Trends we spotted | Week 45
At horecatrends.com we spot many national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write about, the other trends we use in our weekly column ‘Trends we spotted this week’.
- ‘Cheers without tears’ – Sisters Kaat and Marie of The Mocktail Club make it easier to choose an alcohol-free alternative this New Year’s Eve.
- Too Good To Go also provides Magic Packages. Read on to see what’s in them!
- Dutch chef Ties van Oosten is cooking ‘Futuristic’ at Eatrenalin at the Europa-Park Resort.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Central Station provides shelter for economically homeless people in cooperation with ROOM FOR CHANGE.
- The Coca-Cola Christmas truck will tour the United Kingdom again. Seems like a lot of fun, we would love that in the Netherlands too, right?
- Frostys Christmas Pop-Up is a spectacular bar with a cozy and enchanting Christmas ambiance. With 4 locations in America. Looks top notch with DJs, sexy Santa Clauses and elves.
- FLOWERBX, a luxury floral brand, is the new creative floral specialist in the lobby of the Corinthia hotel in London.
- Dinner overlooking NYC’s premier ice rink: the ‘après skate chalets’ at Rockefeller Plaza by Balsam Hill.
- We previously wrote about the cobots Flippy and Chippy and now we came across another revolutionary cobot. This one is called Hyphen and is currently being tested at Chipotle.
Enjoy reading!
Another revolutionary ‘Cobot’ Hyphen | Tested at Chipotle
Interesting article on the website of Food & Wine, link in the title, about the success of the cobots (collaborative robot). We wrote articles on the mentioned Flippy and Chippy cobots and now in test phase is Hyphen at Chipotle. Hyphen is an automated assistant designed to work in tandem with Chipotle team members. Hyphen is being tuned to craft perfectly portioned burrito bowls and salads along an automated makeline, while a crew member makes burritos, tacos, and quesadillas above the line. Check out the article or the embedded Instagram post below.
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Too Good to Go prevents waste in more than 50 factories in the Netherlands
Too Good To Go, the world’s largest marketplace for surplus food, has saved over 100,000 Magic Packages in the Netherlands in less than a year. These packages contain products from manufacturers that cannot be sold to retailers for various reasons. Instead of throwing them away, they are delivered directly to consumers’ homes. After the pilot with Unilever, more than 50 manufacturers joined the service and some 2.5 million products were successfully saved from being wasted. The website is linked in the title.
Dutch chef Ties van Oosten cooks ‘Futuristic’ at Eatrenalin at Europa-Park Resort
Eatrenalin is the new and futuristic gastronomy concept at the Europa-Park Resort. Sitting in an innovative floating chair; guests see, hear, smell, taste, feel and experience an exclusive form of fine dining. This combination of a perfect taste experience, media and technology makes a visit to Eatrenalin unique. All the knowledge of Europa-Park comes together here. Dutch chef Ties van Oosten and his French-Austrian pastry colleague Juliana Clementz are jointly responsible for the menu and the quality of the dishes. The website is linked in the title.
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Cheers without tears | A party without alcohol
Sisters Kaat and Marie of The Mocktail Club are making it easier to choose an alcohol-free alternative this new years. ‘Cheers without tears’ is their way of saying, “Hey, you don’t need alcohol to have a good time!”
Their mocktails are all prepared with fresh fruits, herbs, spices and unrefined sugars. The result: always new, unique and refreshing flavor combinations. You can find The Mocktail Club on the menu of several (star) restaurants, delis, concept stores and even supermarkets. Check out their website in the link in the title.
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FLOWERBX & The Corinthia hotel in London
Luxury flower brand, FLOWERBX, is the new creative floral specialist dedicated to infusing creativity, quality, and simplicity into the heart of the Corinthia hotel. This exciting partnership with Founder and CEO of FLOWERBX Whitney Bromberg Hawkings will enhance the luxury experience for guests, providing stunning arrangements throughout the hotel. FLOWERBX at Corinthia London will mark the brand’s first-ever permanent shop, offering an impressive array of single stem seasonal bouquets, including their highly sought-after Bailey Bud Collection. In addition to their flowers, FLOWERBX will showcase a diverse range of products, from single-note candles and room sprays to vintage homeware. More details at their website, link in the title.
DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Central Station hosts economically homeless people
DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station is one of three Amsterdam hotels participating in ROOM FOR CHANGE, a project to shelter economically homeless people. In two years, over 100 people have been structurally helped to find a place to sleep. The impact is enormous and therefore appreciated with an SDG Award. The award is presented annually during the SDG Action Week to a sustainable and impactful initiative that works and inspires to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030. Check out the website of ROOM FOR CHANGE, an initiative of The Present Movement, in the link in the title.
The Coca-Cola Christmas truck will be making a UK tour again
The Coca-Cola Christmas Truck has graced our screens since 1995, and is once again embarking on a tour around the UK. Last year, they rolled out a winter wonderland with plenty of experiences for visitors to enjoy, and we can only imagine this year will compete. While the exact details are yet to be announced, Coca-Cola typically support one or more charitable causes alongside the tour. In 2022, they supported FareShare, the UK’s largest charity fighting hunger and food waste.
Your favorite Christmas party at Frostys Christmas Pop-Up
Frosty’s will be a spectacular Christmas pop-up bar that transports you into a cozy and enchanting winter wonderland. Whether you’re corporate holiday party or a holiday gathering, it is the ultimate holiday pop-up experience. With a wide range of activities and photo-ops, there’s no shortage of fun at Frosty’s. Featuring life-size Nutcrackers, sexy Santas and elves, and non-stop holiday music spinning, this is the ultimate seasonal experience you won’t want to miss! With pop-up locations in Chicago, Los Angeles, Hollywood and New York, which appears once a year for six short weeks. We enjoyed the famous Miracle pop-up cocktail bar in the Netherlands the last couple of years.
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Diner with view on the Rink | Après skate chalets at Rockefeller Plaza
The Après Skate Chalets presented by Balsam Hill are back and more magical than ever. You can now book each chalet for 50 minutes, and enjoy a private dining experience. With warm food and drinks from 21 Greenpoint and Other Half Brewing. Every chalet has a unique theme, and an equally gorgeous view over the rink. A must visit during the Christmas period in New York.
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