Region’s leading female pastry chefs celebrated
An all-female cast of the finest pastry chefs from the UAE, KSA and France took part in a roundtable discussion as part of an international showcase of French cream in Dubai organized on behalf of CNIEL – the French Dairy Board and the European Union. The event, which was hosted...
A new formula for La Gondole’s Maroun family
As Lebanon’s F&B industry expands and contracts under the weight of its own success and fierce competition, concept creators and operators are seeking out prime real-estate space for a chance to unleash their creativity. Addressing that issue, HN caught up with one of Lebanon’s F&B veterans, Samer Maroun, son of...
WATA, Lebanon’s innovative apple cider brand
HN talks with Soha Frem, Founder of WATA Cider to learn how and why this young woman quit her job, enrolled in a cider-making program and eventually founded her own brand in 2017.
Reserve Ammiq’s roots run deep
Reserve Ammiq, also known as Domaine Skaff, is part of Nature Farms a company of which the shareholders are third-generation farmers. The brand has holdings in one of the finest vineyards of West Bekaa, Lebanon.
Marriott International showcased the power of cuisine for a cause in Jordan
The Culinary Diplomacy Project’s mission is to promote mutual understanding through the power of global culinary exchange.
Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie at SAUDI HORECA 2019
For the first time in Saudi Arabia, SAUDI HORECA hosts, The World Pastry Cup National Selection. The event will take place at SAUDI HORECA 2019.
Lebanese chocolatier wins big in Paris
This year, M de Noir was selected at the Salon du Chocolat Paris 2019 among the best 25 chocolatiers in the world. Founded by Lebanese native Maya Maalouf Kanaan, M de Noir offers an assortment of noble confections made with grand chocolates and opulent ingredients and crafted with the utmost...
Coffee Report 2019
According to Allegra’s World Coffee Portal, the only specialist information platform built for senior coffee industry leaders, the world entered the 5th Wave a few years back. This, saw greater influence exercised by high quality boutique chains adopting a more advanced set of business practices and delivering well-crafted artisan concepts at scale.
GRIF hosts region’s leading hospitality personalities
A who’s who of the region’s hospitality and F&B leaders gathered at The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management for the GRIF Society Dubai Briefing: a fascinating series of panel discussions, industry insight sessions and seminars on the latest market trends followed by lunch and a networking reception hosted by Gates Hospitality at...
