Feasts from the East: Understanding Levantine cuisine
Levantine cuisine ranks among the latest trends that the restaurant world is witnessing right now. However, before figuring out what’s behind its rise in popularity, the ‘Levantine’ concept itself needs clarifying. Nagi Morkos, managing partner at Hodema consulting services, explains
Construction of Oman’s Mina Al Sultan Qaboos Waterfront to begin in November
DAMAC was chosen by the Government of Oman to develop Mina Al Sultan Qaboos, through a joint venture with OMRAN, the government’s investment arm.
Costa Coffee and Alghanim Industries to expand in Saudi, Qatar, and Oman
The Costa Coffee-Alghanim partnership flourished since its 2013 formation, growing to more than 75 stores. 35 of these shops opened in less than a year.
An organic approach
Can buyers combine getting the best value for money with satisfying consumer demand for healthier options or do they need to spend more to do so? HN gets to the bottom of the organic meat question: what is it and is it really more beneficial for our health?
Global market of dark chocolates growing faster than milk chocolates
Owing to various health benefits and increased awareness among people regarding dark cocoa chocolates is expected to propel the demand for dark chocolates.
20 percent growth in the global truffle market until 2023
Black truffle was the largest segment within the overall market in 2018 and would remain so until 2023. White truffles market will also grow.
The Future of Food 2.0 targets plant-based investment
The event will feature the world’s top leaders and investors in plant-based innovation including Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of KBW Ventures.
Beirut Express reopening on London’s Edgware Road
Marouf Abouzaki, alongside his wife opened London’s 1st Maroush restaurant on Edgware Road in 1981 with the aim of serving Londoners authentic Lebanese food made the traditional way. Since then, the brand grew to include 16 outlets boasting 5 F&B concepts. These include more formal dining at Maroush Gardens, live entertainment...
Tawlet-Arles solidarity canteen launching in July
The 5th iteration of Rencontres d’Arles, France, taking place between July 1st till September 22nd will host Kamal Mouzawak, founder of Lebanon’s Tawlet, a series of cooperative restaurants established in 2009. This project highlights the ‘savoir faire’ of women hailing from different regions of the country, as well as their...
