Functional food: the new ingredient for F&B success

Functional food: the new ingredient for F&B success

Hospitality is in the midst of a revolution rooted in wellness and health-focused innovation. Fresh from a panel debate that explored this topical issue, Christian Salloum, managing director of BrandPortunity F&B Consulting, explains why products that were once mostly found in health-food stores have now gone mainstream, from beetroot hummus to cacao-nib granola.

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Cédric Gobilliard on Mama Shelter’s multigenerational path to success

Cédric Gobilliard on Mama Shelter’s multigenerational path to success

A proud industry disruptor, Mama Shelter has never been afraid to break conventions with its unique hospitality offerings. Bringing a family-led vision to life, the brand has become known for taking guests on bold, playful, welcoming ‘journeys within journeys.’ Having recently brought the concept to Dubai, Cédric Gobilliard, COO at Mama Shelter – Ennismore, lifts the lid on Mama’s plans to continue surprising guests and forging human connections.

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Redefining Emirati cuisine with chef Ali Yazdi

Redefining Emirati cuisine with chef Ali Yazdi

Ali Yazdi, Emirati chef and founder of Ali Yazdi Consultancy, fuses traditional heritage with modern techniques to elevate Emirati cuisine. He discusses his vision for bringing UAE flavors and culinary traditions to a global audience.

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