Property, design & sourcing
Investing in a Coffee Plantation in India: Land Rules, Numbers and Risks
A coffee estate is a farm business wrapped in state land law. What the crop earns, who may buy plantation land, and what to check first.
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Property, design & sourcing
Agrihoods in India: What They Are and What to Check Before You Buy
An agrihood is a neighbourhood built around a working farm. In India it meets state land law head on. What they are, who may buy, and what to check.
Places & perspectives
The UK-India Trade Agreement: What It Changes for Hospitality and Food
The India-UK trade agreement has been in force since July 2026. Here is what it changes for drinks, ingredients, chefs and staff on assignment.
Property, design & sourcing
Starting a Food Business with Local Produce: A Practical Blueprint
A local-produce food business starts with the harvest, not the menu. How to choose a format, plan and price around seasons, and work with growers.
Menu, food & drink
What Is Curated Food? The Meaning Behind the Word and How to Do It Well
Curated food is a selection made with knowledge and care on the guest's behalf. The word is overused; the discipline is not. Here is how to curate well.
Menu, food & drink
Culinary Trends in 2026: How Food Is Grown, Cooked, Served and Valued
The 2026 food forecasts point to one shift: food sourced closer to home, cooked more slowly, served with more care and judged harder on value. Here is what to change.
Menu, food & drink
Seasonal Menus: A Calm System for Changing Dishes Without Chaos
Seasonal menus fail when everything changes at once. A slot-based system lets ingredients rotate while stations, prep and costs stay steady.
Property, design & sourcing
Buying Direct: Working With Farms, Fishers and Producers
Direct sourcing for a restaurant fails on logistics more than on price. Here is how to build a buying routine that suits both the kitchen and the producer.
Property, design & sourcing
A Supplier's Guide to Winning Restaurant and Hotel Clients
Restaurants and hotels rarely switch for a slightly better price. They add suppliers to fill a gap. Here is how to find the gap, clear the checks and keep the account.