Autogrill is once again amongst the companies acclaimed at the FAB Awards (Food&Beverage Awards), the international airport foodservice event organized by the magazine “The Moodie Report” and held in Toronto this year.

During the ceremony on Thursday 22 June, the Group picked up 3 awards in the following categories:

In the fight against food waste, helping ensure that food that is still perfectly fresh and tasty enough to be eaten doesn't end up in the rubbish bin is already a victory. But if that same food ends up feeding those who would not have been able to afford a meal otherwise, the gain is doubly successful.

No longer are international organisations the only ones pushing for sustainability: customers are crying out for companies that follow ethical principles in everything they do – from the way they treat the land they occupy, to how they care for the animals they rear, to how they look after the people they employ.

Autogrill® is one of the winners of FAB AWARDS 2016, the international “Oscars” for the food & beverage sector in travel channels organized by the business intelligence magazine “The Moodie Report”. This year’s event took place in Geneva, where the Group won 3 prestigious awards at the award ceremony on Thursday 30th June, having gained top rankings in the following categories: Fast Food/QSR Quick Service Restaurant, Digital or Social Media Initiative and Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative.

It’s not just world-renowned chefs that can whip up great cuisine. The talented people at Autogrill® and HMSHost are bringing delectable, authentic fare to people all around the world, whether you’re in central Milan or about to take off from Toronto airport.

The restaurant industry has continued to push culinary boundaries in recent decades, yet kitchens around the world continue to be staffed overwhelmingly by men. For an authentic representation of cuisine in the 21st century, the industry needs a well-balanced mix of men and women producing great-quality food. Fortunately a new wave of female chefs has kick-started a trend that is evening things up.

Autogrill®’s subsidiaries HMSHost International and HMSHost North America have an exclusive relationship with California-based tech company Kallpod, which has seen them rolling out its smartwatches and smartpods across a select number of locations, including Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Miami International Airport and Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport.

With more and more of the world being opened up to international tourism, people from around the globe are discovering new culinary territory on their travels. From a late-night bowl of tonkotsu ramen in Osaka to on-the-go tortas in Mexico City, authentic food is what today’s travellers want when they visit new places. Not so long ago the opportunity to discover a country’s true gastronomic delights came only after clearing customs, getting in a taxi and heading into town. Nowadays, however, those keen to sample local cuisine on arrival in a new destination need not even leave the airport.