FHA-HoReCa – Asia’s Premier Foodservice and Hospitality Event

Over 45,000 trade attendees from 70 regions are expected to visit over 800+ exhibitors fro more than 30 countries and regions, including international pavilions from China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Portugal, Spain and Taiwan Region.

Spanning across 50,000 square metres at the Singapore EXPO, FHA-HoReCa will see five core segments 

• Bakery, Pastry & Gelato
• Foodservice & Hospitality Equipment 
• Hospitality Style
• Hospitality Technology
• Speciality Coffee & Tea

On top of that, there are four days of competitions, seminars, and workshops led by industry experts. For FHA-HoReCa 2024 event, it will feature a 30% increase in new exhibitors across all five segments. Keep a lookout for those companies below:

• A leader in the foodtech industry, Codemax will be exhibiting at FHA-HoReCa for the first time, showcasing automation and data exchange to enhance productivity and traceability.
• Tsuboichi Tea Manufacturing, a long-established company since 1850, will be bringing Japanese-crafted Kombucha to Singapore for the first time.
• Molton Brown, a luxury British brand with a Royal Warrant from Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, is showcasing its newest haircare collection encased in 100% post-consumer recycled aluminum.
• Creating world-class dairy products for foodservice businesses, Anchor Food Professional will also launch its newest product, Infiniti Cream, at the trade event.
• Lynns Limited, a leading ceramics manufacturer, will exclusively bring BoneChina tableware made with 45% bone ash to Singapore,
• “Normann Srl, a family-owned company from La Croce, Italy, will unveil an innovative modular blast chilling system, capable of transforming cold rooms into blast chillers or creating adaptable, large-scale chilling solutions for any space and more.

A Green Focus on Sustainable Foodservice and Hospitality – Future of Hospitality and Foodservice 

At FHA-HoReCa 2024, there is a Green Focus on Sustainable Foodservice and Hospitality – Future of Hospitality and Foodservice. Sustainable tourism in the Asia-Pacific region is increasingly gaining momentum as both a necessity and an opportunity within the hotel industry. In earlier years, those measures were limited to superficial measures such as opt-in linen changes and glass water bottles. Nowadays, properties are now moving towards integrating more rooted, innovative measures in their infrastructure. 

This is most evident in Singapore, where over 40% of hotels are steadfastly test-bedding new technologies and innovations while pursuing Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) certification. At FHA-HoReCa 2024, they are debuting the Future of Hospitality Seminar, supporting these efforts and gathering hospitality industry leaders to discuss key themes shaping the sector.

The Future of Hospitality Seminar is focused on fostering innovation and sustainability, they will feature speakers from Hotel Associations of various countries (Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand), Singapore Institute of Technology, Global Sustainable Tourism Council, and SPORE Gardens, covering three themes:

• Envisioning the Future of Hospitality 
• Sustainability and Hotel Design
• Technology & Innovation 

Other New Happenings at FHA-HoReCa 2024

FHA-HoReCa 2024 is introducing the inaugural FSTEC Asia, integrating it into the bi-annual lineup, paving the way for discussions and innovations at the intersection of hospitality and technology. FSTEC Asia will offer two days of global expert talks and sponsorship opportunities addressing the growing tech needs of APAC restaurant companies featuring some of the industry biggest names including CEC Entertainement, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Five Guys Enterprises, Informa Connect Food Service, Pepper Lunch, Restaurant Business, Technomic, Unlisted Collection, and more.

More than a premier trade platform 

FHA-HoReCa is more than a premier trade platform, they are also poised to be 2024’s pinnacle culinary showcase with a series of new high-stakes competitions.

FHA Bakery Challenge

Making its debut in 2024, the FHA Bakery Challenge will spotlight budding bakers with a “Grand Breakfast” theme to redefine breakfast, while the FHA Dessert Challenge, co-organised with Singapore’s Pastry Alliance, aims to elevate the artistry of 30 top pastry chefs.

FHA Barista Challenge

Southeast Asia region is well known for their coffee craze. Catering to this coffee craze in FHA-HoReCa 2024, they are also debuting FHA Barista Challenge, featuring four competitions:

• Barista Speed Challenge
• Cafe Menu Challenge 
• Coffee Brewing Challenge 
• Coffee Mixology Challenge 

All designed to test baristas’ versatility and creativity. 

Alongside these new competitions, there are also the Asian Gelato Cup and Asian Pastry Cup, where leading chefs from across the continent compete to qualify for the Gelato World Cup in Italy and the World Pastry Cup in Lyon. 

Esteemed judges assessing these remarkable creations include: French World Pastry Champion (2009 & 2017) Marc Rivière, WACS-approved Pastry International Judge Kenny Kong, and Italian Master Gelato Chef Sergio Colalucci.

Singapore’s First Global Chefs Challenge 

The ultimate showdown, FHA-HoReCa is partnering with Worldchefs and Singapore Chefs Association, to host Singapore’s first Global Chefs Challenge Finals in 34 years featuring 4 categories:

• Global Chefs Challenge
• Global Young Chefs Challenge
• Global Pastry Chefs Challenge
• Inaugural Global Vegan Challenge 

Global Chefs Challenge Finals will feature a stellar lineup of 72 chefs from 25 countries, including:

• Singaporean rising star Joe Chong Ming Jie, junior sous chef of one-MICHELIN-starred Speilsalen
• Romanian Dobre Andrei Flavian, Best Male Pastry Chef of 2023;
• Dinars Zvidrins, Latvian Chef of the Year in 2021;
• Chilean Miguel Angel Gonzalez, reigning Campeón América Global Pastry Chef 2023 and executive chef at Brussels Chocolates;
• Ale Mordasini, Swiss head chef of MICHELIN-starred restaurants such as Krone and Steinhalle;
• Indonesian Raymon Permana , the first runner-up of the Global Vegan Chef Challenge Asia 2023, and more.

Register Now and See you at FHA-HoReCa 2024!

If you are in the F&B, hospitality, foodservice, travel and tourism industries, don’t miss FHA-HoReCa 2024 in Singapore! 

Registration for on-site seminars is highly encouraged through a 2- step process: please 

1. register for FHA-HoReCa here, then 
2. register for respective seminars from your profile page.

FHA-HoReCa 2024

• Date: 22nd to 25th October 2024 (Tuesday to Friday)
• Time: 10:00am to 6:00pm | 10:00am to 4:00pm (Last Day)
• Venue: Singapore EXPO, 1 Expo Drive, Singapore 486150
• Website: https://www.fhahoreca.com 

* Information and pictures courtesy of Informa Markets and Brand Cellar *

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Stellar Lifestyle, the business arm of SMRT, is celebrating International Day of Happiness 2024 on 20th March 2024. They are giving away free coffee at the following STAYTION locations:

• Paya Lebar MRT Station #B1-03
• Dhoby Ghaut MRT. Station #B1-10-21
• Marsiling MRT Station #02-01

What do I have to do get my complimentary cup of coffee? Join the Stellar Community on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok! Limited. to one redemption per person. For more details, please visit Stellar Lifestyle website at https://stellarlifestyle.com.sg/happy-international-day-of-happiness.

For this International Day of Happiness 2024, let’s Pay-It-Forward and Pass-It-On! Wishing all a Happy International Day of Happiness 2024! Have a great cuppa of coffee!

* Information and picture courtesy of Stellar Lifestyle and Gloo *

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ROASTELIER by NESCAFÉ®

Jake Hu, Head Judge of World Coffee Championships and Master Roaster for over a decade shares his views and expertise with Singapore Coffee Enthusiasts and F&B Operators. As the Spokesperson, he says, “ROASTELIER is a game changer for in-house coffee roasting.”

The global trends for coffee indicate that roasting is now the No.1 expertise indicator and the ultimate premium enabler. With the above key points in mind, ROASTELIER by NESCAFÉ® gives you the freedom of creating one’s (your very own) signature blend in the hands of you (the coffeemaker). 

By simplifying the art of roasting, and thus allowing customisation and experimentation through second step roasting, they can redefine your coffee experience with ultimate freshness. 

With ROASTELIER by NESCAFÉ®, this makes in-house coffee roasting simple, accessible, and entirely customisable. 

Have your own Signature Roast Roasted by You

How would you like to have your own Signature Roast, roasted by you? The ROASTELIER solution includes a range of fine Arabica coffees sourced from selected coffee growing regions around the world. 

These coffees are carefully assess for many quality parameters within Nestlé’s factories. They are then taken through the first step of roasting using their proprietary knowledge and equipment setup – referred to as ‘Prime Roast’ – to ensure consistently good results batch after batch.

There are three Prime Roast bean varietals – Brazil, Colombia, and Ethiopia (in either espresso or filter roast)

Brazil Prime Roast

The Brazil Prime Roast brews up light espressos that are medium-bodied with notes of nuts and chocolate complete with sweet, cereal notes; medium espressos that are balanced with notes of roasted nuts, chocolate and biscuits, dressed with hints of amaretto, and finished off with a velvety texture; and dark espressos that are rich, sweet, and complex with notes of dried fruits and cocoa with a long-lasting aftertaste.

Colombia Prime Roast

The Colombia Prime Roast impresses with light espressos that are sweet with milk chocolate and red fruit notes complete with bright and lively acidity; medium espressos with chocolate notes and raisin sweetness, emboldened with notes of roasted nuts in a medium acidity with sweet aftertastes; and dark espressos of intense body and notes of toasted almonds, cocoa, dried plums, and dates.

Ethiopia Prime Roast

The Ethiopia Prime Roast delights with light espressos that are round and balanced with notes of lemon tart, sweet citrus, and biscuit; medium espressos that are ripe with notes of black lemon, citrus and floral notes; and dark espressos that are delicate and rich with notes of dried fruits and hazelnut, finished off with a gentle acidity.

Coffee Made Simple 

Now you can have coffee made simple with ROASTELIER by NESCAFÉ®, they uses INTELLIRoast technology that combines the benefits of Fluid Bed Roasting with proprietary software, intuitive system, and robust exhaust management system designed to give you consistent roasting results, batch after batch.

The system is equipped with a QR code reader that recognises the coffee type and offers a range of roasting profiles defined by master roasters at Nestlé and programmed into its database. Through an intuitive user interface, baristas can personalise the roasting of the coffee beans and access several sensory profiles from the selected bean types to create their signature blends.

The vision of ROASTELIER is to elevate coffee appreciation at all levels, this is something deep in their heart, mind and soul. Whether you are the starter level of coffee drinking, or at the expert level who makes it, you can appreciate and love this coffee made simple with ROASTELIER by NESCAFÉ®, an encompassing experience rite of coffee drinking and appreciation passage that can be experienced your love and appreciation of coffee.

Taking this heart and vision further through blending and cupping workshops, makers like yourself can experience, learn, and create. For coffee business, restaurant or cafe business owners,  using  modular premium in-store execution complemented with point of sales materials enhance the consumer journey from introduction to purchase. Merchandise accessories such as take-home bean bags and label printers create opportunities for new revenue streams for cafes and restaurants. 

ROASTELIER by NESCAFÉ® where ultimate freshness is crafted with passion.

My Coffee Made Simple Adventure with ROASTELIER by NESCAFÉ®

Not many people knew that I dreamt of opening my own cafe, I don’t share this much though.  They probably know about my love for coffee and how much coffee I drink.  

During my coffee made simple adventure with ROASTELIER by NESCAFÉ®, I had a wonderful experience to get a feel of how coffee roasting can now be simple, accessible, and entirely customisable, and in-house too!

Moreover, the coffee taste and sip pairing of 3 distinct single origins and roasting profiles with light bites gave me a much better understanding, feel and taste of how coffee and food pairing can be done. I have much to learn on the art and craft of coffee pairing with food.

I also have my own coffee roast by ROASTELIER by NESCAFÉ®! Through the live demonstrations, we learnt about the art and science behind creating unique coffee blends, witnessing the roasting process in action. 

This was my TGH Photography Ethiopia Light Filter Roast Beans by ROASTELIER by NESCAFÉ®, the whole process from preparation, weighing the beans, placement, QR code selection, roasting and packaging, roasted and bagged nicely, was done by my friend Jude, who is also a fellow coffee lover and drinker. Since I had to take the photos for my article, I couldn’t get a hands on. 

If one day, I do open a cafe, a ROASTELIER by NESCAFÉ® coffee roasting machine is going to bring a whole new world of holistic coffee experiences, where coffee drinkers can view the art of coffee roasting right in the cafe premises, simple, accessible, and entirely customisable, filled with ultimate coffee freshness that is crafted with passion.

Thank you NESCAFÉ®, for this opportunity to have a hands on coffee tasting, roasting experience  and learning adventures with the ROASTELIER by NESCAFÉ®. 

For more information on ROASTELIER by NESCAFÉ® 

If you are in the coffee industry, or a cafe owner, and you are looking for cutting-edge technology and equipment for your coffee needs. Do check out their website and social media channels below. 

The ROASTELIER by NESCAFÉ®, a cutting-edge technology, a compact in-house coffee roasting solution for your coffee business right in your premises, a machine that you have always wanted on your wish list.    

• Website: https://www.nestleprofessional.com.sg/brands/roastelier
• LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/roastelier-by-nescafé/  
• Instagram: @roastelierbynescafe | @nestleprofessionalsg 

* A TGH Photography x Canon EOS R6 Mark II Explorer Series Production *

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Thanks to foodie influencer Keropokman for inviting me to join #jalanhuat to Clementi, part of jalanjalan.me ground up initiative and movement supporting local businesses, curated by residents. Being a Clementi/West Coast resident, I thought I would know most of the places in my neighbourhood. Never did I realise that I have been missing out on some hidden gems in my own local neighbourhood! 

Now let me bring you on my #jalanhuat foodie adventure to Clementi, for a #jalaneat, #jalanshop, #jalansee and #jalando fun time!

The Cheese House Singapore

First and foremost, I am not the biggest cheese lover. It took me a bit longer than most other people to appreciate cheese, thanks to my friend Chef Keith for his cheese platter selections whenever we dine at his home. When I visited The Cheese House, I was blown away by their selection of farmhouse and artisan cheese on offer. 

During my visit to The Cheese House Singapore, I learnt a lot more about cheese, their production and selection of farmhouse and artisan cheese in their shop. I also learnt how to create my own cheese platter using the world’s best cheese from traditional farms, along with artisanal pairings to make a cheese platter.

If you are a cheese lover in Singapore, you definitely have to check out The Cheese House Singapore for their farmhouse and artisan cheese selections.

Address: Newest Mall #01-68, 1 West Coast Drive 

Website: https://www.thecheesehouse.sg/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecheesehousesingapore/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecheesehouse_sg/ 

Igokochi Dining Bar

Are you a Japanese food lover? If yes, do you love an omakase meal? For the folks staying in the Western part of Singapore, you can enjoy an omakase meal in the neighbourhood of West Coast/Clementi! Introducing Igokochi Dining Bar, they offers a range of authentic Japanese dining experiences, including delicious omakase meals tailor-made to your tastes using seasonal ingredients. They offer the highest quality ingredients at affordable prices. 

Not just omakase, Igokochi Dining Bar has sushi on their menu too. Oh yes, they also have an Izakaya menu too and a nice cosy bar with Japanese whisky (Nikka – my favourite), Sake etc. I am missing Japanese cuisine since I can’t travel to Japan during this period and Igokochi Dining Bar is likely to be my hangout for Japanese cuisine and drinking place. Oh yes, it’s near my home too!  

Address: Newest Mall #01-98/99, 1 West Coast Drive

Website: https://www.igokochi.com.sg/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/igokochisg 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/igokochisg/ 

簡單。| Simple café

For cafe lovers who love Taiwanese design, industrial space setting with a minimalist style, you will love 簡單。| Simple café at Newest Mall. Personally, I am a big fan of such cafes, it’s really nice to discover them in Singapore, best of all, they are located in my Clementi neighbourhood, within walking distance to my home.

They have a nice selection of signature sweet treats such as their Vanilla & Lemon filled donuts, Berry, Satsuma, Bagel (Cream Cheese) and Mont Blanc. If you are a pastries and cakes lover, you have to visit them and check them out! Do check out their iced uji matcha and hot Osmanthus oolong from Alishan as well! 

Address: Newest Mall #01-87, 1 West Coast Drive 

Website: https://shop.pickupp.io/shops/467 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simple.cafesg 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple.cafesg/ 

Gelato Labo / Glass Roasters 

Would you like to have delicious gelato and signature brew coffee together? At Gelato Labo and Glass Roasters at 108 Faber Drive, now you can! Rejoice for those living in the western part of Singapore! You will be spoilt for choices with the new and inventive gelato flavours on offer at Gelato Labo, the rustic design and setting at Glass Roasters gives you a vibe that is not commonly seen in Singapore.  

I just recently began to learn and discover more about gelato and pair it with my love for coffee, I reckon this would be a lovely chic space for me to relax and enjoy with gelato and coffee. 

Address: 108 Faber Drive 

Website: https://www.gelatolabo.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gelatolabo | https://www.facebook.com/glassroasters 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gelatolabo/ | https://www.instagram.com/glassroasters/ 

So much more to #jalanhuat, #jalaneat, #jalanshop, #jalansee and #jalando in the heartlands!

I would like to thank foodie influencer Keropokman for the invitation to join him on the #jalanhuat to Clementi, exploring and discovering my local neighbourhood food gems that I might have missed out even though I am staying in the Clementi neighbourhood. Thanks to this #jalanhuat adventure, I got to learn more about jalanjalan.me ground up initiative and movement supporting local businesses, curated by residents.  

As a local explorer, photographer myself who had done a fair bit of walking, eating and exploring different neighbourhoods in Singapore, I realised that I have a lot more hidden gems to discover in Singapore! 

Since we still can’t travel out of Singapore due to the ongoing global pandemic situation, let’s take this time to learn, understand and know more about our home ground, Singapore. Not only can we take this opportunity to be a local tourist, enjoy and have fun, we are also supporting our local businesses too!  

Good things must share! Since there are many more hidden food gems in other neighbourhoods in Singapore that you can go out, explore and discover as you embark on your own SingapoRediscovers #jalanhuat adventure to #jalaneat,  #jalanshop, #jalansee and #jalando, not just in Clementi, in other neighbourhoods in Singapore such as Bedok, Ang Mo Kio, Chong Pang, Jalan Besar etc etc?  

Remember to Pay-It-Forward and Pass-It-On! Sharing is Caring! Who doesn’t want to know where are the nice and delicious food places to visit in Singapore? 

For more information on Jalan Jalan Me ground up initiative and movement, please visit 

Website: jalanjalan.me 

IG: @jalanjalanme 

FB: @jalanjalanmesg 

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I was first introduced to Bodum in Singapore at an event, there were a few housewares on display and in action at the event, the water kettle, coffee grinder, toaster and this particular coffee maker that caught my attention, the Bodum ePEBO vacuum coffee maker.

The Bodum ePEBO vacuum coffee maker looks like your secondary school science laboratory practical lesson except that it’s probably a lot more interesting and enjoyable with fragrant coffee being brewed inside this gorgeous looking coffee maker!

Funnel

Let me give a quick run through on the Bodum ePEBO vacuum coffee maker, the funnel is made of borosilicate glass, you can watch your coffee brewing process like a theatre play in motion.

Base

At the base, the “brains” behind this vacuum coffee maker, perfectly calibrating the brewing time and temperature of your coffee, a perfect cup of coffee with each brew, all at the press of a button.

Jug

The jug where the water heats up in the lower chamber, creating vapour pressure that forces the boiling water upwards into the funnel to mix with the coffee ground. Now, sit back and relax, watch the coffee ground and boiling water in an artistic play in motion, while enjoying the fragrance of the coffee ground that you are brewing.

Filter

There is a filter between the funnel and jug, that allows the coffee maker to be removed from the heat and vacuum pressure, it draws the brewed coffee through a strainer and back into the jug for serving freshly brewed fragrant coffee to your family and friends.

This Bodum ePEBO vacuum coffee maker looks a bit daunting in terms of how do I use it / brew the coffee ground? When I started to review this, I wasn’t so sure how to use it or even do it properly. After looking at the manual, it’s really not difficult at all!

How do I brew coffee with the Bodum ePEBO vacuum coffee maker?

Step 1: Add water into the jug (keep a lookout for its minimum 0.75L and maximum level 1.0L markings)

Step 2: Add coffee into the funnel, before that, remember to place the filter inside the funnel and secure it. Thereafter, put the lid back on the funnel.

**** Notes: Coffee to Water Ratio: one to two tablespoons of ground coffee for every six ounces (approximately 177.44ml of water). Individual preferences varies and do check your ground coffee brand recommended ratio. ****

Step 3: Switch on the power, press the button at the base, sit back, relax and watch the coffee brewing play in motion.

Step 4: After the brewed coffee flows back into the jug, serve hot and freshly brewed coffee to your family and friends.

For this particular review, I bought Supresso Coffee and chose the Lampung and Papua Baliem coffee ground. This Supresso Coffee brand is from Indonesia, they have quite a wide range of different coffee beans, ground and coffee related products. My friends Keith and Jude like Lampung, 100% Robusta Coffee, strong body and no acidity, chocolatey with slight earthy and tobacco.  The Paupa Baliem is 100% Arabica Coffee, low acidity and heavy body, chocolate & fruity with tobacco. The Supresso Coffee brand is currently expanding in Singapore, keep a lookout!

At our coffee pairing brewed by Bodum ePEBO vacuum coffee maker with delicious food, we all had a great time enjoying our coffee after dinner, from trying out this Bodum ePEBO vacuum coffee maker for the first time, watching coffee brewing in motion play inside this aesthestically beautiful coffee maker, dramatic and scientific, yet still artistic with soothing coffee fragrance and aroma in the air.

This is not your heavy duty coffee machine to grind your coffee beans and brew your coffee (You can buy Bodum coffee grinder to grind your coffee beans!). The Bodum ePEBO vacuum coffee maker gives rise to a simple and easy to use coffee brewing journey with your choice of ground coffee, all packed together inside this one pretty looking technologically advanced coffee maker. Sit back, relax and watch your favourite coffee being brewed and enjoyed in the company of family, relatives and friends.

A Big Thank You!

First and foremost, I would like to thank Hwee Seng Electronics and Brand Cellar for the opportunity to review the Bodum ePEBO vacuum coffee maker.

I would also like to thank Head Chef Keith and Chef Jude for helping out in this review of the Bodum ePEBO Vacuum Coffee Maker. Thanks to Head Chef Keith for allowing me to use his home, kitchen and dining facilities for the photography and videography shoot. Thanks to Chef Jude for taking on the role of the home barista in the photography and videography shoot. More photographs of the Bodum ePEBO vacuum coffee maker in action can be viewed here in this Flickr album !

Pricing and Availability

Retail Price: SGD $369

Availablity: Robinsons, Metro, Tangs, Courts Megastore, Popular

You can also buy online from Hwee Seng E-Store!

Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR.

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