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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Germany’s restaurant-discovery-app, NeoTaste expands to Amsterdam

23-2-2024

  • Germany’s restaurant-discovery-app NeoTaste expands to AmsterdamGermany’s restaurant-discovery-app NeoTaste expands to Amsterdam
  • Germany’s restaurant-discovery-app NeoTaste expands to AmsterdamGermany’s restaurant-discovery-app NeoTaste expands to Amsterdam

Amsterdam’s gastronomic landscape is on the brink of a revolution as NeoTaste, Germany’s leading app for restaurant lovers and gastronomes, is expanding to the capital as of February. With a list of over 200 partner restaurants in Amsterdam, including the renowned Bar Kosta, restaurant Café Celia and caterers like Raïnaraï and Mezzave. NeoTaste promises unique culinary experiences for Amsterdam’s foodies. After Amsterdam, NeoTaste will expand further to The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht and Haarlem this spring.

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‘Tablebooker’ from Belgium joins Zenchef

22-2-2024

  • Tablebooker joins ZenchefTablebooker joins Zenchef

Zenchef, European leader in restaurant reservation technology, is proud to welcome Tablebooker, a major player in the Belgian restaurant reservation sector, to its group. This addition marks a significant step in reshaping the European restaurant technology landscape, following its merger with Formitable in early 2023 and welcoming Resengo later that year.

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Trends we spotted | Week 06

12-2-2024

  • Trends we spottedTrends we spotted
  • 15 years - Clean the World15 years - Clean the World
  • IKEA - Fashion Week ParisIKEA - Fashion Week Paris
  • Stayokay X The Good RollStayokay X The Good Roll
  • THE BUTCHER X Frites Atelier - Back Ribs

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:

  • New ‘cathedral of fried chicken’ – restaurant COQODAQ – opened in New York. Great design!
  • Clean the World is celebrating 15 years of making the world a better place with sustainable recycling solutions for the hospitality industry.
  • From February 29th to March 3rd, IKEA will take over 28 Rue de Lappe close to Paris’s Bastille to celebrate the exhibition IKEA+, that will take place during Paris Fashion Week.
  • McDonald’s restrooms in Japan have cleaning devices for phones, the WOSH of Wota.
  • Stayokay is the first hostel chain in the world to switch completely to bamboo toilet paper from The Good Roll.
  • Hobart’s Single Cup Washer allows one reusable cup to be washed in an energy-efficient and hygienic way.
  • Exceptional bucket list locations of McDonald’s including the McSki and a beautiful location in Porto.
  • 5 new dishes at THE BUTCHER restaurant chain in Amsterdam in collaboration with Frites Atelier.

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Instagram inspiration | Roses are Red or Bread?

9-2-2024

  • Instagram inspiration - Roses are red or breadInstagram inspiration - Roses are red or bread
  • Instagram inspiration - Roses are red or breadInstagram inspiration - Roses are red or bread

Do you also enjoy scrolling on Instagram? We do!! Every week we come across inspiration that we often share in our weekly article ‘Trends we spotted’. This week we came across so many of them! Among others, a ‘duck in your coffee’, a bouquet of croissants under the motto ‘are roses red or bread’, hot milkshakes, Cookizza’s by Cedric Grolet and much more. That deserves its own article!

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Humble launches ‘Firefly’

6-2-2024

  • Humble Firefly frostedHumble Firefly frosted
  • Humble Firefly frosted en smoked goldHumble Firefly frosted en smoked gold
  • Humble Firefly BronzeHumble Firefly Bronze

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!

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Trends we spotted | Week 05

5-2-2024

  • Trends we spottedTrends we spotted
  • Blue Collar Hotel - Stayokay Hostels returns to the Dutch region ‘Brabant’Blue Collar Hotel - Stayokay Hostels returns to the Dutch region ‘Brabant’
  • Blue Collar Hotel - Stayokay Hostels - a new hostel on Strijp-S in EindhovenBlue Collar Hotel - Stayokay Hostels - a new hostel on Strijp-S in Eindhoven
  • Yotam Ottolenghi promotes his book Comfort in AmsterdamYotam Ottolenghi promotes his book Comfort in Amsterdam
  • The Social Hub in San Sébastian recently openedThe Social Hub in San Sébastian recently opened
  • The brand Sofitel launched a new concept - The Haute CroissanterieThe brand Sofitel launched a new concept - The Haute Croissanterie
  • Subway® in the USA announced a high demand for the new footlong 'Sidekicks'Subway® in the USA announced a high demand for the new footlong 'Sidekicks'
  • Starbucks - Oleato Golden Foam Iced Shaken EspressoStarbucks - Oleato Golden Foam Iced Shaken Espresso

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 Social Hub San Sebastián opened its doors February 1st.
  • The Oleato beverages are now available at all Starbucks stores in the U.S.
  • The brand Sofitel launched a new concept – The Haute Croissanterie.
  • Subway® in the USA announced a strong start to 2024 with the high demand for the new footlong ‘Sidekicks’.
  • De innovative ‘White Vegatables’ collection by Koppert Cress has expanded with ‘Feather Tops’, ‘Talpa Shoots’ and the new Sweet Lov, all sprouts are produced in the dark.
  • Stayokay Hostels returns to the Dutch region ‘Brabant’ with a new hostel on Strijp-S in Eindhoven.
  • Cocomelt is a chocolate café in London that serves sushi crêpes. Great idea for Pancake Day?
  • In September a new cookbook by Yotam Ottolenghi will be released, called ‘Comfort’. He will visit Amsterdam to promote the book in November.

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Pourify Pourer | Make every drop count

30-1-2024

  • Pourify Pourer won the Horecava Innovation Award in the catagory Equipment & ServicesPourify Pourer won the Horecava Innovation Award in the catagory Equipment & Services
  • Pourify Pourer won the Horecava Innovation Award in the catagory Equipment & ServicesPourify Pourer won the Horecava Innovation Award in the catagory Equipment & Services
  • Pourify Pourer won the Horecava Innovation Award in the catagory Equipment & ServicesPourify Pourer won the Horecava Innovation Award in the catagory Equipment & Services
  • Pourify Pourer won the Horecava Innovation Award in the catagory Equipment & ServicesPourify Pourer won the Horecava Innovation Award in the catagory Equipment & Services

Do you run a bar, restaurant or hotel that is trying to keep a grip on all the drinks being served? Then the Horecava Innovation Award winner in the Equipment & Services category: Pourify might be for you! Pourify is a durable Bluetooth-enabled pouring spout that accurately tracks the quantity of drinks, allowing hospitality entrepreneurs to efficiently manage their beverage inventory, reduce waste and optimize their profits.

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Trends we spotted | Week 04

29-1-2024

  • horeca trendsTrends in het kort - Trends we spotted
  • 2023 McDonald's All-American Roster (East Team)2023 McDonald's All-American Roster (East Team)
  • 2024 McDonald's All American Games2024 McDonald's All American Games
  • Cinnamon_Roll_PizookieCinnamon_Roll_Pizookie
  • Ruby Hotels opent Ruby Hanna Hotel & Bar in Stuttgart - the barRuby Hotels opent Ruby Hanna Hotel & Bar in Stuttgart - the bar
  • Ruby Hotels opent Ruby Hanna Hotel & Bar in StuttgartRuby Hotels opent Ruby Hanna Hotel & Bar in Stuttgart
  • Valentijnsdag actie bij alle vestigingen van Bram LadageValentijnsdag actie bij alle vestigingen van Bram Ladage

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 McDonald’s All American Games return to Houston this April.
  • A new year and a new PIZOOKIE® at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse®, based on a cinnamon roll.
  • A bouquet of ice cream spotted in an ice cream / Bonsai tree shop in Kyoto, Japan.
  • Bram ladage, a famous snack bar chain in and around Rotterdam, hands out free ‘Brammetjes’ again this Valentine’s Day.
  • For the lovers of strong coffee, an Italian Iced Coffee recipe.
  • Spotted in a Starbucks in Thailand, a special coffee machine to prepare coffees.
  • ‘Beauty in and out’ at the ‘48 Collagen Café’ in Paris, it is opening this summer!
  • Ruby Hotels opened their first hotel in Stuttgart, Ruby Hanna Hotel & Bar.
  • And the floating +POOL is opening this summer in the East River in New York City.

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Forsea unveiled the first cell-cultivated freshwater eel

26-1-2024

  • Forsea Unveils First Cultured Eel - credits Anatoly MichaelloForsea Unveils First Cultured Eel - credits Anatoly Michaello

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.

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