The Food and Beverage Hospitality Industry in India: An Emergent Segment, presents the story of growth and change of what is still a largely unorganized food and beverage service industry in India. With the authors’ experience in both industry and academia, the volume provides a holistic perspective of the current performance and identifies the topical issues and the challenges faced by the Indian food and beverage industry. The authors offer an insightful discussion on where the industry is headed and how it can move from top-line driven growth to a bottom-line supported one. This volume will be a valuable resource for hospitality industry managers, students of hospitality programs, hospitality sector entrepreneurs and owners of hospitality businesses, as well as professionals working in the areas of sustainability, slow food, farming businesses, and others.