Greek production. Global partnerships
For 47 years, FEST has been developing and manufacturing cookware solutions designed for real everyday living. The FEST factory was established in 1979 in Inofita, Viotia, Greece, and since then every product has been created to meet the evolving needs of modern retail and distribution markets. Operating in privately owned facilities of 5,600 sqm with...
A new generation of coffee solutions for mena hospitality
Franke’s New A Line combines consistent in-cup quality, broad beverage choice and intuitive operation for hospitality businesses across the region. Franke Coffee Systems will launch the New A Line in the Middle East and North Africa at GulfHost 2026. From 3 to 5 November, hospitality professionals can experience the platform in the dedicated Franke coffee...
Beyond the Cappuccino: How Beverage Variety Creates New Opportunities
From classic cappuccinos to plant-based specialties and flavored creations, coffee menus are becoming more diverse. For hotels, restaurants and cafés, this opens up opportunities to appeal to different guest preferences and create additional beverage sales – provided variety does not come at the expense of quality or operational efficiency. More choice, higher expectations Coffee preferences...
Elframo: The Italian heart of your kitchen
Behind every great meal served in the Middle East — whether in a bustling café in Dubai or a fine-dining restaurant in Riyadh — there is a tireless team and reliable equipment working behind the scenes. Enter Elframo Spa, a family-owned Italian gem proudly crafting commercial kitchen solutions since 1968. Rooted in Bergamo, a dynamic...
iMEAT 2026: The professional meat industry trade fair moves to Bolognafiere
iMEAT 2026 will take place from October 11 to 13 at BolognaFiere, one of Europe’s leading exhibition centers, marking a new phase for the B2B fair dedicated to butchers, delicatessens, Ho.Re.Ca., meat processing and small to medium-sized artisanal food companies. The move to Bologna represents a strategic step in the fair’s development, offering larger spaces,...
Thomas Addolcitori: water treatment expertise for Ho.Re.Ca
Since 1980, Thomas Addolcitori has been designing and manufacturing water treatment solutions, building over 45 years of expertise in a sector where reliability, technical knowledge, and product quality make all the difference. While the company also offers a complete range of domestic water softeners and treatment systems, its primary focus has always been the professional...
Compact bottling systems:
ITALIAN DESIGN AND PRODUCTION FOR HIGH-VOLUME WATER SOLUTIONS In luxury hospitality across the G.C.C. region and Egypt, premium sustainability is an operational standard. While commercial water dispensers for hotels and restaurants solve immediate Front of House (FOH) guest hydration, the true ecological and logistical challenge… lies in the Back of House (BOH). Managing thousands of...
PulyCAFF in Brussels with the new multi-page labels
From June 25 to 27 Asachimici-pulyCAFF will be in Belgium, at Brussels Expo, where the finals of the World Brewers Cup, the World Coffee in Good Spirits, and the World Coffee Roasting Championship will take place. As every year, pulyCAFF will be present with its own stand (Hall 11, Booth 11316), inviting visitors to discover...
Design that drives demand
How the award-winning New A Line from Franke turns the coffee machine into a premium guest touchpoint – and a powerful sales and communication asset. In hospitality, every guest touchpoint contributes to the perception of a brand. The brief for Franke Coffee Systems’ New A Line was therefore about more than developing an attractive coffee...
Why Coffee Machine Cleaning Should Follow Demand, Not the Calendar
Hospitality operations rarely follow the same rhythm every day. A hotel breakfast room may serve hundreds of guests one morning and considerably fewer the next. Restaurants move between quiet periods and busy service, while conferences, events and seasonal demand create additional peaks. Yet one part of coffee operations has traditionally remained unchanged: the cleaning schedule....