On the market

On the market

Invest in the right products and equipment to make cooking and other functions easier. Here’s a good place to start.

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Pabana party

Pabana party

There’s always an excuse to celebrate, and what better way than with this tasty recipe by Romain Renard, regional head of Callebaut’s Chocolate Academy Centers in the MENA region.

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Why brand marketing strategies matter

Why brand marketing strategies matter

A startup without a strategy is like a ship without a captain; although it may stay afloat, the destination reached is unlikely to be the one that was desired. Riky Bains, partner and brand strategist at Klinical, highlights the value of clear brand marketing strategies for hospitality startups.

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Speeding up brand growth

Speeding up brand growth

As global economic conditions continue to challenge many established businesses, entrepreneurs are finding new and innovative ways to adapt. Ashleigh Donald, co-founder of Halo Business Consulting, explores how spirited business minds are accelerating the growth of their brands.

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Lifting the lid on lactose-free drinks and dairy alternatives in the Middle East

Lifting the lid on lactose-free drinks and dairy alternatives in the Middle East

To address issues surrounding lactose intolerance, milk allergies and the prevalence of hypercholesterolemia, the beverage industry is constantly seeking replacements that are healthy and profitable. Nandini Roy Choudhury, client partner of F&B at Future Market Insights, uncovers the latest developments in the dairy alternatives industry.

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The path to zero waste

The path to zero waste

While environmental issues continue to concern the business world, many companies are yet to adopt practices that support sustainability. Daniel Solomon, founder of HeroGo, provides some much-needed food for thought on how hospitality and F&B firms can become more eco-literate and reach zero waste.

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La dolce vita: Italy’s food scene

La dolce vita: Italy’s food scene

With Italy’s culinary traditions spanning thousands of years, it’s no wonder that the Italians are so attached to their cuisine. Dario Laurenzi, CEO and founder of Laurenzi Consulting, describes the country’s F&B landscape.

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Commercial kitchen equipment on a green mission

Commercial kitchen equipment on a green mission

Choosing the right equipment is fundamental to achieving success in hospitality. Innovative and unique technology can be extremely practical and efficient, as we discover with Helge Peter Pahlke FCSI, managing partner at KDREI.

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The real secret to retaining talent

The real secret to retaining talent

There is no real secret, per se, to retaining talent; it is all about having the right attitude so that employees remain engaged, motivated and happy. We learn more with Mark Dickinson of DONE! Hospitality Training Solutions.

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Inside the restaurant of the future

Inside the restaurant of the future

The design of a restaurant is far more than its color palette and choice of furnishings. Design is embedded in how we interact with the spaces around us and how we feel within them. Charlotte Mindus, B2B and marketing leader at Livit, a leading design firm, guides us through the restaurant of the future.

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