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By Nishang Narayan
Published on February 15, 2025
MEWA India 2025, the country’s largest B2B exhibition dedicated to the nuts and dry fruits industry, was inaugurated today at the Jio Convention Centre in Mumbai. Organized by the Nuts & Dry Fruits Council of India (NDFC[I]), the event brings together over 300 exhibitors and industry representatives from 25+ countries, covering an expansive 10,000+ square meters of exhibition space.
Following the success of MEWA 2024, which drew 6,000+ visitors and 130+ exhibitors, this year’s event anticipates over 10,000 attendees. Key industry players, including Crain Walnut, Wonderful Pistachios, Kimia Dates, and Blue Diamond, have returned, reflecting the exhibition’s growing influence.
The event was inaugurated with an insightful panel discussion and an engaging culinary showcase, highlighting India's diverse nut and dry fruit offerings.
Delivering the keynote address, Smt. Smriti Irani, Former Union Cabinet Minister, Government of India, acknowledged MEWA’s contribution to the sector. She highlighted the nuts & dry fruits industry’s ₹56,000 crore impact on the Indian economy and expressed optimism about expanding the council’s membership, stating,"I am proud to be part of the celebration of the Nut and Dry Fruit Council of India and meet with INC partners. Today, the council has 800 members, but I hope to see this number double in the coming year."
NDFC(I) CEO Col. Nitin Sehgal outlined the council’s latest initiatives, including a walnut and cashew plantation drive aimed at boosting domestic production and supporting Indian farmers. He also emphasized the council's efforts to empower women in the industry by increasing leadership opportunities.
NDFC(I) President Mr. Gunjan Jain reiterated the council’s ambitious goals, stating,"Today marks a significant milestone for our industry as we unite under the Nuts & Dry Food Council, representing an $8 billion industry with a vision to double in the next few years. Our goal is to promote the health benefits of nuts and dry fruits while fostering industry growth and collaboration."
MEWA India 2025 serves as a vital networking platform for suppliers, traders, and manufacturers. With representatives from countries like the USA, Iran, Chile, Turkey, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Australia, the exhibition facilitates global partnerships and trade opportunities.
NDFC(I) Secretary Mr. Deepak Agarwal highlighted the strategic importance of MEWA, stating,"While we have the best infrastructure and resources, it’s the partnerships and business deals forged here that will drive our industry forward."
Day one of the trade show concluded with an electrifying Bollywood Night, featuring a live performance by popular singer Jonita Gandhi.
Last year, MEWA 2024, inaugurated by Shri Om Birla, saw 6000+ visitors and 130+ exhibitors from 20 countries. This year, with an even broader international presence and a high conversion rate from previous editions, MEWA 2025 is set to further solidify its position as the premier platform for the nuts and dry fruits industry.
With a strong focus on market expansion, knowledge sharing, and industry collaboration, the event is poised to drive new milestones for India’s nuts and dry fruits sector.
MEWA 2025 is an international platform for the nuts and dry fruits industry. The 2nd edition of MEWA 2025 will feature participants from over 25 countries, with 300+ exhibitors and 10000+ participants spotlighting the latest advancements in research, innovation, production, trade, and consumption within the nuts and dry fruits sector. From groundbreaking technologies and sustainable practices to emerging market trends, the event will be a premier showcase of the industry's finest offerings.
About NDFC(I) || https://ndfci.org/
NDFC(I) proudly stands as the unified voice for everyone in the Nuts, Dry Fruits, Seeds, Raisins, Berries, and Dates Industry in India. Its mission is to be the driving force that uplifts and empowers every facet of this vibrant sector. From growers to processors to distributors, NDFC(I) is dedicated to fostering unity and collaboration.
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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.
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
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.
By Manu Vardhan Kannan
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.
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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