Mumbai, Nov 23: The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI organized Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) latest Food Safety Supervisor Training in Advance Catering (FoSTaC) programme on November 21^st at the Hotel Express Residency in Vadodara. The session witnessed participation of 37 hospitality professionals, aiming to equip themselves with essential knowledge and skills crucial for ensuring safe and healthy food practices in their respective establishments.

Leading the inauguration of the training session were Dr Pasupathy, Trainer from Parikshan; Mr Sanjay Zalate, General Manager of Hotel Express Tower; Mr Rashid Kadri, General Manager and Mr Vivek Kumar Singh, Food and Beverage Manager of Hotel Express Residency, alongside Mr Sandeep Bhaud – Assistant IT Manager of HRAWI.

The comprehensive programme delved into pivotal areas including food handling, preparation, hygiene, sanitation and waste management. These modules were designed to empower participants with the proficiency needed to implement stringent food safety practices seamlessly into their day-to-day operations.

“The FoSTaC training initiative underscores the industry’s dedication to meeting the demands of consumers. Covering vital topics, the programme empowers participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills essential for implementing food safety practices effectively in their daily operations. With each successful training session, we reinforce our commitment to promoting safe and healthy food practices in the hospitality industry. We also are looking to increase the frequency of hosting these programmes across cities in the Western region to offer the benefit to as many hospitality professionals as possible,”

Pradeep Shetty, President, HRAWI

HRAWI has successfully trained and certified 2834 professionals in FSSAI’s FoSTaC Training Programme.

About the Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI

The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI is a 72 years old Association of Hotels and Restaurants in Western India. Its members include Restaurants and Hotels up to 5-Star Deluxe categories. With membership base spread across Western India, HRAWI covers Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa and Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, and is considered to be the voice of the Hospitality Industry. The association is part of the national body of the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), located in New Delhi, which was originally founded in Mumbai in 1950 by the late Mr J.R.D. Tata. 

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