Trends we spotted | Week 9

6-3-2023

  • Trends we spottedTrends we spotted
  • Greggs wants to be carbon-neutral by 2040Greggs wants to be carbon-neutral by 2040
  • Fletcher Hotels partners with Shiji to enhance guest experience with cloud-based property management systemFletcher Hotels partners with Shiji to enhance guest experience with cloud-based property management system

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 including fish canning company John West, which has launched two vegan fish-free tuna products.

Fletcher Hotels partners with Shiji Enterprise Platform to enhance the guest experience with a cloud-based property management system for all Fletcher Hotels locations.

Last weekend Ser.vi Worldwide and United Robotics Group unveiled their solution to their hospitality staff shortage while improving the guest experience.

Greggs, a large bakery chain, aims to be climate neutral by 2040. They developed a Greggs eco-initiatives shop for this purpose. From this shop, initiatives that work will be implemented in other shops.

From 15 March, Espresso Martini Day, you can follow the ‘Espresso Martini Trail’ in London! You can sample varieties of espresso martini’s at several restaurants, among others Zuaya restaurant, In Horto restaurant, Kahani Indian restaurant and Como Garden restaurant.

The entire bread baking process fully automated with Wilkinson Baking Company’s BreadBot, a great machine to showcase the process to customers at for example supermarkets. The Breadbot was popular at the recently held expo for National Grocers in Las Vegas.

Last but not least: a funny game, WeenieBall, table football with hot dogs on the BBQ.

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Sixth edition National Week Without Meat & Dairy

6-3-2023

  • Nationale Week Zonder Vlees & ZuivelNationale Week Zonder Vlees & Zuivel
  • Een Weekje Zonder op 24KitchenEen Weekje Zonder op 24Kitchen
  • Een Weekje Zonder op 24KitchenEen Weekje Zonder op 24Kitchen

Today, March 6, marked the start of the sixth edition of the Dutch National Week Without Meat & Dairy. Since the last edition, dairy has been added to the campaign, now a permanent feature. The campaign invites the whole of the Netherlands to take up the challenge to become aware of the positive climate impact of eating less meat and dairy in a positive and inspiring way. This is the week in which the Netherlands learns how easy and delicious eating without meat and dairy can be. After a record number of participants during the last edition, this year has many participants too, like supermarkets, producers, schools, petrol stations, student associations and ministries are joining this initiative.

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Café Garçon brings the third arrondissement of Paris to Amsterdam Oud-Zuid

3-3-2023

  • Café Garçon brings third arrondissement of Paris to Amsterdam Oud-ZuidCafé Garçon brings third arrondissement of Paris to Amsterdam Oud-Zuid
  • Café Garçon brings third arrondissement of Paris to Amsterdam Oud-ZuidCafé Garçon brings third arrondissement of Paris to Amsterdam Oud-Zuid
  • Café Garçon brings third arrondissement of Paris to Amsterdam Oud-ZuidCafé Garçon brings third arrondissement of Paris to Amsterdam Oud-Zuid
  • Café Garçon brings third arrondissement of Paris to Amsterdam Oud-ZuidCafé Garçon brings third arrondissement of Paris to Amsterdam Oud-Zuid

Opening – Café Garçon, a bistro on Johannes Verhulststraat in Amsterdam Oud-Zuid opened late last year. As from now you can also enjoy ‘en terrasse au Café Garçon’. Enjoy people-watching on the terrace, sip a full burgundy and enjoy tasty escargots. In the bistro you can enjoy classic French cuisine in the heart of Amsterdam Oud-Zuid.

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Trends we spotted | Week 8

28-2-2023

  • Trends we spottedTrends we spotted
  • The Brake Room for delivery workers by Chick-fil-AThe Brake Room for delivery workers by Chick-fil-A
  • Public Access Lagoons™ Projects of Crystal Lagoons expand into IsraelPublic Access Lagoons™ Projects of Crystal Lagoons expand into Israel
  • Beyond Meat® launches plant-based chicken-style range in the NetherlandsBeyond Meat® launches plant-based chicken-style range in the Netherlands
  • Beyond SchnitzelBeyond Schnitzel
  • Marriott International has joined forces with Internet Watch FoundationMarriott International has joined forces with Internet Watch Foundation

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 the Czech cultivated pork startup Mewery, which announced the successful development of a cultivated pork prototype using its proprietary microalgae-based growth medium.

Beyond Meat® launches plant-based chicken-style range in the Netherlands. Like a Beyond Burger® Chicken- Style, a Schnitzel and Tenders.

Vly made from yellow split peas, is packed with protein and low in sugars is now also available in the Netherlands and at the Dutch supermarket Albert Heijn. Also their Vly Barista.

The Brake Room in New York by Chick-fil-A is a dedicated space for food delivery workers to take a break, recharge their devices, and enjoy complimentary beverages and snacks. Great idea for winter times?

Israel will get some Public Access Lagoons™ (PAL™) Projects of Crystal Lagoons. Those lagoons look great! And Marriott International joins the Internet Watch Foundation and deploys Cisco Technology to combat online ‘Child Sexual Abuse Material’.

Meati, a Colorado-based startup that produces fungi-based meat alternatives, has opened a new production facility called the ‘Mega Ranch’ in Thornton, USA. And Yumminn, a Barcelona-based startup, offers a mobile web app solution for dine-in restaurants, which integrates with point of sale systems.

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Innovative French cuisine with subtle Greek influences at restaurant Elea in The Hague

28-2-2023

  • gastvrouw Bibi Kuyp en chef Takis Panagakis of restaurant Elea - credits Alieke Eisinggastvrouw Bibi Kuyp en chef Takis Panagakis of restaurant Elea - credits Alieke Eising
  • Friandises at restaurant Elea in The Hague - credits Alieke EisingFriandises at restaurant Elea in The Hague - credits Alieke Eising
  • Restaurant Elea in The Hague - amuse bouche - tartelettes fava and tsaitia - credits Alieke EisingRestaurant Elea in The Hague - amuse bouche - tartelettes fava and tsaitia - credits Alieke Eising
  • Restaurant Elea in The Hague - Celeriac Wellington - credits Alieke EisingRestaurant Elea in The Hague - Celeriac Wellington - credits Alieke Eising
  • Restaurant Elea in The Hague - Langoustine, pumpkin, pumpkin seed, suneli spices - credits Alieke EisingRestaurant Elea in The Hague - Langoustine, pumpkin, pumpkin seed, suneli spices - credits Alieke Eising
  • Restaurant Elea in The Hague - exterior - credits Alieke EisingRestaurant Elea in The Hague - exterior - credits Alieke Eising
  • Restaurant Elea in The Hague - interior - credits Alieke EisingRestaurant Elea in The Hague - interior - credits Alieke Eising
  • Restaurant Elea in The Hague - interior - credits Alieke EisingRestaurant Elea in The Hague - interior - credits Alieke Eising
  • Restaurant Elea in The Hague - interior - credits Alieke EisingRestaurant Elea in The Hague - interior - credits Alieke Eising

Opening – Restaurant Elea in The Hague. Hostess Bibi Kuyp and chef Takis Panagakis opened the doors of their fine-dining restaurant on the Noordeinde in the city, previously their restaurant was located in Rijswijk. A stone’s throw from the Palace Noordeinde, they serve their creative, modern cuisine with subtle Greek influences.

We’ve already had the pleasure to enjoy the Greek influences on chef Takis Panagakis’ innovative French cuisine and the enthusiasm of hostess Bibi Kuyp’s team (especially when it comes to Greek wines) so we can definitely recommend a visit to restaurant Elea in The Hague!

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Oleato | the new coffee ritual by Starbucks

24-2-2023

  • Oleato by Starbucks with PartannaOleato by Starbucks with Partanna
  • Oleato by Starbucks - Golden Cold FoamOleato by Starbucks - Golden Cold Foam
  • Oleato by Starbucks with PartannaOleato by Starbucks with Partanna

Starbucks recently unveiled a transformational innovation in coffee, Oleato – a line of coffee beverages that brings together the unexpected – Starbucks arabica coffee deliciously infused with a spoonful of Partanna cold pressed, extra virgin olive oil. The result is velvety smooth, delicately sweet and lush coffee that uplifts each cup with an extraordinary new flavor and texture. The new beverage platform which launched in Starbucks stores in Italy on Feb. 22, includes: Oleato™ Caffè Latte, Oleato™ Iced Shaken Espresso and Oleato™ Golden Foam™ Cold Brew. Followed by California in the USA this spring and later by Japan, the Middle East and the UK.

This new product by Starbucks made us think of Bulletproof Coffee we spotted a couple of years ago, although this is made with butter and some ‘Brain Octane oil’. We most certainly are going to try the new coffee ritual at Starbucks when we go to Italy this May.

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The Lexi Las Vegas embraces cannabis-friendly hospitality

24-2-2023

  • Cannabis-friendly hospitality at The Lexi in Las VegasCannabis-friendly hospitality at The Lexi in Las Vegas

Open while undergoing a multi-million-dollar renovation, the once famed Artisan Hotel Boutique is evolving into The Lexi – Elevations Hotels and Resorts new 64 room hotel that will be the first in Las Vegas to embrace the idea of cannabis-friendly hospitality. The Lexi will make its debut this spring.

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KETEL 1 SHAKE OFF | Competition inspires bartenders and cocktail shakers

21-2-2023

  • Ketel 1 SHAKE OFF 2023Ketel 1 SHAKE OFF 2023
  • Ketel 1 SHAKE OFF 2023Ketel 1 SHAKE OFF 2023
  • Ketel 1 SHAKE OFF 2023Ketel 1 SHAKE OFF 2023
  • Winner Ketel 1 SHAKE OFF 2022Winner Ketel 1 SHAKE OFF 2022

KETEL 1 jenever (Dutch gin) mixes well and is gaining ground in the cocktail scene, according to distiller Nolet. To support establishments in the hospitality industry in their search for the perfect mix, the family business, which has existed since 1691, organizes a mixing competition, the KETEL 1 SHAKE OFF. In this annual competition, hospitality teams compete for the best hard lemonade based on KETEL 1 Jenever and sparkling water.

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Trends we spotted | Week 7

21-2-2023

  • Trends we spottedTrends we spotted
  • KFC Court by KFC Canada
  • McDonald's Germany introduced the McPlant NuggetsMcDonald's Germany introduced the McPlant Nuggets
  • MGallery Hotel Collection delivers style and substance with ‘Stories That Stay’MGallery Hotel Collection delivers style and substance with ‘Stories That Stay’
  • Opera Airbnb stay at the Palais Garnier in Paris - credits Blue Max MediaOpera Airbnb stay at the Palais Garnier in Paris - credits Blue Max Media

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 week 7 2023’.

With this week links to articles about amongst others a dipping-friendly bacon milkshake at Domino’s Japan and Burger King Thailand comes with a ‘Chocolate King Hamburger menu’ in a collab with Hershey’s.

Amazon is expanding its payment method with the palm of your hand, introduced by Amazon One at Whole Foods Markets. And a Kickstarter project by Big Eddy Glass Works, The Colour Bomb Cup. Great water glasses for restaurants.

McDonald’s Germany introduces McPlant® Nuggets developed by Beyond Meat® and KFC Canada introduced the first winterized basketball court.

The Palais Garnier, home to the Phantom of the Opera and one of the world’s most famous opera houses, is now available for a one-night stay on Airbnb. And MGallery Hotel Collection delivers style and substance with ‘Stories That Stay’.

The Finnish food technology startup The Nordic Umami Company has developed sustainable umami flavors from plant-based circular ingredients. Available in bouillons, sauces, and salts.

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Claridge’s ArtSpace Café | Café culture comes to Claridge’s

17-2-2023

  • Claridge’s ArtSpace CaféClaridge’s ArtSpace Café
  • Claridge’s ArtSpace CaféClaridge’s ArtSpace Café
  • Claridge’s ArtSpace CaféClaridge’s ArtSpace Café
  • Claridge’s ArtSpace CaféClaridge’s ArtSpace Café

Bringing café culture to Claridge’s for the very first time, the legendary Mayfair hotel has opened the doors to Claridge’s ArtSpace Café, with its own dedicated entrance on Brook’s Mews bedecked with awning and flag. 

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Virgin Hotel New York City | Rooms with great views

17-2-2023

  • Virgin Hotel New York CityVirgin Hotel New York City
  • Virgin Hotel New York CityVirgin Hotel New York City
  • Virgin Hotel New York CityVirgin Hotel New York City
  • Virgin Hotel New York CityVirgin Hotel New York City
  • Virgin Hotel New York CityVirgin Hotel New York City
  • Virgin Hotel New York CityVirgin Hotel New York City
  • Virgin Hotel New York CityVirgin Hotel New York City
  • Virgin Hotel New York CityVirgin Hotel New York City
  • Virgin Hotel New York CityVirgin Hotel New York City
  • Virgin Hotel New York CityVirgin Hotel New York City

Virgin Hotel New York City has opened its doors to guests beginning February 2023, with an official grand opening in spring 2023. Located at 1227 Broadway, and taking up the entire block between 29th Street and 30th Street, the newest addition to the Virgin Hotels collection sits at the heart of the booming NoMad neighborhood and delivers a vibrant yet sophisticated hospitality experience in one of the world’s most exciting cities. This is the sixth Virgin Hotels in the United States and the seventh in the brand portfolio.  

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Festive restaurant Grace opens its doors on the Coolsingel in Rotterdam

16-2-2023

  • Festive restaurant Grace - Coolsingel RotterdamFestive restaurant Grace - Coolsingel Rotterdam
  • Festive restaurant Grace - Coolsingel RotterdamFestive restaurant Grace - Coolsingel Rotterdam
  • Festive restaurant Grace - Coolsingel RotterdamFestive restaurant Grace - Coolsingel Rotterdam
  • Festive restaurant Grace - Coolsingel RotterdamFestive restaurant Grace - Coolsingel Rotterdam

Horeca entrepreneur Herman Hell on his newest addition, festive restaurant Grace: “Whether it’s a Parisian breakfast, a relaxed lunch, Arabic tea or a sumptuous dinner with champagne, cocktails and dancing until we can’t anymore. Everything happens at Grace with style. Or as we say, It’s about how.”  

An addition to Rotterdam. Enjoying delicious cocktails, drinks, food and a glamorous interior!   

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Larens Blanje Bleu | Wine with Dutch roots and a musical twist

16-2-2023

  • Larens Blanje Bleu - Design & Wijn - credits Rose GrootLarens Blanje Bleu - Design & Wijn - credits Rose Groot
  • Larens Blanje Bleu - Design & Wijn - credits Rose GrootLarens Blanje Bleu - Design & Wijn - credits Rose Groot

On Saturday the 18th of February, Design & Wine are launching a new wine called Larens Blanje Bleu. This white wine, made from blue grapes also known as Blanc de Noir, is made by Wijngoed Gelders Laren and is being sold exclusively by Design & Wine. The wine is made from the blue wine grape Cabertin, from the 2021 harvest. 700 bottles of this characterful wine have been produced.  

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Pilot with a four-day work week at Moxy Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

14-2-2023

  • Pilot with a four-day work week at Moxy Amsterdam Schiphol AirportPilot with a four-day work week at Moxy Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

A first in the hotel industry – Moxy Amsterdam Schiphol Airport launched a pilot on January 1 of this year in which full-time employees work four days a week as standard. The purpose of this four-day workweek at Moxy Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is to improve employees’ work-life balance and to cover peak times better. The pilot will last one year.

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The Bazaar by José Andrés | In the Old Post Office Buiding Washington, DC

14-2-2023

  • The Bazaar by José Andrés in Washington DCThe Bazaar by José Andrés in Washington DC
  • The Bazaar by José Andrés in Washington DCThe Bazaar by José Andrés in Washington DC
  • The Bazaar by José Andrés in Washington DCThe Bazaar by José Andrés in Washington DC

José Andrés Group is proud to introduce The Bazaar by José Andrés in the historic Old Post Office building in Washington, D.C., relaunched in 2022 by CGI Merchant Group, in partnership with Hilton under the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand. The opening of The Bazaar at Waldorf Astoria Washington DC signals the culmination of a 30-year journey for Chef Andrés, who has dreamed of opening a restaurant in the historic building since he arrived in Washington, DC in 1993.

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