'Whatever We Do, Let's Do It Well'

The Dubai-based Landmark Group is one of the largest retail conglomerates in the Middle East. Foodmark, its international food & beverage division, has entered the hospitality market in large steps. Established in 2009, the company today has a diverse portfolio of hospitality brands with nearly 30 restaurants in operation throughout the Golf Cooperation Council.

Oktoberfest, Munich: gastronomic world wonder, power event and export hit

From September 19th to October 4th 2009, Munich celebrated its 176th Oktoberfest. The traditional Bavarian festival is an unequalled economical power event: 5.7 Mio. visitors participated in this year's Oktoberfest. Here are our impressions ...More

Dough Doyen

Louis Le Duff, founder and owner of France's Groupe Le Duff, has grown his globalfoodservice and bakery empire - annual sales nearly U1.2 bn - with the help oftwo key strategies: he maintains an intense, expert focus on the traditions and technologyof dough. And he applies vertical integration ‘from fork to fork' ...