India Food Services Consulting

YCP Auctus is the leading food services consulting firm in India, helping clients thrive in India's competitive food sector through a wide range of services provided with decades of experience and a hands-on support approach.

India Food Services Consulting

YCP Auctus Food Services Experts in India

Food Services experts in India

India, aside from its cultural richness, is also blooming with business and technological advancements including in the Food Services sector, making it the perfect market to enter and thrive. The opportunities are vast and promising.

As the premier Food Services consulting firm, YCP Auctus deeply understands what it takes to help clients enter, navigate, and solve business problems in India's dynamic F&B sector. Our solutions are tailored, strategic, and hands-on.

Partner with YCP Auctus for all your Food Services aspirations in India. Our comprehensive approach ensures your journey through the vibrant Indian market is successful and sustainable. Leverage our expertise to achieve impactful growth and innovation.

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Unlocking Potential: Your Path to Excellence with India's Food Services Professionals

The food services landscape is a fast-growing industry currently across the world, including in India. With its robust economic growth and increasing disposable incomes, India's food services sector is flourishing like never before.

India's burgeoning middle class and urbanization have significantly bolstered the food services industry, making it an attractive market for investment and innovation. New restaurants, cloud kitchens, and delivery services are sprouting rapidly.

To navigate this lucrative yet competitive market, partnering with YCP Auctus is crucial. As a reliable food services consulting firm, we help you unlock the massive potential and stay ahead in the evolving India food services market.

Our Services

Marketing & Sales

Unlock market potential and drive sales in India with expert food services consulting, enhancing brand impact and operational efficiency.

  • Branding & Brand Management
  • Product & Portfolio Management
  • Pricing
  • Digital Marketing
  • E-commerce
  • Customer Experience
  • Sales Channel Strategy
  • Digital Sales

Operations

Streamlining food service operations, we provide expert consulting to drive efficiency, quality, and growth for food businesses in India.

  • Project Management Office (PMO)
  • Growth Strategy Implementation
  • Operation Transformation
  • Manufacturing
  • Organization Design

Supply Chain Management

Leverage leading expertise in optimizing food supply chains, ensuring seamless operations and growth in India's dynamic market.

  • Supply Chain
  • Digital Supply Chain
  • Procurement
  • Logistics

M&A, Transactions, and PMI

Empowering growth in India's food industry through expertly navigated mergers, acquisitions, and post-merger integrations.

  • M&A Strategy
  • Divesstiture/Curb-out Strategy
  • M&A Target Scouting
  • Buyer/Investor Search
  • Commercial Due Diligence
  • M&A Execution (Buy-side & Sell-side Financial Advisory)
  • Valuation
  • Post-Merger Integration (PMI)
  • Value Creation
  • IPO PMO
  • Joint Venture
  • Corporate Venture Capital

Strategy

Strategic guidance for India's food services industry, helping organizations optimize operations and fuel their growth in a competitive market.

  • Business Strategy
  • Corporate Finance
  • Growth Opportunity Identification
  • New Business Development
  • Organization Strategy
  • Enterprise Risk Management
  • Asset/Project Risk Management
  • Digital Strategy
  • Strategic Partnership & Channel Strategy

Digital Transformation

Drive your business growth with expert-led digital transformation and tailored food service solutions in India's dynamic market.

  • DX Vision
  • Digital Roadmap
  • CIO/CDO Support
  • System Architecture Design
  • DX PMO
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
  • Big Data Analysis
  • IT Organization Design & Restructuring
  • IT Portfolio Management
  • Off-shore Development Centre Set-up

Public Services

Leading Food Services Consulting expert in India, enabling clients to thrive through tailored solutions and industry insights.

  • Economic Development
  • Public Policy Development
  • E-Governance

Sustainability

Delivering expert sustainability strategies, our firm helps food service businesses thrive in India with innovative, eco-friendly solutions.

  • Sustainability Strategy & Implementation
  • Double Materiality
  • Decarbonization & Net-Zero Strategy
  • Climate Change Risks and Opportunities
  • Sustainability Due Diligence
  • Supply Chain Assessment
  • ESG Reporting
  • Investor Relations & Fundraising
  • Organization & Governance Design

Market Research

Deliver unparalleled insights into India's food services industry, guiding your business decisions with precision market research.

  • Market Landscape
  • Market Size
  • Industry Structure and Trend
  • Competitive Benchmark
  • Business Partner Search & Screening
  • B2B/B2C Customer Survey
  • B2B Customer Survey
  • Consumer Research

Navigating Food Services Sector in India

High regulatory compliance costs in food services

  • India's food services sector faces compliance costs reaching up to 12-15% of expenses, significantly higher than other sectors, creating a major challenge for businesses.
  • Adopting new technologies to streamline compliance and collaborating with policymakers can help in reducing these costs, providing opportunities to reinvest savings into service enhancements.

Rapid changes in consumer preferences impact stability

  • The Indian food services market experiences shifting consumer preferences with a projected annual growth of nearly 12%, influencing demand unpredictably.
  • Leveraging data analytics to forecast trends and continuously innovate menus according to consumer tastes can help to maintain stability and capitalize on emerging trends.

Expanding middle class fueling growth in demand

  • An estimated rise of the middle-class population by 30% in the next decade points to increased affordability of dining out, translating to higher demand in food services.
  • This opportunity necessitates businesses to diversify offerings, incorporating value-for-money options and premium experiences to cater to varying socioeconomic segments.

Technological advancement creating new platforms

  • Digital transformation has boosted online food delivery, with a compound annual growth rate of 22% predicted for the online food services market.
  • Developing robust online ordering systems and partnering with emerging food tech startups can enhance distribution capabilities, reaching a growing tech-savvy customer base effectively.

Our Clients

We have worked with more than 2000 companies throughout various industries.

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What Our Clients Say About Us

"We are very happy with the projects handled by YCP Solidiance for Saint-Gobain. The YCP Solidiance teams have been fully engaged and have shown real professionalism. They understood our needs and completely fulfilled our expectations. Thanks to a step by step process, many interactions were possible between YCP Solidiance and our company, and their team reacted with the right flexibility and pace. The studies conducted by YCP Solidiance delivered very practical recommendations and valuable conclusions for us. We definitely recommend YCP Solidiance."

Saint Gobain

Global Marketing Director

Saint Gobain

"YCP Solidiance’s vast network and enormous experience in India, benefited us in identifying some of the competent Institutes, which were not on our radar before. Being a huge country, it is not easy to locate such Institutes that may not be popular or generally well known but that may have specific competencies useful for our applications. YCP Solidiance truly served as a partner to link us with new academia in India, which has great potential for collaboration. I personally appreciate the dedication and professionalism of Solidiance's entire team, & particularly would like to thank Heiko for his excellent project management & valuable inputs. Thank you for the cooperation and we hope to continue the partnership we have built up so far."

Essilor

Asia Partnerships Manager - ITC Asia

Essilor

Results Through Expertise: Case Studies

Learn how we help clients build and implement strategies
that drive sustainable growth in today’s complex business landscape.

M&A Target Analysis and Engagement Strategy Development in Japan

Client

A global leader in apparel manufacturing based in India

Area

Japan

Expertise Scope

M&A Target Analysis, Communication Planning, Engagement Facilitation

Project Summary

Our team conducted analysis and validation on the M&A target company list specified by the client, wherein we assisted in initiating conversations with up to 10 target companies. Our approach included understanding the client's M&A strategy, developing communication plans for engagement with target companies, performing in-depth analysis and validation of the target list, and approaching these companies using appropriate methods.

Revenue Acceleration and Business Growth for a Branded Apparel Client

Client

A branded apparel company

Area

India, United States

Expertise Scope

Business Support, Industry Analysis, Leadership Presentation Preparation

Project Summary

We focused on project and business management, excluding technical aspects, in the branded apparel industry. Our team developed an in-depth understanding of the client's operating model and provided support in technological interventions. We assisted in project management and presentations, enabling client leadership to gain valuable industry insights. Additionally, we provided ongoing support to align the client’s objectives with evolving market trends and operational demands within the apparel industry.

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YCP Solidiance's Managing Partner Damien Duhamel talks on BBC on the Indonesian mining industry.

YCP Solidiance's Managing Partner Damien Duhamel talks on BBC on the Indonesian mining industry.

YCP Solidiance’s Partner Gervasius Samosir speaks to CNBC about the economy outlook after Indonesia’s presidential election.

YCP Solidiance’s Partner Gervasius Samosir speaks to CNBC about the economy outlook after Indonesia’s presidential election.

Tagged as Asia’s Game Changer, YCP Holdings wins the Management Consulting award in SBR National Business Awards.

Tagged as Asia’s Game Changer, YCP Holdings wins the Management Consulting award in SBR National Business Awards.

Publications

Food Resilience through Sustainable Hydroponic Agribusiness in the Philippines
Charging Towards Digital Dominance_ Challenges for India's Auto Components Sector And How to Overcome Them
The Future of Technology in Social Infrastructure
Telehealth_ A Case for An Integrated Care Approach Beyond COVID-19

Meet Our Experts

Establish industry dominance with our experts and partners

Yuki Ishida

Yuki Ishida

Managing Partner

Nationality: Japanese

Country Coverage:

Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, USA, China, Thailand

Past Experience:

Goldman Sachs

Pilar Dieter

Pilar Dieter

Managing Partner

Nationality: American

Country Coverage:

China, Japan, Korea, India, Malaysia, Singapore, USA

Past Experience:

Alaris Consulting

Manish Chheda

Manish Chheda

Managing Partner

Nationality: Indian

Country Coverage:

India, Turkey, UK

Past Experience:

Strategic Decision Group, Auctus Advisors

Abhisek Mukherjee

Abhisek Mukherjee

Partner

Nationality: Indian

Country Coverage:

India, Spain, Austria, Germany, US, Japan

Past Experience:

SDG, Accenture Strategy

laurent fihey

Laurent Fihey

Partner

Nationality: French

Country Coverage:

Europe (most countries), Greater China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, USA, Canada, Mexico

Past Experience:

Arthur Andersen, Advancy

naoki arai

Naoki Arai

Managing Partner

Nationality: Japanese

Country Coverage:

Japan, China

Past Experience:

Japan Research Institute

puneet kaushik

Puneet Kaushik

Partner

Nationality: Indian

Country Coverage:

India, USA, Canada, Singapore, Indonesia, France, Belgium, UK, Japan, Germany

Past Experience:

Deutsche, Capco

saurabh mehta

Saurabh Mehta

Partner

Nationality: Indian

Country Coverage:

USA, India, Middle East, SE Asia

Past Experience:

Ivalua, Avon

Talk to Our Food Services Experts

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