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Food and Beverage Trends for 2018

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Looking to the year ahead , we are all eagerly anticipating the new food and beverage trends that will emerge. There’s been an emphasis on the desire for experiential outings, whether in travel, food or shopping. The better the food, the better the Instagram photo? Food Walls. Experiential Catering. Nostalgia 2.0.

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Small Meetings: F&B Insights from a Supplier

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Food and beverage costs are increasingly taking a bigger slice of the meeting budget. Patrick Berwald, vice president of food and beverage for Benchmark Global Hospitality , offered some, ahem, food for thought about F&B for small meetings. Planners are being tasked to reduce this meeting element.

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Best Food-Truck Catering for Your Next Event

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Food trucks are fun, convenient, serve delicious food at a fraction of the cost of a sit-down meal, and are a great addition to any event. A post shared by Rasta Rita Margarita Truck (@rastaritamargarita) on Feb 3, 2018 at 8:15pm PST. Koi Fusion offers Korean food with a twist. Think Seoul sliders and kimchi quesadillas.

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Unconventional F&B Trends to Put on Your Radar

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Ah, another year, another bizarre food craze. Now that we’re already into January, meeting and event planners are pretty much expected to be familiar with wild refreshments. According to Whole Foods, fungi are also emerging as an ingredient in soaps and hair care. But if you’re a tad late, don’t sweat it. Flower Flavors.

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Dishing 2019’s Hot F&B Trends for Groups

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In 2018, hotel bar patrons swallowed everything from cocktails infused with veggie juices (or breakfast cereals ) to ferments of every stripe (think shrubs to kimchee) and honey from rooftop hives. In F&B, an increasing number of beta sites are being closely watched, says food and restaurant consultant Michael Whiteman.

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Winter Olympic Eats Delight and Inspire

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Menu selection can be one of the most inspired , and fraught, decisions you make when planning an event. Culinary planners at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games are not keeping it safe—in a good way. What better way to solidify bonds than through food? A post shared by Jared Parfaite (@lower9thaudio) on Jan 30, 2018 at 5:45am PST.

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The Story Behind the 2018 Smart Women Cover Story

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The March 2018 Smart Meetings Magazine cover story featuring 100 women who inspire us started with an email. Many of our Smart Women 2018 winners were focused on mentoring others, men and women. The post The Story Behind the 2018 Smart Women Cover Story appeared first on Smart Meetings. Rave Reviews.

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