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  • Biryani By Kilo teams up with IPL star Shivam Dube

    Biryani By Kilo teams up with IPL star Shivam Dube

    Mumbai: Biryani By Kilo, Biryani & Kebab chain, announced its collaboration with Indian cricket star, Shivam Dube. This partnership aims to celebrate the spirit of the Indian Premier League with the irresistible flavours of the brand’s culinary delights and elevate the matchday experience.

    Known for his stellar performances with Chennai Super Kings, Shivam Dube perfectly embodies the “dumdaar” spirit of both the IPL and Biryani By Kilo’s delicacies. This strategic choice is further amplified by biryani’s status as the most-ordered dish during this IPL season. By partnering with the rising star, the brand aims to connect with cricket fans on a deeper level and position itself as the go-to choice for delectable food throughout the season.

    In a recent video shared across Biryani By Kilo’s social media handles, Dube is captured immersed in the overwhelmingly positive response from his fans, acknowledging the need to uphold their expectations. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining peak performance, and what better way to fuel his game than with a flavour-packed biryani, kebab & phirni from Biryani By Kilo? The video concludes with Dube urging viewers to indulge in the explosive flavours and authentic taste of the brand’s biryanis, kebabs, and curries throughout the IPL season.

    Biryani By Kilo co-founder & co-CEO Vishal Jindal said, “Cricket holds a special place in the hearts of Indians, and each year, the IPL unites everyone in a celebration of passion and skill. We are thrilled to partner with Shivam Dube, a true icon of Indian cricket, who perfectly complements the thrill of the IPL season. Just as Shivam brings ‘dumdaar’ power to the field, our biryanis are infused with ‘dumdaar’ flavours and authentic ingredients. Through this, our aim is to offer cricket enthusiasts delectable match day moments that combine the excitement of the game with the unmatched flavours of our signature dishes.”

     

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

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    The campaign intends to deliver cricket fans bite-sized content that celebrates their shared love for cricket and delicious food. With over 100 outlets in 45 cities across the country, the brand is making it even easier to enjoy these delectable dishes throughout the season with a limited-time discount. Customers can enjoy discounts on orders placed through the BBK website or app using the code “SHIVAM100”.

  • Zomato felicitates winners of the Plastic-Free Orders Packathon

    Zomato felicitates winners of the Plastic-Free Orders Packathon

    Mumbai: Zomato, India’s food ordering and delivery platform, today announced the winners of its ‘Plastic-Free Orders Packathon’, at an event held in New Delhi. Launched in partnership with Startup India, the ‘Plastic-Free Orders Packathon’ was aimed at encouraging innovation in sustainable packaging for food delivery orders. At the event, the 10 shortlisted startups pitched their pioneering solutions to the jury and an audience of over 100 people, including Zomato’s restaurant partners, 14 plus startups, technical experts and sustainability students and enthusiasts. Bambrew, Go Do Good Studio and Frenvi were selected as the top three winners for their solutions and have been awarded prizes worth Rs 10 lakhs, five lakhs, and three lakhs, respectively.

    Over 85 startups from 18 states across the country shared their sustainable packaging solutions that ranged from innovative plastic-free barrier coatings made of materials like seaweed and plant-based gums, compostable carry bags to edible cutlery. 34 of these startups were partially or fully led by women entrepreneurs. The pitches made by the 10 shortlisted startups were judged on the innovative nature of the materials used, their functionality, cost efficiency, design and aesthetics, among others. These startups also got an opportunity to display their sustainable packaging solutions to the audience at a simultaneous exhibition at the event.

    Speaking on the initiative, Zomato chief sustainability officer Anjalli Ravi Kumar said, “We are overwhelmed with the response received on the ‘Plastic-Free Orders Packathon’, an initiative that stemmed as a response to the growing concern over environmental sustainability in the food ordering and delivery industry. Acknowledging start-ups’ pivotal role in catalyzing innovation, we partnered with the Government of India’s flagship initiative Startup India to address this critical requirement. It is inspiring to see startups across the country stepping up with groundbreaking solutions for eco-friendly packaging solutions in the food ordering and delivery industry. The enthusiastic participation of women entrepreneurs underscores the inclusive nature of this initiative, highlighting their pivotal role in shaping a sustainable tomorrow. The ideas showcased by all the startups participating in the event have the power to revolutionise the overall packaging practices, thereby setting a new standard for the industry. We look forward to witnessing the impact of their initiatives in driving a positive change towards a greener future.”

    The jury for the event was composed of Zomato CEO, food delivery Rakesh Ranjan; Hasirudala Innovations co-founder & CEO Shekar Prabhakar; Chaayos co-founderRaghav Verma; Biryani By Kilo founder and CEO Vishal Jindal, and Indian Institute of Packaging director Dr. Tanweer Alam.

    In line with its objective to reduce the carbon footprint of food deliveries, Zomato has implemented multiple initiatives by employing its ‘reduce, recycle, and reward’ approach. The company recently announced its 2030 sustainability goals, committing to 100 per cent plastic-neutral food deliveries every year and 100 million plastic-free orders by 2025. Through initiatives such as defaulting to ‘Do not send cutlery’ on its app, which was introduced in 2021, the company reduced cutlery waste by 1,000 MT within two years of its inception.

    Since FY 23, Zomato has recycled 30,000 MT of plastic waste, 1.5X of the weight used by restaurant partners for Zomato food order deliveries. Zomato has also launched a program to recognize restaurants shifting to plastic-free alternatives, further reinforcing their commitment to sustainability.

  • Biryani by Kilo launches web-series ‘Dum Laga ke India’ with Ranveer Brar

    Biryani by Kilo launches web-series ‘Dum Laga ke India’ with Ranveer Brar

    Mumbai: Biryani by Kilo has launched a web series, Dum Laga ke India, streaming on Disney+Hotstar and honouring the food, heritage, and culture of four different prominent Indian cities: Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Bengaluru.

    In this season of Dum Laga Ke India, celebrity chef Ranveer Brar hosts each episode, which features eminent star casts PV Sindhu, Vaani Kapoor, Arman Mallik, and Pranitha Subhash in four episodes shot in four different cities: Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Bengaluru.

    India’s popular and largest biryani and kebab delivery chain, Biryani By Kilo, has produced the show. The show is an attempt to celebrate and showcase India’s rich culinary heritage and diversity. Biryani by Kilo and Rusk Studios have conceptualised and produced the show.

    With the growing demand for OTT content in the advanced digital world, Biryani By Kilo identified one of the most engaging platforms to connect with its target audience in an innovative way. Biryani By Kilo intends to showcase the amalgamation of long-held legacies across culture, heritage, and food through this web series, Dum Laga Ke India, which has been well crafted with Ranveer Brar’s more than two decades of culinary experience and innovation. It is a watershed moment for the BBK brand, as it has established itself as one of the first biryani players to launch a one-of-a-kind web series on India’s leading streaming platform, Disney+Hotstar.

    Chef Ranveer Brar visits various cities to explore the diversity and appreciate what makes each city unique and buzzing. And what better way to do so than with celebrities who embody the true spirit of that city? Ranveer Singh Brar is joined by some of India’s biggest celebrities on his journey to discover hidden flavours, cultures, and nuances of life in some of the country’s busiest cities.

    In a candid conversation with Brar, Vaani Kapoor from Mumbai, Armaan Malik from Kolkata, Pranitha Subash from Bengaluru, and PV Sindhu from Hyderabad share what these places mean to them and their personal life stories. Each episode has captured the Dum of the respective city, what keeps it ticking, and the soul of the city in terms of people, food, heritage, and culture.

    Commenting on the launch, Biryani By Kilo Founder & Co-CEO Vishal Jindal said, “Dum Laga Ke India in association with D+H is our honest attempt to entertain and engage the audience, through the prism of food, culture, & entertainment. India is the land of diversity; each city has its own unique flavour, and when this uniqueness in food, culture, and beliefs comes together, it gives dum to that city’s soul. And what better brand to own than Biryani By Kilo, which is the pioneer of dum-cooked Handi Biryani in India. We have an eminent star cast on board for this travel, food, and entertainment show who are highly successful in their respective fields to talk about the authenticity of the place and their love for food. We are pleased to be associated with the heartthrob of the culinary world, chef Ranveer Brar, who talks about food heritage and shares his deep knowledge about the legacy of various dishes and places in an entertaining manner.”

    Speaking on the occasion, Brar said, “I am super excited to be part of this non-fiction, innovative digital content streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. I have always been passionate about stories around food; they’ve brought me closer to different cultures and people around me. And that’s what makes Dum Laga ke India a unique series, different from other food & travel shows. It has a fine balance of all three aspects: food, travel, & entertainment. The new web series has not only given me a chance to explore food but also led to candid conversations with different proficient stars who shared their exquisite memories related to food, culture, and cities. Personally, I loved working on this show, as it also made me explore different facets of myself. The series shows the intricacies of the culture and heritage of India. In addition to connecting with celebrities from the entertainment industry and discussing their accomplishments, the series delves deeper into their food, culture, and love for their respective cities. So yes, the viewers will love the complete package that it is.”