Shan Spices from Pakistan Giving Competition to Indian Spices
Shan Spices from Pakistan are doing good business in India especially in the blended spices category used in non-vegetarian cooking. The best selling spices are those that are spicy and go well with sub continental dishes. With 50% of sales in this category Shan Spices are proving a stiff competition for Indian spice giant Everest. In fact seeing the success of Shan Spices FMCG major ITC is planning on entering this spices segment.
Shan’s spices are sold in retail outlets and also available through Amazon India. Shan has not run a marketing campaign in India yet shahi haleem mix, Bombay Biryani, chappli kebab mix, Lahori fish and nihari are found in Indian kitchens. This is because the spices offer a unique taste.
What began as a one room family spice business in 1981 has expanded into 65 countries and its CEO Sikander Sultan is known as the king of Pakistan’s packaged food industry. Shan Spices would like to have a subsidiary in India as customs duty on branded spices gives them a retail disadvantage. They would also like to expand into the vegetarian segment for blended spices.
Marriot Launches a Unique Concept
Entrepreneurs, chefs, bartenders and artisans now have a chance to realise their dreams. They can pitch their unique food and drink concepts for Marriot hotels through the CANVAS programme. The concept is presently applicable to JW Marriott Shenzhen (China) and Renaissance Phoenix Downtown but will expand to include a dozen hotels worldwide.
The most creative, savvy and most relevant business plan will be judged by a committee composed of local restaurateurs, foodies, hotel owners and restaurant/bar experts. Marriot will provide the resources, space and expert support for the winning restaurant and bar concept while the autonomy will remain with the winners, providing them a great opportunity to fulfill their dreams. After six months the concept will be evaluated. Through this concept Marriot is targeting the millennial business traveller who would like to have a great food and drink experience and a discovery of local cuisine and culture.
Huge Expansion Plans for Barista Coffee
Carnation Hospitality that runs Barista Coffee outlets are all set to expand in a big way to touch the 750 outlets. The expansion plans cover 550 Barista outlets across Asia which will be a mix of company owned and franchisee run enterprises.
Carnation Hospitality is a subsidiary of Rollatainers which is a Haryana based packaging company. They are also planning to open chains like American hamburger brand Wendy and Italian brand Jamie’s Italian in India.
McCormick’s Flavour Forecast for the Coming Year
McCormick & Company have predicted food flavours for the last 15 years successfully. In the coming year they say that food flavours will be richer and bolder as global tastes have become more experiential and adventurous. McCormick’s Flavour Forecast trends are followed by restaurants successfully in their cooking. Even retail products use these predictions to change spice flavours. McCormick has come up with eight exciting flavours for the coming year.
- Japanese spice, Shichimi Togarashi and Shawarma spice blend for meats
- Middle Eastern Mezze for dips and spreads
- Sour and salt mixes of pickled ginger, sour cherry, dried mango and lemon.
- Smoking spices and herbs to deepen their flavor and aroma
- Naturally umami-rich veggies like mushrooms, tomatoes, sweet potatoes and nori.
- Purees and juices blended with bold spices and herbs to intensify sauces, pasta and dressings.
- Flavours of slow simmered dishes that meld aromatic spices and comforting ingredients.
- Reinvented spiced cookie flavours for desserts.
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