Articles & Feature Interviews

April 11, 2025

Past Meets Pastry: The Evolution of Easter’s Sweetest Traditions

Figolli and kwareżimal have been Easter staples for generations, but today’s trends are creating a new spin on these classics. Ramona Depares explores how Malta’s confectioners are keeping tradition alive while embracing old, new approaches.
April 11, 2025

Beyond the Numbers: Shaping the Future of Malta’s Tourism

Malta’s tourism is at a crossroads, set to move beyond record growth towards sustainability. In this exclusive interview with HORECA Malta, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Tourism & Foreign Affairs Dr Ian Borg outlines government plans to balance investment and long-term success.
February 15, 2025

Maltese Team Successfully Debuts at the World Championship of Blind Tasting

Malta has a team of competitive wine tasters that can challenge the best in the world. This is the verdict of the World Championship of blind tasting that took place in Margaux (France) and saw a Maltese team participating for the first time and scoring a very honourable 29th position in the world.
February 15, 2025

Cuisine is still the Number One Driver among Travellers Everywhere

Part 1: Aspects, trends and features of the 2023/24 World Report on Culinary Tourism – WFTA.
February 9, 2025

Carmelo Abela Group becomes Sole Owner of Iconic Mac Bake

In a significant business move that’s set to shake up Malta’s food industry, Carmelo Abela Group has announced the complete acquisition of Mac Bake, a beloved name in the local bakery and confectionery scene.
January 26, 2025

From Butcher to Brand: Celebrating 140 Years of Change & Growth in the Food Sector

The sight of a link of fat pink pork sausages ‘tad-Dewfresh’ sizzling on the grill at the family BBQ at Ta’ Qali brings back fond memories for those of us raised in Malta.
January 25, 2025

The Spirit of Gin: From Botanicals to Bottles

Gin, the storied spirit known for its aromatic complexity, has captivated drinkers for centuries. Born from a mix of medicinal roots and Dutch ingenuity, it has evolved into a symbol of both sophistication and boldness in the world of cocktails.
January 20, 2025

ME Malta: Set to Become the Archipelago’s New Cultural and Social Epicentre

Primely positioned in the seaside town of St. Julian’s on the island’s north-eastern coastline ME Malta will become a cultural hub for travellers and locals alike, elevating the destination’s urban scene with its restaurants, bars, and cultural programming.
January 20, 2025

Basics in Understanding Flavour: Compounds & Chemicals pt.2

So all this translates to what? We know that each food is made of hundreds of distinct chemicals that make up its flavour, and that many of these compounds are shared between.
January 13, 2025

The Malta Food Agency: Elevating Malta’s Food Markets for the Horeca Industry

The Malta Food Agency plays a vital role in supporting Malta’s food markets, overseeing the Ta' Qali Fruit & Vegetable Market (Pitkalija), the National Fish Market (Pixkerija), and the Farmers Market.