Food & Beverage
Refurbishment, new concession terms and shift in category mix hit Auckland Airport retail income
Retail results represented a mixed bag with passenger spend rate up but overall income down at New Zealand’s premier airport company. Refurbishment and a change in mix towards lower-margin categories were key influences.
Plaza Premium Group puts taste of place on the menu with ‘Flavours in Transit’ global Chef Series
Plaza Premium Group is serving up taste of place across Vancouver, Istanbul, London Gatwick, Taipei and Dammam as its Flavours in Transit Chef Series returns for a second edition.
How the acquisition of Delaware North’s Travel Hospitality Services accelerated Areas’ US growth
The December 2025 acquisition of Delaware North’s Travel Hospitality Services marked a milestone in Areas USA’s history. In this contributed article, the company assesses the impact of a seminal deal.
Images of the Day: Areas Iberia captures the Mallorca vibe with vintage poster installation
Today’s images capture how Areas Iberia brings Mallorca’s colourful print heritage to life at strEAT Food Market in Palma de Mallorca Airport.
Vienna Airport warns of competitiveness challenge despite first-half profits increase
H1 performance shows solid growth in commercial income led by advertising and F&B as Vienna Airport Joint CEO and CFO Günther Ofner warns that Austria is falling behind as an aviation location.
On location: Fraport-TAV on showcasing the spirit of Antalya
Fraport TAV Antalya Terminal Management General Manager Dr Frank Quante talks about the latest phase of development at one of Europe’s fastest-growing airports, and about bringing the spirit of the region into the terminals.
Lucky Louie Fish Shack gives viral raccoon Jimothy his own swirl at Seattle-Tacoma Airport
Available through September, the limited-edition Jimothy Swirl brings together vanilla soft serve, chocolate sauce and Oreo cookies, inspired by Seattle’s viral raccoon phenomenon.
Draw Creative shares the design story behind Pret A Manger’s bespoke Heathrow T5 concept
The newly opened Pret A Manger concept in Heathrow T5 reflects the terminal’s architectural language through a bespoke design by Draw Creative, while offering handmade food and organic coffee throughout the day.
CocoCart boosts premium F&B offer across Mumbai airports with new dining concepts
With Venchi and Neuhaus now open, CocoCart is set to add Bateel, Le Pain Quotidien and Vapiano, bringing new dining formats across key Mumbai airports.
Bristol Airport serves up new F&B line-up as departure lounge transformation takes shape
Bristol Airport is expanding its food & beverage offer with Bill’s, Cosy Club, wagamama and Tap + Brew, as the gateway advances its £400 million terminal transformation.
Victoria University’s School for the Visitor Economy adds research expertise to Airport F&B Pathfinders Committee
With Munich Airport’s Allresto, Areas USA and Exquisine Global already on board, Victoria University’s School for the Visitor Economy brings an academic and research perspective to the APC’s growing founding cohort.
Airside sales buoy Zurich Airport through July as landside renovation programme continues
Airside sales climbed by +8.5% year-on-year in the first seven months with landside sales down by -3.7%, the latter explained by a big programme of renovations.
