Mumbai, Oct 16: Taking its food safety training initiative to Lonavala, the Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI organized FSSAI’s latest Food Safety Supervisor Training in Advance Catering (FoSTaC) at Triose Boutique Hotel on 14th Oct, 2026, training forty-six hospitality professionals. With this, the number of hospitality professionals trained and certified by HRAWI through its FoSTaC and FSSAI’s Management Training Program has risen to 4,154.

“Today’s guests are more conscious than ever about what goes into their food and how it is prepared. For the hospitality industry, food safety is no longer just a compliance requirement; it is a promise we make to every guest who walks through our doors. With 4,154 professionals now trained and certified through HRAWI, we are building a skilled workforce that carries these standards into kitchens across Western India. My sincere thanks to FSSAI, Dr. Pasupathy, the team at Triose Boutique Hotel and the hospitality leaders of Lonavala for their support in making this programme a success,” says Mr Nirav Gandhi, President, HRAWI.

Conducted by Dr. V. Pasupathy, Trainer at Parikshan FSS Pvt. Ltd., the training program covered essential topics including food handling, hygiene, sanitation and waste management, and imparted practical insights on strengthening food safety measures and reinforcing industry best practices.

The session was inaugurated by Dr. V. Pasupathy along with Mr Manoj Singh – Operations Manager, Triose Boutique Hotel, Lonavala; Mr Nisheet Srivastava – Food & Beverage Director, Fariyas, Lonavala; and Chef Anirudha Shinde – Executive Chef, Regent SGS Greenotel, Lonavala.

HRAWI’s FoSTaC programme is designed to promote a culture of food safety and equip industry professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to uphold the highest standards in daily operations.

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

The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI is a 76 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.