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Published on December 13, 2023
As the festive season of Christmas and New Year approaches, Godrej's Food Trends Report has highlighted a significant culinary shift in India. Once considered occasional treats, cakes and pastries are now integral to the nation's festive traditions, reflecting the evolving palate of Indian consumers. This transformation is attributed to the innovative efforts of skilled bakers across the country.
The report points out a notable trend: the growing passion among Indian home cooks to experiment with baking pastries and cakes. This enthusiasm for hands-on baking experiences shows an eagerness to blend global tastes with traditional flavors, leading to an expansive variety of homemade bakes.
Key Trends in Indian Pastry and Cake Making
Southeast Asian Bakes:
The report notes that about 88% of culinary experts see bakeries as vital to local food ecosystems. India's diverse baking communities, from the kandurs in Kashmir to the paowallas in Mumbai, are contributing to a rich tapestry of local and international baked goods.
Turkish / Middle Eastern Delights:
Another 88% of experts agree on the growing popularity of Middle Eastern-inspired pastries like Baklava and Kunefe. These intricate flavors that mix sweet, spicy, and umami notes are becoming favorites among Indian consumers.
European Influences:
About 75% of the panelists believe that European and American baking traditions are influencing the Indian baking industry, leading to innovation and the evolution of classic offerings.
The Godrej Foods Perspective: Embracing Global Influences
Rushina Munshaw Ghildiyal, managing director of the Godrej Foods Trends Report, remarks on this culinary evolution. "In India, festivals and special occasions have always been marked with sweet delicacies. With Christmas around the corner, we're seeing a delightful blend of traditional and global influences in pastries and cakes. Post-COVID, home chefs are particularly innovative, introducing a range of flavors into their baked creations," she says. This trend indicates a stronger tradition of enjoying cakes and pastries during festive times than ever before.
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By Hariharan U
Published on May 30, 2026
Sri Narasu’s Coffee Company Pvt. Ltd. is accelerating its expansion plans across South India, strengthening its retail and distribution presence in Karnataka, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh after building a strong foothold in Tamil Nadu.
The century-old coffee brand has opened its first store in Bengaluru and is preparing to launch another outlet in Amaravati within the next two to three months. The move marks the beginning of a larger strategic expansion aimed at growing the company’s footprint across key coffee-consuming markets in southern India.
Currently, the company operates 78 company-owned stores and offers more than 180 SKUs across coffee, tea, and FMCG categories. Its stores feature a range of products including premium coffee blends, instant coffee, and freeze-dried variants.
As part of the expansion strategy, Narasu’s Coffee is also strengthening its distribution network, with plans to increase its distributor base from 42 to 150 by the end of the current fiscal year.
The company believes the southern market presents strong growth opportunities due to increasing coffee consumption trends across Karnataka, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh. Salem’s strategic location is also expected to support efficient supply chain and distribution operations across these neighbouring states.
P Sivanantham said the company’s long-standing growth has been built on values such as quality, reliability, and consumer trust. He added that while the company continues to expand, maintaining consistent standards and delivering value to consumers remain central to the brand’s identity.
Meanwhile, Srudheep S highlighted that the company sees significant potential in the southern Indian coffee market and aims to bring authentic South Indian coffee experiences to modern households across India.
According to the company, its expansion roadmap over the next three years includes strengthening retail visibility and supply chain operations across the country. The Bengaluru and Amaravati stores are expected to play an important role in driving this larger growth strategy.
Narasu’s Coffee also sees its instant coffee range as a major growth driver. Its portfolio includes products such as Pure Instant Coffee, Master’s Extra Strong, Insta Strong Coffee, and freeze-dried coffee variants catering to different consumer segments and price points.
The company added that its focus on maintaining blend consistency, operational efficiency, and quick product dispatch systems has helped strengthen consumer trust over the decades.
By Manu Vardhan Kannan
Glazed at Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal is introducing “Open Toast,” a month-long culinary experience celebrating artisanal open toasts crafted with premium ingredients and flavourful combinations. Running throughout June, the special menu brings together simple yet elevated creations designed to suit every palate.
The Open Toast menu features five gourmet varieties, each layered on perfectly toasted grain bread with thoughtfully selected toppings. Guests can choose from creations such as Avocado & Chili Crumble, Mushroom & Truffle Butter, Smoked Salmon & Dill Cream, Burnt Garlic & Chicken Keema, and Fig, Honey & Burrata.
Each toast has been carefully curated to balance textures and flavours, combining crunch, creaminess, savoury richness, and subtle sweetness in every bite. The experience highlights fresh ingredients and contemporary flavour pairings while keeping the concept approachable and comforting.
Set within the warm and stylish ambience of Glazed, the offering is ideal for relaxed breakfasts, casual catch-ups, and easy mid-day dining moments. With its inviting atmosphere and gourmet-focused menu, Open Toast aims to bring a fresh and creative dining experience to Bengaluru’s café scene this June.
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Published on May 29, 2026
Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway is bringing together a month-long line-up of cocktail experiences across its signature venues, offering guests a mix of zero-proof creations, Japanese-inspired sake cocktails, Long Island Iced Tea specials, and tropical mango-infused beverages.
The curated beverage programme is designed to offer guests a refreshing and immersive social experience throughout the season, combining contemporary mixology, vibrant flavours, and the hotel’s signature hospitality.
At World Cafe, the spotlight is on a thoughtfully crafted zero-proof cocktail menu designed for wellness-conscious guests. The collection includes drinks such as Virgin Picante, Island Affogato, Zero-Proof Espresso Martini, and Floral Fizz, offering flavour-forward alternatives in an elegant setting.
Meanwhile, Horizon introduces a sake cocktail experience inspired by Japanese mixology traditions. Guests can enjoy creations including Yuzu Sake Collins, Sake Bomb, and Sake Spritz, blending delicate flavours with modern presentation styles for intimate and social dining occasions.
At the iconic High Ultra Lounge on the 31st floor, the LIIT Cocktails Festival brings together bold flavours and skyline views. Signature cocktails on the menu include Electric Long Island, Peach Long Island, Tropical Long Island, Spiced Long Island, and Energy Island, designed for guests looking for a lively nightlife experience.
Adding a seasonal twist to the celebrations, The Lounge presents Mango Mania, a specially curated menu of mango-based cocktails inspired by summer flavours. The line-up includes Mango Picante, Mango Martini, Mango Mojito, and Mango Gin Spritz, combining tropical fruit notes with contemporary mixology techniques.
The month-long beverage showcase reflects Sheraton Grand Bangalore’s focus on offering diverse and engaging culinary and nightlife experiences tailored to different guest preferences and occasions.
With curated flavours, stylish venues, and immersive drink experiences, the hotel continues to strengthen its position as one of Bengaluru’s preferred destinations for premium dining and social gatherings.
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