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Hospitality news
Narumi debuts Milano in HoReCa – after 50 years on the retail market
Narumi’s flagship Milano collection is now available to HoReCa customers – 50 years after it first hit retail.
To celebrate the collection’s 50th anniversary, Narumi has opened the iconic Milano up to hospitality. The collection, which debuted in 1972 as a dinnerware assortment for home use, features a refined dynasty-style form with a graceful blue pattern.
The plum flower, which has long been cherished as an auspicious flower in Japan, is expressed in shades of indigo blue. It has become a standard of Western tableware in Japan that combines elegance and luxury.
The total production of the collection since its launch has exceeded 14 million pieces, and it has gained a strong fan base not only in Japan but also in Europe, America and Asia. Originally launched as a Western tableware for Japanese households, Milano is designed to fit both Western and Asian cuisines. The 50-year history of Milano now enters the new phase in the HoReCa industry, Narumi says.
Did you know? Milano first debuted in 1972 for Narumi.
Sambonet
showcases Infinity
Sambonet has launched Infinity, an exclusive capsule collection designed to inspire chefs.
The Infinity project features a range of functional and design-oriented elements – a collection of tools and accessories which Sambonet says they have conceived to amaze guests and create unique experiences at the table. The collection is aimed at restaurants and settings who consider hospitality “the highest expression of taste, sight and smell, providing a refined alternative to traditional tools”.
Think table pliers – shaped like a design-oriented compass – to be used by anyone from the chef to the waiter to the diner. Then the double canapé spoon is an alternative to the classic spoon with two different uses, a flatter bowl to hold solid single portions, and its more concave side to hold sauces.
The wine cooler, meanwhile, boasts a conical shape cleverly calculated to hold the bottle – or half-bottle – even when in use. There is also a cloche, in various sizes, ideal for flat or soup plates along with stands designed to create unique panoramas both at the table and for the buffet. The combinations of objects, mixed in styles and heights, unleash the collection’s full aesthetic and decorative potential.
All Infinity novelties are available in the mirror stainless steel version and in the bright PVD gold-coloured versions.
New product alert!
Clean, simple lines make Amefa’s Soprano stands out for its modernity. Made of high gloss 18/0 stainless steel, Soprano brings a contemporary look to the table. Amefa tells us Soprano combines “elegance and style with a unique design that is very pleasant to hold and therefore eat with”.
Spotlight on… Perspective
As one of their launches for 2022 – the year they celebrate their 150-year anniversary – Zwiesel Glas gives us Perspective. Barware done right! The three tumblers in the Perspective range, with their chessboard pattern on the base, let golden hues of whisky and classic highball drinks like gin and tonic or a Moscow mule shine. They sit well in the hand thanks to their chunky weight. Made in Germany from Tritan crystal glass, they are break resistant yet dishwashersafe, so truly rugged.
"I imagined this knife to "serve" the table at home as well as gastronomy. From the side, it is a classic Forge de Laguiole with its impeccable, sharp blade. Seen from above, it takes up the rounded lines of traditional French cutlery, a symbol of French art de la table. L'Universel expresses its rich identity in its name and brings style and elegance to contemporary, as well as, classic tables. For me, this knife is unique, eternal and timeless."
Designer Christian Ghion for Forge de Laguiole discussing the Universel Signature knife model.
Say hello to the future
Sango Hospitality were delighted to see one of their chef’s on Gordon Ramsay's BBC programme Future Food Stars! Jamie Savage owns Savages Mussels which is located inside The Picturedrome, an amazing Art Deco building housing nine independent kitchens and bars. Jamie has used Sango Hospitality to serve up his amazing food since the doors opened back in 2019. His plates of choice are from the Kaden range and he serves up his signature mussels in Ora Bowls sat on the matching platters - perfect!
New brand campaign from Paderno shines
Paderno has launched a new brand campaign featuring Michelin-starred chef Alfredo Russo.
The new Paderno Made to Shine campaign shows the acclaimed chef in his natural habitat – cooking and serving gourmet recipes.
The Paderno video reveals the magic of kitchen prep before service. "Hospitality is not just a dish and that's it, but it is made of many factors, from professionalism to talent,” says Chef Russo. The video is available on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube – relaunching Paderno’s digital assets together with the restyled online shop.
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Vista Alegre and Denby give us insight into how they approach the hospitality sector…
Hospitality focus
talkMeet the panellists
Nuno Barra member of the board, marketing and product design director, Vista Alegre
TI: Have you faced any new challenges in 2022?
Vista Alegre: Definitely. Even though the present year is still living the reflex of the major constrains the world experienced the last couple of years, Vista Alegre keeps a rather ambitious plan for its worldwide hotelware presence. We saw a massive impact on the tourism sector with the Covid pandemic which caused a similar impact on the HoReCa sales and new project investment in this segment. However, we understand that people are eager to get back to travelling, business and/or leisure and we really believe in a sharp increase on the sales in this segment for the next three years. There are a lot of projects coming out and some new concepts that make us see a bright future in the hotelware. We’re stick to our marketing plan in order to make sure it meets the projected outcome. Denby: As the hospitality market has re-opened and is growing, we have seen an increase in demand for our premium collections.
Jason Maughan
head of sales, Denby
TI: Which of your collections are most in-demand in the HoReCa sector?
Vista Alegre: Vista Alegre has a broad and rather diversified portfolio aimed from mid to high-end segments, therefore the answer would always be difficult. However, we have to highlight one of the main distinctive features of the brand
Denby
which would be its long-time investment in design. Vista Alegre took the time to listen to one of the main players of the HoReCa segment and, based on all the insights collected, designed the Chef’s Collection. A collection that combines design with the functionality required by the fine dining segment. We strongly believe that part of our achievements result from dynamic new products development and also a clear strategy of our main target groups. And this may also explain why the fining dining range is our biggest success worldwide. Denby: Our Made in England collections have always been our USP for the
hospitality market due to the reliability, chip edge warranty and being ovendishwasher-microwave and freezer proof. Denby’s number one selling collection Halo continues to grow.
TI: Are supply/demand issues still causing concern?
Viste Alegre: The world is evolving at different paces and that obviously has its repercussion on placing new orders – there’s clearly some concerns that are slowly being overcome. As far as supply concerns we have been dealing with general cost increases, mainly the gas, packaging, etc. This new reality we are forced to deal with is, in Vista Alegre’s case, easier to manage by the very diversify segments and materials in which the company operates: porcelain, crystal, glass, stoneware and earthenware. Our portfolio combination brings us higher flexibility when dealing with unstable times. Denby: I believe the demand for Made in England products is very strong, which is a very positive position to be in and allows us to respond quickly to customer demand.
Vista Alegre
Nuno Barra, Vista Alegre
TI: What permanent changes have been made in the sector as a result of the Covid outbreak?
Vista Alegre: Quite frankly we hope that the world finds its balance again soon. Numbers tell us that investment in the HoReCa segment is returning. Catering, events and hospitality in general are also making its comeback and we have a sense of overall need to socialize and entertain which positively affects the Hotelware industry in general. International fairs are coming back and are now extremely important to keeping up with the market dynamics - within its strategy of growing and acquiring new markets. I’m proud to share that Vista Alegre will have its first-time presence at the NRA in Chicago by the end of May, for instance. Another important change as a result of the Covid outbreak is the client’s sensitivity to the performed service level - everything has to be delivered faster and customized. There is, however, positive evidence to suggest plenty of opportunities that lay ahead and that Vista Alegre intends to pursue. Denby: We are using more digital services and systems to reach out and present the brand. These include Matterport, NuOrder portals to support the hospitality markets and we believe this will continue into the future.
