Trends we spotted | Week 05
5-2-2024
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:
- The Social Hub San Sebastián opened its doors February 1st.
- The Oleato beverages are now available at all Starbucks stores in the U.S.
- The brand Sofitel launched a new concept – The Haute Croissanterie.
- Subway® in the USA announced a strong start to 2024 with the high demand for the new footlong ‘Sidekicks’.
- De innovative ‘White Vegatables’ collection by Koppert Cress has expanded with ‘Feather Tops’, ‘Talpa Shoots’ and the new Sweet Lov, all sprouts are produced in the dark.
- Stayokay Hostels returns to the Dutch region ‘Brabant’ with a new hostel on Strijp-S in Eindhoven.
- Cocomelt is a chocolate café in London that serves sushi crêpes. Great idea for Pancake Day?
- In September a new cookbook by Yotam Ottolenghi will be released, called ‘Comfort’. He will visit Amsterdam to promote the book in November.
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Trends we spotted | Week 04
29-1-2024
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:
- The McDonald’s All American Games return to Houston this April.
- A new year and a new PIZOOKIE® at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse®, based on a cinnamon roll.
- A bouquet of ice cream spotted in an ice cream / Bonsai tree shop in Kyoto, Japan.
- Bram ladage, a famous snack bar chain in and around Rotterdam, hands out free ‘Brammetjes’ again this Valentine’s Day.
- For the lovers of strong coffee, an Italian Iced Coffee recipe.
- Spotted in a Starbucks in Thailand, a special coffee machine to prepare coffees.
- ‘Beauty in and out’ at the ‘48 Collagen Café’ in Paris, it is opening this summer!
- Ruby Hotels opened their first hotel in Stuttgart, Ruby Hanna Hotel & Bar.
- And the floating +POOL is opening this summer in the East River in New York City.
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Forsea unveiled the first cell-cultivated freshwater eel
26-1-2024
The FoodTech start-up Forsea collaborated with SAIDO restaurant to craft prized Japanese dishes based on cultivated eel. Cell-cultured seafood start-up Forsea Foods, Ltd. sails on its mission to save wild eel populations from near extinction by unveiling its first prototype of cell-cultivated freshwater eel. Forsea successfully replicated the traditional Japanese unagi eel (Anguilla japonica) featuring the same tender, succulent texture and rich savory flavor as real eel.
Chef Dick Middelweerd (**) launches the week of the sausage roll
25-1-2024
No product is as connected to Brabant (the southern region of the Netherlands) as the sausage roll (het worstenbroodje). Chef Dick Middelweerd of the Treeswijkhoeve (**) has welcomed guests with the savoury snack for years, shared several recipes of the product in his cookbook together with the Dutch artist Guus Meeuwis and last month, in collaboration with Shell, introduced a culinary sausage roll teriyaki. Dick Middelweerd thought that it is time to celebrate this typical Brabant delicacy, with the week of the sausage roll, which runs from 6 to 13 February 2024. He invites all chefs to show their creations on social media with the Dutch hashtag #weekvanhetworstenbroodje.
Trends we spotted | Week 03
23-1-2024
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:
- City of Amsterdam will host a free webinar for local hotels with sustainability leader Clean the World.
- Amstel Rosé | Fruity rosé beer with 4% alcohol
- EUROCAMP expands to over 45,000 mobile homes with VACANSOLEIL assets acquisition
- 35 additional pouring points for Swinkels Family Brewers at the Ramzy Group locations in Amsterdam
- Dutch franchise formula Fat Phill’s opens in London
- Avani hotel & resort makes its debut in Frankfurt, Germany
- Date seed coffee
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Trends we spotted | Week 52
29-12-2023
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 social media posts about:
- ‘Pints’ of wine stocked on Britain’s shelves for the first time ever.
- Quality Bistro has a love story with butter. They even serve a Birthday butter!
- A new Japanese store and restaurant, iRASSHAi, opened in Paris. They call themselves: ‘Le rendeze-vous des amateurs de cuisine Japonaise’.
- Santa’s Teddy Bear Tea is a special tradition at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. We love it and think that it’s inspirational for many other hotels!
- The Savoy introduced their first Christmas Shop, a hidden treasure trove of festive delights nestled away beyond the Front Hall.
- The Daily Kneads serves a croissant filled with soft serve ice cream, we spotted a croffle before but this simple recipe of a croissant and soft serve ice cream looks delicious as well.
- The Landmark hotel in London introduced a Broissant in their Cake Shop. Check out what a broissant is in the Instagram post about it!
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Trends we spotted | Week 51
22-12-2023
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:
- Inspiration from Instagram: the beautiful courtyard garden of the Plaza Athénéé, including a small ice rink! Serving bread with a butter candle and pink hot chocolate bought outside at Harrods’ food truck!
- Recently opened in Hangzhou, KFC China’s 10,000th store. Built up by Yum China Holdings over the past 36 years.
- In the Netherlands, New York Pizza celebrates their 30-year anniversary and the opening in Breda of their 300th outlet!
- DiscoDip – Dutch tv chef Miljuschka Witzenhausen does organize a Culinary festival, it will take place on 24, 25 and 26 May 2024 in recreation area Bussloo at the Veluwe. Tickets are on sale now.
- The ‘Limited Edition Cinnamon Christmas Buddy’ cookies are on sale now at the store of the ladies of Dynamite in Amsterdam. Tomorrow, December 23, they will treat you to a hot cup of coffee or chocolate milk in their store.
- Two Dutch restaurants in the 50 best Italian restaurants in the world, Pianeta Terra in Amsterdam at spot 23 and restaurant Aroma in Vaassen as a newcomer at spot 43!
- Recently the third location of karaoke bar Duke of Tokyo opened at Hofplein in Rotterdam.
- Eating ‘Mac ‘n Cheese Balls’ or ‘Chicken & Waffles’ at the popular brunch spot Miss G’s is now also possible at dinner, and they have a new interior.
- We came across an article about the Barraquito, a hot version of an espresso martini from the island of Tenerife. It looks great and delicious!
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New biodegradable cup for hot beverages | SOFi Hot Cup
15-12-2023
After four years of research and development, SOFi Products is excited to reveal its new 100% plastic-free, biodegradable cup for hot beverages that doesn’t require a separate lid. The SOFi Hot Cup features three flaps that fold together to form a spill-proof spout. This design eliminates the need for a separate plastic lid, saving businesses money, storage space and freight costs. The company’s breakthrough patent-pending locking mechanism also ensures unmatched spill protection, while its proprietary water-based coating eliminates soggy sips.
Pleun’s Regenboogijsje and Horeca Vakbeurs Hardenberg join forces
14-12-2023
Pleun’s Regenboogijsje (rainbow ice cream by Pleun) will have a special place on the exhibition floor at the Horeca Vakbeurs Hardenberg. Pleun’s Regenboogijsje is an ice cream that draws attention to Batten disease (CLN3). Pleun is a 9-year-old girl from Deventer who suffers from this rare metabolic disease. Trade fair organiser Easyfairs of the Horeca Vakbeurs is keen to help raise awareness of the disease and reach even more hospitality outlets by providing an exhibition space during the Horeca Vakbeurs on 29, 30 and 31 January 2024 at the event location – Evenementenhal Hardenberg.
EVERY® Egg unveils liquid egg made without a hen at Eleven Madison Park
14-12-2023
Last week ingredient innovator EVERY did debut its flagship EVERY® Egg – the world’s first liquid egg made without the hen – at an exclusive dinner at world-renowned restaurant Eleven Madison Park in New York City. Made by yeast fermentation, EVERY Egg will be unveiled following nine years of product development by EVERY, which has raised over $233 million from notable investors including actress Anne Hathaway, AB InBev and Grupo Bimbo.
Blue Collar Hotel - Stayokay Hostels returns to the Dutch region ‘Brabant’
Blue Collar Hotel - Stayokay Hostels - a new hostel on Strijp-S in Eindhoven
Yotam Ottolenghi promotes his book Comfort in Amsterdam
The Social Hub in San Sébastian recently opened
The brand Sofitel launched a new concept - The Haute Croissanterie
Subway® in the USA announced a high demand for the new footlong 'Sidekicks'
Starbucks - Oleato Golden Foam Iced Shaken Espresso
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