11 F&B trends in 2020
Sharpen your knives and fasten your aprons: it’s that time of the year when we look at what’s going to be on trend in the coming months. There are no major outsiders in this year’s trends – food lovers are continuing to set store by healthy eating, traceability and authenticity, alongside efficiency and creativity in their dining options. However, classic establishments, such as sushi restaurants and steak houses, are also returning to the spotlight. Nagi Morkos, managing partner at Hodema consulting services, gives us the must-know trends for next year
HORECA Jordan 2019 awards InterContinental Hotel
InterContinental Jordan Hotel collected ten achievement medals from HORECA Jordan, the region’s largest annual meeting for hospitality and F&B industries.
Gulfood Manufacturing 2019 outlines transformational F&B industry
Gulfood Food Manufacturing 2019, the sixth edition of Dubai’s F&B manufacturing and processing forum opens Tuesday, 29 October with the region’s food and beverage industry on the cusp of rapid growth and in the midst of widespread transformation. As the UAE and other GCC economies seek to diversify further into non-oil...
Jumeirah unveils four new signature restaurants
Under the direction of Jumeirah Group’s Chief Culinary Officer, Michael Ellis, the four restaurants showcase the hotel group’s emphasis on delivering culinary excellence
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts expands its fine dining offering in the region
In November 2019, the iconic Bullona concept will open its first residence outside Milan at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza.
Chef Izu Ani launches soon to be open Aya in City Walk
Chef Izu Ani said: “Dubai has been waiting for a fresh concept that layers traditions and flavors, creating beautifully delicate dishes that guests will not find anywhere else.
Waiting for 2020: Dubai’s wave of F&B projects
Daniel During, principal and management director of Thomas Klein International, fills us in on Dubai’s restaurant wave which is proving to be a bumpy ride for entrepreneurs playing the waiting game ahead of the World Expo 2020
First Del Monte café debuted at Kuwait International Airport’s T4
The step reflects the company’s endeavor to offer healthier snacks and food on the go to airport employees and passengers transiting through Kuwait airport.
Abu Dhabi’s Marsa Mina to offer mixed-use leisure concepts in Q1 2020
When complete, the area will feature a diverse mix of food trucks and unique retail concepts, family entertainment, playgrounds and open seating areas.
Fidaa Ayoub brings ‘The Phoenix’ to life
Fidaa Ayoub, represented Lebanon at this year’s Lebanon and UAE Patron 2019 Tequila finals competition in Dubai. Yet despite the fact that he did not achieve what he originally intended to, his resolve was strengthened as the entire event constituted a very valuable learning experience.
