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It is summer, the time when the king of fruits – Mango – makes its appearance and casts a magical spell on the entire populace, be they young or old. From children to senior citizens one finds everyone enjoying mangoes not only in its original format but also as desserts.

Last two years have been challenging in many ways. COVID-19 pandemic, which has forced several lockdowns and restrictions on people, have affected almost all businesses. It has also encouraged consumers to put their health higher on the priority list making them realize the necessity for healthy food and eating habits.

The Covid-19 pandemic which has continued, in some form or the other, over the last two years, has affected the food & beverage industry so hard that many of the outlets which closed doors during the lockouts, have not reopened – and are unlikely to do so.

Restaurants which were humming with activity and serving a full house on Valentine’s Day last year are now, with strict observance of social distancing and other SOPS due to the pandemic, having only about 25% of the occupancy.

The pandemic has created new norms in all walks of life. Restaurateurs, with SOPs like social distancing and allowing only 50 per cent accommodation for their dine-in clientele, after adopting drive-ins and takeaways, are now contemplating on cloud kitchens.

The pandemic has made the people more aware of consuming healthy food products, which are untouched by hand. Health is high up on the priority list and there is thus a leaning towards baked food, which is considered to be more nutrient.