Passing thyme with restaurateur Carla Rebeiz
Having spent her life between Paris and Brazil, Carla Rebeiz left her job as an investment banker to establish Eats Thyme, a food concept. HN spoke to the Lebanese entrepreneur to learn more about her journey
Keeping up With the Caterers
Catering has become a sophisticated business, with boutique companies rigorously tailoring their services to meet the needs of ever-demanding consumers. We asked seven big names on the Middle East’s catering scene to tell us about their concepts and the challenges of operating amid a global pandemic.
How “Home in a Bite” is promoting Lebanese food concepts in the UAE and beyond
HN speaks to Christine Assouad, founder and CEO of The Catalyst of Growth, to learn more about her “Home in a Bite project” and how it’s bringing a piece of Lebanon to the UAE and the Gulf.
FDA launches ‘New Era of Food Safety’ blueprint
This blueprint outlines the approach FDA will take over the next decade to usher in the new era of smarter food safety.
All eyes on 2021
With many pinning their hopes on tourism recovery in 2021, we ask Abdul Kader Saadi, managing director at Glee Hospitality, what he believes lies ahead for the hospitality industry.
U-Food’s road to success
U-Food, a distributor of international FMCG products, has established itself as a market leader over the past 27 years. The firm imports goods from over 20 countries and represents around 50 renowned multinational food companies. Here, Mazen Noureddine, general manager of U-Food, tells us more about the road to success and upcoming projects.
A food affair with Mohamad Najem
Mohamad Najem, advisory chef and consultant of Leaders Cooking Academy, gives us the lowdown on the world of cooking and food.
Seven tech trends to anticipate in the F&B industry this year
From QR code menus and contactless payments to air purification and digitized kitchen dashboards, here are the trends you should keep an eye on.
Rotana is searching for the UAE’s Best Amateur Barbecue Master
The grand finale is scheduled for April 3, 2021 and will be hosted by renowned Virgin Radio presenter Kris Fade.
Meeting Marc Ghaoui: The talent behind artisanal charcuterie and cheese
An investment of USD 350,000 would move this project to another level as it would prepare the products for export.
