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Host 2025: the organization engine is revving up to the next edition

With 900 companies already registered (44 percent from abroad), the multi-sector exhibition concept is further enriched by the membership of the MIPPP (white art technology show) o ...

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Host 2025 is preparing no-miss competitions, training, and show-cooking

A rich schedule of partnerships and events is being outlined, including the iconic Smart Label - Host Innovation Award in collaboration with POLI.design, focusing on sustainable, c ...

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All the experientiality and opportunities of coffee at Host 2025

The historic SIC is the global reference for the sector, thanks to the presence of top Italian and international players along the entire supply chain and a rich schedule of events ...

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Coffee ‘spaceships’ revolutionize out-of-home consumption

Increasingly smart and connected technologies make it possible to enjoy great coffee even in settings other than traditional ones, and with increasingly cosmopolitan extraction met ...

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Foodservice equipment

Cost efficiency and environmental friendliness drive food service

Artificial intelligence to monitor results, smart cooking or washing technologies draw an out-of-home scenario ready to respond to increasingly demanding and conscious consumers.

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Bakery, pizza, pasta

The White Art goes hi-tech to be gourmet and contemporary

A global market worth $5.38 billion is gearing up for Host 2025, where a partnership with the Sipan consortium debuts, that brings more than 60 Italian machinery leaders.

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Furniture

Contract design is changing its skin as it looks to Smart Label 2025

The prestigious award will be an opportunity to take stock of innovation that marks a real step change in design for the out-of-home and beyond under the banner of digital and sust ...

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Furniture

09/05/2024

Contracting, where design meets functionality and comfort

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With its strongly experiential characteristics, out-of-home design is an exciting challenge for architects. Who come to Host 2025 to discover trends, at the fair and with the Smart ...

News

24/04/2024

Road to Host 2025: innovation restarts its journey from Toronto

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The restaurant industry is always in a state of flux: from the boom in alcohol-free happy hours, to the ‘beyond meat’, to the fruitful contaminations between different culinary tra ...

News

24/04/2024

The Road to Host journey gets into full swing: after Toronto, Host 2025 meets the U.S. market in Chicago

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Thanks in particular to the presence of SIC - Salone Internazionale del Caffè, HostMilano is the world reference for the entire supply chain: from beans to machines, to accessories ...

Sweden

12/12/2023

The Swedish Coffee Culture: trends, preferences, and sustainability

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Events

09/11/2023

HostMilano 2023 confirms itself as a global hub that anticipates innovation in hospitality

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More than 180,000 professional visitors, over 42% of them international from 166 countries, and high quality among both the more than 700 highly profiled hosted buyers and the high ...

Foodservice equipment

09/11/2023

Sustainable, hi-tech, and creative: the food equipment of tomorrow shone at Host 2023

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From energy saving and air quality to automated washing, up to quality semi-finished products, the sector is experiencing a moment of great revival stimulated by innovation.

Bar

09/11/2023

At Host 2023, a spectacular showcase of out-of-home technology, style, and raw materials

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From super-digitized coffee machines to next-generation vending machines, to raw materials reimagined for excellent quality even in the face of climate change, the exhibition is re ...

Gelato, pastry

09/11/2023

Innovation in all its sweetness: ice cream and pastry take centre stage at Host 2023

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Innovation, quality, but also expertise, a melting pot, and a glimpse into the future. These are some of the keywords used by the exhibitors in the Gelato-Pastry area of Host 2023 ...

Furniture

09/11/2023

At Host 2023, the key words are innovation and internationality --even in design

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Hospitality increasingly features by prestigious, intriguing, elegant, and technological products that meet the increasingly precise needs of international customers, who are parti ...

News

09/11/2023

The new trends at Host 2023 as seen by select hosted buyers from around the world

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The search for innovation that is not just for its own sake and sustainability are the main needs for hospitality operators. This is confirmed by the hosted buyers of Host 2023.

News

09/11/2023

From the other side of the world to Host 2023 to discover the latest in hospitality

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Host 2023, held at Fieramilano last October, once again confirmed its position as the event of excellence where one can get an early look at global hospitality trends.

Events

09/11/2023

Host 2023 celebrated innovation with ‘facts & figures’ ready for the future

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Sustainable and recyclable materials, along with mini robots and highly digitized machines, surprised the visitors in the Smart Label area with a preview of a future ready to meet ...

Events

11/10/2023

Host 2023: how to best prepare for an effective visit experience

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The unmissable HostMilano trade fair for sector tradespeople from all over the world returns to Fieramilano, Rho, from Friday 13th to Tuesday 17th October 2023. We offer some usefu ...

Events

11/10/2023

HostMilano App: the best of global hospitality in the palm of your hand

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HostMilano has embraced digitalization for years. The latest version of the official app is even richer in features, for an increasingly engaging and spot-on visiting experience

Events

11/10/2023

From top buyers to influencers, everyone is looking to Host 2023

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With over 700 selected buyers and 17 high profile influencers, HostMilano reconfirms itself as the ‘place to be’ of hospitality.

Foodservice equipment

11/10/2023

Food equipment and Bakery-Pizza-Pasta, the highlight of Host 2023

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The macro-area that brings together food service equipment and the Arts of Flour brings together a good percentage of HostMilano exhibitors. And for many good reasons

Bar

11/10/2023

- Bar, Coffee, Gelato-Pastry: a teamwork that reveals itself at Host 2023

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Exclusive raw materials, cutting-edge professional skills, innovative technologies, unique experiences, commercial synergies represent the common thread that links these sectors

News

11/10/2023

At Host 2023 the future of contract and hospitality design takes shape

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Contemporary hospitality is characterized by great dynamism: ways of living, trends, preferences and attitudes stimulate new formats and layouts and innovative and sustainable tech ...

Events

11/10/2023

At Host 2023 innovation becomes competitions, show-cooking and updating

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ChocolateCulture@Host23 makes its debut, the first B2B event dedicated to chocolate culture, while Iginio Massari is back with his highly anticipated event and the Panettone Champi ...

Sustainability

11/10/2023

Smart Label: at Host 2023 technology, sustainability and functionality meet design

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At HostMilano, products whose cutting-edge innovation has earned the Smart Label recognition organized with POLI.design and with the patronage of ADI will be displayed in a dedicat ...

Sustainability

26/09/2023

Host 2023: numbers that speak for themselves, in the name of sustainable innovation

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A leadership that has grown through 43 editions thanks to a blend of cutting-edge technologies, sustainability, and new concept and format proposals capable of anticipating tomorro ...

Events

26/09/2023

Real-life experiences drive technological innovation: Host 2023 confirms it

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The demand arising from the recovery of the out-of-home sector is driving technological innovation, with global trade in the sectors represented at HostMilano exceeding 178 billion ...

Sustainability

26/09/2023

Company Word: Technology Enables Innovative and Sustainable Formats in Bakery

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In the Bakery, Pasta, and Pizza sector, digitalization promotes sustainability in production and packaging. The food-to-go segment is updated through continuous innovations.

Sustainability

26/09/2023

Host 2023: Innovation and Sustainability Meet... at the Bar

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Bar technologies are becoming increasingly automated and environmentally friendly; the sector is launching solutions that are not only innovative, but also help less experienced op ...

Sustainability

26/09/2023

Concrete and sustainable innovation takes center stage at Smart Label 2023

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From refrigerators to highly automated milk frothers, to AI-enabled cooking, more than ever, the innovation presented at HostMilano brings real benefits to operators.

Sustainability

26/09/2023

Smart Label: simplifying operators’ lives to bring more sustainability to everyone

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This has been one of the recurring themes this year, expressed through compostable food trays, eco-friendly materials for furnishings, water and plastic-free sous-vide cooking, and ...

Events

26/09/2023

With chocolate, business becomes a pleasure at Host 2023

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From the absolute novelty of ChocolateCulture@Host2023 to the welcome return of the championships organized by FIPGC, the events at Host 2023 offer an increasingly delightful menu. ...

Events

26/09/2023

Host 2023: a schedule rich in innovations, discussions, and meetings

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Among the main novelties of this edition is the first World Panettone Team Championship, but the eagerly awaited events organized by partner associations are also making a comeback ...

Events

13/09/2023

With just one month to go, this year’s edition of HostMilano is definitely not to be missed

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Over 2,000 exhibitors from 50 countries, hundreds of high-profile buyers and thousands of operators from all over the world come together to do business at a range of events lookin ...

Events

13/09/2023

Host 2023 presents more and more big names and exciting details

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Over 800 events will take place: from the new ChocolateCulture@Host23, and the first Panettone World Team Championship, to competitions and championships, and the Smart exhibition ...

Events

13/09/2023

ChocolateCulture@Host23: the world celebrates chocolate at Host 2023

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An event at which master chocolatiers and experts will share with professional visitors the secrets of creating new, unique chocolates that can also become new niche markets.

Events

13/09/2023

At Host 2023, Smart Label crowns next-generation innovation

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26 award-winning solutions were chosen by an independent panel of experts from 157 submissions from all over the world. Among the Green Smart Label winners are Jean Dubost, Pedrali ...

Events

13/09/2023

Innovation Smart Label and ‘classic’ Smart Label: rewarding ‘disruptive’ innovation

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Items presented include innovative displays from Jordão, a mini espresso machine from Wacaco, energy recovery systems by Kromo, Simonelli’s novel espresso machine, along with many ...

Foodservice equipment

13/09/2023

Host 2023: when the international dimension fosters innovation

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Food Service Equipment and Bakery, Pizza and Pasta are two examples of how internationalisation can be a further incentive for companies to invest in innovation, sustainability and ...

Sustainability

13/09/2023

User-friendliness, sustainability, and digitization are taking over the bar counter

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The new generation of coffee machines uses technology to make high-quality coffee accessible even to less tech-savvy users, with a focus on energy savings and eco-friendly solution ...

Technology

13/09/2023

As consumption patterns change, food equipment evolves: Host 2023 unveils the new trends

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Automation, menu streamlining, and flexibility in consumption occasions are the watchwords guiding out-of-home professionals in their equipment purchases to meet new needs.

Sustainability

02/08/2023

The new luxury hotel room: between technology and sustainability

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Luxury hospitality introduces innovative and sustainable initiatives. From the concierges and lounges, right up to the rooms. To make the guests’ experience even more unique and cu ...

Furniture

02/08/2023

Top industry players bring contract innovation to Host 2023

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From complete design solutions for the most gourmet experiences to furniture that fuses interior and exterior with iconic designs and sustainable materials, all the best and the ne ...

Furniture

02/08/2023

From the future to the past and back again, via new lounges

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In the era of a thousand personalised lifestyles, the new formats of common spaces seek to 'surround' the guest with colours, shapes, the preciousness of materials and unusual déco ...

Tableware

02/08/2023

From mixology to room service, tableware changes its skin

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Sustainability in materials, as well as in production processes, and research on design and materials merge in products that cater to the demand for personalised, intense and all-e ...

Hotel

02/08/2023

The hotel opens up to the city: new trends at Host 2023

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No longer just accommodation, but also and above all 'destinations': the new formats offer lifestyle experiences for different targets in the sign of art, history, design and natur ...

Contract

02/08/2023

The detail that makes the difference, even in a hotel

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A perfect night. On a comfortable and sustainable mattress, amidst quality bedding, and surrounded by stylish little details such as an iconic and functional ice bucket for our cha ...

Sustainability

02/08/2023

White or colorful, today’s table is relaxing and sustainable

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Armochromy bursts into tableware, combining design with durable and sustainable materials. Its aim: to create a ‘well-being effect’ even at the table. All the new proposals are at ...

Technology

02/08/2023

Artificial intelligence checks-in at hotels, and it’s not alone

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From domotics to chatbots, interactive screens to virtual or augmented reality, many technologies are making hospitality more personalized and efficient, while also reducing costs. ...

Events

27/07/2023

HostMilano, the knowledge hub for hospitality professionals

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With its programme of over 800 events, what better place than HostMilano to find out where professional hospitality, out-of-home eating and retail are heading?

Pastry

27/07/2023

At Host 2023 luxury pastry reveals its secrets, courtesy of Iginio Massari

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Over 30 international and Italian guests, prominent among whom are top-level guests from abroad such as Michel Belen Albi, Markus Bohr, Pierre Marcolini, François Stahl, and Andrea ...

Gelato, pastry

27/07/2023

Gelato teams up with Pastry, a trend highlighted at the Host events

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Host 2023's monitoring body identifies some of the most interesting trends, such as the encounter with mixology, while master gelato makers will go centre stage in the competitions ...

Gelato, pastry

27/07/2023

An unmissable series of championships for Pastry at Host 2023

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With their various monumental or "travel" cakes, innovative tiramisus, chocolate experiences and excellent gelatos, master pastry chefs and gelato makers from all over the world wi ...

Bakery, pizza, pasta

27/07/2023

From pasta to pizza: introducing the world-class stars of Italy's much-loved cuisine

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Events in the bakery area highlight the increasingly international appeal of Italy's excellent cuisine, as master chefs from all over the world take part in competitions featuring ...

Foodservice equipment

27/07/2023

At Host 2023, food service equipment is increasingly professional

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Not just show cooking. Lifelong learning will be at the centre of the wide-ranging upgrade programme in the food service equipment area with the collaboration of the most authorita ...

Coffee

27/07/2023

The whole coffee value chain takes the stage at Host 2023

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Coffee and hot beverages are experiencing an exciting moment with specialty coffee, new extraction methods, bubble tea, and cross-cutting innovations.

Events

27/07/2023

At Host 2023, Smart Label previews to the hospitality of the future

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The prestigious award in collaboration with POLI.design and with the patronage of ADI focuses attention on products and solutions that signal a real step change in sustainable inno ...

Events

17/07/2023

Innovation brings the world to Host 2023

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Over 1,800 exhibitors from 50 countries, hundreds of profiled buyers and dozens of thousands of professionals from all over the world meet to do business and preview the future of ...

Foodservice equipment

17/07/2023

Efficiency at quality’s service, the secret of the ‘new’ food service

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At Host 2023, in the Food Service Equipment area, top players and innovative SMEs present technological solutions that optimize preparation, cooking and conservation.

Bakery, pizza, pasta

17/07/2023

Bakery, an increasingly all-round out-of-home experience

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At Host 2023, all eyes will be on a sector which, between new formats and all-round consumers looking for new ways of consuming, is now worth almost 500 billion dollars globally.

Gelato, pastry

17/07/2023

Whether it’s gelato or pastry, healthy or comfort food, consumers love it

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Thanks to constant innovation both in preparation technologies and in ingredients and semi-finished products, consumption of gelato and pastry keeps growing, including in its healt ...

Coffee

17/07/2023

From ingredients to the production process, coffee is much more than a bean

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The evolution of consumption highlights how important it is all players contribute in their own way to the value chain, which will be fully represented at Host in the International ...

Coffee

17/07/2023

More user-friendly machines for more demanding consumers

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As the demand for specialty coffee grows and end users are increasingly aware of quality, coffee machines become even more hi-tech to help baristas create the ideal coffee for ever ...

Furniture

17/07/2023

Projects get ‘holistic’ for a relaxed, casual and authentic experience

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Furniture, accessories and tableware meet in designs consistent with the needs and expectations of different targets. Thus promoting the development of new business opportunities. ...

Furniture

17/07/2023

The project culture, increasingly essential in hospitality

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In a new normal where as many 'trends' exist as individual customer lifestyles, it becomes essential to rely on professionals capable of developing complete concepts and formats.

Country Focus

05/07/2023

HostMilano: an increasingly effective presence in North America

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Collaborations with the most authoritative trade associations in the region, such as FEDA or CANIRAC, confirm the Host hub as the most efficient interface on these leading markets. ...

Country Focus

05/07/2023

Canada: the gateway to North America and an important presence at Host 2023

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Through its partnership with Restaurants Canada, HostMilano makes the most of the opportunities created in a booming trade climate. The new president of the association tells us mo ...

Delivery

05/07/2023

Ethnic, fast and gourmet: the old “takeaway” gets a new lease of life

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Dark kitchens are just the latest manifestation of a phenomenon that is reviving food-to-go and delivery formats for alternative ways of enjoying food… and bringing benefits also f ...

Delivery

05/07/2023

Food delivery? It's here to stay. And it needs technology

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More than a fashion, an essential consumer habit. At Host 2023 the most cutting-edge and sustainable equipment and accessories, also for the delivery world.

Sustainability

05/07/2023

Packaging grows by combining sustainability with convenience

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Attention to raw materials, sustainability in the food packaging world, waste reduction and new market needs: numerous proposals at Host 2023.

Foodservice equipment

05/07/2023

Foodservice equipment gears up for the future

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While developing new catering ideas that favour digital procedures and sustainability, the mainstay of out-of-home eating rises to the challenges new lifestyles bring with them. Al ...

Technology

05/07/2023

Digital transformation comes to (and goes beyond) the kitchen

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The ecosystem of technology companies with innovative solutions and services is growing. All to be discovered in the world of Host 2023.

Pastry

16/06/2023

Luxury Pastry? at Host 2023, Iginio Massari makes it a reality

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With over 30 Italian and international guests, including prominent guests from abroad such as Michel Belen Albi, Markus Bohr, Pierre Marcolini, François Stahl, Andrea Zanin.

Pastry

16/06/2023

A Host 2023, pastry goes international, blending tradition and innovation

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Haute patisserie is becoming increasingly cosmopolitan. Gastronomic traditions and cultural habits are combining with innovative technologies and preparations, to give life to a ne ...

Sustainability

16/06/2023

Automation and sustainability at the centre of Host 2023. Including in gelato

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In this sector as elsewhere, those involved in the supply chain are looking for innovative ways to save energy and optimise human resources, while ensuring that quality remains hig ...

Technology

16/06/2023

Host 2023: product quality meets waste reduction

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Ever more attention is being paid to the wholesomeness and sustainability of products

Bar

16/06/2023

The hybridisation of bars and mixology: tradition and innovation come together in the world of cocktails

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We explore the emerging technologies, consumer trends and innovative products that are redefining the drinking experience in modern bars.

Gelato

16/06/2023

Gelato: a "trend" with 7.5 million posts

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Gelato is one of the world’s best loved summer (but not only summer) delights, as the 7.5 million posts relating to the "gelato" demonstrate. All the latest developments at Host 20 ...

Events

16/06/2023

Design Talks: design as a great connector of ideas at Host 2023

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Alongside the Smart Label recognition, the Design Talks are another major event that considers design for its role in innovation across the sectors represented.

Events

16/06/2023

Smart Label: from people to the planet, in the name of a new functionality

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The highly-respected Host Innovation Award returns to Host 2023, where it will outline the next steps on a journey that is increasingly confirming hospitality and retail as a parad ...

Country Focus

30/05/2023

With its new CEO, Restaurants Canada confirms its alliance with HostMilano

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An important partnership which over the years has brought dozens of high-profile buyers and operators through the association. Canada confirms itself as a highly interesting market ...

Furniture

30/05/2023

At HostMilano comfort and aesthetics go hand in hand

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Who said the contract sector was only about functional solutions? At the next edition of the fair there will also be sustainable ideas that are big on design: comfortable to use an ...

Furniture

30/05/2023

Offices get a makeover

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Liveable, sustainable spaces in which to socialise, relax, drink your favourite coffee and feel good: people are now being coaxed back into work, and contract furnishings and equip ...

Sustainability

30/05/2023

The players bringing customised ideas and sustainable designs to HostMilano

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Meetings between the main actors in the sector are considerably important, and companies are focusing on product personalisation and sustainability. They also want to meet architec ...

Events

30/05/2023

Jury to assess ideas submitted for Smart Label 2023 named

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Now that all entries have been submitted, the three authoritative members of the international jury face the challenging task of choosing the best, most innovative ideas sent in by ...

Events

30/05/2023

Smart Label: putting out “feelers” for the future of design in the out-of-home sector

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The HostMilano award, run in partnership with POLI-design, and sponsored by ADI, is a chance to take stock of developments in sustainability, eco-design, materials and life cycles. ...

Events

30/05/2023

The third edition of the Panettone World Championship, in the words of the protagonists

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Teams from all over the world will take part in the academy-promoted event. And at HostMilano 2023 there will be so much to discover about leavened products.

Events

30/05/2023

Saudi Airline Catering wins the grand final of The Dates Connection

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After nine month of intense challenges, the competition came to a stylish conclusion with a show cooking display by winning chef Sanjay Thakur, at TUTTOFOOD’s Taste Arena.

Market Data

16/05/2023

Gelato, Italian exports out in front

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In 2022 trade totalled 2.3 billion euros, or 14 billion euros considering the whole of Europe: a powerhouse for a product that is loved the world over.

Market Data

16/05/2023

Italian imports: refrigeration figures

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Italy also imports gelato equipment, which will be out in force at HostMilano, giving an international overview

Gelato

16/05/2023

Hybrid, healthy, green gelato

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Trends for this global product, now with close links to the worlds of mixology, coffee and pastry, include offering healthier and ‘free from’ versions and the use of traditional in ...

Bar

16/05/2023

Mixology, the many faces of innovation

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Two different ways of tackling the challenges of the future behind the bar give an account of how vibrant the sector currently is.

Gelato

16/05/2023

Mixology and hybridisation

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The barriers between gelato, mixology, pastry and coffee are disappearing and companies are coming up with new, high-quality solutions that cater to all dietary needs.

Gelato, pastry

16/05/2023

Sustainable innovation in pastry technology at HostMilano 2023

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Great attention is being paid to customised items and the quality of ingredients. Sustainability is one of the most relevant factors for companies.

Sustainability

16/05/2023

At HostMilano 2023 pastry packaging puts the accent on sustainability

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Paying attention to packaging, and carefully making it more sustainable. Sights are very much now set on Europe and overseas countries. Here is how those involved in the sector vie ...

Technology

16/05/2023

From automation to delivery: what buyers are looking for at HostMilano 2023

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There is continued growth in delivery activities in the Gelato and Pastry sector internationally. HostMilano 2023 serves as an intermediary between supply and demand

Coffee

08/05/2023

The future of coffee

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SCA’s Re:co Symposium gives a snapshot of today’s high-quality coffee, which is now finding favour more widely among consumers.

Coffee

08/05/2023

Coffee: getting bigger and better

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Increased production and more importantly increased consumption, with interest growing among new generations and new countries. One other trend: the demand for a more distinctive b ...

Coffee

08/05/2023

A prizewinning coffee or ‘latte’? Come to Host 2023 for a taste.

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The 2023 edition will see the return of the exciting national and international competitions that make SIC a point of reference for coffee production on a global scale.

Foodservice equipment

08/05/2023

Tomorrow’s cold storage systems: connected, versatile and barrier free

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Constantly-evolving solutions are enabling the sector’s big players – who will be at Host 2023 – to drive the world market towards a record value of 200 billion dollars in 2032.

Bakery, pizza, pasta

08/05/2023

The Panettone World Championship returns to Host with an exciting new formula

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Rather than involving individual pastry chefs, numerous national teams will compete against each other at this year’s finals, organised by Accademia Maestri del Lievito Madre.

Technology

08/05/2023

Kitchen technology: what the chefs say

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Three leading figures in Italy’s food service industry talk about their relationship with the machinery that is changing the way work is done, how it is optimising processes and sa ...

Vending

08/05/2023

CAMA’s perspective on the world of vending

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These are remarkable times for the sector, says the Canadian association, a well-established partner of HostMilano that will be at the October edition.

Furniture

08/05/2023

A customised hotel industry

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Courtesy items are becoming more eco-friendly and sustainable (plastic free and biodegradable) but also tailored to their target customers, and with references to the local area.

Sustainability

26/04/2023

Luxury today: sustainability meets customisation

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A new green wave is sweeping through the hotel industry, one that is highly distinctive, full of human warmth, and based on innovative designs and new materials.

Sustainability

26/04/2023

Technological innovation

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Smart Label

26/04/2023

How to save on resources, guarantee quality, facilitate creativity: Host 2023 has all the answers

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To achieve the responsibility and sustainability the new post-pandemic world demands of us, you need to innovate products, processes and work innovatively with people. Here’s how.

Market Data

26/04/2023

At Host 2023 future trends translate into the meeting between supply and demand

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Thanks to important representations of hosted buyers from markets and segments with the most potential, networking at Host 2023 will help manufacturers base what they supply on rea ...

Coffee

26/04/2023

Cocoa and coffee everywhere, but of high quality

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The two ingredients are featuring more and more in mixology and gelato, with a new attention to processing, to origins and to sensorial profiles.

Bakery, pizza, pasta

26/04/2023

Baking in Canada: a sector on the up

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The Baking Association of Canada (BAC) outlines the situation of a sector that is evolving to meet the new needs of today’s better informed consumers.

Bakery, pizza, pasta

26/04/2023

Using technology to make better bread

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It is now considered a gourmet food: people are eating less of it, but of a higher quality, while new technologies are helping bakery owners to manage this rapidly-evolving sector. ...

Bakery, pizza, pasta

26/04/2023

A “different”, “easier” pizza

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New automated processes are helping the dish that is so popular all over the world to take on the challenges of rapid staff turnover rates and new health demands coming from consum ...

Furniture

23/03/2023

A new-look hotel industry at Host2023

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The sector is acting on the profound changes that have been seen in tourists’ habits and needs, with sustainability and emotional wellbeing now top priorities.

Events

23/03/2023

A series of events offering a glimpse of the future

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Through hundreds of workshops, world championships, meetings and seminars, show cooking and tasting sessions, HostMilano will present the trends putting the hospitality sector back ...

Events

23/03/2023

Dates Connection: looking forward to the final in Milan

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After the exciting stages in Dubai, the closing stages of an event at which East has met West, combining innovation, creativity, product ideas and technology.

Technology

23/03/2023

At HostMilano, in search of quality and innovation

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Food to go, specialty coffee and food halls are transforming hospitality also in the Middle East.

Sustainability

23/03/2023

The sustainable future of furnishings

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Creativity, personalisation but also and more importantly a green approach to production and to how materials are designed. Two leading contract companies tell us more.

Smart Label

23/03/2023

Towards new materials and services

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Not only machinery and equipment, but also materials and services are changing to meet demands for sustainability and innovation.

Sustainability

23/03/2023

Hospitality in the name of sustainability

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Care for the environment is transforming spaces and services and is at the centre of new machinery design.

Technology

23/03/2023

And the secret ingredient is…

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In all Ho.Re.Ca sectors there is a growing awareness of how important water is: its role in achieving high quality, but also the need to make savings and protect the environment.

News

27/02/2023

Looking forward to HostMilano next October

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Exhibitors from 44 countries will present all their latest, highly innovative and sustainable ideas to buyers and professionals.

News

27/02/2023

Hospitality trends in 2023 (and beyond)

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From restaurants and gelato, to design and mixology HostMilano’s social team has been picking up on the trends that are transforming the customer experience.

Country Focus

27/02/2023

From Dubai to Milan: the road is now open

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Trading forecasts between the two areas suggest growing opportunities in the GCC for companies who will present their innovative solutions at HostMilano.

Market Data

27/02/2023

Italy’s food machinery manufacturing industry: up 4.5% last year

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According to Assofoodtec projections, the food section of Italy’s machinery manufacturing industry will close 2022 with a total sales revenue of 4,560 million euros.

Foodservice equipment

27/02/2023

Food delivery: raising the bar

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Now that the channel has found its way into people’s routines, restaurants need to find permanent ways of improving the delivery experience.

Foodservice equipment

27/02/2023

Digital transformations in restaurants

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Advanced management systems, totems, automation and the cloud are making it possible to better manage and check activities, in a way that reduces the possibility of error and waste ...

Foodservice equipment

27/02/2023

Food delivery: all eyes on packaging

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Ecological, compostable, reusable: in a channel that has taken off in a really big way, efforts are being made to make takeaway materials greener and more efficient.

Sustainability

27/02/2023

Ingaramo: responding through design to the challenges of technology and sustainability

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The president of Poli.Design sets out his vision of the future of hospitality and the relationship between people and machinery. The aim is to strike the right balance. The role of ...

Bar

10/02/2023

Six mixology trends to look out for in 2023

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In four cities that have a particularly lively scene we uncovered the trends of the moment that are transforming the world of cocktails.

Bar

10/02/2023

A “different” connected bar

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It is important to satisfy the various needs of customers, which can range from organic drinks to wine and alcohol-free options. Interaction through apps is growing.

Bakery, pizza, pasta

10/02/2023

Bakery: technology meets tradition

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Environmental and social sustainability, health concerns, innovative equipment and the rediscovery of old practices such as sourdough starters are guiding bakery activities.

Bar

10/02/2023

No longer just water from bar dispensers

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A range of new ideas for a sustainable solution that avoids the use of single-use packaging and, in the case of self-service, helps bring down running costs.

Furniture

10/02/2023

A greener hospitality sector, from the Middle East to Canada

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From luxury hotels embracing sustainable practices to indoor farming, the focus on growing plants and ‘production kitchens’, the out-of-home market is on the road to sustainability ...

Bakery, pizza, pasta

10/02/2023

IoT and delivery services are transforming the bakery business

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Remote connections and new consumer patterns are leading demand towards, lighter, easy-to-use high-performance ovens.

Bar

10/02/2023

The Mexico mixology scene focuses on identity

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The use of local products and a distinctive approach have revolutionised the scene, as HostAmbassador Liliana López Sorzano explains.

Sustainability

10/02/2023

In Greece, a focus on energy saving and efficiency

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A market made up of many small, creative business attentive to energy costs and keen for everything to be easy to use and keep clean. More brunch and vegan options are starting to ...

Market Data

20/12/2022

Trade between Italy and Benelux is worth nearly one billion euros

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That is the value of bilateral business forecast for 2026. Exports from Italy are expected to be worth 522 million euros in 2022.

Market Data

20/12/2022

Foodservice and tableware come to Italy from Benelux

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Trade in Host products recorded sales of 223 million euros in 2022 and exports to Italy are expected to grow between now and 2026 with a CAGR of 8.8%.

Tableware

20/12/2022

Tableware looks forward to a colourful future

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Hospitality trends are currently geared towards artisanal taste and practicality, without cutting back on new designs, materials and solutions.

Foodservice equipment

20/12/2022

Optimisation and technology win out in the kitchen

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Delivery, sustainability, automation, no waste and a business-oriented approach that optimises costs. Welcome to the kitchen of the future.

Coffee

20/12/2022

Sustainability is a must, from coffee to washing

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No waste, energy saving, personalisation and the quality of beverages but also data analysis to optimise process will all help define 2023.

Country Focus

20/12/2022

The Netherlands: a hive of activity that hints at the future of hospitality

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Sustainability, rooftops, re-use of old structures and unusual new concepts: the Dutch foodservice sector is a hotbed of inspirational ideas.

Pastry

20/12/2022

Iginio Massari, “Host and I, a common approach”

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The undisputed pastry-making master explains what his third appearance at the innovative, forward-looking, trendsetting event will be all about.

Events

20/12/2022

Dates connection, Sanjay Thakur wins the semi-final in Saudi Arabia

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The event in Riyadh, which was also an important networking moment for buyers, businesses, the media, associations and institutions, established who the second chef to go through t ...

Foodservice equipment

01/12/2022

2022: a successful year for Italian hospitality

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Out-of-home eating ends the year on a positive note thanks to tourism, but customers, who still want to eat out, are changing their habits and will need to be both pampered and mon ...

Gelato

01/12/2022

Desserts: single portions, vegan options and energy saving

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The market demands flexibility, in terms of both the equipment and the products offered, and there is also a new need to cater to a trend towards indulgent veganism.e.

Gelato

01/12/2022

Gelato everywhere, in the name of hybridisation

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In formats, fittings and equipment, there is a less clear distinction between gelato, pastry, coffee, bakery, foodservice and bars – all sectors featured at HostMilano.

Gelato

01/12/2022

The new gelato: delivery, quality and low sugar

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Opening up to the online world, and less adherence to the seasons, with new products like cocktails and an entrepreneurial approach to managing costs and consumption are the musts ...

Events

01/12/2022

Coffee, pastry and gelato: the big events at HostMilano23

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World championships, showcooking, symposia and workshops will bring the display area to life courtesy of some of the top world players in the sector.

Coffee

01/12/2022

Quality coffee, also from automatic machines

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In the HoReCa, OCS and home markets, the distinction between home and office is becoming ever more blurred. One thing that never changes, though, is the demand for a high-quality c ...

Gelato

01/12/2022

Old and yet new: gelato taps into the genius loci

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The much-loved cold dessert has started to include local ingredients and the flavours of some traditional sweet and savoury favourites.

Gelato

01/12/2022

Gelato 2023: vegan and healthy, but good

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Gelato is moving with the times and flavours are evolving: herbs and vegetables are being included, and recipes are cutting back on sugars and fats.

Foodservice equipment

09/11/2022

Catering goes digital… and gets greener

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In hotels, pizzerias and ghost kitchens, companies are focusing on solutions that help to reduce energy consumption, save on manpower and better manage processes.

Events

09/11/2022

HostMilano, one year ahead of the 43rd edition

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Preparations are in full swing for next year’s edition of the event, which will be held from 13 to 17 October 2023. Many top companies have already registered to take part, 45% of ...

Coffee

09/11/2022

Coffee raises the bar, also on the sustainability front

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The search is on for high-performance machines that help operators make the best cup of coffee, and for recyclable or compostable capsule solutions.

Tableware

09/11/2022

New Tableware and Furnishing ideas

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Velvet, brass, personalised fabrics and original place settings that can be adapted to a variety of hospitality requirements: creating a whole new look to give customers a fabulous ...

Gelato

09/11/2022

The gelato experience: looking to the future

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Sustainability and energy efficiency, optimisation of production, digitisation and the customer experience are key factors in the development of the sector.

Events

09/11/2022

From Chicago to Amman, on the ‘Road to Host’

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A tremendous amount of work is going on ahead of the 2023 edition of HostMilano, which is forging links with important areas of interest through widespread networking activities.

Events

09/11/2022

Introducing the HostAmbassadors 2023

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We present some of the food professionals who go round the world in search of new culinary trends, and report their findings on the HostMilano channels.

Events

09/11/2022

Dates Connection: the semi finals

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Chef Bassam Al Jammal, from Jordan, is the first finalist who will be in Italy next year to take on his Italian counterparts. The selection process now continues until February 202 ...

News

01/11/2022

#HoReCaBites

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What are the latest trends in hospitality? And what about the new role of technology in kitchens and hotels today? Host interviews the great professionals of the sector.

Market Data

29/09/2022

The value of exports between Italy and Canada

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Bread-making and coffee-making machinery are the main elements in an almost unidirectional trade flow, which in 2021 exceeded 113 million euros.

Foodservice equipment

29/09/2022

Foodservice Italia 2022: back to normal (almost)

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Driven by strong demand and the return of foreign tourism, out-of-home eating is expected to close the year at 82 billion euros.

Foodservice equipment

29/09/2022

Delivery and technology for the future of foodservice

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Restaurants Canada: the sector is proving itself to be more resilient and innovative, with 2022 turnover returning to 2019 levels at 95.2 billion Canadian dollars.

Vending

29/09/2022

"Healthier" Convenience Stores

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In an effort to better cater to customer demand, outlets are introducing products of higher quality, along with more organic, ‘free-from’ and fresh items, as well as new machinery. ...

Country Focus

29/09/2022

Quality and green credentials: key factors on both markets

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In Canada as in Italy there is a growing attention towards quality, the sustainability of materials and energy savings, as the companies exhibiting at HostMilano reveal.

Furniture

29/09/2022

A greener, more creative foodservice sector

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A sustainable approach and the experience economy, along with technology and the inclusion of staff are key to the future of hospitality in Canada.

Vending

29/09/2022

The new face of vending in Canada

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The evolution of the channel involves marketing, premium products, contactless payments and click & collect procedures.

Smart Label

29/09/2022

Back to the future: Smart Label 2023

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Entries for the competition run by FieraMilano with PoliDesign – in three categories: Smart Label, Innovation Smart Label and Green Smart Label – can be submitted until 30 April 20 ...

News

23/08/2022

Food technology resumes

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Assofoodtec data reveal a sector that is recovering, driven by the two-figure growth in coffee-making machines, meat-processing systems and refrigerators.

Coffee

22/08/2022

Coffee? Yes, as long as it’s high-quality and eco-friendly

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From grinding machines to packaging customers are demanding more in terms of control and sustainability on premium and specialty products.

Coffee

22/08/2022

Six trends for the coffee of tomorrow

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Thanks to premium processing methods, new extraction processes and original blends, the popular beverage is being transformed to satisfy all age ranges and to suit all pockets.

Coffee machines

22/08/2022

Espresso coffee machines go hi-tech

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IoT, artificial intelligence, automation and energy saving are making the work of the barista more consistent and sustainable.

Events

22/08/2022

HostMilano launches the Dates Connection contest

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From Riyadh to Dubai, from Doha to Amman and all the way to Milan, well-known chefs will compete to be judged the most creative, using state-of-the-art technologies.

Market Data

28/07/2022

Trade between Spain and Italy: how much the HostMilano sectors are worth

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Tableware leads the way, the figures show, but by 2025 a major contribution to growth will come from professional foodservice.

Market Data

28/07/2022

Trade between Italy and Spain

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Two thirds of trade flows in product sectors covered by HostMilano take the form of exports from Italy to Spain, according to figures for 2021 supplied by ExportPlanning.

Foodservice equipment

28/07/2022

Foodservice in hotels: trends in Italy

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A survey by Federalberghi looks at an evolving service that is a cornerstone of hospitality in the country, one which focuses on differentiation and on zero miles sustainability.

Foodservice equipment

28/07/2022

Foodservice in Spain: the search for digitalisation and design

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Companies say they want reliable equipment that can be programmed, for the sake of both sustainability and profitability, and they also care about the appearance of products.

Foodservice equipment

28/07/2022

Spanish foodservice: flying high in a pop and sustainable way

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Expectations for the summer are good thanks to the recovery in tourism. And Spanish cuisine is a hotbed of new trends and formats.

Technology

28/07/2022

AFEHC: innovation guided by digitalisation and sustainability

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A look at the technologies that are redefining hospitality according to the Spanish Association of Exporters of Equipment for Hotels and Catering.

Country Focus

28/07/2022

What Spanish buyers are looking for at HostMilano

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Innovation, technologies and things Made in Italy, but also an international environment in the presence of top managers with whom to develop projects.

Events

13/07/2022

Towards 2023: HostMilano goes to Singapore

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44% of the companies already registered for the International Hospitality Exhibition are foreign, and now the fair travels to FHA Ho.Re.Ca. to present its partners to Asia.

Technology

13/07/2022

How is technology changing the kitchen?

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The answer was supplied by the chefs involved in CHEF & COFFEE LAB, an event run by HostMilano and its partner Ambasciatori del Gusto.

Gelato, pastry

13/07/2022

Gelato and pastry, in the name of (green) quality

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Sustainability, 4.0 connections and multi-functionality are the guiding principles behind innovations in display counters and packaging, in two increasingly complementary food sect ...

Coffee

13/07/2022

Beyond dessert: four ways of using coffee in the kitchen

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Research, innovation and excellence were all on show at CHEF & COFFEE LAB by HostMilano e Ambasciatori del Gusto, where four chefs presented innovative ways of using coffee.

Gelato

13/07/2022

Gelato trends for summer 2022

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Enjoyed with a cocktail, at zero miles from the garden of the ice-cream parlour, and lots of flavours to tickle the taste buds of consumers keen to try out new ideas.

Coffee

13/07/2022

More and more coffee… and not just any coffee

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Innovation across the whole production chain, right up to the moment it is served: companies are helping baristas offer a range of different beverages.

News

13/07/2022

Single-use but sustainable: from global ethnic to gourmet

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Both foodservice industry trends involve the use of containers and table coverings featuring new materials and green solutions.

Coffee

17/06/2022

Chef & Coffee Lab by Host Milano: the secrets of coffee in the kitchen

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Chef & Coffee Lab by HostMilano and Ambasciatori del Gusto, at WOC from 23 to 25 June, will demonstrate how to use this coolest of ingredients in the kitchen.

Bar

17/06/2022

Mixology, what’s next

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From Sicily to Australia, two bartenders offer their thoughts on what makes a good cocktail, on current trends and on the recovery and evolution of the sector.

Foodservice equipment

17/06/2022

Restaurants: the 2022 recovery will focus on going greener

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Foodservice is back and in Europe – including of course Italy – it will grow by an annual average of 8% between now and 2025. During which time there will be a growing demand for s ...

Foodservice equipment

17/06/2022

Recovery is happening, and delivery is helping… with the tools of the trade

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Two companies that make catering equipment offer a glimpse of trends and solutions for the restaurants of the future.

Smart Label

17/06/2022

Smart restaurants start at HostMilano

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Two food service concerns that won the prestigious Smart Label, Host Innovation Award in 2021 give their feedback on the accolade.

Events

17/06/2022

HostMilano’s world tour stops off in Abu Dhabi

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We interviewed some of the chefs to pick up on global trends.

Country Focus

19/05/2022

Foodservice: the hot trends in the USA

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Two American firms offer a glimpse of their market, explaining what consumers want and the food equipment required to cater to their needs.

Market Data

19/05/2022

Foodservice is back, and is up 15.6% on 2020

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A survey by Deloitte confirms the very welcome return of catering chains and food delivery services. Italy is the top market in terms of value and penetration of quality restaurant ...

Market Data

19/05/2022

The value of trade between the USA and Italy

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Coffee-making machinery, pasta and bread: the success of iconic products made in Italy is a driving force behind exports of food equipment to the United States.

Market Data

19/05/2022

The value of trade between Canada and Italy

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The big sectors are bread and pastry-making machinery, cold storage and coffee, according to data from Export Planning, which monitors commercial transactions between the two count ...

Coffee

19/05/2022

Coffee in the USA: specialty and automation

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What does the North American market want from Italian manufacturers of coffee-making machines? Two big firms with a strong presence in the area gave us their thoughts.

News

19/05/2022

Food equipment: the search for reliability and good service

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These are the two things that US and Canadian firms insist on, as well as requiring European firms to provide support across the whole life cycle of the product, as three top playe ...

Country Focus

19/05/2022

How is the return of the out-of-home market going in the USA?

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Two buyers who came to HostMilano from the United States discuss their market.

Coffee

19/05/2022

Smart coffee at HostMilano

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Two coffee companies which received the prestigious “Smart Label, Host Innovation Award” at the 2021 edition give their reactions to this recognition of excellence.

Events

20/04/2022

Ambassadors for Italy

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An agreement has been signed between Fiera Milano and Ambasciatori del Gusto, the professional hospitality association devoted to encouraging high-quality cuisine. A strategic alli ...

Horeca Bites

20/04/2022

Insights from HoReCa Bites

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A new social media platform confirms HostMilano’s role as a trendsetter and offers an in-depth professional glimpse of the new world of hospitality on a global level.

Country Focus

20/04/2022

What buyers (from Latin America) want

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Four professionals who came to HostMilano last October recounted their experiences of the International Hospitality Exhibition and the most interesting technologies they found ther ...

Horeca Bites

20/04/2022

Davide Oldani: technology, passion and territory

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The two star-rated chef at D’O told HoReCa Bites about the essential technologies needed in the kitchen, the importance of the human factor and the significant role HostMilano is p ...

Horeca Bites

20/04/2022

Ernst Knam, an all-round view of the world of hospitality

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The world of pastry is innovating all the time, and even borrowing techniques and equipment from other areas of cuisine and even mixology. Which is why HostMilano matters: it has s ...

Pastry

20/04/2022

Cakes and gelato: ‘free-from’ and with new consistencies

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Today’s better-informed, health-conscious consumers now expect vegan and allergen-free products to be full of flavour and a pleasure to enjoy. Solutions from companies.

Gelato

20/04/2022

New gelato and chocolate machinery

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From the vertical-design gelateria to vacuum-based production, many new technologies are transforming the work done in gelato establishments. With sights set firmly on sustainabili ...

Coffee

20/04/2022

Specialty Coffee Association: “We can’t wait to be back in 2023”

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The CEO of the Specialty Coffee Association talks about trends, prices, consumption and the significance of championships past and future at HostMilano.

Coffee

22/03/2022

Coffee: trade totalling 34.5 billion euros in 2021

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A look at the global situation reveals a sector that is advancing, and set to reach a value of 43 billion euros in 2025. The USA is the main importer, Brazil the leading producer. ...

Coffee

22/03/2022

Quick, inexpensive and high-quality: the future of self service

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The polarisation of the market and rising costs, but also the return of office working and big events, are leading to an increase in the automatic vending of coffee. The focus now ...

Coffee machines

22/03/2022

Positive results for espresso machines in 2021

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There were two-figure increases in values in euros for espresso coffee machines, now worth a total of 4.5 billion euros, with Italy the leading exporter. What are the forecasts up ...

Coffee

22/03/2022

Increasingly specialised coffee

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Consumers are evolving, they know what they want and expect to be given various options at the bar. A wider range of products is now on offer and equipment is adapting accordingly. ...

Coffee

22/03/2022

A greener approach to coffee in the future

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From machinery to packaging, from capsules to production, more and more companies are focusing on environmental sustainability as an indispensible asset for their operations and pr ...

Coffee

22/03/2022

Coffee: towards a new experience

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Coffee beans are a versatile ingredient that are being used ever more widely in various different forms and contexts. As was seen in the innovations presented at HostMilano last Oc ...

Coffee

22/03/2022

Coffee: Asia at the centre of a beverage revolution

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The continent, where the beverage of choice has always been tea, is now welcoming coffee with open arms. A trend being driven by young middle-class professionals and by recipes pos ...

Coffee

22/03/2022

Gen Z loves coffee, but in its own way

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The younger generations are starting to show interest in coffee. Various crazes are driven by posts on social media, especially Tik Tok: an interesting market opportunity worth kee ...

Tableware

17/02/2022

Tableware goes for quality and sustainability

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It is the “business card” that encourages customers to start eating out again. And the many new aesthetic and functional features it now offers were on show at HostMilano 2021.

Country Focus

17/02/2022

The Middle East: what the HostMilano buyers say

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They have been a constant and significant presence at the fair: but what did they find at the 42nd edition and what is their verdict on the International Hospitality Exhibition?

Events

17/02/2022

HostMilano, looking forward to 2023

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All Horeca sectors will be present at the 43rd edition, which will be held from 13 to 17 October: Professional Foodservice, Bakery, Pizza, Pasta, Coffee, Tea, Bar, Coffee-making Ma ...

Furniture

17/02/2022

Hospitality gets off to a new, stylish start

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Quality, design, sustainability: familiar trends which events of the past two years have taken to a whole new level. In bars, as in other catering settings, the difference lies in ...

Events

17/02/2022

HostMilano invests in international markets

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Things kick off in Dubai, but that will be just the first stage on a journey that will take the International Hospitality Exhibition in various forms to a number of focus areas for ...

Country Focus

17/02/2022

All eyes on the Emirates

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The key Middle East hub is an extremely interesting area from a commercial point of view and one that HostMilano has always shown a particular interest in: as demonstrated by the f ...

Smart Label

17/02/2022

Trends for 2022 were on show at HostMilano 2021

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A brief look at trends presented in the Euromonitor 2022 report confirm that the solutions that obtained the prestigious Smart Label award ensure a bright future for the world of h ...

Gelato

17/02/2022

Gelato goes international at HostMilano

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At what is a key trade fair for the whole sector globally, new ideas in the fields of technology, design and materials are presented: two firms whose business is one of the best-lo ...