F&B@Sea

🚢🍽️ Set Sail for F&B@Sea 2025 – Registration Now Open! 🍷⚓ Join us as we dive deep into the world of cruise food & beverage on April 9-10, 2025 at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center in Miami. 🌊 With 500+ cruise executives and 120+ global vendors on board, this is the only event where you can really sink your teeth into the latest F&B innovations while raising a glass to the future of cruise dining! 🌟 From exclusive tastings and cocktail masterclasses to insightful discussions on sustainability and new culinary trends, F&B@Sea is where the industry’s top suppliers and cruise lines stir up exciting collaborations. With cruise dining demand soaring—predicted to be worth $6.2 billion by 2027—this is the place to wet your appetite for what’s next. Don’t miss your chance to taste the future of cruise F&B. Register now and get ready for a flavour-packed experience! 🌊🍸 📅 09=10 April 2025 📍 Mana Wynwood Convention Center. Miami. FL. USA 🎟️ Book your spot: https://lnkd.in/e4QBn84k #FnBSea #CruiseFNB #TasteTheFuture #SailingIntoInnovation #SeatradeCruise

🌮☀️ Sun, Sea & Spice—A Taste of Mexico’s Yucatán with Jelo Foods at F&B@Sea! Ready to take your taste buds on a flavour-packed journey? Join Chef Ryan Manning for a sizzling live demo exploring the bold, time-honoured cuisine of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula—where smoky achiote, bright citrus, and coastal freshness come together in every bite. 🥥🍹 Sip, savour, and spice things up as we bring the vibrant flavours of ports of call Cozumel, Costa Maya, and Progreso straight to your plate—featuring Jelo Foods’ artisan Horchata, Cebada, and Pinole. 📅 Wednesday 09 April | ⏰ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | 📍 Demo Den 🌶️ Immerse yourself in the taste of sunny Cozumel, this is your chance to explore the growing demand for culturally rich dining experiences in cruise F&B. Don't miss it! #FnBSea #SeatradeCruise #TasteOfYucatan #SpiceUpYourMenu #CulinaryInnovation #CruiseDining

🚢🥂 Raising a Glass to Our F&B@Sea Partners! 🌱♻️ A great dining experience at sea isn’t just about the menu - it’s about the people, the innovation, and the partnerships that make it possible. This year at F&B@Sea, we’re proud to be working with industry leaders who are shaping the future of cruise food & beverage. 💡🌍 At last year’s event, Stan Schmal of Lufthansa Industry Solutions shared a powerful insight: "Trade should be more than just a showcase of our industry's prowess. Let it be a rallying point for collective action." That’s exactly what our partners are doing - collaborating across the cruise industry to drive smarter, more sustainable F&B operations. Whether it’s reducing food waste through AI-powered tracking, optimising beverage programs for efficiency, or finding creative ways to upcycle, these partnerships are transforming challenges into opportunities. ⚓🍹 Join us at F&B@Sea to see these game-changing collaborations in action! https://lnkd.in/e6-F7tGU #FnBSea #CruiseDining #SustainabilityAtSea #BetterTogether

🚢🎙️Day 2 Keynote: Now Serving: Joy, Health, and Well-Being 🍽️ What makes a cruise truly unforgettable? The food, of course! From welcome cocktails to indulgent dinners, cruise F&B sets the gold standard in hospitality. But guests are craving more—healthier, sustainable choices that still bring joy. 🎤 Join Michiel Bakker, President of the The Culinary Institute of America and former head of Google's global workplace programs, including Food at Google, as he dishes out insights on: 🍴 Balancing indulgence & well-being in cruise dining 🌍 Sustainability’s role in shaping guest experiences 🎓 Why workforce training is key to the future of F&B at sea As one of our official partners, CIA brings world-class culinary expertise to #FnBSea 2025—and this is a session you won’t want to miss! 📅 Thursday 10 April 🕐 01:00 PM - 01:35 PM 🌊 Get ready to rethink what’s on the menu at sea! Secure your seat now: https://lnkd.in/gitcNQ6U #CruiseDining #SustainableFandB #FutureOfDining #CulinaryInnovation

🛳️ Sip, Savour & Strategise at the State of the Cruise F&B Industry Keynote 💰 Big spend, big challenges, and even bigger opportunities—cruise F&B is evolving fast! With $2B+ in annual spend, success isn’t just about sourcing the right products—it’s about mastering supply chain best practices and delivering exceptional guest experiences. How are cruise lines adapting procurement strategies? What defines best practice in cruise F&B supply and procurement? Find out at F&B@Sea’s keynote, where industry leaders will unpack the trends shaping the future of cruise dining—both behind the scenes and on the plate. On stage: - Alia Abou-Assali, VP Procurement & Logistics, The Apollo Group - Jon McKeown FCIPS, Chief Procurement Officer, Carnival Corporation - Paolo Raia, CEO, MSC Procurement & Logistics, MSC Cruises - James Wells, Chief Supply Chain & Procurement Officer, Royal Caribbean Group - Moderated by Jason Gelineau, Principal, JAG Hospitality Wednesday 09 April | 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Sponsored by Botrista, Inc. Don’t miss your seat at the table—anchor your spot now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eQz8u7PA From supply chain shifts to sustainability, compliance hurdles to emerging trends, get the inside scoop on what’s driving the future of cruise F&B. Whether you're a seasoned supplier or an F&B executive looking to refine your procurement strategy, this is your ticket to success. #FnBSea #Keynote #SeatradeCruise #CruiseFandB #SupplyChainAtSea

🍽️  Cruise dining is getting a flavour upgrade, and celebrity chefs are leading the charge! 🍷🍕 Gone are the days of predictable buffets - now, world-class chefs are whipping up innovation at sea, and in his latest F&B@Sea blog, cruise F&B insider David Yeskel spills the tea (and maybe a little sauce) on how these culinary heavyweights are shaking, stirring, and sizzling their way across cruise menus. 🔥 From Emeril cranking up the heat at Carnival Cruise Line to Morimoto netting the freshest seafood for Holland America, these kitchen takeovers are adding serious spice to the cruise experience. But this is just the starter - F&B@Sea 2025 is serving the full course, bringing together the industry’s top chefs, mixologists, and innovators to talk trends, shake up menus, and dish on what’s next. 🚢 If you’re hungry for insight, thirsty for inspiration, or just love a good industry scoop, F&B@Sea is where the future of cruise dining gets plated up. 📖 Catch the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/eXX5E9Rj #FnBSea #CruiseFandB #CruiseCuisine

🍹🚢 A Taste of Life Behind F&B@Sea — Meet One of the Women Bringing the Show to Life! 💜 This International Women’s Day, we’re shining the spotlight on one of the stars cooking up success behind the scenes at F&B@Sea — our very own Jacqui Pressinger, Cruise Line Relationship Manager (and certified pastry chef 🍰!). 👩🍳 With over 20 years in the culinary world — and a Worldchefs Certified Pastry Chef title to her name — Jacqui brings her expert eye, industry passion, and endless energy to every part of the show, from reviewing innovative exhibitors to connecting with cruise line F&B teams. ✈️ Whether she’s meeting with cruise lines over lunch, reviewing vendor applications, or representing F&B@Sea at global industry events, Jacqui’s work helps shape the future of cruise food & beverage — and keeps our events ahead of the curve. 🥂🌊 Here’s to Jacqui — and to all the women at sea, in the kitchen, behind the bar, and beyond — driving innovation and raising the bar for cruise F&B every single day. 📖 Curious to see what a day in Jacqui’s world looks like? 👉 https://lnkd.in/eWu--aBJ 📸 Michelle Solorzano, CPSM, CPSD, VP Food and Beverage Supply Chain Management, NCL. #FnBSea #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInCruise #CruiseFandB #CruiseIndustry 

🚨 Matchmaking is LIVE - Let’s Cook Up Some Connections! 🍽️⚓ Set your networking menu and reserve a table with key suppliers, cruise lines, and industry pros before you even set foot onboard. Our Matchmaking Programme is the perfect recipe for a productive event - helping you line up meetings that are perfectly paired to your business goals. 🍸 Stir up new connections by sending and receiving meeting invites 📅 Serve up a schedule packed with top industry players 📍 Meet in our dedicated Matchmaking Lounge — your hub for networking à la carte 👩🍳 With concierge support, your meetings will run smooth as butter Don’t leave your networking to potluck — start cooking up your connections now and make sure your time at F&B@Sea is fully seasoned with success! 👉 https://lnkd.in/ewdNPvyQ #FnBSea #CruiseNetworking #FoodAndBusiness #Matchmaking

🍸 Spirited Spotlight: G&I Spirit Group Ltd Return to F&B@Sea! We’re proud to welcome back G&I Spirit Group to F&B@Sea 2025 — a brand founded by two brothers on a mission to create super-premium spirits that are smooth enough to sip straight or shine in cocktails. 🍹 With a portfolio of vodka, gins, and flavoured tequilas developed alongside a master distiller, they focus on flavour without the burn — aligning perfectly with what cruise guests are craving right now. 🎤 As shared in last year’s Raising the Bar session, “The onboard beverage journey is all about discovery — guests want to explore new drinks but still find their favourites after they’ve settled in.” Charles Steadman, Director of F&B Experience and Strategic Partnerships at Virgin Voyages. This evolving demand matches key findings from our 2025 Trend Report, which highlights: 🍹 Low & no-alcohol options 🔥 Advanced mixology techniques 🍸 Classic cocktails with a twist G&I Spirit Group’s versatility and innovation make them one to watch at this year’s show — where cruise drinks are heading next, they’re already there. 🎉 Join us at F&B@Sea 2025 to explore the future of cruise F&B — and be sure to visit G&I Spirit Group to taste innovation in action. https://lnkd.in/eth_T94p #FnBSea #CruiseFandB #FoodandBeverage #SpiritsInnovation #CruiseIndustry #BartendersChoice #RaisingTheBar

🍽️🚢 February’s Freshest F&B Updates – Served Hot! ⏳ Before you dig in… one last call! This month's edition is packed with news hotter than a flaming cocktail and updates fresher than today’s catch. But first… ⏳ The F&B@Sea Awards close TONIGHT! Don’t let your chance to nominate the industry’s best sink—this ship is about to sail! 🏆 Recognise the top innovators, mixology masters, and culinary trailblazers before it’s too late! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eWcxiWAj 📰 This month’s highlights: 🛳️ News from Chef Rudi Sodamin—including his secret mission aboard QE2 (James Bond, but make it gourmet). 🚢 Updates from HX’s Fram & Spitsbergen—a €7M refresh is on the way! 🍣 Oceania Cruises’s Culinary Discovery Tours—12 new ways to eat your way across the world. 🦀 Recipe of the Month: Phillips Foods’ Famous Crab Cakes! Dive into a seafood sensation straight from one of this year's legendary vendors. 🔗 Now go ahead—crack open the newsletter! It’s tastier than whatever’s in your inbox. 🍴 #FnBSea #CruiseCuisine #CruiseIndustry