By raising exhibitor and visitor awareness, as well as adopting virtuous behaviors internally, Fiera Milano is moving toward its goal of organizing and hosting ‘carbon neutral’ eve ...

Academy President Claudio Gatti tells us what's new at the Panettone World Championship and discusses the importance of the partnership with HostMilano.

The prestigious competition returns to Milan at a time of great transformation in the industry, including the search for custom blends, sustainable alternatives and the continued g ...

The interchange of HostMilano product categories between EU and GCC is worth €1.31 billion, rising to €1.6 billion in 2027. A lively trade confirmed by the historical presence of b ...

New trends in outdoor furniture combine sustainability with technological innovation to meet the needs of consumers increasingly sensitive to environmentally friendly comfort.

Hyperconnected and sustainable technologies are helping masters unleash their creativity, making pizzas that meet consumers’ changing tastes with increasing efficiency.

New consumer habits are driving the search for innovative solutions, ranging from LED lighting and advanced temperature control systems to environmentally sustainable packaging mat ...

Global food service equipment was worth $35.8 billion in 2023 and will rise to $74.4 billion by 2035. In this scenario, HostMilano confirms itself as a key driver of innovation.

From new packaging to waste recovery at planting sites, the value chain wants to keep offering quality coffee despite climate change. All the new features at Host 2025.

From the Internet of Things to automation, to smart coffee grinders that adapt to different types of extraction, technology is the great enabler of new consumption habits.

Refrigeration is one of the food equipment product categories with the highest demand. An opportunity to be seized by investing in innovation, sustainability and internationalizati ...

The mise en place, with cutlery in the foreground, stands out as an experiential moment of excellence in the away-from-home. With a keen eye on innovation, design and sustainabilit ...

Nominations for the Host Innovation Award are finally open: applications can be submitted directly online by April 30, 2025. Three categories, plus special mentions.

MIPPP, the bakery technologies area, confirms the partnership with Consorzio SIPAN, as the events schedule grows. Over 900 companies have already registered (44 percent from abroad ...

Involving more engaged consumers in the design of products and services fosters innovation and can help increase revenues. In professional hospitality as well.

Algorithms and big data are at the service of a more emotional away-from-home market, as experiential design and unprecedented taste combinations contribute as well, in the name of ...

Machine manufacturers are investing heavily in innovation to respond with technology to the growing demand for new coffee specialties. All the innovations are at Host 2025.

Coffee is increasingly an ingredient in refined recipes. And young people are prepared to pay a premium price, but only if quality and creativity meet expectations.

The cool and fresh Made in Italy specialty proves its versatility by adapting to new consumption trends. This happens also thanks to the support of the sector’s increasingly innova ...

The bakery technology show is set to become a European-level reference point in Italy that, thanks also to the agreement with the Consorzio SIPAN, will attract more foreign operato ...

Over 350 Italian and global brands will meet at one of Asia’s most important design events. The last spaces to develop your business on these dynamic markets are still available.

The Consortium’s leading Italian bakery technology companies will complement an already rich domestic and foreign parterre. The revamped concept will attract new professional visit ...

In the upcoming edition, the historic area dedicated to Bread, Pizza and Pasta will feature a revamped concept, also strengthened by the presence of technology leaders from Consorz ...

The historic area dedicated to the Art of Baking will feature a revamped concept that, also thanks to the agreement signed with the SIPAN Consortium, will enhance innovation even m ...

In 2023, the turnover of gelato in Italy was close to 3 B€, building on the strength of a winning trio of aces: ingredients, machines, packaging molds and accessories. All to be di ...

The dedicated area of Host 2025 highlights an industry that is innovating both in production, with cutting-edge technologies and sustainability, and in design, materials and styles ...

From production lines that enable the best expression of taster’ choices, to coffee machines that enhance different recipes, to healthy beverages: all the innovations at SIC, at Ho ...

Organized by Fiera Milano and dmg events, the third edition will feature over 300 brands, including international ones, to seize opportunities in the region’s dynamic markets.

Buyers from North America are an important and diverse presence, evidence of a rich interchange whose value will exceed 1 billion euros on the 2026 horizon.

The prestigious competition organized by SCA will be one of the highlights in the rich program of events at SIC - Salone Internazionale del Caffè, the world’s benchmark for the who ...

The value of the global food service market will grow from $2,647bn in 2023 to $5,423bn in 2030, a growth of almost 11 percent. All the new features will be previewed at Host 2025. ...

The refrigeration sector alone is already worth over $40bn today and will exceed $75bn in 2031. All the best of the kitchen equipment of the future in the spotlight at Host 2025.

New at Host 2025 will be the MIPPP show membership of the SIPAN consortium, with its 60 leading Italian companies. But it is all exhibitors who present great innovation.

The United States, one of Italy’s main trading partners, will boast a strong presence at HostMilano, not only among trade visitors, but also with exhibitors previewing their innova ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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?

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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

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.

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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

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 ...

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

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.

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

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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.

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.

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.

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

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 ...

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

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.

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

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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

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.

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. ...

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 ...

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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

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.

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

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.

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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%.

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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.

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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

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

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.

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. ...

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.

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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 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 ...

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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.

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

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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?

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...