An authentic Lebanese success story with Georges Nasraoui
George Nasraoui is a man of many talents. Not only was he able to establish his firm during the Lebanese civil war, but he also managed to expand it on international scale. Here, the founder and CEO of food manufacturing company Sonaco Al-Rabih and VP of the Association of Lebanese Industrialists takes us on a trip down memory lane and discusses what the future holds for his company.
Spirits on the rise
The popularity of non-alcoholic and low-alcohol drinks continues to grow, as consumers demand a greater number of options. Daniel During, principal and managing director of Thomas Klein International, explores the latest developments in the market and forecasts future trends.
All about arak
Arak is well on its way to becoming the spirit of choice behind countless bars in Lebanon and even farther afield. Salim Heleiwa, general manager of The Malt Gallery, gives us the lowdown on why the milk of lions is gaining popularity and what needs to be done to help nurture this growing market.
Cloud kitchens: busting the myth
Cloud kitchens – also known as “ghost kitchens” – used to be shrouded in secrecy. Naim Maadad, chief executive and founder of Gates Hospitality, unveils the reasons why this particular business model has enjoyed success and is continuing to dominate the F&B landscape.
A spirited discussion with the experts at Whisky Live Beirut
Whisky Live Beirut took place at Seaside Pavilion from December 1 to 3. Bringing together 60 specialist producers, distributors and suppliers, the event offered visitors a rare opportunity to sample some of the finest international whiskies, including premium single malts, bourbons, Scotch, Irish and Japanese whiskies. Hospitality News Middle East had a chat with some of the experts at the show, and here is what they had to say.
Valrhona: 100 years of visionary creativity and commitment
Throughout the year, Valrhona has been hosting the Food Forward Festival in eight cities around the world, bringing together chefs and talents to create a unique themed menu for each city. The festival, in partnership with GRAND CUISINE and GELINAZ, has celebrated Valrhona’s 100 years of inspiration, creativity and ethical gastronomy.
Nespresso teams up with Pierre Hermé for a limited-edition festive coffee collection
Nespresso and world-renowned pastry chef and chocolatier Pierre Hermé have released a capsule collection to kick off the festive season. The exclusive coffees and confectioneries are a celebration of refined tastes and indulgence, representing the best of the best across gustatory pleasures.
Alcohol-free sparkling wine French Bloom debuts in the Middle East
Launched at the end of 2021, French Bloom has managed to position itself as a market leader in the super premium 0.0 percent alcohol sparkling wine category.
10 coffee trends to watch in 2022
Over 2.5 billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide daily, with volumes second only to water consumption. Christian Salloum, founder and managing director of BrandPortunity Hospitality Consultancy, outlines the trends disrupting the coffee industry and what consumers are looking for.
The hotel industry’s F&B scene
Food and beverage represents a large sector of services within the hospitality industry, whether in hotel cafes and restaurants or off-premises takeaway, catering and food delivery services. Christian Salloum, founder and managing director of BrandPortunity Hospitality Consultancy, addresses the numerous benefits of having attractive F&B venues within hotels and what to consider when launching on-site concepts.