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[ad_1] The last two years of the pandemic saw several home chefs, roadside kiosks, and cloud kitchens getting into business. While the entrepreneurship spirit was laudable, not everyone was pleased about it. A petition was recently filed in the Bombay High Court by Indian Hotel and Restaurant Association (IHRA), Mumbai, to restrain food delivery service providers like Zomato, Swiggy and Dunzo from picking up food from many such outlets they deemed illegal. Though the court refused to pass any order on service providers, it asked the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) if there was a policy on eateries and food outlets operating without licences. IHRA is the largest association of hotel and restaurant owners in the country, and has more than 8,000 affiliate members in Maharashtra. Zomato and Swiggy didn’t respond on the matter. In order to standardise the unorganised street food sector, the Food Safety and Standards Association of India (FSSAI) has a ‘Clean Street Food Hub’ initiative to raise hygiene standards and revolutionise street food vending in the country. However, home chefs and professional cloud kitchens work under different licences defined by the association to regulate cleanliness and hygiene. “Unregistered, unregulated food business operators (FBOs) may not be maintaining hygiene standards, which is detrimental to the interest of consumers and poses health risks. Besides, if a law is applicable for hotels and restaurants, then it should be applicable to any such businesses that serve food. Registration has been made mandatory for even home-cooked food sellers by the FSSAI. All FBOs must obtain all requisite statutory licences from FSSAI and local bodies. Based on FHRAI’s earlier complaint about the mushrooming of illegal FBOs across the country, FSSAI issued an order making it mandatory for all food service aggregators (like Zomato, Swiggy) to register only licensed FBOs on the portal/app. This also creates a level playing field for all, whether they are home chefs, cloud kitchens or restaurant operators,” says Pradeep Shetty, senior VP, Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) & joint honourary secretary, Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI). However, as per Section 31 of FSS Act, 2006, no person is allowed to commence or carry any food business activities except under a valid FSSAI license/registration. Cloud kitchens and home chefs are also required to obtain FSSAI license/registration under food vending establishment category as per the eligibility. The eligibility criteria are available on the homepage of the FoSCoS portal. https://foscos.fssai.gov.in . Starting a culinary outlet is an uphill task — retail operations, finances, remodelling, obtaining advance approval, monitoring, sanitising and verifying processes, and home chefs feel the registration process entrusts loyalty in consumers. “A registered business ensures customers’ faith in products. It takes over 10-15 days to get approvals and complete registration but it’s worth it,” says Mumbai-based home baker Seema Makwana, who started her home venture in the first lockdown in 2020 with Seema’s Mystery Buns followed by gourmet food brand Buns & Deluchas during the 2021 lockdown. She feels all necessary clearances were worked upon without any hassle- paperwork, approvals and permits, food trials and vendors, testing and finalisation of resources. “Yes, it is challenging to be a home cook since I multitask every minute. I began my first home kitchen in August 2020, a time when most offices were shut. I did some checks, lab tasting, and verifications online and a few onsite. But it wasn’t difficult, thanks to the government’s start-up-friendly laws and business-friendly processes. FSSAI and other licences are simple to obtain provided you have all of the necessary papers,” says Makwana, who operates from her house in Mumbai and delivers via Zomato, Swiggy and Chef Pin. Her clients are in Mumbai and across the country as well as in the US, Australia and UK. While home chef and cloud kitchen models are very legit, even to list on food aggregators, one needs to provide a licence. “Licensing is a very old concept of centralised decision making and approval process. It brings better theoretical control but slows down progress and innovation. Cloud kitchen or home chef as a concept is not very old and there are many aspects of it which were not even considered while designing the approval/rejection framework. So keeping the decision making decentralised and involving aggregators, who are an active part of this ever-evolving food ecosystem, will bring a positive change,” says Bengaluru-based Kumar Setu, co-founder and CCO, Sprink, a food subscription-based cloud kitchen service offering healthy and diet meals. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] After a stellar performance in 2021-22 fiscal, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday said that the industry sector of Odisha is set for a 14.5 per cent growth in the current financial year. Patnaik pointed out that “spectacular growth” of 10.1 per cent in the industry sector in 2021-22 was “way ahead” of the national GDP of 8.8 per cent in the same period. He was addressing a Business Eminence Awards function organised by ‘Dharitri’ and ‘Orissa Post’. “This is really quite a good time for our industries. I hope all entrepreneurs and top business leaders of the state will carry the momentum forward in the current financial year,” the chief minister said. Patnaik pointed out that Odisha has received over Rs.4.4 lakh crore investment intent during the last three years despite the COVID-19 pandemic. “This could create employment opportunities for over 1.5 lakh people, and Odisha will continue to be the most favoured destination of investors from across the globe,” the chief minister said. The chief minister also congratulated the ‘Dharitri’ and ‘Orissa Post’ for organising the event which will encourage the business community of Odisha. “Our business eco-system is one of the best in India and we will continue to make improvements to provide the best possible opportunities to people who can create jobs in our state,” he said. Congratulating the award winners, he said they have become role models for the state’s young entrepreneurs by registering achievements through the tough times of the COVID-19 pandemic to create a positive business atmosphere in Odisha. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] My older sister, Brigette, shares her shopping trips and menu plans every week! You can go HERE to see all of her weekly menu plans and you can go HERE to read all about her family! Aldi 3 loaves Sandwich Bread – $1.50 1 pkg Hot Dog Buns – $0.58 1 3-lb roll 73/27 Ground Beef – $8.79 1 16-oz pkg Deli Meat – $2.65 1 pkg Turkey Bacon – $2.49 1 pkg Sliced Pepperoni – $2.19 1 pkg Uncured Turkey Franks – $1.99 1 32-oz box Spaghetti – $1.12 1 5-lb bag All Purpose Flour – $1.49 1 8-oz pkg Deli Sliced Cheese – $1.49 2 16-oz pkgs Shredded Cheese – $5.18 1 24-oz jar Pasta Sauce – $0.87 1 gallon Whole Milk – $2.66 1 pkg Zucchini – $2.39 3 cans Green Beans – $1.50 1 Cantaloupe – $1.49 1 Pineapple – $1.69 1 3-lb bag Pink Lady Apples – $3.89 1 3-lb bag Pinata Apples – $3.99 2 pkgs Romaine Hearts – $5.68 2 bags Spinach – $2.58 2 bags fresh Green Beans – $3.18 1 bunch Bananas – $1.11 1 pkg Radishes – $1.19 3 Cucumbers – $1.65 1 3-pk Multi-Colored Peppers – $2.99 1 carton Grape Tomatoes – $1.55 1 pkg Mushrooms – $1.15 1 pkg Taco Seasoning – $0.36 1 jar Salsa – $1.19 1 32-oz carton Egg Whites – $2.95 1 32-oz carton Greek Yogurt – $3.19 6 single-serve cartons flavored Greek Yogurt – $3.48 1-lb box Butter Quarters – $1.89 1 box Graham Crackers – $1.25 1 box Golden Round Crackers – $1.99 1 bag Marshmallows – $0.95 2 boxes Macaroni and Cheese – $0.68 1 bag Pretzels – $0.82 1 bag Tortilla Chips – $1.25 Total: $89.06 I also stopped by Harris Teeter to pick up a few items that were on sale (or things that Aldi was out of) and use more of the gift card an anonymous friend gave us a few weeks back! Harris Teeter 4 dozen Eggs – $3.88 1 60-oz bag frozen Broccoli/Cauliflower Blend, clearanced – $2.99 4 bags frozen Vegetable Steamers (B1G1) – $2.60 1 whole Chicken (on sale $0.99/lb, reduced additional $2 because of sell-by date) – $3.60 1 Boston Butt Roast (on sale $0.97/lb) – $8.66 1 Cottage Cheese – $1.89 1 Almond Milk – $2.79 Total: $26.41 (used gift card = free) Weekly Grocery Total: $89.06 Weekly Menu Plan Breakfasts Oatmeal, Cereal, Toast, Fruit, Smoothies, Fried/Boiled/Scrambled Eggs, Veggie Omelets, Yogurt Lunches Deli Meat/Cheese Sandwiches, Apples, Cucumbers x 2 Pretzels with Peanut Butter, Bananas, Peppers Leftovers x 4 Dinners Hot Dogs, Seasoned French Fries, Broccoli, Cantaloupe Spaghizza, Tossed Salad, Homemade French Bread French Toast, Turkey Bacon. Green Beans Taco Salad, Mexican Rice, Green Beans, Pineapple Pulled Pork in the Crockpot (I’ll make enough to freeze for a future meal or two), Cheesy Hashbrown Potatoes, Tossed Salad, Biscuits Date Night Out (kids eat macaroni and cheese) Roasted Chicken, Broccoli/Cauliflower, Baked Potatoes, Tossed Salad [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] Maharashtra on Saturday reported 130 new coronavirus cases and two deaths, which took its case tally to 78,74,277 and death toll to 1,47,787, a health department official said. The deaths took place in Bhiwandi in Thane district near Mumbai and Sangli, he added. So far, 77,25,553 people have been discharged post recovery, including 102 in the last 24 hours, leaving the state with 937 active cases, the official said. Nandurbar, Sangli, Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri, Jalna, Hingoli, Parbhani, Latur, Nanded, Akola, Yavatmal, Washim, Wardha, Bhandara, Gondia and Chandrapur districts have zero active cases. The health department data showed that the recovery rate in the state was 98.11 per cent. The examination of 32,707 samples in the last 24 hours took the overall number of coronavirus tests conducted so far to 7,94,53,522. Maharashtra’s coronavirus figures: Total cases 78,74,277; fresh cases: 130; death toll 1,47,787; recoveries 77,25,553; active cases 937; total tests 7,94,53, 522. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] The Sri Lankan government on Saturday imposed a 36-hour curfew as a nationwide public emergency has been enforced ahead of a planned anti-government rally over the worst economic crisis in the island nation that has hit the common man badly. The island wide curfew has been imposed with effect from 6 pm Saturday to 6 am Monday (April 4), the information department said.President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has given the directive under the Public Security Ordinance regulations, it said. The move came as the island nation braced for country-wide protests on Sunday against the government’s poor handling of the ongoing economic crisis where people currently endure long hours of power outages and scarcity of essentials. The imposition of curfew would prevent citizens from holding protests. President Rajapaksa issued a special gazette notification late on Friday night, declaring a public emergency in Sri Lanka with immediate effect from April 1.In the gazette, the President states: “Whereas I am of the opinion that by reason of a public emergency in Sri Lanka it is expedient to do so in the interests of public security, the protection of public order and the maintenance of supplies and services essential to the life of the community”. Commenting on the emergency, independent think-tank Centre for Policy Alternatives said that “regulations may impose restrictions on certain fundamental rights guaranteed by the constitution” one of them would be among others: the rights to freedom of expression, assembly, association, movement, occupation, religion, culture and language. Lawyers commented that the regulations gave the police sweeping powers to arrest anyone for unlawful assembly.The regulations must be approved in Parliament every 30 days from their imposition.The declaration came at the same time as the court ordered bail to a section of the protesters arrested for the demonstration opposite Rajapaksa’s private residence on Thursday. Lawyer Nuwan Bopage, who was among around 500 lawyers gathered at the Colombo suburban Gangodawila magistrate’s court to give free counsel, said that out of the 54 arrested, as many as 21 were given bail. Six were remanded until April 4.The rest of the 27 are in hospitals with severe assault injuries.“This was a very significant ruling. The court asked the police to file evidence of each of their involvement in acts of violence. They could not do so,” Bopage said. The government blamed the Rajapaksa residence incidents on an extreme group connected to the Opposition political parties.The protesters said that participants had no political motivation and were only looking for solutions from the government for the hardships heaped on the public.Several people were injured and vehicles were set on fire as the agitation turned violent. Police fired tear gas and water cannons at the protesters after they pulled down a steel barricade placed near the president’s residence. Following the incident, several people were arrested and a curfew briefly imposed in most parts of Colombo city. A statement issued by the presidential media division on Friday said an extremist group was behind the unrest near President Rajapaksa’s residence in Mirihana.The police said that five policemen were injured, while a police bus, a jeep and two motorcycles were burnt as protesters turned violent. The demonstrators also caused damage to a police water cannon truck. A Sri Lankan man on Saturday alleged that his son, who is a social media activist, has been abducted by the police after a state of emergency amidst protests over the country’s worst economic crisis. Anurudda Bandara’s father said his son was taken away by someone from the north Colombo police station of Modera on Friday night.According to the police, he was wanted to be questioned over his social media activities.Sri Lanka is currently experiencing its worst economic crisis in history. With long lines for fuel, cooking gas, essentials in short supply and long hours of power cuts the public has been suffering for weeks. Meanwhile, a consignment of 40,000 metric tonnes of diesel from India reached Sri Lanka on Saturday, the fourth such assistance from New Delhi, to mitigate the spike in power cuts in the island nation, which is facing an unprecedented economic and energy crisis caused due to shortage of foreign exchange.Rajapaksa has defended his government’s actions, saying the foreign exchange crisis was not his making and the economic downturn was largely pandemic driven where the island’s tourism revenue and inward remittances waning. [ad_2] Source link

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