Trends we spotted | Week 7
McDonald's Germany introduced the McPlant Nuggets
MGallery Hotel Collection delivers style and substance with ‘Stories That Stay’
Opera Airbnb stay at the Palais Garnier in Paris - credits Blue Max Media
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 week 7 2023’.
With this week links to articles about amongst others a dipping-friendly bacon milkshake at Domino’s Japan and Burger King Thailand comes with a ‘Chocolate King Hamburger menu’ in a collab with Hershey’s.
Amazon is expanding its payment method with the palm of your hand, introduced by Amazon One at Whole Foods Markets. And a Kickstarter project by Big Eddy Glass Works, The Colour Bomb Cup. Great water glasses for restaurants.
McDonald’s Germany introduces McPlant® Nuggets developed by Beyond Meat® and KFC Canada introduced the first winterized basketball court.
The Palais Garnier, home to the Phantom of the Opera and one of the world’s most famous opera houses, is now available for a one-night stay on Airbnb. And MGallery Hotel Collection delivers style and substance with ‘Stories That Stay’.
The Finnish food technology startup The Nordic Umami Company has developed sustainable umami flavors from plant-based circular ingredients. Available in bouillons, sauces, and salts.
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Dipping-Friendly Milkshakes | Bacon milkshake for dipping pizza
Spotted at Domino’s Japan, a bacon milkshake for dipping pizza. The shake is available in a regular version and a whipped cream version, both of which are characterized by their ice cream flavor with bacon for a sweet yet salty taste. The Milkshake also serves as a dip for the pizza, so customers can try a whole new experience, both in terms of taste and texture. The Domino’s Bacon Shake is a limited edition that will only be available until March 5, 2023. More information in the article at Trendhunter, link in the title.
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Amazon now lets you pay with your palm at Whole Foods
If Amazon has its way, we will be able to pay for services by scanning your palm instead of swiping a debit card soon. Amazon One is a new biometric payment technology that is already used at some Whole Foods Markets. It’s a quick and flawless way to pay, it works by scanning your unique palm print. Since its launch in 2020, the tech has been slowly coming up at the mega-company’s various outlets as well as third-party retailers. According to the website, 214 locations now offer the contactless tech. It works through the use of machine learning, which identifies customers by creating palm signatures. More information in the article at Food Beast, link in the title.
Burger King Thailand comes with a Chocolate King Hamburger menu
The combo of choc and bun is a collab between Burger King Thailand and Hershey’s that also includes choco french fries, chocolate milkshakes and a chocolate pie, available till the end of March. The Hershey’s Chocolate Burger features some pretty normal hamburger toppings: a flame-grilled beef patty, American cheese, crispy-fried onions, and bacon. However, things get weird with a chocolate bun made with Hershey’s chocolate and a drizzle of Hershey’s Premium Chocolate as the finishing touch. More information in the article on Coconuts.com, link in the title.
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The colour Bomb Wonder Cup
The Colour Bomb Cup has been created by Big Eddy Glass Works in Canada as a way of maximizing their glass colour supplies. When using glass colour rods, there is breakage, as small shards of concentrated colour break off, which are too small to make anything out of them. They always wanted to clean these small pieces up but they had no real use for them, until they created the Colour Bomb Wonder Cup. These cups use up small chunks of random colours, that show off the liquid within the glass, while also bringing pops of colour to your collection! Great design to use in restaurants. More information at their Kickstarter page, link in the title.
McDonald’s Germany introduces McPlant® Nuggets developed by Beyond Meat®
The ratio of flexitarians is also growing steadily in Germany and with the introduction of the McPlant product platform, McDonald’s Germany is taking this development into account. So they now offer McPlant Nuggets in addition to the McPlant burger already known in several countries. These plant-based nuggets will also be offered in their Happy Meal. The two products offer flexitarians and vegetarians new choices with a typical McDonald’s flavour and have been developed by Beyond Meat. More information in their (German) press release, link in the title.
The Nordic Umami Company has developed sustainable umami flavors from plant-based circular ingredients
People are often put off by a vegan diet for its lack of umami: one of the core tastes that usually corresponds with meaty flavors. This is why the Finnish food technology startup The Nordic Umami Company has developed sustainable umami flavors from circular ingredients, hoping to speed the transition to a fully sustainable food system. The company now hopes to scale its fermentation-based technology into an industrial-sized pilot plant while expanding its impact with new creations. The company’s umami products include bouillons, sauces, and salts. More information in the article at Springwise, link in the title.
Palais Garnier, home of The Phantom of the Opera, is now on Airbnb
The Palais Garnier, home to the Phantom of the Opera and one of the world’s most famous opera houses, is now available for a one-night stay on Airbnb. The booking includes a private tour, a concert, a dinner on the grand staircase, and an overnight stay in a luxurious pop-up bedroom. The event is part of Airbnb’s ‘Night At’-series, which offers unique and exclusive overnight experiences in iconic and unexpected locations. This experience provides a rare opportunity for guests to stay overnight in the historic and ornate building, experience its grandeur up close, and immerse themselves in the magic of the opera house. You can try to be the one to experience this stay till March 1. More information in the press release, link in the title.
MGallery Hotel Collection delivers style and substance with ‘Stories That Stay’
The MGallery Hotel Collection is launching a new program for 2023 called ‘Stories That Stay’, which will offer unique and emotional experiences at their hotels for guests in order to create a stronger connection between them and the hotels. This program is part of the brand’s commitment to provide exceptional service and a memorable experience for guests. The program will be available at MGallery properties worldwide. More information in the press release, link in the title.
KFC Canada introduced the first winterized basketball court
For their latest promotional campaign, KFC Canada created a winterized basketball court, aptly named ‘The KFCourt’. The court is located in Toronto and is designed to allow people to play basketball during the winter months. The court features a heating system, a snow-melting technology, and a special KFC-branded design. Participating players will be able to buy a limited-edition Number 11 Puffer Jersey, an ode to The Colonel’s 11 herbs and spices. More information in the press release, link in the title.
