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Gen Z’s Snacking Routes to Old Roots & Opting for a New Age Healthy Gourmet Gifting with RawFruit®

Snacking has become an integral part of life for many, but the available options are only sometimes wholesome. Processed snacks high in sugar, fat, and artificial ingredients dominate store shelves and menus. However, there is a growing movement among younger generations to opt for natural, unprocessed foods that provide real nutrition. Trailblazing this trend is RawFruit®, which offers premium collections of raw, unsalted nuts and dried fruits. Their products provide an ideal solution for those seeking a healthy snacking alternative. With RawFruit®, you can rediscover natural snacking the way nature intended.

Snacking the Healthy Way: Gen Z’s Preference for Premium Dry Fruits

As Generation Z comes of age, their preferences are shaping new trends. One such trend is moving away from processed snacks towards healthier options like premium dry fruits. RawFruit® is catering to this demand by offering high-quality, gourmet dry fruit gift boxes for any occasion.

Gen Z, born from the mid-1990s to mid-2000s, are digital natives concerned with health, social justice, and environmental issues. They tend to favor natural, organic, and sustainable products. Premium dry fruits check all these boxes. Nutrient-dense, non-GMO, vegan, and free from artificial colors or preservatives, premium dry fruits are a perfect snack for the eco-conscious Gen Z.

RawFruit® sources only the freshest, highest-grade nuts and dried fruits. Their premium collections feature a variety of dry fruits like almonds, pistachios, cashews, prunes, apricots, and berries. With options ranging from classic favorites to artisanal blends with exotic spices and chocolate, there is something to suit every taste. Their dry fruit gift boxes, elegantly packaged in sustainable materials, make an impressive gift for any Gen Z recipient.

By tapping into Generation Z’s desire for healthier snacking options and environmentally-friendly products, RawFruit® is pioneering gourmet dry fruit gifting. Their premium dry fruit collections offer Gen Z a snack they can feel good about while appealing to their sophisticated palates. Gen Z dominates consumer spending, so RawFruit® is poised to grow with them.

Gifting Premium Quality Dry Fruits: A Thoughtful, Healthy Option for All Occasions

Consider premium-quality dry fruits when searching for a thoughtful gift option for friends and family. Dry fruits are natural, healthy snacks packed with nutrients and enjoyed by many. A gourmet gift of premium dry fruits shows you care about the recipient’s well-being and tastes.

For special occasions like Diwali, Eid, or Raksha Bandhan, a gift of premium dry fruits conveys your best wishes for the health and happiness of loved ones. Collections of almonds, pistachios, cashews, dates, and apricots, attractively packaged, make an ideal gift for any festival. The natural sweetness and mix of textures are sure to delight the senses.

As a corporate gift, a selection of premium dry fruits expresses appreciation for clients and employees in a wholesome way. The advantage of high-quality walnuts, pecans, and hazelnuts will be greatly enjoyed and seen as a thoughtful token of thanks. For health-conscious recipients, premium dry fruits are a perfect option.

With so many varieties of premium dry fruits available, there are endless combinations to create a customized gift. Add an extra special touch with a personalized note or greeting. Premium dry fruits are natural, delicious, and memorable – a gift that nourishes the body and relationships. Discover a new way to gift with a healthy, gourmet option for any occasion.

RawFruit®: Paving the Way for Gourmet Gifting in India

Premium Ingredients

RawFruit® sources only the freshest ingredients to create gourmet gift boxes featuring premium dried fruits. Working directly with farmers and processors, RawFruit® can handpick each element, ensuring optimal freshness, taste, and nutrition. Some of the premium ingredients featured in RawFruit® gift boxes include:

-Organic apricots from Turkey are praised for their vibrant orange color and intense sweet-tart flavor.
-Jumbo flame raisins from Afghanistan are prized for their large size, chewy texture, and robust flavor.
-Organic mulberries from Iran are touted for their ruby red color, tangy-sweet taste, and high antioxidant content.

Artisanal Packaging
RawFruit® takes great pride in its gourmet gift box presentation and unboxing experience. Each box is carefully crafted using high-quality, food-grade materials and adorned with elegant designs featuring metallic accents and embossing. The interior trays are lined with colorful, patterned paper for an artisanal touch. This thoughtful packaging makes RawFruit® gift boxes ideal for gifting to clients, colleagues, or loved ones on special occasions.

A New Age of Gifting
Combining premium ingredients, artisanal packaging, and a seamless online gifting experience, RawFruit® is pioneering a new era of gourmet gifting in India. Their curated gift boxes offer a sophisticated, healthy alternative to traditional gifts, appealing to modern tastes and lifestyles. RawFruit® delivers gift boxes throughout India, making premium gourmet gifting accessible for any occasion. They continue to innovate by releasing new collections highlighting regional dried fruits and artisanal ingredients across India.

RawFruit® is poised to transform gourmet gifting in India through its premium collections, high-quality ingredients, artisanal packaging, and seamless online experience. They are paving the way for a new age of sophisticated, healthy gift options to suit modern tastes. By delivering throughout India, RawFruit® makes premium gourmet gifting an accessible choice for any occasion.

The global healthy snacks market amounted to $85.6 billion U.S. dollars in 2021 and is expected to grow 6.6 percent annually between 2022 and 2030.

by Vivek Kumar

The Burger Company (TBC) has announced the official rollout of its newest format – TBC PICO, a compact yet full-flavor outlet model designed to bring the brand’s signature taste closer to a wider audience. The concept has already witnessed an overwhelming response, with more than 10,000 direct Expressions of Interest (EOIs) received to date. The highest traction for PICO has come from Delhi NCR (with over 1,000 EOIs), followed by Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and East UP – each recording 500+ EOIs. This city-wise demand reflects the strong enthusiasm for TBC’s expansion into newer, high-potential markets. By October 5, 2025, the first TBC PICO outlet will be operational. The month will further see 5–7 outlets opening their doors, with 25+ more already under fit-out and scheduled to launch in the following weeks. Staying true to its roots, every PICO outlet will feature the star attractions from the regular TBC menu, offering vegetarian burgers, chicken options, fries, munchies, sandwiches, momos, pies, and beverages. The curated menu ensures that customers experience the same beloved taste and variety of TBC in a compact, neighborhood-friendly format. “With PICO, we’re making TBC more accessible while retaining everything our customers love about us – great taste, variety, and quality,” said Neelam Singh, Founder and CEO at The Burger Company. “The incredible response proves the strength of the concept and marks an exciting new chapter in our growth journey.” The PICO format represents TBC’s commitment to innovation, scalability, and customer convenience, strengthening its position as a brand built on delivering exceptional food experiences across India.

by Vivek Kumar

Indian festive seasons usher in a wave of celebrations, parties, and naturally, eating out. For restaurants, it is a double-edged sword with gigantic business prospects but also creating operational hurdles. Fulfilling the demand spikes with the promise of consistent quality of service needs to be managed with more than conventional planning. Artificial intelligence (AI)-backed demand forecasting has now become a revolutionizing tool, helping restaurants effectively plan for festive surges. Historically, restaurateurs used experience, intuition, or past records to project festive demand. Though these gave an overall idea of customer flow, they were often inexact. Consumer actions in festivals are affected by several factors: cultural affinities, pay periods, weather patterns, current events, and even macroeconomic factors. AI forecasting systems can handle such multifaceted data inputs in unison. They take cues not only from historical sales but also from factors outside of them like social media patterns, holiday calendars, local events, and online ordering habits. The outcome is a more refined, more accurate demand forecasting. One of the major benefits of AI forecasting is in inventory management. With festive seasons, there is little room for error. Overstocking causes wastage of food, whereas understocking means lost revenues and disappointed customers. AI algorithms study historical buying patterns in addition to existing market conditions to recommend the exact amount of raw material needed. For example, if a city has high demand for traditional sweet dishes or local festival foods, restaurants can pre-order ingredients, arrange more favorable supplier terms, and avoid last-minute runs on inventory. Staffing is another aspect where AI-based insights are a godsend. The festive season necessitates flexible management of the workforce to manage greater foot traffic, order deliveries, and longer working hours. AI can forecast peak hours and days of a festival week and assist restaurants in dividing staff in the kitchen, service staff, and delivery staff according to the correct number for each shift. This avoids overstaffing that increases expenses unnecessarily and understaffing that affects the quality of service. In an industry where customer experience dictates loyalty, such precision is crucial. Tools driven by AI also assist in dynamic menu engineering and pricing plans. Festivals usually witness changes in consumer food habits; families might prefer big combos, corporate parties might require catering services, and young customers might prefer festive-themed products. AI models can monitor these changes in real time, leading restaurants to adjust menus, package bestsellers, or roll out limited-time seasonal specials. Moreover, AI can assist with price-based decision-making by monitoring competitor behavior, consumer expenditure habits, and willingness to pay during busy times. This enables restaurants to optimize profit without pushing away price-conscious consumers. The emergence of food delivery apps has further heightened the significance of AI forecasting. Orders surge sharply on festival days when traffic jams or social obligations discourage people from eating out. AI systems can be made to interact with delivery platforms in order to project spikes in certain neighborhoods or time slots. Restaurants can make their kitchen operations and delivery logistics accordingly to ensure quick order fulfillment, cut …

by Vivek Kumar

The Burger Company, one of India’s fastest-growing burger brands, announces its adoption of TBC PICO, the proven micro-QSR franchise format that has been transforming the food entrepreneurship landscape. With an all-inclusive investment of just ₹7.89 lakhs + taxes and a compact 80-100 sq ft operational footprint, PICO represents the most accessible entry point into India’s booming quick-service restaurant sector. PICO addresses a critical market gap by offering a complete franchise solution at 60-80% lower investment than traditional QSR models. The comprehensive package includes franchise fee, complete kitchen machinery, billing system and software, eye-catching branding and fit-outs, initial launch marketing, and Training & opening day stock that will enable franchisees to begin operations from day one with no hidden costs. Neelam Singh, Founder and CEO of The Burger Company, said, “We recognized the immense potential of the PICO format and how it addresses what’s been holding back food entrepreneurship in India, namely the massive capital barrier. By adopting this innovative micro-QSR model, we’re able to put the power of our established, profitable burger business into the hands of every ambitious Indian, whether they’re a techie in Bangalore dreaming of their own venture or a small-town entrepreneur ready to bring good quality burgers to their community.” Unlike conventional downsized outlets, PICO features a strategically optimized menu based on historical POS data analysis. The power-packed menu includes The Burger Company’s best-selling veg and chicken burgers, signature fries, loaded sandwiches, momos, and beverages; all engineered for a 4-5 minute average order fulfillment time. This SKU optimization reduces ingredient inventory by approximately 40% while increasing cross-utilization and maximizing revenue per square foot. With projected returns of 8-12 months and a projected monthly revenues of ₹3-4 lakhs, PICO is designed for diverse entrepreneur segments. The format particularly appeals to first-time entrepreneurs seeking low-risk entry into the food business, working professionals looking for sustainable side income, small space owners in high-footfall areas, and cloud kitchen or kiosk operators wanting established brand power. The adoption comes at an opportune time as India’s QSR market grows at approximately 20% CAGR, with micro-QSR formats expected to account for 25-30% of new QSR openings by 2030. Rising real estate costs and evolving consumer preferences for grab-and-go dining are driving demand for compact, efficient formats that leverage digital ordering and delivery platforms. The Burger Company ensures franchise sustainability through continuous support across four critical areas. The comprehensive support ecosystem includes ongoing operational assistance with regular quality audits and performance optimization, marketing support through digital and local campaign assistance, continuous training with staff development and best practices sharing, and robust supply chain management ensuring consistency in taste and cost control. The brand will also implement a controlled localization framework, allowing 10-15% menu adaptation based on regional preferences while maintaining 85-90% standardization for brand consistency and supply chain efficiency. The Burger Company has set an ambitious target of establishing 500 PICO outlets across India within the next three years, with franchise allocation following a strictly first-come, first-serve basis. The format is available pan-India, targeting …