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This is where flavour explosions and trend drinks take centre stage. "Food & Beverage" serves up the hottest news from the world of cuisine — from gourmet snacks to exotic cocktails, you will find the latest must-haves for connoisseurs right here. Fresh inspiration, surprising creations and pure indulgence are waiting to be discovered.

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Stefan Potzinger (Chairman of Wein Steiermark) and Georg Leitner (Welscher Stub´n) © Genusspunkt
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Why on earth don’t we all drink Styrian wine?

Why Styrian wine is becoming a key talking point for the hospitality industry and restaurateurs

Alexandra Gorsche and Gostilna Rajh © Genusspunkt
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Gostilna Rajh in Prekmurje

Why This Restaurant in Slovenia Is Worth the Trip

David Toutain, guest chef June 2026 © Helge Kirchberger Photography
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When Peas Become Caviar

Two-Michelin-Star Chef David Toutain at Restaurant Ikarus in Hangar-7 Salzburg

© Pascale Amez
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New Roots

Artisanal vegan cheese culture from Switzerland

Steak with Bell Peppers © Planted
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Sustainable Grilling 2026

Pro Tips from Haya Molcho, Affordable Premium Meat, and Plant-Based BBQ Trends

Blaufränkisch “X” © Kerschbaum Winery
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Blaufränkisch at its peak

Why Kerschbaum’s “X” 2015 Is a Rare Statement Against Opening Wine Too Early

Toasting with wine © Kelsey Knight / Unsplash
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Why wine and gourmet retailers are still selling below their true value...

...and how they can change that immediately

Jurgen van der Zalm, Guest Chef May 2026 © Helge Kirchberger Photography
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Guest Chef at Hangar-7 Salzburg

Jurgen van der Zalm brings his 2-star cuisine from Amsterdam to Austria

Espresso Martini © Sterling Cigar Bar
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The 3 Best Rooftop Bars in Tampa

Drinks, Views & That Authentic Florida Vibe

Letícia Nöbauer, known in the industry as ‘Mrs Cachaça’, photo provided
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Cachaça is not a caipirinha. Full stop.

How Ms Cachaça is getting Europe’s bars in the mood for Brazil

Armature Works © Genusspunkt
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Discover Tampa’s Culinary Scene

The Best Restaurants & Food Spots in Florida

Supernatural Food & Wine © Genusspunkt
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The 3 Best Breakfast & Brunch Spots in Tampa, Florida

Stylish, authentic & truly unique

Vegan meals on Emirates flights © Emirates
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When Plant-Based Cuisine Becomes a Luxury

Best Practices from Cruise and Airline Travel

Grandi classici © Riccardo Lettieri
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Pasta has never been just al dente

Why Italian Cuisine Is Currently Being Radically Rewritten

Vegan meals on Emirates flights © Emirates
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Saying Goodbye to the Schnitzel Dogma

The future of the restaurant industry isn’t strictly vegan – but it’s clearly plant-based

© Host Milano
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Gelato is no longer just a dessert

But a strategic arena in the hospitality industry

Stefan Stiller and Christiaan Stoop © Helge Kirchberger Photography
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Hangar-7 Salzburg

Three-star guest chefs Stefan Stiller & Christiaan Stoop delight diners with the Taian Table menu at Ikarus

Mixed Pickles © Stay Spiced !
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Seasoning with a twist

A New Approach to Mindful Enjoyment

Grand Cru © Sprüngli
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Zurich meets Ghana

How Sprüngli is bringing fresh energy to haute chocolaterie through global collaborations

The world of viennoiserie. © Dominique Ansel
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Breakfast & Coffee in Las Vegas

The best spots for a relaxed start to the day

American Wagyu Tomahawk at Amaya Modern Mexican © Jose Salinas
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Las Vegas Dining Guide

Our top 6 restaurant tips on the

Dessert by Jakob Szedonja © Kirchgasser Photography
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Smart instead of sweet

The future of patisserie

Prezioso Restaurant, Castel Fragsburg, photo provided
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From Farm Garden to Table

In line with the zero-kilometer philosophy, restaurants and hotels are increasingly relying on their own vegetable gardens

At LUVI in production © Julia Hildebrand
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Fermentation as a tool for the future

From quick pickles to enzyme cultures – practice, processes, perspectives

Diego Bosoni: Owner of the wine cellar Cantine Lunae in Colli di Luni (Liguria), photo provided
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Lost, forgotten, in love: Vermentino Nero

Unknown grape varieties worth discovering

Elvis Pizzazz © Daniel Schalhas
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The truth lies in the dough

What makes a good pizza: Lessons from Vienna's First Pizza Association

© Illustrations freepik
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Wild, colorful, ingenious

Why kitchens are now turning to wild vegetables

Tiny Cocktails © Fabian Bruhn Lichtkunstwerk
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Tiny cocktails, big stories

How bar culture is being reimagined

Autodromo Banco D'Assaggio, photo provided
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Experience Imola

The best restaurants, cultural hotspots, and places to enjoy good food in the region

Sebastian Frank © Robert Schlesinger
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Horváth Pop-up Vienna 2026

Emancipated vegetable cuisine meets fine dining – Sebastian Frank brings his radical concept back to Austria

Photo provided
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Aromahopping

Where craftsmanship, passion, and flavor journeys meet

© Julians Saftladen
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Cheers to Zero

Why No & Low is the most exciting beverage category of the future

© Jakob Trost / Oak 107
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Oak 107

Excellence on every plate

Azienda Agricola Purovino winery, photo provided
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Lost, forgotten, loved: Pugnitello

Unknown grape varieties worth discovering

© istock / TShum
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Parsley is Austria's queen of the kitchen

And chili is the rising star on the spice rack

Daniel Jaunegg Winery © Stiefkind Fotografie
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Light. Fresh. Serious.

Why “light wines” really make sense

Onion Burger Bun © Vandemoortele
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Bites & Pieces

Flavor that leaves an impression

Hoagie © Catch The Moment / Pixabay
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The Hoagie

Old dishes, new stories

Coffee Day © Julius Meinl
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Gamification at the point of sale

How brands create a big impact with small experiences

Sweet Heart © Stay Spiced !
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Spice, effect, change

How spices refine vegan cuisine

Regionah apples © Metro
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Organic & Sustainable Hospitality

From Provenance to “Check Your Fish!” – How Hotels and Restaurants Can Lead the Way

Przemyslaw Klima, guest chef September 2025 © Helge Kirchberger Photography
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Przemysław Klima at Hangar-7

Poland's first two-star chef presents his menu at Restaurant Ikarus

La Maison Tea Royal © Michaela Lorber
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Bites & Pieces

Flavor that leaves an impression

Dessert by Jan Eggers, photo provided
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An (un)equal pair

Premium chocolate and cheese

Dough scale © Haubis
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Craftsmanship, heritage, and trustworthiness

Haubis – your partner for great taste and strong collaboration

Author Hubertus © Tzschirner Eva Zocher Photography
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Pure ice cream enjoyment

What makes the perfect ice cream

Bar Leone Photo provided
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Cocktails for the People

How Hong Kong’s Bar Leone took the top spot again – and what it means for the global bar scene

Natural ice cream in a wafer © Goldhelm Schokolade
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Ice cream trends 2025

Why vegan natural ice cream is now the new premium

Georg and Andreas Pesau. © Pesau Winery
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Rooted in responsibility

Why the Pesau winery in Falkenstein takes the term “organic” further than many others

Ice cream with olive oil © Unilever Food Solutions
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From Hallelujah to Germknödel

Ice cream with a message

Frozen Cherry Espresso Martini © J. Hornig
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A cold caffeine kick for hot days

Five cool coffee cocktails for the season

When buying barbecue ingredients, Austrians pay particular attention to taste and quality. © Kotányi GmbH
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Barbecue trends 2025 in Austria

Between social media, smokers and chocolate bananas

Ice cream cup © Unilever Food Solutions
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Icy times? Not at all!

Why 2025 will be a hot year for the ice cream kitchen

Ellerman House, Cape Town, photo provided
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Breakfast rethought

Enjoyable morning moments in Europe's best hotels

Barbecuing has long been more than just meat over a fire. © MrBeast Burger
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Barbecue trends 2025

Technology, flavors & gastro innovation

Khorasan wheat bread © Bridor
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Bread trends 2025

Between craft, high-tech and haute bakery

Chef Vicky Cheng © The World’s 50 Best Restaurants
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World-class Chinese hospitality

Wing in Hong Kong wins the Gin Mare Art of Hospitality Award 2025

Streetfood Couture © UFS
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Top 4 Food Trends for Restaurants in 2025

Insights from Unilever Food Solutions’ Global Future Menus Report

Spitz Aperitivo syrup in a glass © Spitz
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More than just a summer flirt

Why non-alcoholic aperitifs are a must on the drinks menu

Samosa © Sanju M Gurung / Unsplash
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The rise of sustainable & vegan cuisine

Why plant-based and eco-friendly concepts are the future