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GranMonte Vineyard — Redefining Thai Wines, One Bottle at a Time

🍷 GranMonte, a Thai winery, uses locally grown grapes from Khao Yai to create wines that reflect the region's terroir. The winery, prioritizing quality, grows varieties such as Syrah and Chenin Blanc. Innovations include a unique yeast isolated and DNA sequenced from their vineyard for fermentation. Their Crémant Méthode Traditionnelle Extra Brut, aged on lees for 18 months, is noteworthy for its traditional production method. GranMonte's "Wine of Thailand" has garnered international recognition, winning "Best Wine from Asia" at the Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition.

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Beverage Solutions Company, DaVinci Gourmet Is Focused On Building a Coffee Community Through Competitions, Brand Ambassadors and More

🍴 Emerson Nascimento won the DaVinci Gourmet Barista Craft World Champion title in 2024. DaVinci Gourmet, partnered with Kerry, focuses on flavor innovation in coffee. The Flavour Genius Academy, launched before 2024, offers training for café professionals in the APMEA region, with monthly virtual gatherings and collaboration with the ASEAN Coffee Institute (ACI) to provide specialized training. Eloise Dubuisson from Kerry Asia Pacific emphasized the winners' role in promoting the brand's flavors and artisanal syrups.

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Stayhot AB is ‘Warming Up’ the Culinary World with Scandinavian Design and Craftsmanship

????🍴 Founded in September 1986, Stockholm-based family-owned Stayhot AB started as an importer and grew into a leading producer of food-warming solutions. CEO Karl Lobelius, whose parents Eva and Per Lobelius began the company in their basement, took over in 2013, marking a shift to product development and production under one roof. Stayhot's handcrafted products, embodying Nordic design with practical functionality, are used in high-profile culinary events like Swedish Chef of the Year and Bocuse d’Or. The Tabletop Heat Lamp Focus LPF model delivers double the heat for high-demand settings, and the innovative Pendant Heat Lamp Focus HAL features separate light and heat controls.

3 min

Do Non-Alcoholic Wines Belong On Michelin Star Menus?

🍷 80% of NA beverage drinkers also consume alcohol, providing a taste reference. Catalan restaurant Gaig, recognized by the Michelin Guide, features Noughty's non-alcoholic (NA) wines. The no- and low-alcohol market is growing by 20% annually, with a forecasted value of $36.6 billion by 2030, where NA beer holds 60% of the market share. The NA wine segment, valued at $52 million, grows by 23% yearly. Noughty, with six premium NA wines, sees popularity in Michelin-starred venues and is favored by chefs like Andrew Pern and Oscar Lorenzzi. The largest NA markets are Europe and the UK, with the US experiencing a rise in nondrinkers. Asia and Singapore's NA demand has increased since 2021, notably for business lunches. The UK sees 55% of drinkers reducing alcohol intake, and 57% of global consumers participated in Dry January or Sober October in 2023. Health concerns drive this shift, with alcohol identified as a leading cause of cancer. NA wine options are effective on wine lists, and Noughty's sparkling Chardonnay has just 14 calories per glass. Restaurants, while facing challenges in stocking NA wine, recognize the evolving consumer preferences and potential for higher profit margins, with Noughty focusing on 'by the glass' placements.

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Can You Eat Your Sunscreen? No, But These Five Supplements Can Enhance Its Effectiveness

🌞 Polypodium leucotomos, a tropical fern extract, was shown to reduce sunburn episodes and skin redness in a US study. Glutathione, a naturally occurring antioxidant, was found to protect against photodamage according to Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. White tomato, rich in carotenoids, is proven to fight UV-related skin issues. These three ingredients enhance oral sunscreen supplements, offering additional protection beyond traditional sunscreen.

3 min

Restaurant kitchen equipment gets smarter and more sophisticated

🔌 The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers Show will take place on Feb. 26-28 in Atlanta, featuring 42 new products developed since the 2023 show, including digital menuboards showcased by Krystal, with items like $4.99 Meal Deals and $12.99 Hangover Cures. The show focuses on cost-effective, energy-conserving equipment aiding in labor savings and efficiency. It will highlight food lockers, educational talks, facility design, sustainability, and smart kitchen innovations. Chipotle's Autocado division was sold to Serve Robotics, which also works with Uber Eats and 7-Eleven, to automate tasks like preparing guacamole. The event will showcase advanced refrigeration and eco-friendly coolants, self-sanitizing surfaces, and the Middleby Corp.'s energy-efficient Invoq Hybrid kitchen appliance.

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Richtech Robotics debuts robot-run coffee shop in Las Vegas

🤖 Richtech Robotics unveiled Clouffee & Tea, featuring Adam the AI barista, in Las Vegas on Feb. 9. The robotic barista can interact, take orders, and serve milk teas, coffees, and desserts at Town Square shopping Center. Richtech's president, Matt Casella, emphasized the milestone in leveraging AI for the hospitality industry. Plans for more locations are underway, with Adam already operational since last June at a Ghost Kitchens International site in Dawsonville, Ga.

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Why so many international restaurants are targeting the U.S. for growth

🍳 The National Restaurant Association expects a 4% growth in the industry, with sales exceeding $1.1 trillion. International brands, including the U.K.'s PizzaExpress, Canada's Cluck Clucks and CRAFT Restaurant & Beer Market, Sweden's Eggs Inc., and Japan’s Bread, Espresso & are entering or expanding in the U.S. Filipino chain Jollibee surpassed 100 locations in 2024. Eggs Inc. opened its first U.S. location in Denver, while Bread, Espresso & opened in Redondo Beach, California. WingsUp! is targeting Texas and Florida for expansion, citing Texas as the world's eighth largest economy. CRAFT Restaurant & Beer Market plans to open in Dallas in early 2026. The International Franchising Association forecasts a 2.5% increase in franchise locations, with quick-service franchises expected to grow 5.4%, generating $322 billion this year. Cluck Clucks opened in Sugar Land, Texas, and plans to expand from Georgia to the Midwest.

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“A store and more”: How convenience stores are feeding SE Asia’s QSR & snacking demands – DM

📝 Saladplate, part of Informa Markets, serves as the hospitality, food and beverage industry’s content hub, offering weekly news updates, a monthly newsletter, and a bi-monthly e-magazine. It provides a supplier directory with over 10,000 brands and updates from over 35 international trade events.

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Economic Outlook: Key Macro Trends Shaping the QSR Industry in Southeast Asia – DM

🥘 Saladplate, part of Informa Markets, serves as the official content and engagement hub for the Hospitality, Food and Beverage sectors. It offers weekly news updates, a monthly newsletter, and a bi-monthly e-magazine. The platform features a supplier directory with over 10,000 brands, companies, and products, and provides updates and registration for more than 35 international trade events.

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