Domino’s® is Plowing for Pizza | Snowy roads shouldn’t get in the way of hot pizza

12-12-2023

  • Domino's Pizza is helping cities clear wintry streets across the countryDomino's Pizza is helping cities clear wintry streets across the country

As an innovative response to winter snow challenges, Domino’s Pizza in America is introducing the campaign, ‘Plowing for Pizza’. This particular initiative aims to ensure that, even under harsh winter conditions, hot pizza delivery will continue in certain zip code areas. The philosophy behind it: by contributing to snowplows from 20 cities, Domino’s Pizza is contributing to the ability to deliver quickly in wintry weather. In America, local businesses also often contribute to bits of road maintenance.

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Winning Foods | Belgian startup starts trial of their ‘Lego for food’

11-12-2023

  • The owners of Winning Foods - Jef Cavens and Frederik Van DesselThe owners of Winning Foods - Jef Cavens and Frederik Van Dessel
  • The Belgian start-up Winning Foods starts with their healthy mealprep 'Lego for food'The Belgian start-up Winning Foods starts with their healthy mealprep 'Lego for food'
  • The Belgian start-up Winning Foods starts with their healthy mealprep 'Lego for food'The Belgian start-up Winning Foods starts with their healthy mealprep 'Lego for food'
  • The Belgian start-up Winning Foods starts with their healthy mealprep 'Lego for food'The Belgian start-up Winning Foods starts with their healthy mealprep 'Lego for food'

Winning Foods from Belgian entrepreneurial duo Jef Cavens and Frederik Van Dessel is launching their promising mealprep startup ‘Lego for food’ for their first customers. Winning Foods supplies frozen building blocks to assemble meals – ‘like Lego’. Currently, the first 30 test families are ordering Winning Foods packages and switching to this innovative and healthy lifestyle. Winning Foods is providing 16 building blocks, with 60 possible recipes and will expand their ‘Lego for food’ campaign on a larger scale in 2024.

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Trends we spotted | Week 49

11-12-2023

  • Trends we spotted
  • Emission-free and energy-efficient coffee roasting - credits CEEEmission-free and energy-efficient coffee roasting - credits CEE
  • Fletcher Hotels acquires Hotel Restaurant Oud London in ZeistFletcher Hotels acquires Hotel Restaurant Oud London in Zeist
  • Mercure Hotels celebrates 50 years - with Discover Local The bucketlist editionMercure Hotels celebrates 50 years - with Discover Local The bucketlist edition
  • Silver Eels - #EELNOTHANKYOU by Relais & Chateaux - credits Sebastien Manne OFBSilver Eels - #EELNOTHANKYOU by Relais & Chateaux - credits Sebastien Manne OFB

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’. With this week links to articles about amongst others:

  • An emission-free and energy-efficient coffee roasting line will be built in Belgium – a collaboration between Sucafina, Beyers Koffie and the Belgian cleantech company CEE.
  • A recent study by the University of Wageningen researched the Dutch supermarket sector and reports a significant decrease in food waste.
  • SVH (The Dutch foundation for professionalism in the catering industry) has announced the Top 3 Best Hospitality Training Companies and Best Trainers for 2023/2024.
  • Fletcher Hotels, the largest hotel chain in the Netherlands, expands with the acquisition of Hotel Restaurant Oud London in Zeist.
  • Mercure Hotels celebrates its 50th anniversary with the launch of ‘Discover Local: The Bucket List Edition’, a selection of 50 unique culinary experiences worldwide.
  • Relais & Châteaux, a leading association of world-class chefs, has committed to protecting the critically endangered European eel by immediately removing it from their menus. #EELNOTANKYOU
  • From Instagram: Christmas tree croissants as a festive delight; espresso Romano and gilded holiday splendor at Le Bristol Paris.

Enjoy reading!

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After Dinner Sip | Extend the holidays and skip your dip

8-12-2023

  • After dinner sipAfter dinner sip
  • After dinner sipAfter dinner sip

On December 28 and 29, there probably isn’t a whole lot on your calendar. The days between Christmas and the turn of the year are generally days to recover from Christmas and prepare for a festive end to the year. To make these days even more fun you can go to ‘After Dinner Sip’ in Utrecht this year.

A party to make the dip between Christmas and New Year’s Eve more fun and one of the last parties before the start of the healthy or vegan January regime!

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A new spin off by McDonald’s, CosMc’s

8-12-2023

  • A new spin off by McDonald's called CosMc'sA new spin off by McDonald's called CosMc's

In August of this year we read about the first rumours that McDonald’s would introduce a new spin off called CosMc’s. Now the news is in the open and they started to trial in the first location Bolingbrook, Illinois. It’s opening today! The concept is based on CosMc, a McDonald’s-craving space alien, who first appeared as a character in the late 80’s and early 90’s promotional advertisements. CosMc’s is a new small-format, beverage-led concept that’s inspired by nostalgia and powered by a menu of bold, refreshing beverages and tasty treats.

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The Berkeley offers a gift-wrapping service this December

8-12-2023

  • All Wrapped up at The BerkeleyAll Wrapped up at The Berkeley
  • All Wrapped up at The BerkeleyAll Wrapped up at The Berkeley
  • All Wrapped up at The BerkeleyAll Wrapped up at The Berkeley

The Berkeley launched its very own gift-wrapping service for Christmas shoppers as we enter the busiest time of the year.  From gifts big to small, little and large, guests staying at The Berkeley will have access to the hotel’s Wrapper in Residence throughout the month of December.

A great small gesture for the guests of The Berkeley Hotel in London! Inspiration for luxury hotels in other shopping areas? And if you stay at this hotel. check out Cédric Grolet at The Berkeley most certainly if you have a sweet-tooth.

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Taco Bell at Home | Limited-edition ‘Taco Bell SOS kits’ for students

8-12-2023

  • Taco Bell SOS Kit - including a stain-resistant sheet - credits Business WireTaco Bell SOS Kit - including a stain-resistant sheet - credits Business Wire

As finals season begins across college campuses nationwide, thousands of students find themselves without a Taco Bell® restaurant within walking distance – leaving them in distress when study session cravings hit. Recently Taco Bell at Home came to the rescue with the new ‘Taco Bell SOS Kits’, designed to give students on these campuses the mouthwatering Taco Bell goodness, even without a restaurant nearby. The kit features the newest Taco Bell at Home essentials from Kraft Heinz to recreate fan-favorite menu items.

Great idea to focus on students in their finals season!

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During the holidays it snows fresh ‘Brammetjes’ at Bram Ladage

7-12-2023

  • Gratis Brammetje bij Bram Ladage in december tijdens -buzzer campagneGratis Brammetje bij Bram Ladage in december tijdens -buzzer campagne
  • Gratis Brammetje bij Bram Ladage in december tijdens -buzzer campagneGratis Brammetje bij Bram Ladage in december tijdens -buzzer campagne

During the holiday season everyone is always busy and part of it is last minute Christmas shopping in crowded and busy shopping streets. Bram Ladage, known for its delicious fries, is giving shoppers in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) a great surprise this December. “To surprise our Bram fans while shopping, we sprinkle the month of December with free ‘Brammetjes’ or in English Bramlets. To warm up while shopping, or to give away to family or friends under the Christmas tree. Convenient, because then you don’t have to go into the stores for other presents,” says Isabeau Ladage, responsible for the marketing.

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Now on Airbnb | Spend the holidays at Santa’s Official Post Office

7-12-2023

  • Santa's Post Office - Airbnb Exterior - credits Samir ZarrouckSanta's Post Office - Airbnb Exterior - credits Samir Zarrouck
  • Santa's Post Office - Airbnb Exterior - credits Samir ZarrouckSanta's Post Office - Airbnb Exterior - credits Samir Zarrouck
  • Santa's Post Office bedroom at Airbnb - credits Samir ZarrouckSanta's Post Office bedroom at Airbnb - credits Samir Zarrouck
  • Santa's Post Office bedroom at Airbnb - credits Samir ZarrouckSanta's Post Office bedroom at Airbnb - credits Samir Zarrouck
  • Santa's Post Office bedroom at Airbnb - credits Samir ZarrouckSanta's Post Office bedroom at Airbnb - credits Samir Zarrouck

Santa’s Official Post Office in Rovaniemi, Finland, is expected to receive over 30,000 letters daily from children and adults around the world this year. In a bid to attract novice elves, a magical cabin stay has been listed on Airbnb for guests – free of charge – to roll up their sleeves, lend a hand with the backlog of letters and experience the joy of the holiday season from the Arctic Circle. Booking for this special festive stay opens December 11 at airbnb.com/santa. Check out the exact time it opens in the article.

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Classic unboxing experience at McDonald’s | Adult Happy Meal

5-12-2023

  • the Kerwin Frost Box – a one-of-a-kind global collaboration with artist Kerwin Frostthe Kerwin Frost Box – a one-of-a-kind global collaboration with artist Kerwin Frost

Last year McDonald’s gave their now adult fans the change to relive the feeling of opening a Happy Meal® box to see the surprises inside. The Cactus Plant Flea Market Box in the U.S. was the first Adult Happy Meal, this year they sparkle the nostalgic joy with the help of the visionary artist Kerwin Frost and some very special Buddies.

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