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Jameson Irish Whiskey introduces Jameson Orange to the U.S. market and its existing, core range of product offerings. The latest innovation in the Jameson family builds on the brand’s commitment to craft, taste and fl avor and delivers a standout whiskey-forward taste experience with a unique twist. Belgian Boys, the woman-owned food startup bringing indulgent European treats to the U.S., reinvents Breakfast in a Minute with the debut of Brioche French Toast, available exclusively in the Target dairy aisle nationwide. The food service feta cheese market should reach $3.81 billion, globally, by 2030, says Allied Market Research. Expansion of the food and beverage industry, health benefi ts provided by feta cheese and a shift in the food consumption behavior are driving the growth of the global food service feta cheese market. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opened the brand’s fi rst airport location in the Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City. Owned and operated by Freddy’s licensee and airport concessionaire Paradies Lagardère, the new restaurant marks the continued expansion of Freddy’s non-traditional footprint and ongoing nationwide growth. Global lifestyle icon Martha Stewart has been inspiring people worldwide to entertain since the start of her career. This spring, she’ll bring her Martha Stewart lifestyle brand to life with her fi rst restaurant. The Bedford by Martha Stewart, a fully-immersive restaurant concept designed to bring Stewart’s famed country farmhouse in Bedford, N.Y., to life, will open at Paris Las Vegas this spring. Hyatt Hotels Corp. announced plans to accelerate its brand growth in the Americas region with expected hotel openings through 2023. Fueled by growing leisure travel demand, 45 hotels are expected to join Hyatt’s portfolio of brands, including Apple Leisure Group’s AMRTM Collection brands, in 2022 and 2023 in key resort, all-inclusive and soughtafter urban destinations. IHG Hotel & Resorts announced the opening of voco The Tiger Hotel in Columbia, Mo., the brand’s fourth location in the Americas and fi rst in the Midwest region. Modern comfort meets historic charm at this Columbia landmark, where the past is preserved while incorporating the bold, contemporary voco hotels aesthetic. The International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York will be held on March 6-8 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center at 655 W. 34th St. in New York. KeHE Distributors announced its expanded partnership with a supermarket leader, Publix Supermarkets, located throughout the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions. This expanded distribution will open the distributor’s product assortment portfolio to Publix by providing a wider selection of offerings, particularly in categories of vitamins, supplements and body care. Next-level charcuterie; banana-themed inspiration; and Mexican comfort food top the list of 2022 menu trends. Flavor & the Menu’s annual Top 10 trends point to the “democratization of innovation,” where some restaurant trends are inspired by consumer behavior. Pack Expo East will be held March 21-23 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. See more packaging and processing technology than anywhere else on the East Coast. Guests can explore solutions for current projects and get ideas for the future. Plus, discover crossover applications from dozens of vertical industries. The global in-fl ight catering service market was estimated at $18.08 billion in 2018, and is expected to hit $24.11 billion by 2026. The increase highlights the number of international and domestic air passengers and the development in the aviation industry drives the growth of global in-fl ight catering service market.
