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Why organic food is still expensive

Opportunity India Desk Oct 28, 2021 - 5 min read

Strolling at any organic food market in India, one would have most likely seen that all things organic are priced way higher than their regular variants. The cost of organic foods is one of the major reasons behind their low adoption rate among the masses. Why are they so expensive? And is it ...

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7 food and dining trends that will shape the festive season

Opportunity India Desk Oct 28, 2021 - 4 min read

Food and dining trends keep on evolving with time and as the year 2020 and 2021 has been it made people aware about the hygiene and the products they are consuming. More than ever, everyone is so conscious about their health and want to keep it intact even while exploring food options and ...

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Owners of Burger King, Tim Hortons sales up 11% in Q3 2021

Opportunity India Desk Oct 27, 2021 - 2 min read

The owners of Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes, Restaurant Brands International have announced financial results for the third quarter ending Sept. 30, 2021. As per the statement, global system-wide sales grew 11% year-over-year and accelerated sequentially to 5% compared to 2019. Meanwhile, sales at its largest QSR chain ...

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Five subjects that should be taught in every Indian School

Opportunity India Desk Oct 27, 2021 - 4 min read

India as a big country possesses a very sophisticated education system. We are around 132 million in number and still a majority of people are confused about where they should put their children for good education. Despite the fact that Article 21-A from the constitution gives the right to free and compulsory education to every ...

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Micro-savings Platform Siply Raises $3.2 Mn In Pre-Series A Funding

Opportunity India Desk Oct 27, 2021 - 3 min read

Bengaluru-based micro-savings platform, Siply, on Monday announced to have raised $3.2 million in equity and debt as part of its Pre-Series A. The round was led by LetsVenture, AngelList India, Founder Room Circle and saw participation from investors like Kunal Shah (Cred), Beerud Sheth (Gupshup), Satish Grampurohit (Ex-Infosys), Shanti Mohan (LetsVenture) and Pratekk Agarwaal (angel ...

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Food-tech brand Freshezy launches plant-based RTC range MIGHTY

Opportunity India Desk Oct 27, 2021 - 2 min read

Mumbai-based Freshezy has launched MIGHTY a ready-to-cook and eat range of plant-based protein preparations as an optimal diet for Indian palates and their health. These preparations are a first of its kind innovation by food tech company -FreshEzy Foodtech Pvt Limited to make every Indian healthier, stronger and mightier one meal at a time. The ...

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FMCG Sector: 36 pc Increase In Sales In The Second Quarter

Opportunity India Desk Oct 27, 2021 - 2 min read

The FMCG sector in India has reported 36 percent increased sales in Q2’21 as compared to Q2’20. The packaged foods category has seen a significant decline in sales consistently, while the packaged staples segment saw an increase in the Q2 of 2021 as compared to 2020. After a heavily impacted pandemic period last year and ...

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ShopClues Sees 120 pc Surge In Demand for 'Made in India' Products

Opportunity India Desk Oct 27, 2021 - 1 min read

E-commerce platform ShopClues has claimed to clock a 120 percent surge in demand for ‘Made in India’ products this festive season over last year. Catering to the festive demand, ShopClues had expanded the inventory on its platform to more than 4 crore products sold by over 7.5 lakh vendors. The Gurugram-based e-tailer currently retails goods ...

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Flipkart Launches Digital Academy To Accelerate Skill-building For The E-commerce Logistics Sector

Opportunity India Desk Oct 27, 2021 - 2 min read

Walmart-owned Flipkart on Thursday said it is setting up a digital learning academy to upskill thousands of students every year to help create a pool of skilled supply chain operations talent in the country. The Supply Chain Operations Academy (SCOA) is Flipkart’s project to provide relevant industry training and knowledge to help create a ...

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NeedleDust Expands Its Footprint; Launches Festive Collection

Opportunity India Desk Oct 27, 2021 - 4 min read

NeedleDust has announced the launch of their first-ever store in Mumbai at Reliance’s first premium mall in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex, Jio World Drive. Housing more than 90 premium and luxury brands, JIO World Driver is an exciting hub for luxury, fashion, shopping, and entertainment. The precinct is home to 72 prominent International and ...

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