F&B@Sea, the one-of-a-kind expertise for the cruise meals and beverage ecosystem, has unveiled particulars of its 2024 convention program. The convention beckons business pioneers and cruise strains to converge on the Mana Wynwood Conference Heart in Miami from April 10-11 to discover the newest traits and improvements shaping the way forward for cruise F&B.

The convention classes promise a deep dive into evolving client traits, the burgeoning demand for native sourcing, and the profound influence on F&B preferences aboard cruise ships, all whereas addressing the rising necessity for sustainable practices throughout the business.

Kicking off with the State of the Business Keynote: Navigating the Cruise F&B Provide Chain, on 10 April from midday to 1 p.m., attendees will delve into the intricate dynamics of cruise F&B provide chains. The keynote will highlight discussions on sustainable sourcing, F&B provide/demand dynamics, and the evolving panorama of native procurement in international locations.

Following the keynote, attendees can anticipate enlightening classes on Native Flavors, International Attraction and The Evolution of Specialty Eating places on Board. These classes will discover genuine cultural meals experiences, immersive eating ideas, and the rise of native culinary choices—three of the highest traits forecast to dominate the interval of 2024/25, as outlined within the newest Cruise F&B Tendencies Report.

A spotlight of this system features a groundbreaking cruise Provider Workshop: Aware Tendencies Shaping Cruise F&B Provide & Demand, curated in partnership with the Plant Based mostly Meals Affiliation. Scheduled for April 11 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., this workshop is designed to empower present suppliers, and new entrants to the cruise sector alike, in assembly the escalating demand for sustainable practices, merchandise, and provide inside cruise F&B operations.

“We’re thrilled to unveil our 2024 convention program, which guarantees to be a transformative occasion for the cruise business,” mentioned Chiara Giorgi, International Model and Occasion Director for Seatrade Cruise. “This convention represents a novel alternative for business leaders to return collectively, share insights, and chart the course for a extra sustainable and modern future in cruise F&B.”

View the total program right here.

After efficiently launching in March 2023, F&B@Sea returns with extra distributors, extra produce, and extra selection with over 100 F&B suppliers collaborating on the reside market. Attendees also can anticipate a number of latest options and immersive model activations alongside the inaugural F&B@Sea Awards on April 11. F&B@Sea will run alongside the world’s largest cruise convention & exhibition, Seatrade Cruise International (April 10-11, Miami Seashore Conference Heart) with shuttle buses working recurrently between the 2 occasions.

For extra data on F&B@Sea or to register, go to www.seatradecruiseevents.com/fnbsea

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