Discussing dairy with Dr. Mike Johnston
We sat with Dr. Mike Johnston, chief executive of the dairy council for Northern Ireland, to hear about the challenges facing the dairy industry and what’s to come.
A “Gourmandise Raisonnée” with ART-chitects of taste Frédéric Bau and Pierre Hermé
Always taking things up a notch, Valrhona invited two titans of the culinary scene, Pierre Hermé and Frédéric Bau, to a week of fine pastry, innovation and expertise in Dubai. In the presence of international Cercle V chefs from Morocco, Tunisia, Qatar, Oman, KSA, Bahrain, Kuwait and the UAE, Frédéric Bau and Pierre Hermé showcased a new way to thinking pastry around Bau’s latest book, titled “Reasoned Gourmandise,” which explores the fundamentals of a healthy and harmonious pastry that respects the flavors and textures of the great classics. In a joint interview, Frédéric Bau and Pierre Hermé tell us about their exciting collaboration and Valrhona’s role in it all.
O’17, Lebanon’s newest gin
O’17 may sound like a strange name, but it makes sense when you consider that October 17 2019 marked the start of the Lebanese revolution, a day that captured the power of passion, self-expression and freedom. According to its makers, it is a brand for liberal, courageous souls.
Luminescenza, a reliable partner
With nearly 10 years of experience in the industry, Luminescenza has plenty of experience in helping foodservice clients achieve optimal efficiency. Georges Haddad, the firm’s owner, explains the range of services Luminescenza offers.
New on the market: Philips hotel TVs
Philips MediaSuite TVs have options to suit a variety of budgets and environments, whether for a global hotel chain or a small guest house.
Alwatania Poultry: a legacy in the making
Dr. Mohammed Sulaiman Alrajhi of AlWatania Poultry, the largest poultry facility in the Middle East, talks about what has contributed to the firm’s success and upcoming projects.
The Macallan launches The Reach Single Malt Whisky
The Reach was laid to rest in 1940 before The Macallan was compelled to close its doors for the first time in its history.
A sweet encounter with Valrhona’s leading team during World’s 50 Best Awards
Behind every successful brand is a winning team, which is something Valrhona knows only too well. We sat with Guillaume Lafaix, IMEA business unit manager, and Alexandra Belin, global communication group manager of Valrhona, during the first edition of the Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants awards to learn more about Valrhona’s sponsorship of the Middle East & North Africa’s Best Pastry Chef award, as well as the brand’s upcoming projects.
Five minutes with Laurent Damiens
Laurent Damiens, COO of CNIEL, discusses how the organization is serving the French dairy industry and what’s happening in the market.