Celebrating 150 years, Ladurée will release special limited edition boxes every month this year. First is a pink macaron filled with a light cherry ganache, housed in box inspired by cherry blossom season designed by Japanese designer Tsumori Chisato. Available March 1st in stores worldwide....

Recently reported in the Four Seasons magazine, these are Food Travel Trends for 2012: • Farm to Table: Fresh, local, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients will continue to grow in importance on menus, utilising produce, meats, fish and other items found in and around properties’ home...

UK. Putting a sophisticated spin on a night out to the cinema, The Lounge at ODEON Whiteleys, London has partnered with Rowley Leigh as Consultant Chef to design an in-house menu. The menu can be ordered from the comfort of your seat, and is available in finger, fork and spoon choices....

Each year, foodpeople.co.uk reviews influential chefs and 20 global cuisines, which they rank according to their trend setting influence: Here is the list for 2012. (Image: Wild Raspberry Ice at Fäviken Magasinet, Sweden. Chef *Magnus Nilsson) GLOBAL CUISINE Big on the global stage:...

  The Food Channel‘s 2012 Trends Forecast highlights the Top 10 Food Trends for the coming year. The report is in conjunction with CultureWaves®, the International Food Futurists® and Mintel International. Watch the video to see the predictions for what will be happening in the...

  Michael Whiteman of Baum + Whiteman International Food and Restaurant Consultants reveals his Food Trends forecast for 2012. The Whole World On A Plate Piling of clashing global flavours onto a single dish to create a multi-ethnic experience: a sandwich of chipotle pork chop with burnt...

The New York Marriott Marquis, Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach, JW Marriott Washington DC, and JW Marriott Los Angeles LA Live are pairing specially crafted sweet and savoury cookies with wine. The Cookies & Corks range of sweet and savoury cookies uses distinctive, all-natural...

  Beecher’s Cheese Emporium in New York City has put a comfort food spin on the classic martini. Made of grilled cheese sandwich-infused vodka, shaken with fresh tomatoes, and muddled basil, tomato juice replaces a side dip of ketchup. Log on to www.beechershandmadecheese.com The Pulse...

The Langham, London, has collaborated with jeweller Stephen Webster to create a limited edition afternoon tea. A combination of style and food has been inspired by the jeweller’s latest collection, Murder She Wrote, with cake, sandwiches and tea embellished with edible diamond and...

  US. Maison Bouche chocolates take a gourmet leap beyond the ordinary with collections that feature over 30 different flavours. The Summer 2011 Collection includes Tequila, Lime and Sea Salt, Piña Colada, Papaya, Melon Basil, Strawberry Balsamic and Watermelon Mint. The Patisserie...

  Mexico. The latest drink enjoying a revival in Mexico City is pulque – an alcoholic smoothie-style drink made from the fermented sap of the maguey plant. Dating back to the Aztecs, pulque is now fashionable again and an alternative to tequila drinks. Served in bars, called pulquerias,...

When Dolce & Gabbana asked Michelle Palm of the Jelly Shot Test Kitchen to create a shot for their luxury magazine, Swide.com, florals, mojitos, and elderflowers became Jelly Shots in Full Bloom (pictured). The Jelly Shot Test Kitchen began in the summer of 2009 to keep friends and family...