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Without Munich having anything to gain from it, no one is allowed to exploit the fame of the Oktoberfest. The trademark protection covers 22 product classes.

After about 18 months, the Netherlands takes a big step back to normality in the Corona pandemic. A so-called Corona Pass for restaurants is introduced.

For the second year in a row, the world's largest folk festival, the Oktoberfest in Munich, is cancelled. Instead, the 2nd Wirtshaus-Wiesn starts on 18.9.

Bread Holdings, the parent company of Gail’s Bakery and The Bread Factory, have agreed to an investment from Bain Capital Credit.

The current Itsu chairman and former Pret CEO talks about leadership culture in tough times.

He just took over as Regional Managing Director Continental Europe and Middle East at Compass Group in October 2019. Now Venkie Shantaram has resigned.

The Swiss convenience specialist is taking over the second major bakery concept in Germany: Back-Factory.

Hyatt is expanding its luxury lifestyle portfolio in Oman with the Alila Hinu Bay. It is the second property of the Alila brand in the country.

Stronger economic growth than initially forecast is expected by the ECB, higher inflation in the euro area and: some hope for the hospitality industry.

Big Chefs | Germany

Fashion à la carte

On the new menu of the Turkish gastro brand, guests will find music and fashion in addition to culinary delights.

Dine & Shine | Switzerland

"The industry is taking off again"

SV Group catering brand Dine & Shine has a new owner. Nicolai Squarra reveals to FOOD SERVICE what needs to change in the industry.

The new Mövenpick Hotel at the Basel train station is the brand's sixth hotel in Switzerland. The interior design is by star designer Matteo Thun.

McDonald's is making its mark in Berlin with a new location covering more than 1,000 square metres in a prime location.

The 25hours Hotel Piazza San Paolino is centrally located in the heart of Florence in the Santa Maria Novella district and offers 171 rooms.

Regulatory requirements and modest summer business are weighing on businesses, according to a survey by the hospitality industry association.

On 7 and 8 October we invite you to the European Foodservice Summit in Zurich. Joschka Fischer will close the congress.

Stricter Corona restrictions for the unvaccinated on such things as access to indoor dining meet with majority support, according to a survey.

Renown for high level event catering the noble SV brand Dine & Shine has now been sold to its former managing director Nicolai Squarra.

McDonald's is bringing the loyalty programme MyMcDonald's Rewards, which was recently launched in the USA, to Germany.

Delivery Hero raises more than one billion euros for growth by issuing convertible bonds.