Zwarte Cross snack set for nationwide launch | Tante Rikanto already outselling frikandels and croquettes
19-6-2026
With great pride and rumbling stomachs, the organization behind Zwarte Cross, the Feestfabriek Alles Komt Goed BV, has announced that the Tante Rikanto snack will soon be available nationwide in the Netherlands. “A milestone that will shake up the food & beverage world,” according to the former Zwarte Cross festival director and the snack’s namesake, Tante Rikie.
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From Amsterdam to London and Ibiza | Live-fire cooking concept Nela continues its international growth
18-6-2026
What started in Amsterdam in 2021 as an ambitious restaurant concept has quickly evolved into an international hospitality brand. Live-fire cooking concept Nela, founded by chefs Hari Shetty and Ori Geller together with entrepreneur Gilad Hayeem of The Waverly Group, continues its international expansion with a successful first six months in London and the return of Nela Ibiza for a second summer season.
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Trends we spotted | Week 24
16-6-2026
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:
- McDonald’s Netherlands is organizing an introductory session on June 30 for entrepreneurs who have a serious interest in running their own McDonald’s restaurant.
- Vault Bar, the renowned cocktail bar located within Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, has been named one of the Best Hotel Bars for 2026 by the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide.
- The iconic New York restaurant Dante has opened a permanent restaurant and bar at Claridge’s hotel. Dante Mayfair has officially made the transition from pop-up concept to permanent London venue.
- A fun idea: a date night at the zoo! Through July 24, adults can enjoy Zoo Nights at London Zoo. Could this be an inspiring concept for other zoos?
- La Marzocco has unveiled the Azteca, a unique espresso machine inspired by the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
- Alcohol-free beer is gaining ground in sports canteens, according to Heineken Netherlands.
- The Manor Hotel in Amsterdam East has officially reopened its doors as part of the exclusive Leonardo Limited Edition collection.
- Since June 11, the Dutch hospitality industry has been fully embracing the World Cup. A great example is Villa Kakelbont in Rotterdam.
- To further promote the OneUnit message, SpiritsNL will organize a nationwide roadshow in 2026, visiting eight major Dutch cities. OneUnit cocktails and mixed drinks contain one standard serving of alcohol.
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Zwarte Cross and Grolsch launch special ‘t Geet Hier Spoken can for the 2026 edition
12-6-2026
The Dutch festival Zwarte Cross and Grolsch have joined forces to introduce an exclusive half-litre can in celebration of Zwarte Cross 2026. The special edition can is entirely dedicated to ‘t Geet Hier Spoken! (“Things Are Going to Get Wild Here!”), the theme of the upcoming festival edition. With this launch, the two brands bring their long-standing partnership to life in a striking design that will be available in supermarkets from June 15.
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Play the BINGO where the whole of Amsterdam wins | Bellefleur’s WorldPride UNITY BINGO
11-6-2026
In the run-up to WorldPride Amsterdam 2026, Team Eberhardjes is once again joining forces with Dolly Bellefleur. Their mottos ‘Take good care of our city and of one another’ and ‘Let love reign’ align seamlessly. The theme of WorldPride is UNITY: for Team Eberhardjes and Bellefleur, the perfect occasion to playfully connect all the nationalities that make up Amsterdam. Today, Thursday, June 11th, they will launch Bellefleur’s WorldPride UNITY BINGO: an online bingo game in which not only one person, but everyone wins.
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Longest frikandel in the world | Chef Margo Reuten takes action for KWF
9-6-2026
Chef Margo Reuten of Restaurant Da Vinci in Maasbracht is stepping out of her familiar Michelin-starred kitchen for a special challenge. Together with five local entrepreneur friends, the only female SVH Master Chef with a Michelin star will attempt to break the world record for the “World’s Longest frikandel” on Sunday, June 28, 2026. (The frikandel is a long, skinless meat sausage made from finely ground meat (or meat trimmings) and spices, which is deep-fried just before consumption.)With this playful initiative, they are taking a stand against cancer and hope to raise €50,000 for the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF Kankerbestrijding).
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Longevity | Hotels & wellness resorts are embracing the trend
5-6-2026
Medical wellness retreats have been around for decades, but today we see an increasing number of hotels and resorts embracing the longevity trend. Around the world, more and more research is being conducted to answer the growing demand for a healthier and longer life. Longevity has become a key focus online, in luxury hotels and resorts, and increasingly in restaurants and wellness concepts. But how can hospitality entrepreneurs respond to this trend? In this article, we share ideas, inspiring examples and links to hoteliers who already offer longevity programmes.
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AWAKE Chocolate launches the first ‘turn up service’ in the Walker Hotels
5-6-2026
AWAKE Chocolate is partnering with Walker Hotels, luxury, design-driven properties across New York City, to help hospitality turn things up this summer. Known for leaving chocolates on pillows at night, hotels have long made ‘turn-down service’ a signature, luxurious ritual. But AWAKE knows people need a pick-me-up when they get up! To mark the launch of the new AWAKE Crispy Milk Chocolate Bites (50 mg of caffeine per bite), the brand is introducing the ‘Turn Up Service trolley’ in June: a wake-up call on wheels.
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Chef Geert-Jan Vaartjes opens the renewed De Bosberg in Appelscha
21-5-2026
Chef Geert-Jan Vaartjes, known from among others De Librije, La Rive, De Bokkedoorns, and Lauswolt, has completely transformed De Bosberg in Appelscha together with entrepreneur Wybe Iedema. The iconic hospitality venue, located at the foot of the famous Bosberg Tower in the ‘Drents-Friese Wold’ National Park, has officially reopened after an extensive renovation.
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PearlMobiel and OWN eSIM launch eSIM for hotel guests at Corendon Hotels & Resorts
21-5-2026
International travelers want to be online immediately upon arrival, without worrying about high roaming costs or searching for local SIM cards. With the introduction of eSIM for hotel guests, PearlMobiel and OWN eSIM are responding to this demand. In collaboration with Corendon Hotels & Resorts, the companies are launching a new service that allows hotel guests to easily activate mobile data during their stay in Amsterdam and Curaçao.
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Zwarte Cross snack Tante Rikanto - credits tomdoms
Zwarte Cross snack Tante Rikanto - credits tomdoms
