Trends we spotted | Week 06
Perfect pairings of Detroit-style pizzas by Emmy Squared Pizza and BERO non-alcoholic beer
Areas opens Self, the world’s first robotic restaurant with Artificial Intelligence
Claridge’s Bakery set to open this summer with Richard Hart as the executive baker
RubyGlow Pineapple by Del Monte is coming to Europe
The Maybourne Saint-Germain will open in 2027
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:
- Spotted on the Instagram account of our favourite baker Dominique Ansel, Pinkglow Pineapple. Unfortunately only available in the US and Canada but Del Monte is about to introduce a Rubyglow Pineapple in Europe.
- Spotted on Instagram in NYC – a Singles Anti-Valentine’s event or a Singles Valentine’s Party.
- Greyscale is an edible art activation by Brazilian artist João Loureiro in a collab with Piccolina Gelateria at MPavilion in Melbourne. Choose from six gelato flavours that are all different shades of grey. Inspiration for ice cream parlours around the world?
- Perfect pairings of Detroit-style pizzas and burgers by Emmy Squared Pizza and BERO, non-alcoholic beer. Recently we also spotted a wine-pizza pairing. Inspiration for local collabs?
- Areas opens the world’s first robotic restaurant with Artificial Intelligence, called Self, on Barcelona airport.
- Claridge’s Bakery set to open this summer with Richard Hart as the executive baker & creative director. With a focus on British classics like Bloomers, Granary Loaves, Jam Tarts and Custard Tarts, as well as Hart’s globally renowned sourdough breads.
- Maybourne recently announced a 2027 opening for its newest development in the Parisian quarter of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, The Maybourne Saint-Germain.
Enjoy reading!
Pinkglow Pineapple spotted in the US and Rubyglow Pineapple arriving in Europe
We read about this pineapple for the first time somewhere in 2017/2018 but now we spotted it on the Instagram account of one of our favourite bakers Dominique Ansel: Pinkglow Pineapple. It’s created by Del Monte and sold through its own website, linked in the title. In the Instagram reel below, the Pink Pineapple & Almond Cream Danish for a weekend’s special at Dominique Ansel Workshop. Created with the pink pineapple from Costa Rica, with a unique taste, with notes of candy pineapple aromatics. It is also less sour than a traditional pineapple, juicier and sweeter in taste. Pinkglow® pineapples contain lycopene, a natural pigment that gives some produce its red color (e.g. tomatoes, watermelon), which makes this product pink. Unfortunately Pinkglow® is currently only available in Canada and the U.S..
We did find a press release from October 2024 that the Rubyglow® pineapple by Del Monte, will be introduced in Europe early 2025. This pineapple has a red outer skin, bright yellow flesh, and a new, sweet flavor similar to Del Monte Gold® Extra Sweet pineapples. Sounds like this pineapple will be a little earlier in Europe than the pinkglow pineapple.
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Spotted in NYC | Singles Anti-Valentine’s event and a Singles Valentine’s Party
Spotted in New York on the Instagram account of NY Bucket List: two events for singles on Valentine’s Day: the Singles Anti-Valentine’s event is linked in the title and will be held on February 14th on the Upper East Side. There will be icebreaker games, themed cocktails, arcade games, ping-pong, & more. The Singles Valentine’s Party will be held at the Rooftop at Hell’s Kitchen and will be hosted by Justin Laboy. See the embedded post below.
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Piccolina’s Grey Gelato | Greyscale summer
Greyscale is an edible art activation by Brazilian artist João Loureiro in a collab with Piccolina Gelateria at MPavilion in Melbourne. It’s season 11 for Greyscale and it’s back on popular demand. Choose from six gelato flavours that are all different shades of grey. The catch? None of the flavours are labelled, and you have to order by shade alone – from light grey to near black. You can experience Loureiro and Piccolina’s grey gelato every weekend till Saturday March 22nd. Spotted on the Instagram account of Broadsheet Melbourne.
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Perfect pairings of Detroit-style pizzas and burgers by Emmy Squared Pizza and BERO, non-alcoholic beer
Recently we wrote about the perfect wine-pizza pairing by [ yellow tail ] and Domino’s Pizza. We found a new pairing, inspiration for local collabs?
Emmy Squared Pizza, celebrated for its Detroit-style pizzas and award-winning burgers, has teamed up with BERO, the premium non-alcoholic beer founded by Tom Holland, to introduce “Perfect Pairings.” This exclusive collaboration redefines pizza and beer nights with curated ingredient kits that combine Emmy Squared’s bold culinary creations with BERO’s delicious and elevated selection of brews. Available nationwide through Goldbelly and at Emmy Squared Pizza locations, these pairings bring unmatched flavour to any occasion.
“Perfect Pairings” offers a fresh take on the classic pizza-and-beer tradition. Emmy Squared’s signature Detroit-style pizzas—known for their fluffy, focaccia-like dough and caramelized, crispy cheese crust—combine exceptionally with BERO’s dynamic, refreshing non-alcoholic beers. These thoughtfully crafted kits cater to modern food lovers seeking unique flavour combinations and high-quality ingredients. More details in their press release, linked in the title.
SELF | The first robotic restaurant with AI at Barcelona Airport
Areas opens the world’s first robotic restaurant with Artificial Intelligence in an airport. Areas, a leading Spanish multinational company in the food & beverage and travel retail industry with its global headquarters in Barcelona, has chosen Barcelona airport to open SELF, the first robotic restaurant with artificial intelligence in an airport in the world.
SELF is in the commercial area at Terminal 1 next to gate B24 and is 137 m2. Its offering focuses on the products most in demand at the airport, such as coffees, premium sandwiches, juices, pastries, salads and pokes, desserts and soft drinks, as well as unique recipes, all prepared daily to ensure freshness and quality in each. SELF has been developed entirely with Spanish innovation and engineering. More details in their press release, linked in the title.
Claridge’s Bakery set to open this summer | Richard Hart will be the executive baker & creative director
Claridge’s recently announced that it will open Claridge’s Bakery in late summer 2025 with internationally acclaimed chef and baker, Richard Hart, named as Executive Baker & Creative Director. Launching with a British-focused menu of beloved classics including Bloomers and Granary Loaves, as well as Jam Tarts and Custard Tarts, Belgian Buns and Iced Fingers, and more, as well as Hart’s globally renowned sourdough breads, the bakery will sell delicious treats and goods straight from the oven, for hotel guests as well as London locals and visitors to enjoy. Claridge’s Bakery will be located on Brook’s Mews, Mayfair, with the sole aim of celebrating the art of British baking. Nourishing the neighbourhood with delicacies available throughout the day, the menu will be created by Hart and take inspiration from Richard’s London upbringing and love and nostalgia for classic British bakeries, as well as Claridge’s own heritage.
Richard Hart is the founder of Copenhagen’s Hart Bageri, acclaimed as one of the world’s best bakeries, which he opened in partnership with René Redzepi of Noma. He was previously head baker at the legendary Tartine in San Francisco. Originally from London, England, he currently lives in Mexico City, where he is opening his newest project, Green Rhino. He is the author of Richard Hart Bread: Intuitive Sourdough Baking, published in the United Kingdom in January 2025 via Hardie Grant Books.
The Maybourne Saint-Germain | Palace-style hotel and ultra-luxury branded residences in a historic landmark in Paris
Maybourne recently announced a 2027 opening for its newest development in the Parisian quarter of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, The Maybourne Saint-Germain, bringing a palace-style hotel with 101 keys and 23 ultra-luxury branded residences to Paris for the first time.
Expanding its prestigious hotel portfolio, Maybourne is creating an extraordinary property that reimagines bespoke hospitality in the City of Light, affirming its status as the eminent choice for global luxuriance and strategically focusing on growth within select urban gateways. The Maybourne Saint-Germain will be located along the Rive Gauche within the iconic 17th-century Îlot Saint-Germain, marking a new era for the historic building. The 23 residences will be envisioned by two renowned French interior designers, with seven by Pierre-Yves Rochon along Rue Saint-Dominque, and 16 residences by Laura Gonzalez, located on Rue de l’Université. More details in the link in the title.
