Seatrade Cruise Global, the world's largest B2B cruise event, drew more than 11,000 attendees and over 600 exhibitors from more than 120 countries.

The ‘Raising the Bar: Bringing New Bar Concepts to Life’ panel at F&B@Sea provided an overview of consumer trends, new and expanded ingredients and unique preparation and presentation techniques.

With a host of plant-based offerings and sustainable products featured at F&B@Sea, the topic of waste reduction and upcycling proved popular.

Princess Cruises President John Padgett and celebrity mixologist Rob Floyd came together to conclude the first day of F&B@Sea on Wednesday.

The inaugural F&B@Sea Awards revealed this year's outstanding achievers during its debut ceremony hosted Thursday at F&B@Sea in Miami.

Oceania Cruises tapped Italian-American chef, author, restaurateur and Emmy award-winning food personality Giada De Laurentiis as its brand and culinary ambassador.

Internationally renowned bars Paradiso and Sips in Barcelona opened pop-ups on board selected MSC Cruises ships. 

Jan Swartz, EVP strategic operations for Carnival Corp. & plc, joins the ranks of the UN's Champions 12.3, the international coalition of leaders working to reduce food loss.

Margaritaville at Sea dished out details of the culinary and beverage offerings aboard its second ship, Islander, scheduled to begin cruising from Tampa in June.

A new collaboration with The Spice House — a purveyor of fine spices, herbs, blends and extracts — sees Holland America Line continuing to showcase fresh ingredients and regional flavors.