India, May 6 -- Foodtech major Swiggy has entered into a strategic agreement with Bengaluru-based Kouzina Food Tech to snap up exclusive licences for its digital-first food brands, including The Bowl Company (TBC), Homely, Soul Rasa, and Istah.

Under this deal, Kouzina will manage all aspects of these brands, including operations, innovation, and nationwide expansion through its asset-light, cloud kitchen model.

However, some of these brands have reportedly been grappling with operational challenges.

A source told Inc42 that TBC has been down for five weeks now in Bengaluru.

Internally, Swiggy had temporarily delisted the brand due to operational issues, the source added.

Inc42 had previously reached out to Swiggy with queries around...