What’s in store: coffee with a designer touch
With so many of today’s shoppers displaying an insatiable appetite for luxury brands, perhaps it was only a matter of time before more high-end labels began offering coffee and culinary delicacies in their stores or at standalone cafes. Nagi Morkos, founder and managing partner at Hodema Consulting Services, takes us on a luxury coffee shop global tour.
Coffee talks with Garfield Kerr, CEO of Mokha 1450
Mokha 1450 curates bespoke luxury specialty coffee experiences for novices and connoisseurs. In this exclusive interview, Garfield Kerr , the firm’s CEO, elaborates on his journey from corporate lawyer to financial expert now working with coffee and his concept, Mokha 1450.
Welcome to the future of coffee-making
Anthony Bedoyan, CEO of Golden Goose Hospitality, explains why robotic coffee machines are causing a worldwide industry stir.
The gulf coffee takeover
From international brands to homegrown names, and now supported by apps and influencers, the regional coffee scene is booming. Cup in hand, Nagi Morkos, founder and managing partner at Hodema Consulting Services, tells us about the latest trends currently captivating coffee lovers across the MENA and beyond.
Lifting the lid on food and beverage trends
While restaurants were still reeling from the pandemic in 2021, this year has witnessed fresh flavors and renewed energy on the food scene. Nagi Morkos, founder and managing partner at Hodema consulting services, explores several key trends that are shaping the future of food and beverage.
How to make your coffee shop stand out
Forming an important part of the F&B industry, the coffee segment needs no introduction. And with new concepts and products arriving in the market thick and fast, customers are increasingly looking for quality and traceability. Nagi Morkos, founder and managing partner at Hodema consulting services, identifies the differentiating factors of a successful coffee shop.
A brew with the coffee experts
To find out what’s new in coffee, we spoke to four industry professionals who brought us up to date on all things related to this most popular of brews, from machines and market trends to the true meaning of the “coffee sommelier” role.
Morning coffee break with Roy Daniel, managing partner of Barista Espresso
As coffee continues to be the drink of choice for many, we sat with Roy Daniel, managing partner of Barista Espresso, to uncover the coffee industry’s biggest challenges, customers’ needs and how Barista Espresso is catering to them.
Qatar sees a boom in its F&B scene ahead of the FIFA World Cup
Taking place from November 20 to December 19 in Qatar, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ promises to be a tournament like no other. As the countdown begins to the start of this global sporting event, we take a look at the names tapping into the forecasted demand for renowned F&B outlets.
