Clubbing meets coffee: an unlikely yet perfect blend
With rising demand for high-quality coffee experiences, specialty coffee shops have grown exponentially across the Middle East. Yet, beyond the fancy drinks, they have become an unexpected hub for daytime parties. Music consultant, producer and DJ Roy Malakian explores the latest trend and explains the reasons why it’s taking the region by storm.
Why ready-to-drink coffee is booming in the Middle East and Africa
Caroline Migiro, business development manager at Finlays MEAC, delves into the latest trends and dynamics that brand owners should consider tapping into.
12 steps to building a world-class coffee brand
While the coffee industry is undoubtedly booming, competition remains fierce, with customers spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing their brew. Against this backdrop, Christian Salloum, managing director of BrandPortunity F&B Consulting, shares an essential step-by-step checklist for business leaders looking to create a top-notch coffee brand.
Why the coffee value chain needs a major rethink
The need to find holistic, fair, sustainable solutions for the coffee industry is becoming increasingly urgent. Daniel During, principal and managing director of Thomas Klein International, explains why the search for answers has to start with the farmers and not with the cup.
SIGEP Asia 2024 to be Southeast Asia’s premier trade show
SIGEP Asia 2024 will focus on artisan gelato, pastry, bakery, chocolate, coffee and tea and will take place at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, from June 26-28, 2024.
5 coffee-tech talking points
Once a simple, humble beverage, our everyday coffee has evolved into a global phenomenon, ranking today as the third-most-consumed beverage worldwide. Cleia Junqueira, coffee consultant at The Coffee Connoisseur Collective, highlights a handful of key innovations that are steering the industry into the future.
Why coffee shops are causing a stir
While coffee culture might have been slower to take root in the Middle East than across some other regions, it has certainly caught up in recent years, with bustling cafés today in malls and on street corners offering countless interpretations of our favorite drink. Christian Salloum, founder and managing director of BrandPortunity Hospitality Consultancy, tells us what’s brewing on the regional coffee scene.
The gulf coffee takeover
From international brands to homegrown names, and now supported by apps and influencers, the regional coffee scene is booming. Cup in hand, Nagi Morkos, founder and managing partner at Hodema Consulting Services, tells us about the latest trends currently captivating coffee lovers across the MENA and beyond.
Exploring milk trends with experts
Long an essential addition to hot and cold drinks and recipes, milk continues to retain a premium spot in kitchen fridges worldwide, alongside the many, increasingly popular plant-based varieties now available. Four industry experts share their thoughts on all things milk-related and more, from new nut-based options and flavorful pairings to achieving that all-important froth.