Undoubtedly there is more than one interpretation to fast food. A great variety of new formulas created within the last 15 years have demonstrated the versatility of the category. One of these newborn concept types can be summed up by three words: healthy, sustainable and trendy. It might even be the one receiving most attention from youngsters in the European foodservice market. Probably because it thrives at so many places in Europe - albeit under different names but with a similar appearance and products. We picked three concepts dedicated to fast healthy food and took a closer look: EXKi from Belgium, dean & david from Germany and Hitzberger from Switzerland. | more |
Quality coffee has been crucial to the dramatic growth of the speciality beverage market but fast, consistent provision of a wide range of menu and service options - especially milked drinks, both hot and cold - has become equally significant. Bruce Whitehall talks to Schaerer, a Switzerland-based innovator in automatic coffee equipment and milk preparation systems. |
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