Stephanie • junio 3, 2020
Smell may be the dominant sense associated with good coffee, but visual cues are more important than ever for expressing the full story of what goes into making that latte. And there’s a lot to show – heritage, value chains, product innovation, sustainability, culture. “The growing demand for specialty coffee follows the growing consumer interest
Stephanie • mayo 27, 2020
Global lockdown is slowly beginning to lift and we’re all eager to resume enjoying the experience of drinking and eating out. But with social distancing as the new normal, it remains to be seen how these experiences will change. No one is more eager to understand than the cafe, restaurant, and bar businesses themselves as
While the world’s HORECA industries wait anxiously for signs of the ‘day after’ Covid-19, public return to these hospitality services will likely be gradual as we learn to adjust to social distancing. Tracking the pace of this process is critical. For many businesses, the difference between several weeks or months could mean staying afloat versus closing
Ripples is super excited to be launching DrinkX, a new podcast about next-gen drink experiences. DrinkX is about the developing influence of consumer drink experiences on the beverage sector, from the changing nature of drink occasions, to digital innovations in drink marketing, to new developments in customization. Beyond offering multiple perspectives on drink experience from
Stephanie • marzo 30, 2020
For better or worse, the shift towards at-home mixology couldn’t be more timely. This list of home mixologist influencers from around the globe – and their Instagammable works of drink art – will inspire you to get crafty at your own bar cart. As all things seasonal, local, and even foraged continue to dominate cocktail
Stephanie • enero 16, 2020
There’s a reason millennial opinion is so important. It’s not because millennials are the biggest living generation, and it’s not because they’ve got major spending power, although those are compelling reasons as well. It’s because millennials tend to like awesome things like the glocal food movement, craft breweries, and independently owned coffee shops, so to
Stephanie • diciembre 1, 2019
There’s a new baby in the Ripples family and this one likes to get all the attention. Meet the new Ripples 100% natural Carrot Pod! It’s compatible with all Ripple Makers and prints in vibrant shades of red on coffee, beer, and cocktails to make your bev-top creations stand out like nothing else. Our
Stephanie • noviembre 19, 2019
When the air turns crisp, Mariah Carey begins to take over the airwaves, and everything starts to look a little red, green and sparkly, you know one thing is for sure: the Starbucks holiday drink menu is coming. Whether you love them or you don’t, you have to admit that Starbucks dominates the holiday season.
stephanie9 • octubre 21, 2019
Food and beverage forecasting is not a science, and just like in any art form, trends in the foodservice world are constantly shifting to reflect the changing interests and needs of our guests and consumers. Besides being a fun game, keeping up with these trends is important to F&B directors, hotel or restaurant owners, chefs,
Stephanie • septiembre 29, 2019
Host Milano is one of those events for which you could read a very brief summary and think you know everything you need to know. A tradeshow dedicated to food taking place in the city of Milan? What a beautiful thing, no further details necessary. But Host Milano 2019 is even more incredible than it
Stephanie • septiembre 5, 2018
La Centrale uses Ripples to attract new customers – especially Millennials– inspire customer loyalty, and increase social buzz. La Centrale is Miami’s premier Italian food hall, transporting customers to Italy with experiential cooking classes, lively cocktail bars, gelato shops, and more than 14 restaurants. Ripples has been with La Centrale since its opening in January
Stephanie • julio 18, 2018
We were honored to take part in Lavazza’s Wimbledon activation for a second time this summer. As they describe it: The Wimbledon experience is both incredibly enjoyable and full of surprises, anywhere you are: in the tennis court, on the stands, in the bars and, although it might come as unexpected, even in the queue!
