gategroup introduces new brands: gatesolutions and uqonic

gategroup expands its global portfolio
gategroup has added two new brands to its portfolio, the company announced in a May 22 press release. The new brands are gatesolutions, which will bring culinary innovation into the food service and convenience industry, and uqonic, a brand offering premium culinary and hospitality experiences in airport lounges and at standout events.
gatesolutions will provide travellers with sustainable and tailored-made catering and food solutions by drawing on aviation catering expertise and taking advantage of gategroup’s already established global presence. In addition to its cuisine, gatesolutions is using sustainable packaging, produced under gategroup brand deSter, with production facilities spanning three continents. gatesolutions is committed to reducing the carbon footprint of the industry.
Through gategroup, uqonic has a global footprint of more than 80 airport lounges serving more than 16 million guests per year. uqonic offers customized lounge strategies to best suit each particular situation, providing high-end hospitality and culinary experiences. They deliver quality food prepared under stringent food safety regulations, curating menus that reflect modern cuisine with a focus on sustainability and a range of beverages, including cocktails.
“At uqonic, we are set up for success bringing years of experience to lounges worldwide. From sports venues to airports, hotels to business offices, our teams are curating memorable experiences that both surprise and delight our guests,” said Chris Plüss, President, gatesolutions.
“gatesolutions is primed and ready to step beyond the limits of the aviation industry and make a monumental shift into the food service and convenience channels,” added Plüss. “Not only can we serve customers, but businesses as well, as a happy and successful workforce begins with nourishment, and we can help provide the nutrition sustainably for those employees, which literally fuels that workforce.”