How brewing innovation is scaling new heights
The specialty coffee industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by advances in science and design. Mariam Erin, brewing champion, inventor and Q Arabica grader, explores what these new tools and techniques mean for both baristas and coffee lovers.
Beyond the spotlight with World Class UAE bartender Sharfin Auni
Fresh from winning World Class UAE Bartender of the Year 2026, Sharfin Auni, head bartender at Nobu Dubai, Atlantis The Palm, reflects on the thrill of competing and future industry trends.
Discover Callebaut’s chocolate fudge cake recipe
Indulgent and irresistible, chocolate fudge cake is one of those tempting treats that never loses its appeal. Luscious layers of ganache and mousse, alongside a cocoa mirror glaze, give this interpretation from the experts at Callebaut Chocolate Academy genuine showstopper quality.
Why chefs continue to rely on Elle & Vire Professionnel’s All Purpose Butter
In professional kitchens, versatility is no longer a luxury. It is now essential. From delicate pastries and pastry creams to sauces and savory creations, chefs rely on ingredients that deliver consistent quality every day. Few ingredients meet those demands as reliably as a well-made butter.
The hidden logic of roasting
It may be a simple pleasure to coffee lovers, but behind every carefully crafted cup lies a precise science. As MENA’s specialty coffee scene expands, understanding the principles of roasting is becoming critical. Saeed AbdiNasab, coffee teacher and instructor, shares what every roaster needs to know, from heat transfer to energy delivery.
Why coffee is the definitive functional beverage
For decades, coffee was considered less than healthy. However, the evidence today tells a very different story. As cutting-edge research continues to reveal its wide-ranging benefits, Garfield Kerr, CEO of Mokha 1450, tells us why coffee is back in the spotlight for all the right reasons.
How L’École Valrhona Dubai is supporting communities beyond the kitchen
In today’s hospitality landscape, culinary institutions are increasingly expected to play a role that goes beyond technical training and product expertise. Across the Middle East, chefs and hospitality brands are becoming active contributors to their communities — using gastronomy as a tool for connection, generosity and support.
Georges Gerges reveals how 3PL services are transforming hospitality operations
Georges Gerges, Cart Fly Delivery executive, highlights growing third-party logistics opportunities currently transforming regional hospitality business strategies.
Mobile ordering becomes the default across MENA
According to Alexander Ponomarev, CEO at Syrve MENA, mobile ordering is rapidly becoming the dominant food delivery channel across MENA. Here, he tells us more about it.
EBRD backs Spinneys Lebanon with USD 22M financing deal
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is providing USD 22 million to Spinneys Levant Limited to support expansion and sustainability in Lebanon.
