“We continue to witness steady demand growth on our products in the Middle East, Sub-continent (India, Srilanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh etc) and African markets. Till date, oats were being imported to the Middle-East and the sub-continent with a lead time of at least 5 to 6 weeks. But now, due to our strategic location and close proximity to the sub-continent and Africa, the lead time has drastically reduced to a few days”.

“With the growing demand for the multiple-usage of Oats around the world, our healthy product will be used in several other industries. “Food manufacturers especially across the MENA region as well as the sub-continent will no longer need to import oats in bulk from international markets in Europe, Australia and Canada, as this premium facility will be able to attend to all their requirements” elaborated Ibrahim Al Ghurair.

“The new facility not only serves the UAE, as a key international trading hub and the world’s third largest re-exporter of agricultural products, but also the wider GCC region, the Sub- continent and the African market and we are proud to be a major contributor to local and regional economies around the world”, he added.

According to him, this facility will generate a significant ripple effect, adding value to the operations of numerous wholesalers, manufacturers, retailers and other entities in the food services industry at both local and regional levels.

“The new freshly-milled oats plant, will ensure shorter lead times and flexibility of production according to customers’ needs. Oats produced in the UAE will be distributed across the MENA region and the sub-continent to service the high demand across numerous industries including healthcare and food services,” he indicated.

“The facility is far beyond a great economic contribution that spreads out from the UAE to the region, it is also a provider of a very healthy product with proven health benefits that help address several of the health issues not only prevalent in the UAE but across the world over, including obesity and abnormal cholesterol levels which are generating worrying rates of diabetes and heart diseases,” he added.

The region’s giant player in the food sector has been implementing numerous projects by enhancing its capacity to ensure sufficient food security in the UAE and the region, in addition to encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle within the region.

About Al Ghurair Foods
Al Ghurair Foods entered the foods industry sector in 1976 through the creation of National Flour Mills. Since that time, a diversified portfolio of food products has been developed through a regionally proactive and forward thinking participation. Growing from a small flour mill to a technologically advanced, multi- product manufacturing enterprise, Al Ghurair Foods’ market presence has grown to over 50 countries with a customer base in 4 continents. Jenan is the key brand offering products in various categories that include Flour, Pasta, Edible Oils, Noodles, Poultry, Oats, Pulses, Maize and Rice.

For further information, please contact:

Sameera Fernandes
Group Corporate Communications Manager
Al Ghurair
PO Box 780, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4 3120401
Mobile: +971 50 563 5522
Fax: +971 4 3120287
Sameera.Fernandes@al-ghurair.com

Mr Harish Rawat, the Minister of State for Food Processing Industries, will be the Chief Guest

New Delhi March 16, 2011: Agro & Food Processing Equipment & Technology Providers Association of India (AFTPAI), An Association of Allied Sectors of Agro & Food Industry in India, will organise a seminar on Opportunities & Challenges in Agro & Food Processing India 2011 at Hotel Intercontinental Eros, Nehru Place, New Delhi on March 17, 2011. Also, AFTPAI will have its Inaugural ceremony on the same day. Mr Harish Rawat, the Minister of State for Food Processing Industries, will be the Chief Guest for the event and the seminar would be chaired by key decision makers of leading food processing and related companies.

AFTPAI will have two sessions of informative seminar with inaugural function. The Seminar – Opportunities & Challenges in Agro & Food Processing India 2011 would be a brain storming session that would provide innovative ideas to the food processing Industry and the proficiency would meet all challenges in an effective manner.

Mr Sanjeev Gupta, President AFTPAI, informed, processed food market is the most important segment of the food industry, making it very dependent on technology and new developments. The need for high volumes, high productivity and high quality has led to an increasing demand for automation in the food industry, especially with the Indian food processing companies looking to export their products.

Mr Gupta added, “In this process Agro & Food Processing Equipment & Technology Providers Association of India (AFTPAI) was formed in 2009, to represent entire allied sectors of the food processing industry in India. Majority of members belongs to food processing & packaging machinery, suppliers, manufacturers and technology providers. It also has members from packaging material, food ingredients, cold chain, automation and other related sectors.”

Firoz H Naqvi, Secretary AFTPAI said, “However during some of the discussions in small groups it was felt that there is a need for a common forum for discussing the various issues relating to our industry and also to interact with the Governmental authorities and other related agencies to further the cause of the food processing industry and its players.”

India is the second largest producer of food in the world next only to China and has the potential for development of a very large food processing industry. The Indian food industry is estimated to be worth US $ 200 Billion and expected to grow to US $ 310 Billion by 2015.

TOPICS OF SEMINAR:
• Energy saving opportunities in food processing Industry-By Bhadresh Dani-Danfoss India
• Food Safety a Challenge or an Opportunity-By Mr Sanjay Ghosal-SGS
• Water recycling & generating energy from waste in food industry-By Mr Rohan Patil- Rochem
• Importance of Humidity control in Food Processing-By Mr Dinesh Gupta-Bry Air Asia
• Easy Finance & Growth of FPI

(Special Invitees- ITC Limited, Hind Group, FritoLay, Nestle, PEPSICO, RANBAXY Laboratories Limited, MTR, CREMICA, MARICO, AMUL, Del Monte, PriyaGold, Allana, Safal, Kwality Walls, Unilever, Dabur, Britania, Mother Dairy, Balaji, MDH, BAMBINO, BIKAJI, BIKANO, Heinz, Vadilal, Shakti Bhog, Rasna, Cavi Kare, Godrej, Kellogg’s, Parle Agro, Haldiram, Kohinoor, Cadbury, Parle, Kraft, Little Bee, Bikanerwala and more)

For more detail, please contact:
Rahul Mishra- 9899687557
New Delhi

BANGALORE, INDIA, March 16, 2011 / Press Release/ — Luxe Corp. French Food & Beverage, first Indian supplier of French produce, is pleased to announce the launch of their French Food catalogue targeting the Indian market. This is Luxe Corp India’s largest catalogue and is now available to all hotel chains, supermarkets & hypermarkets, restaurants and convenience stores in India.

After overwhelming customer interest for French Food, the new catalogue will feature over 2,000 different products including charcuterie, hot and cold starters, elaborated and cooked products, vegetables, dairy products and desserts. Featuring a greater range of products throughout the catalogue than ever before, over 800 new items will be added this year to meet rising consumer demand.

Parvati, Founder of the Group Luxe Corp., said, “for 2011, we have been able to source a greater number of new products for the Indian market, and have also been able to introduce a number of new brands. Thus our clients, all over India, will be able to discover new French tastes and be able to offer their customers a large variety of new products. Moreover, we can cater for bespoke orders including many products that you’ll only be able to find through Luxe Corp.”

Hotel chains, supermarkets and hypermarkets, restaurants and convenience stores now have a one-stop supplier for all their French products at some of the best prices in the market.

Join us on a French culinary adventure that you’ll find delicious, elegant, generous, modern and refined.

It means Champagne, foie gras, chocolates, confectionery, cookies, prepared dishes, jam and more… With one eye fixed firmly on France culinary heritage and the other on the Indian market, Luxe Corp. is looking forward to 2011 and introducing you to dazzling colors, scents, flavors, textures and techniques.

Meanwhile, Luxe Corp.’s sommelier has put together a new collection of wines and spirits that have been chosen especially to suit Indian tastes. The collection has been selected to allow you to share in the beauty of France’s regional. These wines are mature and aromatic, and feature silky smooth finishes or powerful flavor profiles.
Let yourself be guided through the vineyards of France, through a harmonious ensemble of textures, regions and sensations.

Luxe Corp. French Food & Beverage is the first Indian supplier of French produce. Luxe Corp. provides the whole of India with the best in French gastronomy at the lowest price and aims to enrich Indian cuisine with new flavours.

To find out more about Luxe Corp. French Food & Beverage or to order their latest catalogue, visit http://www.luxe-corporation.com

The plant will be set up in a total land area of 45 acres and will employ world class manufacturing processes with among the most advanced technologies and equipment in the world. The total capacity of the new plant will be 8.5 billion packages per year, with the potential of scaling up to 16 billion packages across such popular carton packaging materials as the Tetra Brik® Aseptic (TBA), Tetra Fino® Aseptic (TFA) and Tetra Classic® Aseptic, making it amongst the top 5 packaging material plants for Tetra Pak worldwide. Besides supporting the expected strong growth in the Indian market, the plant will also support the company’s growth in other key geographies such as South East Asia and the Middle East.

Over the last few years, Tetra Pak has seen a rapid growth in the Indian economy and specifically in the dairy and beverage industry. In addition, India is an important export hub, supplying packaging material to many overseas markets. Mr. Alejandro Anavi, Executive Vice President, Supply Chain Operations, Tetra Pak said, “We are committed to supporting our customers to meet growing consumer demand in these regions and all over the world.” He noted that “ In addition to the convenience of packed dairy beverages and fruit-based drinks, more people are becoming aware of the nutritional benefits of aseptically processed and packaged milk.”
Tetra Pak has invested approximately INR 150 crores in India which includes establishing the existing packaging material factory in India, also near Pune. The existing facility, which has now been in operation for nearly 14 years, is reaching its full capacity. According to Mr. Kandarp Singh, Managing Director for South Asia Markets, “With strong economic growth, a dynamic consumer base and modernization of distribution and retailing there is high demand across all categories. With a capacity of 8.5 billion in the new factory, we are gearing up to reach the growing demands of the consumers.”

Amongst various other facilities, the new packaging material plant will also have a machine rebuilding centre, which will be the third such centre in Tetra Pak to provide technical services such as start-up support and machine renovation to our customers. We will also have a Product Development and Innovation Center (PDIC), which will have a laboratory, a pilot processing plant and a pilot packaging plant to meet the product formulations and development needs of our customers.

Said Mr. Singh, “We will continue to focus on providing our customers with the latest packaging solutions.“ Together with the capacity of the present location, this will make the Indian operations Tetra Pak’s biggest manufacturing facility in the South and South East Asia region.

The new plant will have some of the environmentally efficient features such as the use of renewable and non-conventional energy and materials, heat recovery to generate air conditioning and rain water harvesting.

It will be located 40 km from Pune city in Chakan MIDC Phase II and is expected to start its commercial supplies from Q4’2012.

ABOUT TETRA PAK

Tetra Pak is the world\\\’s leading food processing and packaging solutions company. Working closely with our customers and suppliers, we provide safe, innovative and environmentally sound products that each day meet the needs of hundreds of millions of people in more than 170 countries around the world. With almost 22,000 employees based in over 85 countries, we believe in responsible industry leadership and a sustainable approach to business. Our motto, “PROTECTS WHAT’S GOOD™,\\\” reflects our vision to make food safe and available, everywhere. More information about Tetra Pak is available at www.tetrapak.com

MEDIA CONTACTS

Garima Misra/ Sonia Rana

Ogilvy PR Worldwide

+91 9910106993 / 08447000970

Garima.misra@ogilvy.com

• A new concept and creation of gastronomic diversity coming to India

What is Luxe Corp. French Food & Beverage? It’s the first Indian supplier of French produce with more than 2,000 different references.

Parvati, the founder of the Group, who has French and Indian origins, has developed an offering to meet the expectation of a growing number of those who, although new to French products, are looking to continue their gallic culinary journey.

The purpose of Luxe Corp. is to propose the largest choice of French products: sweet, savory, fresh, pre-cooked, frozen products as well as a large selection of red, white and rosé wines, champagne and spirits.

The concept has been in development for over a year. It has taken a great amount of hard work to select products that will best suit the tastes of the consumers. In order to achieve this, Parvati has been helped by some of the most famous French Chefs,  to create a catalog dedicated to the Indian market.

More than a concept, Luxe Corp. French Food & Beverage wants to be a brand that differentiates itself. As our slogan says “savours and values for everyone”, we want to revolutionize the Indian food market.

• Client segment

Luxe Corp.’s clients are hotels chain, supermarkets and hypermarkets, restaurants and convenience stores, wishing to meet the needs of their clientele and offer a new range of products at an attractive price.

• Luxe Corp. policy: the best products for the lowest price

Luxe Corp. applies a low price policy adapted to an average family income to familiarize the whole population with new flavours.

“We want to make the concumption of French products possible in India, so that everyone can enjoy the diversity offered in the market by the Group” said the founder Parvati.

“For this, we have decided, despite import duties which remain high for some products like wine, to position our products with prices that are affordable to a large part of the population. We believe that the opening up of the Indian market and its cultural diversity means that it will have the ability to consume the largest volume of products from around the world including French produce. The Group Luxe Corp. is very pleased to participate in enriching Indian cuisine with new flavours.”

• Quality and traceability of products

In France, Luxe Corp. selects high-quality food and beverage adapted to the tastes of the Indian market.

We guarantee to our clients the origin of all our products with a traceability assured by our teams in France.

We take meticulous care in selecting products which will be imported into the country. We have developed a high performance supply chain that ensures our products arrive in the best condition possible.

Whether it be to taste a beautiful foie gras, to savour some truffles, to open a good bottles of wine or champagne, to choose some quality cheese or to bite into some macaroons, Luxe Corp. os there to delight you every day and enhance your gastronomic experiences.

Contact:

Olivier Canu

Luxe Corp. French Food & Beverage

N°102, Eden Park, 20,

Vittal Mallya Road

Bangalore 560 001

tel: +91 (0)80 409 826 92

email: presse@luxe-corporation.com

www.luxe-corporation.com

Chinese Food Festival at Oko, The Lalit Ashok, to bring in the Chinese New Year with a delicious spread of Chinese delicacies. Beginning January 28, 2011, you can savour the bold aromas of Szechwan and Hunan cooking merged with the subtle flavours of the Zhejiang and Fujian regions at Oko. Our specialty chef Liang Kain Wah has crafted a careful selection of mouth-watering dishes that showcase the best of Chinese cuisine. The creations preserve the essence of Chinese cuisine by using traditional Chinese cooking methods, authentic Chinese herbs and Chinese pickled ingredients that lend a distinctive flavour to the dishes.

Situated on the For those of you who can never get enough of Chinese food, here’s another reason to celebrate. Head to the roof-top, Oko provides stunning views, great service and a chic and relaxed ambience that you can enjoy your meal in. The Menu has a selection of soups, several starters, traditional noodles, fried rice and a range of stir fried and wok tossed vegetable and meat dishes. The dishes are created in line with the Chinese Yin and Yang philiosophy where opposites combine to create the perfect balance. Hot balances cold, pickled balances fresh and spicy balances mild to create dishes and flavours that leave your palate absolutely delighted. Begin your meal with a plate of Tofu and Greens with Ying Yang sauce or choose the slow roasted Pork with Chinese Herbs and Garlic Chilli. The selection of starters also includes favourites like Vegetable Dragon Rolls and Jumbo Prawn with Chilli Garlic Bean Sauce.

For main course you could order your favourite pan fried noodles, crisp fried chopsuey or fried rice along accompanied by a delicious stir fry. Choose from amongst the several wok tossed or stir fried vegetarian and non vegetarian options that combine several fresh and preserved ingredients to add depth and flavour to the sauces. The Sesame Hot Pepper Chicken, Mild Spicy Pickled Fish and the Wok Tossed Mixed Vegetables are highly recommended.

Round off your meal with desserts ranging from China Grass Jelly to the all time favourite Wok Tossed Honey Noodles. Oko also has a wide selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages to choose from. Some of the highly recommended cocktails include The Lalit Cocktail and OKO – Whisky & crème de menthe with baileys and kahlua. If you prefer a non-alcoholic drink then the Pattaya Breeze with pineapple, guava, mango juice and chunks of manadarin orange and the Tropical Cooler a concoction with watermelon, pineapple juice and banana are excellent choices.

The Festival Menu is available for lunch between 12:30 – 03:00 p.m. and dinner between 07:00 to 11:45 p.m. An average meal for two is priced at Rs. 2000 plus tax.  For reservations contact – 91 80 30527777

Jan 21, 2011 – Toronto
Contact: Heather Smith
The Key Publicity
e-mail: media@thekeypublish.com
Tel: 416-935-1790

Indian-Canadian Chef Wins GOURMAND WORLD COOKBOOK AWARD 2010 in Paris for his First Book “FROM PEMMICAN TO POUTINE: A Journey Through Canada’s Culinary History”

Chef Suman Roy, a Chef for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, has won the Gourmand World Cookbook Award for his first book: “From Pemmican To Poutine: A Journey Through Canada’s Culinary History” in CANADA-ENGLISH, the Category – Best Culinary History Book.

Chef Suman is invited as a Celebrity Chef to present Canadian Cuisine and Canadian Foods in Paris in March 2011 at the Paris CookBook Fair in front of representatives from over 100 countries.

A Unique Cookbook about Canadian Cuisine and its history –From Pemmican To Poutine: A Journey Through Canada’s Culinary History– is creating history globally. This picturesque creation by our very own Canadian Chef, Chef Suman Roy (www.chefsuman.com) has won the award “Best Culinary History Book” in Canada at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2010.

Canadian cuisine and history are celebrated like never before with the release of this new book. Chef Suman Roy takes readers on a beautiful journey from the Atlantic to the Pacific exploring Canadian exceptional food culture with ingredients that are indigenous to Canada. Canadian cuisine and culture are mosaic of creatively designed dishes that are delightful to the taste buds and celebration to the eyes. Through bountiful pictures, recipes, history anecdotes, and wellness notes Chef Suman provides the gift of knowledge and bring Canadians and the world together to appreciate the unique Canadian cuisine and culture.

Chef Suman is also invited by the Paris International Cookbook Fair in March 2011 to present Canadian Cuisine and Canadian Foods to all the guests (representatives from over 100 countries). This year 154 countries participated in the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, entering books in 53 categories.

Home chefs, professional chefs, history enthusiasts, and food aficionadas will find this new addition to Cookbooks a valuable source that will soon become a classic in Canadian cookbooks.

Chef Suman’s interview on CBC:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmer0Mxu9OM
Chef Suman is available for appearances and interviews and can be reached through:
The Key Publicity
e-mail: media@thekeypublish.com
Tel: 416-935-1790

New Delhi, January 15, 2011: Tetra Pak, the world’s leading food processing and packaging solutions company announced the appointment of Kandarp Singh as their new Managing Director for South Asia Markets (SAM) with effect from 1^st January 2011. In this role, Kandarp Singh will be responsible for the Tetra Pak business in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Kandarp Singh replaces Peter Hane-Weijman who leaves the job after successfully steering the company the past 5 years.

Kandarp Singh has spent more than 15 years in the Tetra Pak organization, working across diverse functions and serving in markets like the UAE, Switzerland, Italy and Sweden and in his most recent international assignment, was Managing Director of Tetra Recart in Sweden.  Kandarp returned to India in 2009 and has since then held positions of Marketing Director for South Asia as well as Regional Head for  Environment  in South and South East Asia.

“Tetra Pak South Asia Markets is in a very exciting phase as we see continued strong growth in these markets in our core categories of ready-to-drink dairy and beverages. This will be largely driven by rapidly changing consumer dynamics” said Kandarp Singh when asked to describe how he sees the market and on his plans.  “With rising income and education levels, consumers are demanding  more on food safety and health, nutrition and wellness for themselves and their families.  This raises the demand for processed and packaged products that can deliver the highest standards of food protection, convenience and sustainability while retaining the freshness and nutrition of the packed product.  At the same time, in a vast market such as India where distribution is a key success factor and the development of chill chains is a challenge, we see a huge potential in our technology that enables  ambient distribution and storage of food products.

With Tetra Pak’s global presence combined with a strong local organization, a world class manufacturing facility and its enduring partnership with leading food manufacturers, we are well poised to serve the needs across the value chain .”

About Tetra Pak:
Tetra Pak is the world’s leading food processing and packaging solutions company. Working closely with our customers and suppliers, we provide safe, innovative and environmentally sound products that each day meet the needs of hundreds of millions of people in more than 170 countries around the world.  With almost 22,000 employees based in over 85 countries, we believe in responsible industry leadership and a sustainable approach to business.  Our motto, “PROTECTS WHAT’S GOOD™,” reflects our vision to make food safe and available, everywhere.

More information about Tetra Pak is available at www.tetrapak.com

For details please contact
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Ogilvy Public Relations
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