food & beverage

The trend towards less alcohol is currently one of the most significant. We are currently experiencing a qualitative revolution in this area. It is therefore advisable to offer high-quality, regional specialties in addition to the classic orange juice and energy drink.

Non-alcoholic and low-alcohol drinks are taking the beverage world by storm. Be inspired and enrich your range with innovative, tasty and healthy options!

In Austria, a clear change in the area of gastronomy has been observed for several years: Neapolitan pizza has the country firmly under control. Almost like the burger hype in the past, today one pizza restaurant after another is opening in every part of the city. But as popular as Neapolitan pizza is, the question arises as to whether the trend has already reached its peak and whether a return to traditional or experimental versions might be on the cards.

Coffee is not only the favorite drink of Germans and Austrians, but also an important sales driver in the catering and HoReCa sector. With an average of three to four cups per day, guests have a great thirst for coffee – and this offers restaurateurs the opportunity to offer innovative, trendy coffee offerings with attractive profit margins. The coffee trends combine enjoyment with sustainability, creativity and a more conscious lifestyle and offer numerous opportunities to redesign the coffee offerings in restaurants, hotels and cafés.

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Portuguese winegrowers’ group released two special wines, a red wine and a tawny port, which sold out within just 90 minutes when they were first presented in April 2023. Now comes the next success: the special “Branding” prize, which is awarded as part of the Austrian State Prize for “Smart Packaging 2024”, went to the Linz-based creative agency upart for the label design.

Yotam Ottolenghi is known for his creative and flavorful cuisine, and with “Ottolenghi Comfort” he shows once again why he is celebrated as a master of taste. In this new cookbook, he and his team dedicate themselves to comfort dishes that taste of comfort and familiarity – always with the special Ottolenghi twist. Over 100 recipes, inspired by childhood memories, travel and personal experiences, invite you to feast. Whether sophisticated pasta creations, hearty soups or sweet treats – every dish is a harmonious combination of the familiar and the new. “Ottolenghi Comfort” is a must for everyone who appreciates culinary enjoyment and cooking together. A book you will love – just like the author.

Info:
DK Verlag
ISBN 978-3-8310-4984-4
320 pages