The award-winning, Australian-born Lebanese pastry chef and author Philip Khoury has blazed new trails in the world of indulgent, plant-based desserts. Here, he shares his career highlights and plans, from going viral with a chocolate bar to slated London openings.

The award-winning, Australian-born Lebanese pastry chef and author Philip Khoury has blazed new trails in the world of indulgent, plant-based desserts. Here, he shares his career highlights and plans, from going viral with a chocolate bar to slated London openings.

Combining local culture with the latest innovative dining trends, homegrown brands are eyeing new markets ripe for growth, including the MENA region. Abdul Kader Saadi, founder and managing director at Eighty6, pinpoints eight franchise concepts from the US and Europe that deserve a place on the ‘ones to watch’ list.

In recent years, catering has evolved into a highly lucrative business channel, attracting both fledgling entrepreneurs and established food brands. Christian Salloum, managing director of BrandPortunity F&B Consulting , explains what’s behind the catering industry’s rapid expansion and shares eight strategies for securing success in this dynamic market.

Sparkling water is today considered a go-to ingredient for bartenders worldwide, adding fizziness, lightness, texture, balance and even drama to many of our favorite cocktails and mocktails. Three experts tell HN how they use sparkling water to take their beverages to the next level.

Packed with protein and brimming with creative potential, meat and poultry are enjoying a surge in popularity among both chefs and diners. Four regional experts chew over the latest industry trends, from sourcing locally and ethically to getting clever with off-cuts.