Saigon’s dining scene takes a time out: What’s on the menu for consumers?
Saigon's food and beverage scene has been the talk of the town for years, but lately, things seem to be shifting. With fewer new spots popping up and customers changing their tastes to more wallet-friendly ones, it's clear the landscape is evolving
Going green: F&B players in Vietnam leading the way in sustainability
In response to recent government measures, a global consumer shift towards sustainable packaging, an increasing number of F&B retail players and restaurants in Vietnam are adopting more sustainable and eco-conscious efforts. Here’s a list of F&B players leading the way and making our industry greener by the day.
How Da Vittorio is giving Vietnam a taste of Michelin
After almost 2 years, the iconic three-Michelin starred Italian brand helmed by Executive Chef Matteo Fontana opens in Vietnam, marking its first foray into Southeast Asia.
Vietnam's snack culture, trends and insights
An interview about snack culture and trends with Simon Crowther, Associate Director and Head of Marketing at Mondelez Kinh Do.
An Insight into Vietnam’s Food Delivery Market and its Role in the Country’s Road to Recovery
An interview about Vietnam’s food delivery market and the road to recovery for Vietnam’s F&B industry with Jason Chu, Head of Merchant Business Development at BAEMIN, a Delivery Hero subsidiary and one of Vietnam’s leading food delivery companies.
ShopeeFood (ex-NowFood) to be officially launched in Vietnam on August 18
ShopeeFood will officially be launching in Vietnam this month via a rebranding of NowFood – a food delivery platform run by local tech firm Foody Corporation that Sea Group acquired for US$64 million in 2017.
Lacaph Coffee launches BiA-fermented coffee in collaboration with Heart of Darkness Brewery
Lacàph Coffee launches BiA-Fermented Coffee in collaboration with Heart of Darkness Brewery, marking the first of its limited edition experimental coffee lab series.
Chickita Flame Grilled Chicken Restaurant Spreads Its Wings to Franchise Globally
Vietnam-born Chickita is the first Asian inspired flame-grilled chicken restaurant concept. Now, it has formalised its colourful concept into a go-to-market franchise business, ready for global expansion.
No Delivery? No Problem: How These 6 Food and Beverage Businesses in Vietnam Pivoted During The Pandemic
From restrictions on dine-in, delivery and takeouts with only basic essentials and grocery items given the pass, many restaurants have had to shut their doors (temporarily) while others pivoted. Here are five F&B businesses that have successfully pivoted during these uncertain times.
A lot To Be Proud Of: Gay founder-brewers in Vietnam launch Rainbow Bundle to support Queer Community
To celebrate Pride Month, gay founder-brewers in Vietnam create ‘Rainbow Beer Bundle’ to support Hanoi Queer Community.
Serving up the future: Saigon restaurateurs discuss F&B tech opportunities and challenges
I speak with some of the city’s most notable and long-standing restaurateurs to find out how they’re leveraging technology to sustain and grow their business, the challenges they face during adoption and what they want F&B tech (new and existing) in Vietnam to know.
A new pathway for Vietnamese students to enter Switzerland’s finest culinary school
Q.uriosity Culinary Academy and Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to create a new pathway for Vietnamese students to enter Switzerland’s finest culinary school.
What’s brewin’? An insight into Vietnam’s booming craft beer culture
An interview with Oliver Woods, founder of Beer Asia and craft beer consultant about all things craft beer culture, growth and trends in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
An insight into Vietnam’s F&B industry: The past, present and future with hospitality expert Chris Thompson
Uncovering the past, present and future of Vietnam’s food and beverage industry with resident hospitality expert Chris Thompson
The Rise of Plant-Based Foods in Southeast Asia (2021)
In this interview, I speak with Didier Chanove, Head of Marketing at Unilever Food Solutions about all things plant-based in Southeast Asia. From the basics of what is plant-based foods to challenges in adoption with consumers and operators as well as its growth in the next five years.
2021 Beverage Trends in Southeast Asia
Beverage trends in Southeast Asia 2021