Travel Retail and Duty Free Business Intelligence    Wednesday 19 June 2013

THE FOODIE REPORT

Costa Coffee enters Spanish market at Barcelona El Prat Airport

Source: ©The Foodie Report - 19/06/13

SPAIN. The 180sq m flagship store was developed with airport food & beverage operator Airfoods for the Terminal 1 northern terrace.

SSP to refresh WHSmith offer at Copenhagen Airport with new concept

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/06/13

DENMARK. The concessionaire will open one new and five re-designed WHSmith stores after announcing a renewed contract at the airport today.

Copenhagen Airport boosts landside offer at revamped Terminal 2

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 17/06/13

DENMARK. Lagkagehuset bakery, 7-eleven's new shop concept and SSP’s Caffč Ritazza join the commercial offer following the Terminal 2 upgrade.

Flemingo seeks head of inflight retail and General Manager Morocco

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 17/06/13

INTERNATIONAL. Flemingo International is seeking a General Manager Inflight and a General Manager for its Morocco operations through Moodie Jobs.

SSP opens first Burger King in Hainan; SSP集团开设首家海南汉堡王

Source: ©The Foodie Report - 17/06/13

CHINA.The 228sq m outlet is located in the domestic Arrivals hall at Haikou Meilan International Airport. 占地228平方米的汉堡王店面坐落于海口美兰国际机场国内到达大厅。

Early registration deadline looms for FAB 2013 event in Dubai

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 14/06/13

INTERNATIONAL. The early registration deadline of 21 June is looming for The Moodie Report’s annual Airport Food & Beverage Conference and Awards.

HMSHost unveils ‘Grounded In’ concept at Lambert–St Louis Airport

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/06/13

US. Located in Concourse A, Grounded In St Louis offers a gourmet menu of burgers, sandwiches and salads for quick and convenient take out.

Retail Services to debut Pronto Cafe at Lima Jorge Chávez Airport

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/06/13

PERU. The Peruvian food & beverage and retail specialist will debut its latest F&B concept, the premium cafeteria Pronto Cafe, at Lima Airport in late July.

Excitement builds for FAB Conference as more speakers are announced

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/06/13

INTERNATIONAL. A strong line-up for the 2013 Airport Food & Beverage Conference is bolstered by new speakers from Heathrow, Dubai and Dallas airports.

Westfield opens new retail and F&B concepts at Chicago O'Hare T5

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/06/13

USA. Westfield has opened Vosges Haut-Chocolat and Big Bowl Chinese-Thai restaurant as it continues its T5 concession transformation.

Paradies marks Atlanta Airport opening of new café and bookstore

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 01/06/13

USA. Leading concessionaire Paradies has marked the official opening of The New York Times Bookstore and Goldberg’s Café at Atlanta Airport.

Powerful speaker line-up announced for FAB 2013 Conference in Dubai

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 31/05/13

INTERNATIONAL. A powerful line-up of leading airports and concessionaires from around the world will speak at The Moodie Report’s third annual Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Conference and Awards. The FAB event, hosted by Dubai Airports, takes place on 1-3 October at the stunning Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai. Delegate registrations are now open at www.FABawards2013.com

SSP America revitalises New York JFK T4 food & beverage offer

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 31/05/13

USA. The Foodie Report went on location for the unveiling of the new Phase 1 concepts. SSP America President & CEO Les Cappetta discusses the new offer.

TRG Concessions opens Frankie & Benny's at London Luton Airport

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/05/13

UK. Located in the Departures Lounge, the iconic 1950s inspired American diner will serve burgers, pizzas, pasta, BBQ ribs, thick shakes and cocktails.

Areas USA opens first of nine new units at Chicago O’Hare T5

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 24/05/13

USA. Areas USA has opened Big Bowl Chinese-Thai restaurant and Tortas Frontera Mexican grill, the first of nine new F&B outlets at Chicago O’Hare T5.

Vino Volo extends wine store network to Cincinnati Airport

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 23/05/13

USA.Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport will become the latest airport to feature a Vino Volo boutique wine shop for passengers.

HMSHost recognised for innovative menu development and food safety

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/05/13

US. HMSHost was named Top Innovator in the Menu Development category at the National Restaurant Association’s Operator Innovations Awards.

Airmall USA Dine Boston Visiting Chef programme to welcome Italian cuisine

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/05/13

USA. Airmall USA is to welcome Chef Domenico Fabiano to the Dine Boston Visiting Chef Program at Boston Logan International Airport.

dnata completes full acquisition of inflight caterer Servair Air Chef

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/05/13

INTERNATIONAL. Air services provider dnata has acquired the remaining 50% of Servair Air Chef from Servair, taking its total ownership to 100%.

HMSHost brings a taste of Japan to Honolulu International Airport

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/05/13

HAWAII.Travel food & beverage specialist HMSHost has opened Japanese concept Umaizushi at Honolulu International Airport’s main terminal.

SSP enhances training programme in partnership with Coventry University

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/05/13

UK. SSP has launched a new level in its training programme, allowing managers to complete a foundation degree.

Award nominations open for FAB 2013 as interest builds in Dubai event

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/05/13

INTERNATIONAL. The Moodie Report and sister title The Foodie Report are now welcoming nominations for the Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Awards 2013.

MarketPlace Development opens new F&B and retail outlets at Philadelphia

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 14/05/13

USA. The company recently opened Pinkberry, Jamba Juice, Good2Go, Re:Vive, Forever Heather and Stellar News at Philadelphia International Airport.

LS travel retail set to debut at Denver International Airport with F&B concept

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 13/05/13

USA. LS travel retail and joint venture partner Doc 1 Solutions recently secured a seven-year contract to operate Steve’s Snappin’ Dogs, opening in 2014.

SSP UK names Barista Championship winner at London event

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 13/05/13

UK. SSP UK has crowned Matteo Pavoni winner of its 2013 Barista Championship, which took place in front of a live audience at Dickens Inn, London.

Catania-Vincenzo Bellini Airport launches retail and F&B tender

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/05/13

ITALY. The tender is divided into 15 packages covering 16 stores, with five-year contracts starting late 2013. The proposal deadline is 2 July.

GRU Airport welcomes new F&B options in Guarulhos T1 and T2

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/05/13

BRAZIL. GRU Airport is optimising space in its existing terminals to spice up its food & beverage offer, with the latest addition a Brahma beer kiosk.

Westfield continues LAX dining development with new restaurant

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/05/13

USA. Leading travel food & beverage specialist HMSHost will operate Border Grill, set to open at the new Tom Bradley International Terminal this summer.

Heathrow appoints MasterChef judges to assess and improve dining offer

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/05/13

UK. Heathrow Airport appoints John Torode and Gregg Wallace of MasterChef as 'official taste buds' - and they challenge the hub to improve the dining experience.

Emirates Leisure Retail, MMI named Platinum Sponsor of FAB 2013

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/05/13

INTERNATIONAL. Emirates Leisure Retail and sister company MMI have taken Platinum Sponsorship of the Airport Food & Beverage Conference and Awards.

OTG opens globally inspired dining concept at Minneapolis-St Paul

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/05/13

USA. Travel restaurateur OTG Management this week opened its second MinniBar location at Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport Concourse G.

Center Bar at Zürich Airport to be enhanced with Caviar House selection

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/04/13

SWITZERLAND. The SSP-run Center Bar at Zürich Airport will be enhanced with a wide range of food items from the Caviar House & Prunier Seafood Bar assortment.

First restaurant unveiled in new line-up at Chicago O'Hare T5

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/04/13

USA. Mexican concept Tortas Frontera from Areas USA marks the first new restaurant to open in the terminal since it started operations in 1993.

SSP celebrates Helsinki with new chef-led menu at Vantaa Airport

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/04/13

FINLAND. Leading Finnish chef Michael Björklund created the menu for Fly Inn Restaurant and Deli to celebrate his birthplace - Ĺland island.

SSP named Platinum Sponsor at 2013 FAB Conference and Awards

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/04/13

INTERNATIONAL. SSP has been named a Platinum Sponsor of the third annual Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Conference and Awards in Dubai.

Tallinn Airport launches F&B tenders via The Foodie Report

Source: ©The Foodie Report* - 25/04/13

ESTONIA. The airport is seeking concessionaires to operate two food & beverage concepts in its airside Schengen lounge under six-year contracts.

Hudson Group and Dunkin' Brands partner for Dallas Love Field F&B offer

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 23/04/13

USA. The joint venture opened two Dunkin' Donuts restaurants and one Baskin-Robbins store at the renovated Dallas Love Field Airport.

Denver International Airport to bring F&B and retail to gate holdrooms

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/04/13

USA. The Denver Department of Aviation is seeking Statements of Qualifications to provide F&B and retail services at Denver International Airport gate holdrooms.

Strict 'green' policy set out for O’Hare and Midway concessionaires

Source: ©The Foodie Report - 22/04/13

USA. F&B concessionaires at the two airports have until the end of the year to adopt and implement the new policy.

HMSHost named Gala Dinner Platinum Sponsor for FAB 2013 in Dubai

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/04/13

INTERNATIONAL. HMSHost becomes the Gala Dinner Platinum Sponsor of the 2013 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Conference & Awards, in Dubai on 1-3 October.

OTG Management unveils new lifestyle concept at LaGuardia Airport

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 18/04/13

USA. The boutique offers an array of high quality confectionery along with a selection of apparel, beauty products, books, jewellery and home décor.

The Paradies Shops unveils integrated retail and F&B concept in Atlanta

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 18/04/13

USA. The Paradies Shops has opened a concept integrating Goldberg’s Café and The New York Times Bookstore at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport.

Airmall USA to open Italian fine foods store at Pittsburgh International

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/04/13

USA. Airmall USA is to open Italian fine foods store Bottega dei Sapori at Pittsburgh International Airport’s Centre Core this Summer.

Al Nassma underlines ambitions to extend Majlis café concept

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/04/13

As it unveils its latest displays with Dubai Duty Free, premium camel milk chocolate brand Al Nassma underlines its ambitions to extend its Majlis café concept.

HMSHost and Java Star bring local flavours to Dallas Love Field Airport

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/04/13

USA. HMSHost and Java Star Incorporated have teamed up to open several new locally inspired restaurants and cafés at Dallas Love Field Airport.

Aeroporti di Roma tenders two Fiumicino food & beverage contracts

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/04/13

ITALY. Aeroporti di Roma has launched Requests for Proposals for two food & beverage contracts (three units) at Rome Fiumicino Airport.

SSP opens internationally inspired brasserie at Stockholm Arlanda Airport

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/04/13

SWEDEN. Customers at Himmel & Hav in T2 can buy food to take away, enjoy a drink at the bar, relax in the lounge, or sit down in the full service dining area.

Áreas to drive Burger King brand presence in Spanish travel market

Source: ©The Foodie Report - 12/04/13

SPAIN. Burger King Worldwide and Áreas have signed an agreement to open 20 outlets at Spanish airports, train stations and motorway service plazas.

SSP celebrates France with new Nantes Atlantique Airport dining offer

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/04/13

FRANCE. SSP France has opened five new food & beverage concepts at Nantes Atlantique Airport, including Brioche Dorée and Le Grand Comptoir.

HMSHost donates over US$1 million to causes across North America

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/04/13

USA. HMSHost supported over 165 US non-profit and charitable organisations in 2012, including Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.