The Food bloggers association of India in collaboration with Vikhroli Cucina organized an Award ceremony at Taj Holiday Village Goa on 19th November to celebrate the contribution of content creators, influencers, bloggers, chefs and various other talents associated with the food and beverage industry. The participants had to submit their profile or post links followed by a voting round , finally the winner was decided by a panel of judges. There were 13 main categories and 122 winners were given recognitions for their contribution to the hospitality industry. The event at Goa was extremely well organized by the team FBAI and full of fun activities. There are delicious snacks, including Godrej Yummiez, served during the ceremony followed by wonderful dinner.
List of Winners
Godrej STTEM report
Snacking between meals for Indians has always been a essential part of their day. It can be a great filler ,nutrition provider and mood uplifter. Recognizing this evolving space Godrej Yummiez in collaboration with InQognito, an agency which expertise in consumer research and customer insights has studied the behavior of Indian customers towards the use of frozen snacks. They released the first report on the award night focusing on the 5 pillars (STTEM)—Safety, Technology, Taste, Ease, and Mood uplifter.
Safety: The technique used for preserving and packaging ensures whether the frozen snacks is safe for consumption, though many Indians have the misconception that frozen snacks contain preservatives.
Technology: The IQF (Individual quick freezing )technology used for the frozen snacks helps to maintain the quality and texture of the snacks and consumers prefer these snacks and they are aware of the IQF technology and they find it easy to serve just by using microwave for heating.
Taste : The crispiness and deliciousness of the frozen snacks be it vegetarian or non vegetarian appeal to the masses.
Ease: The extent of comfort and easy to access and use have made the frozen snacks popular.
Mood uplifter: People have emotional connection with their food and frozen snacks.
Winning Award for the innovative recipe blog category
I had been incredibly grateful and blessed to have secured the Second Runners-Up position for my recipe blog, indrani-will-teach.com, at the prestigious #IFBA2024 event in Goa. It was not just an event but a celebration of creativity, passion, and the love for food.
Being part of @FoodBloggerAI since 2017 has been a transformative and enriching journey. Blogging can often feel like a solitary pursuit, but the vibrant community of fellow bloggers, chefs and home chefs fostered by The FBAI has been my anchor, providing endless motivation, empowerment, and cherished connections. Their thoughtfully curated events and networking opportunities have added immense value to my blogging adventure.
This year’s event, set amidst the lush green lawns of the Taj, was truly magical—an experience that I will hold close to my heart. A huge thank you to everyone who made this moment possible and to the amazing community that inspires me every day. Special thanks to the founders Saloni Mirchandani Malkani and Sameer Malkani, as well as the esteemed panel of judges for their belief in my work. Here’s to many more milestones, memories, and moments of culinary joy!
With homechef Shital Kakad 
With chef Sabyasachi Gorai 
With home chef Nilima Nitin 
With FBAI team and girl gang 
With chef Ananya Banerjee 
With the co-founder Saloni Malkani and psychotherapist Dr Shraboni Bhattacharya
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