Vegetable & Fruit supplier Van Gelder launches innovative plant-based assortment
22-2-2024
Vegetable & Fruit supplier Van Gelder is really Dutch and at the same time hypermodern. The company delivers fresh fruit and vegetables to hotels and restaurants, hospitals and government agencies throughout the country every day. In addition, consumers can go to the Versmarkt and the Experience Center in Ridderkerk to pick up fresh products and a healthy lunch. The new plant-based assortment is launching this spring. Sustainable and progressive meat and fish substitutes will be produced in-house. From burgers, meatballs, soup balls and lamb to sandwich fillings such as roast beef and smoked salmon, made from vegetables, fermented fava beans, mushrooms and legumes.
Cake Boss opens flagship Carlo’s Bake Shop in the heart of Times Square
15-2-2024
Coming off an autumn return to television, Buddy ‘Cake Boss’ Valastro isn’t slowing down anytime soon. In fact, he’s coming in hot out of the oven with a brand new, 1,200 square foot flagship Carlo’s Bake Shop right in the heart of Times Square at 1500 Broadway. The new location is a sweet glimpse into the future of the historic Hoboken bakery with whimsical elements combined with the old-school tastes and charm of the popular bake shop. Carlo’s Bake Shop Broadway is now open seven days a week 7 a.m.-12 a.m.
I used to watch Cake Boss with my daughter and I presume that many people between 20 and 25 years old watched it as well! His 38th and new location on Times Square will probably be a popular site to visit for tourists! ^Marjolein
The All Day Bubbles concept by Time to Sparkle
13-2-2024
Recently, the All Day Bubbles concept by Time to Sparkle was introduced. This concept gives you the opportunity to get to know the versatility of French crémant, the alternative to champagne. Surprising taste combinations show that sparkling wines not only pair excellently with oysters or fine dining but are also a perfect match with popcorn, chocolate, or a slice of pizza. Bubbles are suitable for every moment of the day.
100% Sustainable JIMMY’s Pale Ale Popcorn Beer
12-2-2024
At the Dutch exhibition for the hospitality industry, the Horecava, the innovative JIMMY’s Pale Ale Popcorn Beer has been introduced. The main ingredient of the beer consists of the by-products of the Dutch popcorn producer JIMMY Products in Oud-Beijerland. The high-quality use of these popcorn by-products, combined with the already sustainable brewing methods of Brewery ‘Vet & Lazy’, it guarantees a unique and 100% sustainably brewed beer. Which is an important milestone.
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The Bosshardtje | A new cookie with roots in Amsterdam
6-2-2024
From the 14th of February 2024, on the day of love, available throughout the Netherlands: the one and only Bosshardtje, a cookie named after Major Bosshardt, who in 2009 was elected the Greatest Amsterdammer of all time. Created by the Foundation Eberhardjes Amsterdam.
Humble launches ‘Firefly’
6-2-2024
The warm feeling and coziness of a candlelight is indispensable in many hospitality venues. Humble has managed to capture this enchanting atmosphere of candlelight in the new wireless design lamp Humble Firefly. No messing around with wax and matches; this beautiful eye-catcher is safe, durable and easy to move. This makes the product ideal for use in the hospitality industry and at events!
The White Castle Love Kit to create an at-home Valentine’s Day experience
2-2-2024
For more than 30 years, White Castle, America’s first fast-food hamburger chain, has transformed its restaurants on Valentine’s Day into Love Castles with special décor, hostess seating and tableside service. Each year, tens of thousands of Cravers join their partners, friends and family for this special evening. But what about those unable to secure a reservation or drive to one of the 300-plus participating Castles? In the USA their fans can buy a White Castle Love Kit to create an at home Valentine’s Day experience.
Forsea unveiled the first cell-cultivated freshwater eel
26-1-2024
The FoodTech start-up Forsea collaborated with SAIDO restaurant to craft prized Japanese dishes based on cultivated eel. Cell-cultured seafood start-up Forsea Foods, Ltd. sails on its mission to save wild eel populations from near extinction by unveiling its first prototype of cell-cultivated freshwater eel. Forsea successfully replicated the traditional Japanese unagi eel (Anguilla japonica) featuring the same tender, succulent texture and rich savory flavor as real eel.
Chef Dick Middelweerd (**) launches the week of the sausage roll
25-1-2024
No product is as connected to Brabant (the southern region of the Netherlands) as the sausage roll (het worstenbroodje). Chef Dick Middelweerd of the Treeswijkhoeve (**) has welcomed guests with the savoury snack for years, shared several recipes of the product in his cookbook together with the Dutch artist Guus Meeuwis and last month, in collaboration with Shell, introduced a culinary sausage roll teriyaki. Dick Middelweerd thought that it is time to celebrate this typical Brabant delicacy, with the week of the sausage roll, which runs from 6 to 13 February 2024. He invites all chefs to show their creations on social media with the Dutch hashtag #weekvanhetworstenbroodje.
The Genius Amsterdam sells sausage rolls originated from the south of the Netherlands
2-1-2024
On 1 October 2023, ‘The Genius’ opened its doors on Amsterdam’s Kinkerstraat. The owner, originally from the Dutch region Brabant, Marcel Ginus found that sausage rolls were very scarce in our Capital and decided to do something about it. The Genius serves handmade sausage rolls made by Bart Houben, a baker from the region Brabant. They also sell ‘star boxes’ with sausage bread creations by top chefs!