Trends we spotted | Week 11

18-3-2024

  • Trends we spottedTrends we spotted
  • Bastion Hotels chooses Mews as cloud software for their 30+ hotelsBastion Hotels chooses Mews as cloud software for their 30+ hotels
  • Ruby Hotel in Sweden - credit © Bobakstudio - Karminsky Architecture_Ruby Hotel in Sweden - credit © Bobakstudio - Karminsky Architecture_

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:

  • Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken wants to open restaurants in Germany.
  • Pizza Hut rolls out a pizza-bagel mashup: The Big New Yorker Pizza Bagel, in NYC and Los Angeles.
  • Empanada chain from Spain, Las Muns opens stores in Milan and 2 in Portugal.
  • Inspiration through Instagram:
    • Strawberry Garden Café in Seoul;
    • Strawberry Afternoon Tea at Hotel Naru MGallery in Korea
    • A coffee flight – available at the Junction by Common Ground in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
    • And at the Nuldam Space vegan café you can send a letter to your future self or somebody else.
  • The Ruby Group announced their first hotel in Sweden, located in the heart of the island of Kungsholmen in Stockholm.
  • Bastion Hotels chooses Mews as cloudsoftware for their 30+ hotels.

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Parma Food Valley | UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy

15-12-2023

  • Parma Food ValleyParma Food Valley

Parma Food Valley is a unique land where food is the key to memorable experiences, as an example of effective promotion and enhancement of the area and its products of excellence. Creativity, excellence, future, and events are the pillars on which the Parma Food Valley brand rests, serving as a container of stories with food as protagonist.

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Pleun’s Regenboogijsje and Horeca Vakbeurs Hardenberg join forces

14-12-2023

  • Pleun’s Regenboogijsje en Horeca Vakbeurs Hardenberg slaan handen ineenPleun’s Regenboogijsje en Horeca Vakbeurs Hardenberg slaan handen ineen
  • Pleun’s Regenboogijsje en Horeca Vakbeurs Hardenberg slaan handen ineenPleun’s Regenboogijsje en Horeca Vakbeurs Hardenberg slaan handen ineen
  • Pleun’s Regenboogijsje - Stichting voor PleunPleun’s Regenboogijsje - Stichting voor Pleun

Pleun’s Regenboogijsje (rainbow ice cream by Pleun) will have a special place on the exhibition floor at the Horeca Vakbeurs Hardenberg. Pleun’s Regenboogijsje is an ice cream that draws attention to Batten disease (CLN3). Pleun is a 9-year-old girl from Deventer who suffers from this rare metabolic disease. Trade fair organiser Easyfairs of the Horeca Vakbeurs is keen to help raise awareness of the disease and reach even more hospitality outlets by providing an exhibition space during the Horeca Vakbeurs on 29, 30 and 31 January 2024 at the event location – Evenementenhal Hardenberg.

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Trends we spotted | Week 49

11-12-2023

  • Trends we spottedTrends we spotted
  • Emission-free and energy-efficient coffee roasting - credits CEEEmission-free and energy-efficient coffee roasting - credits CEE
  • Fletcher Hotels acquires Hotel Restaurant Oud London in ZeistFletcher Hotels acquires Hotel Restaurant Oud London in Zeist
  • Mercure Hotels celebrates 50 years - with Discover Local The bucketlist editionMercure Hotels celebrates 50 years - with Discover Local The bucketlist edition
  • Silver Eels - #EELNOTHANKYOU by Relais & Chateaux - credits Sebastien Manne OFBSilver Eels - #EELNOTHANKYOU by Relais & Chateaux - credits Sebastien Manne OFB

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 amongst others:

  • An emission-free and energy-efficient coffee roasting line will be built in Belgium – a collaboration between Sucafina, Beyers Koffie and the Belgian cleantech company CEE.
  • A recent study by the University of Wageningen researched the Dutch supermarket sector and reports a significant decrease in food waste.
  • SVH (The Dutch foundation for professionalism in the catering industry) has announced the Top 3 Best Hospitality Training Companies and Best Trainers for 2023/2024.
  • Fletcher Hotels, the largest hotel chain in the Netherlands, expands with the acquisition of Hotel Restaurant Oud London in Zeist.
  • Mercure Hotels celebrates its 50th anniversary with the launch of ‘Discover Local: The Bucket List Edition’, a selection of 50 unique culinary experiences worldwide.
  • Relais & Châteaux, a leading association of world-class chefs, has committed to protecting the critically endangered European eel by immediately removing it from their menus. #EELNOTANKYOU
  • From Instagram: Christmas tree croissants as a festive delight; espresso Romano and gilded holiday splendor at Le Bristol Paris.

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Pop-up Vogue Café on national day against violence against women

23-11-2023

  • Vogue Café on November 25th at the National Day Against Violence Against WomenVogue Café on November 25th at the National Day Against Violence Against Women

Vogue is opening Vogue Café for the first time ever in the Netherlands, in collaboration with ‘StandUp’ by L’Oreal Paris. The two are joining forces on National Day Against Violence Against Women to draw attention to street harassment. The café will open for breakfast, lunch and dinner on November 25th and will feature special performances such as a performance by spoken word artist Zaire Krieger and singer Bente.

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Starbucks innovation lab | Hacienda Alsacia in Costa Rica

26-6-2023

  • Hacienda Alsacia by StarbucksHacienda Alsacia by Starbucks

Starbucks recently announced plans to develop a new sustainability learning and innovation lab at Hacienda Alsacia – the company’s global agronomy headquarters for research and development, located in Costa Rica. The lab will serve as a hub for hands-on and virtual learning opportunities for Starbucks partners (employees), students, researchers and industry leaders to innovate and scale sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging environmental and social issues, including climate adaption and agricultural economics.

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GiveMe5 | The Social Hub Eindhoven makes hotel rooms available to economically homeless people

20-4-2023

  • The Social Hub Eindhoven joines GiveMe5The Social Hub Eindhoven joines GiveMe5

Hybrid business hotel The Social Hub Eindhoven has joined GiveMe5: a programme by The Present Movement foundation inviting hotels to make rooms available to economically homeless people. During their stay at The Social Hub, participants receive structural support. The expansion to Eindhoven stems from a joining of forces with Start Foundation, which since this year has provided financial support for both the expansion of GiveMe5 to the ten largest municipalities (the G10) and to guide project participants into employment.

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Trends we spotted | Week 14

11-4-2023

  • Trends we spottedTrends we spotted
  • Evenementenlocatie SugarCity Events heeft een nieuwe naam SugarFactoryEvenementenlocatie SugarCity Events heeft een nieuwe naam SugarFactory
  • Nieuwe producten bij McDonalds McFlurry Maltesers en Pop-DotsNieuwe producten bij McDonalds McFlurry Maltesers en Pop-Dots
  • Podium Mozaïek - Terras - credits Obed AkiharyPodium Mozaïek - Terras - credits Obed Akihary
  • Het Bucketlist Programma van IHCPHet Bucketlist Programma van IHCP
  • Checkers & Rally's 'Drive-Thru' Restaurants Game showCheckers & Rally's 'Drive-Thru' Restaurants Game show

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, among other things, the lightest champagne bottle in the world from Telmont Champagne, made from glass with 35 grams less weight than the standard bottle. And event location SugarCity Events has a new name: SugarFactory, located in Halfweg near Amsterdam.

A ‘Bucket List Program’ for the employees of the Dutch hotel management company IHCP to attract and keep more staff. And Podium Mozaïek in Amsterdam West is looking for a hospitality partner.

McDonald’s will introduce new products this summer in the Netherlands, including the Milk Shake Tropical, McFlurry Maltesers, (Veggie) McWrap Greek and Pop Dots. And in London, the Prada Caffé has opened, an ultra-stylish ‘caffé’ in Harrods. A pop-up until early 2024.

The ‘Do good’ initiative of the ‘The Present Movement’ received an investment from the Start Foundation for scaling up their homeless program ‘GiveMe5’. This program helps economically homeless people who are temporarily accommodated in hotels.

The Michelin stars have been published in Germany. Chef Jan Hartwig was immediately awarded 3 Michelin stars in his new restaurant JAN. And spotted in America: the first ‘Rule the Drive-Thru’ game show from Checkers® & Rally’s®.

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Trends we spotted | Week 10

13-3-2023

  • Trends we spottedTrends we spotted
  • Birra Moretti - Sale di Mare - with Italian sea saltBirra Moretti - Sale di Mare - with Italian sea salt
  • Hilton partners with Minus18 to give LGBTQIA+ teens across AustraliaHilton partners with Minus18 to give LGBTQIA+ teens across Australia
  • MicroCastle by White CastleMicroCastle by White Castle
  • onefinestay - Mas de Lange in the Provenceonefinestay - Mas de Lange in the Provence

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 amongst others to a new beer by Birra Morreti on the Dutch market, Birra Moretti Sale di Mare, and a new California bill aims to bring Amsterdam-style food & music to cannabis lounges 

Hilton Australia partners with Minus18 to give LGBTQIA+ teens across Australia the school formal they deserve. onefinestay, part of Accor, launches luxury villa collection in the Provence in France, hotel service in rental homes.  

White Castle is kicking off National Frozen Food month with the launch of a new national campaign, #MicroCastle. And last January Airrack & Pizza Hut broke the Guinness World record title for the world’s largest pizza. 

Starbucks filed a fresh patent for a coffee machine that make personalized drinks for customers. And in the continuing story of the croissant hype: a rolled spiral croissant from Parisien Gourmandises in San Diego.  lees verder

Trends we spotted | Week 50

19-12-2022

  • Trends we spottedTrends we spotted
  • Hertog Jan - De Proeftuin speciaalbierabonnementHertog Jan - De Proeftuin speciaalbierabonnement
  • Biologische restaurant Pianeta Terra Amsterdam in #50TopItaly credits Rinze VegelienBiologische restaurant Pianeta Terra Amsterdam in #50TopItaly credits Rinze Vegelien
  • Gaming Suite in the W London Hotel in cooperation with Samsung UKGaming Suite in the W London Hotel in cooperation with Samsung UK
  • The Ritz Carlton Paradise Valley – new luxury hotel at Marriott InternationalThe Ritz Carlton Paradise Valley – new luxury hotel at Marriott International
  • Red Lobster® Limited Edition Holiday CollectionRed Lobster® Limited Edition Holiday Collection
  • Red Lobster® Limited Edition Holiday CollectionRed Lobster® Limited Edition Holiday Collection
  • Damac_Properties & Madarin Oriental at the MaldivesDamac_Properties & Madarin Oriental at the Maldives
  • Tasty Carrot Corporation - caffeinated carrot juiceTasty Carrot Corporation - caffeinated carrot juice

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 amongst others a Gaming Suite in the W London, till April 2023 gamers can indulge themselves in luxury and games in the WOW Suite of the hotel. And Marriott International expects to introduce more than 35 luxury hotels around the world in 2023.

Organic restaurant Pianeta Terra in Amsterdam is named the best Italian restaurant in the Netherlands, it is number 19 in the list of the world’s 50 best Italian restaurants. And the Dutch beer brand Hertog Jan has a specialty beer subscription, The Tasting Garden, which is a great gift for beer lovers.

On Instagram we spotted a simple way to serve Christmassy cocktails for in bars, restaurants and at home!  And we bought Christmas ornaments from our local baker of a couple of Dutch sweet treats, inspiration for your restaurant, next year? The Red Lobster® limited edition holiday collection sets the example.

And for those traveling to California in 2023, Visit California invites visitors to explore major new attractions and openings.

Dubai-based DAMAC Group signs contract with Mandarin Oriental to manage luxurious resort in The Maldives, which will open in 2024. And Tasty Carrot Corporation launches ‘Eco Carrot’, the world’s first caffeinated carrot juice.

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