With à la minute execution, a vast array of house-made products and sophisticated supply-chain leverage, Explora Journeys—the luxury cruise line launched by MSC Group—is making culinary identity a central pillar of the brand. Guests won’t find any mass-produced, boring buffet lines here. Instead they’ll discover an all-day dining venue modeled after a European food hall, with 17 chef-attended live stations—and much more.
In 2021, more than 398,000 people in the U.S. needed medical care for burns, according to the CDC, and a claims-based analysis from 2020 reported 698,555 burn-related insurance claims. Meanwhile, the latest data shows that 8,000 fires break out at restaurants every year.
What does it take to feed more than 80,000 guests, athletes, media and VIPs at one of the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournaments in the U.S.? For Landmark Experiences, the feat involved careful advance planning and thoughtful collaborations with local standout chefs.
Last July, Landmark Experiences delivered the robust F&B program at the Mubadala Citi DC Open. A newly launched initiative from Elior North America’s Dining & Events, Landmark specializes in large-scale, high-profile events and brings together sister brands including Constellation Culinary Group, Abigail Kirsch and Design Cuisine.
How does a small foodservice business stay in business for half a century? DeMarco’s Catering & Gourmet Deli in Aberdeen,
Leading North American airport restaurateur and retailer Paradies Lagardère announced that more than 98.5% of the company’s 213 airport dining locations have earned the Certified Green Restaurant status from the Green Restaurant Association (GRA), a national nonprofit that has been helping restaurants become more environmentally sustainable since 1990.
2026 weddings are leaning into “more”: more color, more sparkle, more personalization and more fun. To see what couples are gravitating toward, CFE News asked wedding experts across the U.S. to share what they’re seeing from clients right now. We’ve rounded up their insights into eight trends that can help caterers and event pros plan for the year ahead.
The International Students Organization and Sodexo at BHSU proved it’s a small world after all with its annual International Food Festival in November 2025. Students representing nine countries—and one international BHSU staff member—prepared dishes from their home cultures alongside Sodexo chefs, offering attendees an opportunity to experience personal recipes tied to home and heritage.
Nearly one-quarter (23%) of U.S. consumers who drink alcohol are actively moderating or abstaining from alcohol in January through participation
Five Guys is bringing approximately 800 of its locations onto the ezCater food tech platform, which will give the fan-favorite burger brand access to high-value corporate catering orders from workplaces nationwide.
When times are tough, it’s natural to default to what feels safe, seems productive or has worked before. Sometimes, those instincts can keep us stuck.
Here’s a fresh look at the most common mistakes made by operators—and what stand-out hospitality businesses do instead.
