Cargill Showcases Full Range of Innovative Food Solutions at AAHAR 2025

Cargill Showcases Full Range of Innovative Food Solutions at AAHAR 2025

By Nishang Narayan

Published on March 6, 2025

Cargill showcased its innovative and customer-centric approach at AAHAR 2025, highlighting its role as a trusted partner in the Indian food industry. Under the theme "The Whole World of Possibilities," the exhibit focused on indulgence categories such as snacks, bakery, confectionery, dairy, and ice cream, catering to the growing demand for health-conscious yet indulgent food choices.

A Grand Inauguration & Live Demonstrations

The Cargill booth was officially inaugurated by Simon George, Country President and Managing Director, Cargill Food South Asia, along with Tarak Bhattacharya, Executive Director & CEO of Mad Over Donuts. Visitors were treated to live demonstrations by Cargill’s Corporate Chef Anip Kumar and his team, who crafted Millet Cookies, Berry Fudge, and Sourdough Chips—a glimpse into over 50 chef-curated baked applications on display.

"We are excited to deliver comprehensive solutions that empower our customers to grow their business through innovative products and cost-efficient solutions while ensuring consumers enjoy both nutrition and taste," said Simon George, reinforcing Cargill’s commitment to shaping the future of food in India.

Breakthrough Innovations at AAHAR 2025

1. Functional Blends for Better Quality & Performance

For the first time in India, Cargill introduced functional blends designed to enhance taste, texture, and efficiency across multiple food categories. These include:

Dent Corn-Based Modified Starch – A first-of-its-kind ingredient that enhances color and texture in sauces, boosting tomato aroma and smoothness.

Pectin Replacer for Gummies & Jellies – A cost-effective alternative to expensive pectin, making it an ideal choice for value-conscious confectionery manufacturers.

Bake-Stable Fillings – These fillings ensure optimum flowability and superior mouthfeel post-baking, revolutionizing baked goods.

Crispier Snacks, Less Oil Absorption – Cargill’s starch-based functional systems help reduce oil absorption while adding crispiness in fried snacks.

Ice Cream Innovations – Advanced functional systems minimize ice crystal growth, enhance melting properties, and improve texture in frozen desserts.

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2. Cost-Saving Zone: Smart Solutions for Businesses

Cargill’s Cost-Saving Solutions Zone was a major highlight, offering smart alternatives to help businesses reduce production costs while maintaining quality. One standout innovation was NatureFresh Professional Elite Choice, a premium aerated cookie fat that improves yield by enhancing flour absorption by up to 10%.

3. Exciting New Product Launches

Cargill unveiled cutting-edge products catering to both B2B and B2C segments, including:

Gemini Plus Trans Fat-Free Vanaspati – Launched in Kerala, this game-changing vanaspati allows chefs to create flaky parottas, rich laddoos, and aromatic biryanis, without trans fats.

NatureFresh Professional Elite Choice – This high-performance bakery fat ensures better yield and cost efficiency for bakers.

NatureFresh Professional Lite – A butter-flavored vegetable fat designed for premium croissants, Danish pastries, and brownies. Completely vegetarian and Argemone oil-free.

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A Glimpse into the Future at the Cargill Innovation Center

Adding another layer of interactive engagement, Cargill invited visitors to a half-day immersive R&D session at the Cargill Innovation Center (CIC) in Gurgaon from March 5th to 7th. Here, industry professionals witnessed how Cargill leverages science, research, and insights to drive food innovation.

With a strong commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability, Cargill continues to empower the Indian food industry with cutting-edge solutions that enhance both consumer experience and business success.

Looking Ahead: AAHAR 2025 & Beyond

Cargill’s strong presence at AAHAR 2025 underscores its dedication to transforming the food industry through innovative products, cost-efficient solutions, and sustainability-driven initiatives. As businesses look for smarter, healthier, and more cost-effective solutions, Cargill remains a trusted partner, shaping the future of food in India.


Arabian Delites Opens Its 6th Outlet in Delhi with a New Cloud Kitchen in Vasant Kunj

Arabian Delites Opens Its 6th Outlet in Delhi with a New Cloud Kitchen in Vasant Kunj

By Hariharan U

Published on December 4, 2025

Arabian Delites has wrapped up 2025 with a major milestone as the brand opens its newest cloud kitchen in Vasant Kunj, marking its 6th outlet and 3rd cloud kitchen in Delhi. The launch strengthens the brand’s delivery network and brings its well-loved Middle Eastern flavours to yet another neighbourhood in the capital.

Founded in 1994 by K.D. Singh, Arabian Delites has spent over three decades building a strong reputation for flavour-forward, wholesome, and authentic Lebanese food. From shawarmas and doners to hummus bowls and falafels, the brand has remained consistent in offering meals that balance taste with a clean, health-first approach, a key reason behind its loyal customer base across Delhi-NCR.

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The year 2025 proved transformational for the brand. Arabian Delites doubled its team size, upgraded tech systems for smoother operations, and expanded its store count, laying a strong foundation for efficient national growth. The menu also expanded with new offerings, including traditional Middle Eastern desserts like Baklavas, giving customers more reasons to indulge.

The new Vasant Kunj kitchen continues this momentum. Designed to serve high delivery demand without compromising quality, the outlet will offer the full menu across major food delivery platforms. Customers can enjoy signature dishes such as doners, shawarmas, rice bowls, hummus, falafels, and desserts prepared fresh in a modern cloud-kitchen format.

Speaking about the expansion, Mandeep Singh, Director, Arabian Delites, said, “We are excited to continue expanding our reach across Delhi-NCR with this launch. With a solid foundation built in 2025, we are now well-prepared to scale responsibly across India as sustainable growth is more important to us than overnight expansion.”

Looking ahead, Arabian Delites has ambitious plans. The brand aims to reach 100 outlets by 2028 and is set to double its store count in 2026, moving steadily towards a pan-India presence


Daysie MG Road Unveils a Classic British Christmas Menu for the Festive Season

Daysie MG Road Unveils a Classic British Christmas Menu for the Festive Season

By Hariharan U

Published on December 4, 2025

Bengaluru is set for a cosy and classic Christmas this year as Daysie MG Road rolls out its British-inspired festive menu. With warm flavours, indulgent plates, and handcrafted holiday cocktails, the menu brings together comfort, nostalgia, and a little festive sparkle — just right for December gatherings in the city.

The menu opens with the Truffle Parsnip Velouté, a silky, earthy soup finished with chive oil and hazelnut crumble, a simple, elegant start to the meal.

Small plates bring comforting favourites with a gourmet twist. The Spinach & Ricotta Croquettes come crisp and creamy, paired with a light touch of honey and cranberry. The Duck Carpaccio adds a fresh, bright note with pickled pear and orange gel, while the Moroccan Lamb Cigars deliver bold, spiced warmth with a smoky harissa mayo.

For mains, the kitchen keeps the mood festive and hearty. The Spinach, Mushroom & Citrus Ricotta Cannelloni packs soft, clean, herb-forward flavours. Meat lovers can choose the Five-Spice Roast Duck, glazed with rosemary-plum and served with mushroom ragout and sautéed spinach. The Pork Chop with Mustard–Maple Glaze brings a sweet-savory balance with red cabbage and roasted Brussels sprouts.

Desserts stay true to the season. The Roasted Fig & Honey-Thyme Tart blends warm figs, mascarpone, and pistachio, while the Christmas Spiced Pavlova comes chai-kissed with bourbon-vanilla cream and winter fruits.

Alongside the food, Daysie presents a festive cocktail lineup. Classics like Eggnog and Mulled Wine bring familiar holiday warmth, while signatures such as Santa’s Little Secret, North Pole Adas, and the spiced Christmas Fashioned add playful indulgence to the celebrations.

With cosy flavours, festive drinks, and a warm Christmas mood, Daysie MG Road sets the perfect table for the season.


CYK Hospitalities Launches LANY, a Fresh and Modern Dessert QSR in Gurugram

CYK Hospitalities Launches LANY, a Fresh and Modern Dessert QSR in Gurugram

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on December 4, 2025

CYK Hospitalities, one of India’s well-known F&B consultancies, has launched its newest dessert QSR creation, LANY, at Ambience Mall in Gurugram. The brand brings a fresh, youthful, global-inspired take to India’s dessert scene and highlights CYK Hospitalities’ ability to build innovative models within this category.

LANY takes its name and personality from the cultural energy shared between Los Angeles and New York. The founders, Sanchita Sarin and Harsh Sarin, drew from their travels and mutual love for desserts to shape the brand’s identity, visuals and overall vibe. Their idea was to blend global inspiration with flavours and formats that feel instantly lovable in India.

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The menu brings together soft-serve desserts, stick waffles and its standout offering Taiyaki Cones. By positioning Taiyaki as its hero product, LANY steps into a niche space that connects familiar international formats with a modern appeal for Indian consumers.

Throughout the brand-building journey, CYK Hospitalities worked closely with the founders, offering support in conceptualization, menu planning, hiring, training, location selection and complete design direction. The aim was to create a seamless brand story that carries LANY’s multicultural inspiration effortlessly.

Sanchita Sarin shares, “LANY is built on a feeling that desserts should lift you instantly. We wanted to create something that has a global soul but is deeply lovable in India, simple, joyful, and instantly repeatable. CYK Hospitalities helped us convert this emotion into a brand that truly speaks to what we dreamt. CYK Hospitalities has been with us in forming this from the inner core to the outer covering, every minute detail, layer, and decision. We together have an entity that is globally connected yet India-specific.”

Speaking about the collaboration, Pulkit Arora, Director and Culinary Expert, CYK Hospitalities says, “The desserts category requires very clear, quick, and pleasant communication. With LANY, we aimed at making it large, sharp, and emotionally sticky. The whole conception was to form a dessert personality that consumers will very easily recall and very naturally come back to.”

Simran Jeet Singh, Director, CYK Hospitalities adds, "The choice of location is the point where the brand story starts. Ambience Mall is enabling LANY to reach out directly to the people who already like experiential global formats, thus making this concept very favourable for high conversions and repeat takes. This is the kind of placement that starts to lend brand equity right from day one, and at the same time, prepares the ground for the whole country to expand."

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