15 minutes with Juan Coronado, co-founder of Mijenta Tequila
Juan Coronado knows a thing or two about running a successful F&B business. With a background in engineering and hospitality experience spanning more than two decades, he not only co-founded a Michelin-star restaurant in Washington DC and coffee-shop chain, he also co-launched an exquisite tequila brand, Mijenta, in 2020. Hospitality News ME attended an exclusive tequila masterclass at Vintage Wines & Spirits, organized by Gabriel Bocti — the official distributor of Mijenta in Sothern Europe, the Middle East and Africa — to chat with Coronado about his journey, his love for tequila and why sustainability is at the heart of everything he does.
A “SENSO”tional coffee experience with Joseph Saade
Joseph Saade, managing director of MTM Trading Sarl, has a strong relationship with coffee. It all began in 2002, when he participated in the World Barista Championship in Norway and was ranked 10th in the world. With a passion for coffee, ambitious mindset and a positive attitude to match, Saade tells us about SENSO coffee and what it’s bringing to the market.
Johnnie Walker reveals fifth Ghost and Rare with exclusive NFT drop
Johnnie Walker, the world’s premier Scotch whisky, has released its limited-edition Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Port Dundas Master Set.
A U.S. beef roadshow to remember
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), represented in the GCC region and Egypt by Arab Marketing and Finance, Inc. (AMFI) S.A.L., invited importers, retailers, distributors, chefs, influencers and bloggers to attend a U.S. Beef Roadshow, which consisted of a series of U.S. Beef Training Workshops and featured Chef Jay McCarthy, a well-known chef with sound expertise and years of experience in the field.
MONIN CUP returns to KSA
Bidfood KSA and Georges MONIN SAS France will be hosting the second edition of the Saudi Monin Cup, an international competition for professional beverage specialists.
Glenmorangie uncorks premium Grand Vintage Malt 1998
Glenmorangie, creators of Highland Single Malt Scotch Whiskies since 1843, have uncorked their Grand Vintage Malt 1998. Bottled at 43 percent ABV, the premium malt has been aged in oak barrels for 23 years, giving it a spicy note and an amber glow.
A look at what’s cooking with RATIONAL’s newly appointed managing director, Nicholas Baker
Nicholas Baker was recently appointed managing director of RATIONAL Kitchen & Catering Equipment Trading FZCO. Here, he talks about the company’s successes and the latest market trends.
What’s on the table with Glee Hospitality Solutions
From the moment a guest steps into an establishment, they expect to be treated to an experience that tantalizes every one of their senses. Natalya Latypova, managing director of Glee Hospitality Solutions talks tableware and the impact it can have on the restaurant experience.
Baker & Baker expands in the UAE with La Marquise International
Baker & Baker, owned by Rhône Capital, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of Bakery Products signed an exclusive agreement with La Marquise International as its foodservice distributor in the UAE, marking the company’s first step in building a customer base in the country and leveraging its relationship with global QSR chains in the EU to supply their outlets in the UAE.
Bidfood Oman appointed an exclusive foodservice distributor for S. Pellegrino and Acqua Panna products in Oman
Bidfood Middle East, a leading multi-channel foodservice provider of international food and beverage brands and part of the Bidcorp Group, has secured a sole distributorship agreement to supply Nestlé’s S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna water products to the foodservice channel in Oman. The agreement will enable both companies to further grow their distribution and partnership with premium operators in the foodservice sector.
