Trends we spotted | Week 6
Cauliflower Sandwich at Chick-fil-A®
Legoland North America - Certified Autism Centers 
Legoland North America - Certified Autism Centers 
McDonald’s USA ® joins forces with Keke Palmer to shine a light on ten black visionaries
Two unforgettable 'Four Seasons Drive Experience' itineraries unveiled for 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 amongst others the Legoland Resorts in North America, they will become ‘Certified Autism Centers’ by Spring 2023. And Germany’s Coffee Fellows will make their US debut with 3 Texas stores, including the company’s first drive-thru outlet.
We also read about natural food colorants made from fungi! Biotechnology company Michroma’s ingredients are vegan, non-GMO, halal, and kosher, making them ideal for a diversity of uses.
McDonald’s USA® joins forces with Keke Palmer to shine a light on ten black visionaries, they will each receive $20.000 to help them reach their individual goals. And Chick-fil-A® is testing a cauliflower burger on their menu.
Two unforgettable ‘Four Seasons Drive Experience’ itineraries unveiled for 2023, a great idea for other hotel chains? And London is experiencing a round and square croissants hype. The round ‘supreme croissant’ is sold at Philippe Conticini.
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All Legoland Resorts in North America to become Certified Autism Centers™ by Spring 2023
At Legoland they believe awesome is for everyone! Recently Legoland California, Legoland Florida, and Legoland New York Resorts proudly announced that all parks will become Certified Autism Center (CAC) by spring 2023.
All Legoland Resorts in North America will be titled Certified Autism Center(CAC) distinction by March 31, 2023. As part of this certification, all employees will be highly trained to ensure any visitors on the autism spectrum or with other sensory disorders can enjoy the best possible visit. Legoland will even include specially designed on-site offerings including quiet rooms, sensory guides, and low sensory areas.
“The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) is the only credentialing organization providing this type of certification. IBCCES is honored to work with all Legoland Parks in North America to make sure autistic and sensory-sensitive guests and their families can make treasured memories and enjoy all the amazing experiences Legoland has to offer,” said Myron Pincomb. More details in their press release, link in the title.
Natural food colourants made from fungi
An interesting article found at Springwise, link in the title. Biotechnology company Michroma is engineering fungi and utilizing precision fermentation to create a new library of natural colorants. The colorant is cost-effective to produce, unlike most other natural food colors that require significant agricultural resources to grow. Michroma’s ingredients are vegan, non-GMO, halal, and kosher, making them ideal for a diversity of uses. The combination of general stability and temperature resistance makes the colors ideal for use in baked goods, confectionary, dairy products, extruded foods, and more.
McDonald’s USA ® joins forces with Keke Palmer to shine a light on ten black visionaries
McDonald’s USA has a long history of investing in black visionaries who are taking steps now to create a brighter tomorrow. McDonald’s USA and Keke Palmer (American actress/singer) shine a light on ten black visionaries. These change Leaders will collectively receive $200K and additional resources to positively impact their communities. “Historically, McDonald’s has celebrated the accomplishments of the people in the communities we serve, and we also recognize the importance of celebrating the community leaders who are starting something today to change everything tomorrow,” says Alexea Gordon, McDonald’s Manager of Cultural Engagement. More details in their press release, link in the title.
Chick-fil-A® is testing a cauliflower burger on the menu
Chick-fil-A announced it will begin testing its first plant-forward entrée, the Chick-fil-A Cauliflower Sandwich. Similar to the Chicken Sandwich, it is marinated, breaded with a signature seasoning, pressure-cooked, and served on a toasted buttery bun with two dill pickle chips. “We explored every corner of the plant-based space in search of the perfect centerpiece for our plant-forward entrée. Time and time again, we kept returning to cauliflower as the base of our sandwich” said Stuart Tracy, culinary developer of the Chick-fil-A Cauliflower Sandwich.
Two unforgettable ‘Four Seasons Drive Experience’ itineraries unveiled for 2023
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has launched two drive itineraries for 2023, this following the success of the inaugural Four Seasons Drive Experience through Tuscany. Guests can embark on a scenic journey through California’s Napa Valley or the French Alps. Both itineraries will include luxurious accommodations at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, gourmet dining experiences, and curated activities and excursions. “Four Seasons Drive Experience is a natural extension of who we are and what we deliver – creating curated experiences that allow guests to discover the character of a locale in new and unexpected ways,” says Alejandro Reynal, President and CEO, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Four Seasons Drive Experience in the Heart of the Alps from June 12 to 18, 2023 and Four Seasons Drive Experience Through Napa Valley from October 29 to November 4, 2023 will deliver driving experiences that showcase the best of these new itinerary destinations
Could this also be interesting for other hotel chains?
Round croissants | Spotted at Philippe Conticini in London
We spotted another form of croissants in London, sold at Philippe Conticini, with locations at Camden Market, Buckstreet Market and South Kensington. According to the Instagram account ‘The London Food Flirt’ – the viral supreme croissant, tasted very good, flaky, light croissants with a creamy filling. They even tasted 4 different flavours, their winner was the pistachio. With the square croissants from a couple of weeks ago, London has a new croissant hype! Link to the website of Philippe Conticini in the title.
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Germany’s Coffee Fellows to make US debut with Texas store
The coffee chain’s Managing Director Stefan Tewes says the US market is the ‘benchmark’ for coffee shop operators and will enable Coffee Fellows to explore drive-thru for the first time. The Munich based Coffee Fellows will make its US debut in 2023 with three stores in Houston, Texas, including the company’s first drive-thru outlet. More details in the article at World Coffee Portal, link in the title.
