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Bareksten Botanical Gin brings the taste of the Norwegian forests to the Netherlands

13-4-2023

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An article for the Gin lovers! Master blender and distiller Stig Bareksten is introducing a new gin, called Bareksten Botanical Gin, to the Dutch market. A gin that represents the essence of Norway both inside and out, thanks in part to its ingredients and harsh living conditions. The gin is therefore described as tough, spicy, full of character, dark and wild.

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Taste ‘Bara chicken’ by two-Michelin stars chef Soenil Bahadoer at the bakeries of Shell stations

13-4-2023

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Following in the footsteps of Dutch heroes, Shell is introducing the theme ‘Taste the world’s cuisine’ this year. Every quarter, Shell introduces a new themed range inspired by world flavours. This quarter, the focus is on Surinamese and Indian cuisine and Shell entered into a temporary collaboration with Soenil Bahadoer, chef and owner of the two Michelin-starred restaurant De Lindehof. The specials developed by Soenil are now available at all Shell stations with a bakery in the Netherlands.

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Fruit beers by Lowlander | Brewed with surplus fruit

13-4-2023

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Botanical brewer Lowlander has been brewing for years with herbs, spices and fresh fruit, or botanicals, each bringing its own unique flavour. Now the botanical brewer is going one step further, launching a rotating range of fruit beers. Fruit beers by Lowlander are brewed with fruit and botanical ingredients added to a white beer base. This not only results in deliciously complex new flavour combinations without unnecessary additives, but also reduces food waste.

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Le Macaron mania spreads in the USA | Multiple new locations

7-4-2023

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Le Macaron, the leading French Pastries and Macaron franchise in the United States, announced the upcoming openings of three new locations this spring in Traverse City, Michigan, Gaithersburg, Maryland, and Tampa, Florida, with an additional 8-10 locations planned by the end of summer. As the #1 macaron franchise with more than 75 locations nationwide, the popular French patisserie is enjoying steady expansion as successful franchisees scramble to open multiple locations and new owners hold grand openings for shops, kiosks in malls, or food trucks.

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SLA opens new location in Leiden

31-3-2023

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From now on, Leiden can also enjoy “the magic of veggies” with all the healthy and delicious things SLA has to offer. The fast-growing fast casual concept SLA is expanding nationwide and has opened a 14th location in the center of Leiden. Together with franchisees Berre and Munur, SLA opened the first of a series of new branches on Maarsmansteeg in Leiden.

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Trends we spotted | Week 12

27-3-2023

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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 among others, a pop-up of innovative cocktail hub Licorería Limantour at Fandi Mata in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Spotted in many Instagram posts, caviar on baked potatoes, served in for example the piano bar The Nines and Caviar Kaspia in The Mark Hotel. Are we going to serve that in Europe as well?

And more inspiration from Instagram: Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur has created a Parmesan Espresso Martini. And Taste Film in London, a new way to watch what you eat.

We’ve been presenting tea in rectangular or square tea boxes for years but now there’s the T-Box.

Hendrick’s FLORA ADORA is available since March 1 and is a limited edition floral spring bouquet gin for colorful cocktails. With the recipe of the Wildgarden Cup.

 WHAWOWA shoes, What Women Want, fashionable work shoes for hardworking women by Bata Industrials.

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Rynbende Vintage Genever | Genever as a tribute to leadership

23-3-2023

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On Saturday March 25, the official reintroduction of the age-old drink brand Rynbende and the launch of its first old genever, Rynbende Vintage Genever, will take place in collaboration with the Jenever Museum during the Jenever Festival in Schiedam. The first bottle will be handed over to the mayor of Schiedam; Cor Lamers.

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Maison Saint Aix opens the outdoor dining season with AIX Rosé 2022

10-3-2023

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Maison Saint Aix, located in the heart of Provence, presents their AIX Rosé 2022. Dry and hot summer days ensured an early harvest, the cool nights ensured a balanced acidity. The result is a wonderfully fresh, red fruit-infused, soft pink rosé. They have, among other things, a special The Grand AIXperience that is served in the intimate courtyard of the Sofitel Legend The Grand in Amsterdam.

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Truffles from the Burwell Farms in North Carolina

7-3-2023

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A North Carolina farm is successfully producing cultivate truffles. Truffles are traditionally very rare products of a symbiotic relationship of the truffle fungus and pine trees and are originally only found in wild forests of France, Italy, and Spain. Yet, over the years, scientists have figured out how to consistently grow this rare earthen produce. An article about the Burwell Farms in North Carolina where they’re effectively cultivating truffles. 

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Sixth edition National Week Without Meat & Dairy

6-3-2023

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Today, March 6, marked the start of the sixth edition of the Dutch National Week Without Meat & Dairy. Since the last edition, dairy has been added to the campaign, now a permanent feature. The campaign invites the whole of the Netherlands to take up the challenge to become aware of the positive climate impact of eating less meat and dairy in a positive and inspiring way. This is the week in which the Netherlands learns how easy and delicious eating without meat and dairy can be. After a record number of participants during the last edition, this year has many participants too, like supermarkets, producers, schools, petrol stations, student associations and ministries are joining this initiative.

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