Instagram inspiration | Roses are Red or Bread?
9-2-2024
Do you also enjoy scrolling on Instagram? We do!! Every week we come across inspiration that we often share in our weekly article ‘Trends we spotted’. This week we came across so many of them! Among others, a ‘duck in your coffee’, a bouquet of croissants under the motto ‘are roses red or bread’, hot milkshakes, Cookizza’s by Cedric Grolet and much more. That deserves its own article!
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Humble launches ‘Firefly’
6-2-2024
The warm feeling and coziness of a candlelight is indispensable in many hospitality venues. Humble has managed to capture this enchanting atmosphere of candlelight in the new wireless design lamp Humble Firefly. No messing around with wax and matches; this beautiful eye-catcher is safe, durable and easy to move. This makes the product ideal for use in the hospitality industry and at events!
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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Pourify Pourer | Make every drop count
30-1-2024
Do you run a bar, restaurant or hotel that is trying to keep a grip on all the drinks being served? Then the Horecava Innovation Award winner in the Equipment & Services category: Pourify might be for you! Pourify is a durable Bluetooth-enabled pouring spout that accurately tracks the quantity of drinks, allowing hospitality entrepreneurs to efficiently manage their beverage inventory, reduce waste and optimize their profits.
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.
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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A digital and drive-thru-only Taco Bell location in Kansas City
22-1-2024
Diversified Restaurant Group, one of the largest Taco Bell franchisees, is kicking off 2024 with the launch of the first digital and drive-thru-only Taco Bell in Missouri. This location was designed to prioritize rapid drive-thru service. It has no seating or lobby, allowing staff to concentrate on efficiently satisfying drive-thru and mobile orders.
Domino’s DXB delivery bike | Revolutionary delivery bike with oven
19-1-2024
Domino’s Pizza is launching a prototype of a revolutionary new e-bike. The E-bike features a fan-forced oven and a shock absorber system similar to a fighter jet. The Domino’s DXB delivery bike has been designed to provide hot, smooth and safe rides for your pizzas!
Spiral Tower | The future of leisure
10-1-2024
Spectacular, sustainable and the future of urban leisure. The design of the new Spiral Tower would not look out of place in a science fiction movie. In its development, Magnicity is collaborating with Amsterdam-based design agency NorthernLight and Groenendijk Engineering from Bodegraven. The spiral tower should become a major eye-catcher in the world’s biggest cities.