Championing Chocolate
If you thought chocolate offerings were limited to dark, milk or white varieties, it’s time to think again; today’s alternatives are as diverse as they are delicious, encompassing a vast range of exotic ingredients and even a landmark, fourth Ruby variety. HN delves deeper into the latest developments on the cocoa bean scene
Selim El Zyr, World Class, with Regional Roots
Selim El Zyr, homegrown hospitality visionary and Rotana’s vice chairman, talks to HN about the region’s competitive advantages, the challenge of training and retaining the next generation of hoteliers, and why the founding principle of delivering ‘Treasured Time’ is as important today as ever
Six Centuries And Still Brewing…
While classics such as espresso, Arabic, or ‘kahweh’, and Turkish coffee remain deeply entrenched in the regional café culture, there are always new takes and twists on our favorite beverage, reflecting changing times, tastes and attitudes. Maya Bekhazi Noun, founder and managing director of The Food Studio, highlights this year’s most significant trends making waves across the wonderful world of coffee
Coffee & Tea – Monin
“When it comes to coffee, MONIN launched Nougat Syrup and Tatin, to bring back memories of the simple, yet loved-by-everyone, flavors”, Olga Cassidy, Trade Marketing Manager, MEIA, mentions. MONIN L’Artiste – the new range of toppings, was also added, specifically designed for Latte Art. It turns any barista into an artist, allowing the creation of that ‘wow’ effect
Noura Speaks to the Heart
The iconic Lebanese pastry brand Noura has launched a new flagship store to celebrate its milestone 70th birthday this year and mark the company’s repositioning in the market. HN sat down for an exclusive interview with Julien Khabbaz, Noura’s CEO, to hear more about his future plans for a brand that he admits is very close to his heart
What’s Hot in Your Cup?
Sabine Karam, Beirut team manager and consultant at Hodema Consulting Services, delves deep into the world of coffee beans and tea leaves to bring us the latest trends in both beverages
In Tough Times, Training Is The Key To Success
There’s a lion on the street! Or so they say. Business is down, the market is tough and everyone is struggling. Do you take precautions and wait for the crisis to pass or run outside with a smartphone camera, take a picture or a video of the lion and make sure your brand appears in the shot? Mark Dickinson of DONE! Hospitality Training Solutions shows us how to detect an opportunity and dare to be different
Coffee & Tea – Barista
The coffee industry is a fundamental part of the food culture. It has changed drastically over the past years, as coffee becomes more popular to younger generations, thus creating the need for drinks that appeal to their tastes
10 Global Foodservice Trends
Michael Jones and Tina Nielsen of FCSI’s Foodservice Consultant magazine highlight 10 key, long-term trends shaping global foodservice