10 coffee trends to watch in 2022

10 coffee trends to watch in 2022

Over 2.5 billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide daily, with volumes second only to water consumption. Christian Salloum, founder and managing director of BrandPortunity Hospitality Consultancy, outlines the trends disrupting the coffee industry and what consumers are looking for.

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What’s trending in coffee across the middle east?

What’s trending in coffee across the middle east?

The Middle East is considered to be the cradle of coffee consumption. Naim Maadad, chief executive and founder of Gates Hospitality, takes us on a coffee-infused journey to discover the latest trends in this favorite beverage that are defining the region.

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How to make your coffee shop stand out

How to make your coffee shop stand out

Forming an important part of the F&B industry, the coffee segment needs no introduction. And with new concepts and products arriving in the market thick and fast, customers are increasingly looking for quality and traceability. Nagi Morkos, founder and managing partner at Hodema consulting services, identifies the differentiating factors of a successful coffee shop.

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“On the rocks” with Anthony Massoud, founder of Glenbey

“On the rocks” with Anthony Massoud, founder of Glenbey

Boasting a journey from the glens of Scotland to the shores of Lebanon, Glenbey Scotch whisky has received much praise from the trade and the public since its launch back in 2021. It went on to become the first Scottish-Lebanese whisky to be recognized at the World Whiskies Awards. We sat with the man behind the bottle, Anthony Massoud, CEO of Ets. Antoine Massoud, to talk about Glenbey and its latest release, Glenbey 12.

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A brew with the coffee experts

A brew with the coffee experts

To find out what’s new in coffee, we spoke to four industry professionals who brought us up to date on all things related to this most popular of brews, from machines and market trends to the true meaning of the “coffee sommelier” role.

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Star Wine List launches in Dubai

Star Wine List launches in Dubai

Star Wine List, the award-winning guide to great wine bars and wine restaurants, launched its wine lover’s guide in Dubai with an event at BOCA restaurant, in partnership with Nyetimber. 

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Morning coffee break with Roy Daniel, managing partner of Barista Espresso 

Morning coffee break with Roy Daniel, managing partner of Barista Espresso 

As coffee continues to be the drink of choice for many, we sat with Roy Daniel, managing partner of Barista Espresso, to uncover the coffee industry’s biggest challenges, customers’ needs and how Barista Espresso is catering to them.

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Dubai leads the Middle East’s bar scene

Dubai leads the Middle East’s bar scene

Dubai led the Middle East region with three bars on the list, including Zuma (38), Galaxy Bar and Bulgari Bar.

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Café Younes: the Lebanese homegrown concept making noise in the Middle East’s coffee scene

Café Younes: the Lebanese homegrown concept making noise in the Middle East’s coffee scene

The sensory coffee experience delivered by Café Younes, a Lebanese family-run business, has without doubt contributed to its success in Egypt and UAE. Here, Amin Younes, the mastermind behind the renowned brand, shares some exciting news about the firm’s regional footprint and why Café Younes is the name on everyone’s lips.

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A “SENSO”tional coffee experience with Joseph Saade

A “SENSO”tional coffee experience with Joseph Saade

Joseph Saade, managing director of MTM Trading Sarl, has a strong relationship with coffee. It all began in 2002, when he participated in the World Barista Championship in Norway and was ranked 10th in the world. With a passion for coffee, ambitious mindset and a positive attitude to match, Saade tells us about SENSO coffee and what it’s bringing to the market.

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