Hyderabad, 24th September 2024: After successfully supporting 800 local restaurants across Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi, Guwahati and Kolkata, KFC’s India Sahyog program is back for the second time in Hyderabad.

As part of the program, having trained 100 restaurants in Hyderabad in 2021, KFC will now work with 100 more local restaurants & food joints in the city, helping them in business growth through training modules in food safety & hygiene, customer service, profitability and more. KFC’s India Sahyog program was launched in 2020; and is conducted in association with the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) and the Food Safety and Training Certification (FoSTaC) program of FSSAI; and aims to support 1000 restaurants across India by the end of 2024.

Speaking about the continued effort to augment the growth of the food industry in India, Moksh Chopra, General Manager, KFC India & Partner Countries, said, “The food industry has been going through a dynamic change, and it’s important for food businesses to keep pace with the changing trends, customer preferences, and demands. As part of our India Sahyog program, we have been working with FSSAI & NRAI over the last few years, to support 1000 independent restaurants across the country by 2024. This chapter in Hyderabad is another step in that direction, where we will be training and sharing knowhow with 100 local restaurants in the city.”

Appreciating the efforts of the brand, Sh. R V Karnan, I.A.S, Commissioner of Food Safety Telangana said, “Food consumption patterns have evolved significantly in the past few years. Food safety and hygiene have now become the top priorities for consumers. As local restaurants play a crucial role in the urban economy, it is their responsibility to ensure the highest standards of safety and hygiene. And it is good to see these training modules that have been tailored in a way to reduce the risk of unsafe food consumption and contribute to a healthier, safer dining experience across the state.”

Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) President, Suresh Singhal also addressed the attendees, offering valuable insights into the broader industry perspective and emphasizing FTCCI’s commitment to supporting various sectors, particularly the retail and food service industries. He underscored the chamber’s dedication to driving excellence and ensuring that businesses are well-prepared to meet the stringent demands of food safety compliance.

The program was further enriched by the presence of key industry association leaders, Sh. Gautam Jain, Director of Legal Compliances at the Retailers Association of India. Their involvement highlighted the importance of a unified approach to elevating food safety practices across the sector.

KFC has been continually making efforts to grow the local food industry in the country. In the past, KFC India and FSSAI have pioneered a street food vendor, training over 1500 street food vendors across 4 states on food safety parameters. Additionally, the brand also undertook a Food Safety Officers capability enhancement program along with the State Food Safety Authorities.