Ecopoon | Additional funding for the development of their edible spoons
16-3-2023
Ecopoon, a Belgian company, is further expanding its production of edible and ecological spoons for the hospitality sector. Earlier this year, the start-up raised just over half a million euros that will be used to invest in the further expansion of its product range and production. Ecopoon is also launching another new spoon, ‘Glacette’, specifically for desserts and ice cream parlours this spring. They are thinking of further international expansion.
Mondrian hotel Cannes | The first Mondrian hotel in France
16-3-2023
Opening – Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, recently launched the first Mondrian hotel in France with Mondrian Cannes. Located just 7 minutes from the famous steps of the Palais de Festival, the property sits on the site of the first luxury hotel in Cannes opened in 1863. It also maintains the privilege of the only gardens on the Croisette as a green haven protects the hotel from the busy boulevard and Rue d’Antibes and frames a unique view of the sea.
#WorldSleepDay | Sofitel’s Do’s & Don’ts for a Bonne Nuit
14-3-2023
On the occasion of #WorldSleepDay on March 17, Sofitel Hotels & Resorts is inviting guests and travelers to experience its most luxurious bedtime routines with “Sofitel’s Do’s & Don’ts for a Bonne Nuit”. As an ambassador of modern French style, culture and art-de-vivre around the world, Sofitel exudes a refined and understated sense of modern luxury, which certainly extends to its signature Sofitel MyBedTM experience, and the brand’s chic approach to well-being. In keeping with the theme for this World Sleep Day – Sleep is Essential for Health – Sofitel shares its secrets to the ultimate good night’s sleep.
Claridge’s set to mark the coronation of King Charles lll
14-3-2023
To celebrate and mark the coronation of King Charles III (Saturday May 6), Claridge’s – the legendary Mayfair hotel – often referred to as the ‘annexe of Buckingham Palace’, will be unveiling a series of special royal moments this May 2023. Like a Claridge’s Coronation Archive Windows in the hotel’s lobby, a new portrait of King Charles lll by Claridge’s Artist in Residence, Claridge’s Crest Cake with gold leaf and Coronation cocktails.
Trends we spotted | Week 10
13-3-2023
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.
Maison Saint Aix opens the outdoor dining season with AIX Rosé 2022
10-3-2023
Maison Saint Aix, located in the heart of Provence, presents their AIX Rosé 2022. Dry and hot summer days ensured an early harvest, the cool nights ensured a balanced acidity. The result is a wonderfully fresh, red fruit-infused, soft pink rosé. They have, among other things, a special The Grand AIXperience that is served in the intimate courtyard of the Sofitel Legend The Grand in Amsterdam.
Pizza Hut brings back the limited-edition NCAA® March Madness® Mini Basketballs
9-3-2023
Yesterday Pizza Hut announced the return of a beloved, limited-edition offering from the 1990s: Mini Basketballs. Just in time for NCAA® March Madness®, the 2023 Mini Basketballs will be available for a limited time only starting on March 14 at participating Pizza Hut restaurants nationwide for only $7 via the Pizza Hut website and Pizza hut app (taxes not included; prices and participation vary). The new Mini Basketballs feature a black and red pattern with “No One Out Pizzas The Hut”® text.
The power of Inspire Culinary | Inspire Brands during Variety Power of Comedy at SXSW
9-3-2023
Comedic icons and powerhouse food brands are coming together at this year’s highly sought-after Variety Power of Comedy event. Inspire Brands will be unveiling nine exclusive food and beverage collabs on March 10 at The Creek & The Cave in Austin, Texas during the SXSW Festival (South by SouthWest). This marks the first-time ever Inspire Brands have come together to create never-seen-before food and beverage collaborations, highlighting items across the entire portfolio.
Do you think it’s a great idea to showcase their brands this way? Although we don’t know if we love all the combinations, we love the idea!
Truffles from the Burwell Farms in North Carolina
7-3-2023
A North Carolina farm is successfully producing cultivate truffles. Truffles are traditionally very rare products of a symbiotic relationship of the truffle fungus and pine trees and are originally only found in wild forests of France, Italy, and Spain. Yet, over the years, scientists have figured out how to consistently grow this rare earthen produce. An article about the Burwell Farms in North Carolina where they’re effectively cultivating truffles.
OTA Insight launches Rate Insight+
7-3-2023
OTA Insight, the global leader in cloud-based hospitality business intelligence, recently announced today the launch of Rate Insight+, a first-of-its-kind solution that gives hoteliers a complete view of their competitive landscape by combining hotel and short-term rental data in a single platform. The new short-term rental data will be available as an upgrade to the core Rate Insight product.
The new spoon at Ecopoon - the Glacette for ice cream
Ecopoon - Touillette spoon - a speculoos coffee spoon
Ecopoon spoon - Aperitive Romarin
