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Hilton Introduces StiR Creative Collective – A New Recipe for F&B Innovation

With a mission to create and deliver innovative and original food and beverage experiences, Hilton today announced the launch of StiR Creative Collective. An in-house consulting and development arm reimagining hotel food and beverage with dynamic, relevant, and commercial solutions, StiR offers unparalleled expertise in strategy, concept creation and branding to both affiliated partners and independent hospitality operations in the Americas and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

Shiji and OpenTable Partner to Elevate Dining Experiences

Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, and OpenTable, the world's leading provider of online restaurant reservations and diner feedback, have teamed up to bring richer insights to the customers of Shiji using Infrasys Cloud Point Of Sale (“POS”). This partnership brings together two of the industry's top technology solutions, allowing Shiji restaurants to better understand and serve their customers. With this integration, restaurants can deliver exceptional dining experiences, build out diner profiles and encourage feedback from guests.

New Year, New You? The wellness beverages that will cure you in 2024

The new year is synonymous with new opportunities. A blank page upon which to set new intentions and objectives. A renewed impulse to eat and drink healthily after indulging in festivities. So, what will be quenching our thirst in 2024? New technologies in F&B production alongside consumer preferences for easy, convenient health products which fit neatly into our daily routines have spurred a boom in the functional beverage segment... let's take a closer look at the welllness beverage trends of 2024.

Food and beverage industry trends 2024: Culinary harmony unveiled

In the wide-ranging Food and Beverage industry, global trends are increasingly important. As cultures intertwine and borders blur, the industry must cater to a palate that is constantly evolving and universally connected. Here, we delve deep into the international choreography that makes F&B a globally harmonized experience.

The Complete Guide to Cocktail Ice

Just as “clothes make the man,” in today’s cocktail culture, ice makes the drink. Gone are the days when ice was merely a means to chill. Now, it is recognized as a crucial ingredient that can either enhance or detract from the overall flavor, aroma and presentation of a cocktail.

Sous Vide: Taking the heat out of cooking

Sous vide (pronounced sue-veed), also known as low temperature, long time (LTLT) cooking, is a type of precision cooking orginated from France which achieves professional level results. Once a technique for commercial kitchens and top chefs, new kitchen gadgets have put it into the hands of amateur chefs in their homes. Patrick Ogheard, Associate Dean of Practical Arts at EHL Hospitality Business School, explains the many wonders of cooking ‘sous-vide’.

Alain Ducasse, Chef & École Ducasse founder, Inaugurates École Ducasse Abu Dhabi Studio in Partnership with Erth Abu Dhabi, Ushering in a New Era of Culinary Excellence in the UAE

Today marks a momentous occasion for the culinary landscape in the Middle East, as the legendary Chef and founder of École Ducasse officially opens the doors to École Ducasse Abu Dhabi Studio. Nestled in the historic Al Hosn site, this state-of-the-art studio represents the first of its kind in the region in partnership with Erth Abu Dabhi.

Seasonal recipes: The colors of autumn in your plate

EHL’s Institute of Nutrition R&D presents the season on a plate with a nutritious and delicious vegetarian menu to delight foodie fans of all types. As Hippocrates famously said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”, here we are reminded that behind many seasonal recipes lie specific healing properties to help us best align with the time of year. Enjoy your meal as well as your health!

The James Beard Foundation® Releases 2023 Annual Industry Report

The James Beard Foundation® announces today the findings of its 2023 Annual Industry Report, providing a data-driven look at the current state of the independent restaurant industry. The survey ran between October 23 and November 13, receiving more than 250 responses from chefs, representing independent restaurants and operators and 44 states throughout the country. Respondents collectively serve more than 14 million covers annually and have more than 3.2 million Instagram followers.

Cheers to 1,000! Hilton Garden Inn Unveils Winning Cocktail Recipes Celebrating Its 1,000th Opening

In a toast to the monumental achievement of opening its 1,000th hotel, Hilton Garden Inn, a Hilton brand renowned for its exceptional hospitality, celebrated its milestone in a unique and flavorful way by inviting its talented team members from across the globe to participate in a cocktail contest. With creativity and passion flowing, Hilton Garden Inn team members submitted an array of signature cocktails that aimed to tantalize taste buds while commemorating the brand’s newest milestone.

From Unrefined Salt and Tinned Fish to Umami Cocktails: Kimpton Brings New Food and Beverage Trends and Classics to the Table in 2024

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury & lifestyle portfolio, is returning with its annual Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast, highlighting predictions from its vast team of global culinary and beverage experts that will be featured on plates and bar menus in 2024. From global salts and seacuterie to textured cocktails and umami flavors, Kimpton is forecasting both new and evolving trends that will further enhance the dining experience.

What's trending in the food and beverage industry in 2024?

The food and beverage industry has witnessed healthy growth over the past couple of years and with this trend there have been some significant shake-ups. The sector has evolved across all its component parts, from food preparation to packaging, restauration, home delivery, and homemade. Social media has become a powerful force that propels food trends to spread rapidly through our cultural consciousness. Whether it's those yawn-inducing people who only talk about their latest air-fryer inventions or the gorgeous gorgeous girlies of #SoupTok who proclaim their love for the velvety comfort health food (who doesn't?!).