Why we’re sticking with Japanese cuisine

Why we’re sticking with Japanese cuisine

Light, healthy and convenient, sushi unsurprisingly remains a top eating trend internationally, with regional appetite on the rise for sushi and other Japanese dishes. Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema consulting services, tracks both the history of Japanese food and the latest trends, from humble rolls of rice to flavorsome fusion experience.

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MG Hotel Supplies expands its presence in the UAE with a new showroom

MG Hotel Supplies expands its presence in the UAE with a new showroom

MG Hotel Supplies, a trendsetter in kitchenware and tableware, has recently expanded its showroom in Al Quoz, Dubai. The opening event, which took on May 1, invited F&B professionals to discover the extensive range of products and services offered by MG Hotel Supplies.

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What’s making waves on the green coffee scene

What’s making waves on the green coffee scene

Maria Barquin, green coffee merchant at SUCAFINA Specialty, explains how post-harvesting innovation is driving shifts in behaviors among the region’s coffee lovers.

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Homegrown plant-based meat brand Switch Foods inaugurates its first facility in the UAE

Homegrown plant-based meat brand Switch Foods inaugurates its first facility in the UAE

Homegrown foodtech startup Switch Foods inaugurates its first state-of-the-art exclusive plant-based meat production facility, located at KEZAD, Abu Dhabi. Switch Foods’ facility in KEZAD spans a 20,000 square feet plot and includes built-to-order equipment from leading global technology providers, a high-tech laboratory, an innovation centre, cold storage areas, preparation areas, logistics areas, and offices. The cutting-edge facility represents a significant milestone for the UAE’s burgeoning plant-based food industry, aligning with the UAE’s National Food Security Strategy 2051, which aims to promote food security through sustainable innovations and diversified food sources.

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Caffè Vergnano brings a part of Italian espresso to the UAE hospitality scene

Caffè Vergnano brings a part of Italian espresso to the UAE hospitality scene

Caffè Vergnano, Italy’s oldest coffee roasting company, is bringing the flavor and passion of authentic Italian coffee to the UAE. With over 140 years of experience, Caffe’ Vergnano not only provides its partners with the world’s finest coffee blends but also authentic Italian Espresso.

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On the market

On the market

Invest in the right products and equipment to make cooking and other functions easier. Here’s a good place to start.

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Valrhona’s Iconic 6 event: The second edition was an occasion to remember

Valrhona’s Iconic 6 event: The second edition was an occasion to remember

Valrhona’s 6 Iconic event returned to Dubai for its second edition, and it was nothing short of a luxurious and insightful affair.

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Pabana party

Pabana party

There’s always an excuse to celebrate, and what better way than with this tasty recipe by Romain Renard, regional head of Callebaut’s Chocolate Academy Centers in the MENA region.

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Barry Callebaut’s top chocolate trends for 2023

Barry Callebaut’s top chocolate trends for 2023

With retail sales of chocolate confectionery expected to reach over USD 128 billion globally by the end of 2023, we  learn more about the top trends shaping the market from Barry Callebaut.

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Lifting the lid on lactose-free drinks and dairy alternatives in the Middle East

Lifting the lid on lactose-free drinks and dairy alternatives in the Middle East

To address issues surrounding lactose intolerance, milk allergies and the prevalence of hypercholesterolemia, the beverage industry is constantly seeking replacements that are healthy and profitable. Nandini Roy Choudhury, client partner of F&B at Future Market Insights, uncovers the latest developments in the dairy alternatives industry.

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