“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.
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.
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.
A U.S. beef roadshow to remember
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), represented in the GCC region and Egypt by Arab Marketing and Finance, Inc. (AMFI) S.A.L., invited importers, retailers, distributors, chefs, influencers and bloggers to attend a U.S. Beef Roadshow, which consisted of a series of U.S. Beef Training Workshops and featured Chef Jay McCarthy, a well-known chef with sound expertise and years of experience in the field.
Glenmorangie uncorks premium Grand Vintage Malt 1998
Glenmorangie, creators of Highland Single Malt Scotch Whiskies since 1843, have uncorked their Grand Vintage Malt 1998. Bottled at 43 percent ABV, the premium malt has been aged in oak barrels for 23 years, giving it a spicy note and an amber glow.
A look at what’s cooking with RATIONAL’s newly appointed managing director, Nicholas Baker
Nicholas Baker was recently appointed managing director of RATIONAL Kitchen & Catering Equipment Trading FZCO. Here, he talks about the company’s successes and the latest market trends.
Baker & Baker expands in the UAE with La Marquise International
Baker & Baker, owned by Rhône Capital, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of Bakery Products signed an exclusive agreement with La Marquise International as its foodservice distributor in the UAE, marking the company’s first step in building a customer base in the country and leveraging its relationship with global QSR chains in the EU to supply their outlets in the UAE.
Bidfood Oman appointed an exclusive foodservice distributor for S. Pellegrino and Acqua Panna products in Oman
Bidfood Middle East, a leading multi-channel foodservice provider of international food and beverage brands and part of the Bidcorp Group, has secured a sole distributorship agreement to supply Nestlé’s S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna water products to the foodservice channel in Oman. The agreement will enable both companies to further grow their distribution and partnership with premium operators in the foodservice sector.
A meaty exchange with Chef Jay McCarthy
As culinary mentor at Destination Hospitality, Chef Jay McCarthy believes that knowledge is power, especially in the kitchen. Here, he explains the importance of flavor, understanding consumers’ needs and why he remains loyal to U.S. beef.
Premium non-alcoholic beverage brand debuts in the Middle East with Martini 0.0
Founded in 1863, Martini is an Italian brand known globally for its timeless legacy of excellent craftsmanship and expertise in vermouth.
