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Trends we spotted | Week 22

3-6-2024

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At horecatrends.com we spot many national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write about, the other trends we use in our weekly column ‘Trends we spotted this week’. With this week links to articles about:

• The 24H chefs cooking marathon at kasteel Kerckebosch in Zeist featuring the 24 best chefs of the Netherlands announced the record proceeds of € 195.000 for the Prinses Máxima Center for pediatric oncology.
• New Dutch startup canolli.com, they sell boxes and fill and dip fresh cannoli at parties and celebrations.
• This summer KARMA KITCHEN will open at the old grain market in Brussels.
• For the last 5 years, KIP republic served Free Heri Heri for all to commemorate Keti Koti, just like this year.
• Once again, new, innovative croissants got launched, like the potato croissants, the Onioissants and the BallSsants!
• The first benefit dinner for Make a Memory at starred restaurant EDEN raised 4.250 euros.
• Randy Boden’s Skybar Antwerp will move to its permanent location at the top floor of the Beacon this June!
• A revival of the little Dutch pancakes or as we call them ‘poffertjes’?
• And the world’s first Michelin-starred taco stand in Mexico is ‘El Califa de León’.

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Barista Cafe Leidsche Rijn opens its doors

28-5-2024

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Opening – Barista Cafe, known for its quality coffee, fresh lunch dishes, artisanal sweets and homely ambiance, is opening a new store in the Leidsche Rijn Centrum in Utrecht. In the former premises of Doppio, Barista Cafe is creating a place that will act as the living room in the Leidsche Rijn Centre. Entrepreneurs Jos Brons and Sam van Doorn are looking forward to this new challenge. To kick off the festive opening, Jos and Sam will hand out free cappuccinos to visitors on Thursday May 30.

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Frysk Oranje Bier with mascot Hupke

27-5-2024

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A new refreshing and drinkable ‘Frysk Oranje Bier’ (Frysk Orange Beer) by Admiraal Bier has a slight citrus touch and is highly recommended for the sports summer 2024. Great to serve for the terraces in the Dutch region, Friesland!

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Trends we spotted | Week 21

24-5-2024

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At horecatrends.com we spot many national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write about, the other trends we use in our weekly column ‘Trends we spotted this week’. With this week links to articles about:

• Waste pulp packaging from Bioform Technologies has received a $5 million investment from Suzano Ventures.
• Nozem Oil comes with an eco-friendly cap, the new bottles with a so-called ‘tethered cap’ are also available at the Dutch festival ‘Zwarte Cross’.
• MR PORTER Steakhouse, Bar & Lounge has opened the doors of its first pop-up concept in Ibiza.
• HEINEKEN Netherlands takes minority stake in hard seltzer brand STËLZ.
• Pizza Hut® steps into the burger business in the US with a new Cheeseburger Melt.
• During the Earthlings Festival in Artis, you can dine with Emiel van der Staak of restaurant De Nieuwe Winkel.
• Restaurant Noor in Groningen is the seventh best new top restaurant in Europe according to the influential Opiniated About Dining!
• Via Instagram: a viral delicacy, Tanghulu. Great to serve at a BBQ or at a summer terrace.
• Is your hotel dog friendly? Inspiration from the Hyatt in Philadelphia. They have a ‘Paws and Play’ package.
• New takeout Korean BBQ – the Bento-Yaki BBQ box is coming to California this summer. Redefining the takeout experience by Bento Industries.

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Refreshing summer cocktails | Taste the sun with ‘The Mocktail Club’

23-5-2024

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At ‘The Mocktail Club’, the sisters Kaat and Marie Claessens are ready to take you on a journey full of delicious, non-alcoholic creations. The mocktails, with surprising combinations of fresh fruits, herbs and spices, are perfect for the warm days and warm evenings of the summer season. Join the club and celebrate life without regrets. The ready-to-use mocktails with 100% natural ingredients will get you started. Just shake, serve with ice, garnish and your favorite non-alcoholic beverage is ready in seconds.

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Pink Beach takes glamorous city beach to a new level

23-5-2024

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Since May 15, Pink Beach has opened its terrace on May 15. This glamorous city beach – an initiative of WONDR Amsterdam – involves a pop-up beach bar of no less than 300m2, just one metro stop away from Amsterdam Central Station.

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Trends we spotted | Week 18

6-5-2024

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At horecatrends.com we spot many national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write about, the other trends we use in our weekly column ‘Trends we spotted this week’. With this week links to articles about:

• Ruby Hotels pioneers 35-hour work week in their hotels;
• A creative way to present charcuterie, a ‘wine glass charcuterie topper’;
• The new plant-based UNLIMEAT Pulled Pork Wrap is now available at all Starbucks locations in Hong Kong;
• The launch of P.F. Chang’s ‘fortune cookie flower bouquet’ for Mother’s Day;
• A new way of having breakfast: teeny tiny croissant cereals.
• Chanel International Beach Experience – created with a touch of AI by ‘My Little Saint Tropez’. We spotted more examples of these kinds of collabs last year!
• Spotted on the Instagram of ‘Friends from Thailand travel Guide’ – Thai street food called Ka-nom Khai Nok Krata, which is Thai Fried Sweet Potato Balls. Looks delicious!
• Last but certainly not least: an extraordinary marketing stunt by a restaurant.

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Trends we spotted | Week 17

29-4-2024

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At horecatrends.com we spot many national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write about, the other trends we use in our weekly column ‘Trends we spotted this week’. With this week links to articles about:

• Minor Hotels unifies global corporate identity with NH Hotel Group rebranded to Minor Hotels Europe & Americas.
• Nonius Mobile is offering a seamless guest journey from pre-stay to post-stay, now also as web app experience.
• This year, ibis, celebrates its 50th anniversary. Ibis was established in 1974 on three core promises: affordability, innovation and quality. They now have 2,500 locations in 79 countries!
• Original Bored Ape-themed restaurant Bored & Hungry in Long Beach, California has closed. More NFT ventures have either closed or scaled down.
• Authentically Britalian café Britaly is opening May 8 in London, and to indicate what will be served, their bio on Instagram says: ‘Serving carbonara with cream since 2024’.
• There is a new drink on the block: NON. Verjus as base and a variety of fruits and vegetables that may change over the seasons.
• Jumping into a dive pool from the top of a 5 meter climb wall is a thrill. #AquaClimb!
• Rotterdam gets a Bentō Café! We’re very curious, there isn’t much information yet.

Enjoy reading!

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Santani Organic Soda | ‘Goodness in a can’

25-4-2024

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Santani, the next-gen Organic Soda brand from Amsterdam, is on a mission to transform the soft drink industry by offering a healthier, more sustainable and tastier alternative. With 100% organic ingredients and the Skal label is Santani Organic Soda the choice for those looking for flavour, health and sustainability.

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LaundroMatch | Heineken transforms laundromats into 24-hour sports bars

25-4-2024

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Last week, Heineken® turned 24-hour laundromats into all-night sports bars so that Korea’s most dedicated football fans could tune in to watch the UEFA Champions League. Inspired by the fact that Asia is home to some of the world’s most ”hardcore” football fans – so devoted, they’ll wake up at 3am or 4am to watch UEFA Champions League games live – Heineken® wanted to provide a location for fans to watch UEFA Champions League matches. When most bars are closed and watching alone at home is the only other option, Heineken® created ‘LaundroMatch’.

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