A Woman’s World: 10 Females Shaking Up Vietnam’s F&B industry
To celebrate Women’s Day in Vietnam, here are the top 10 inspiring females shaking up Vietnam’s F&B industry in their own ways. From chefs to barista champions and entrepreneurs, the future is female!
Women chefs in Vietnam to know about
Females behind the fire are heating up Vietnam’s dining scene from culinary to pastry and beyond - here are 9 women chefs that have played a role in shaping our penchant for dining in the city.
Víctor Ceano Savall: Bringing 120-year-old chocolate traditions from Barcelona to Vietnam
Chef Victor Savall is a Chocolatier and art and technology enthusiast based in Da Nang, Vietnam. Following in the footsteps of his family’s century-long chocolate-making tradition since 1892 in Barcelona, Victor is now bringing his love for artisanal chocolate to Vietnam.
Vietnam clinches gastronomy prize at the prestigious International Catering Cup in Lyon
A three-man culinary team from Vietnam flew the country’s flag high at the prestigious International Catering Cup in Lyon - considered one of the most prestigious culinary competitions in the world.
Melbourne’s award-winning Black Bag Roasters looks to cash in on Vietnam's love affair with coffee
“Southeast Asia is in the midst of a love affair with coffee and our ability to post-blend coffee to perfectly match the palettes of our customers gives us a unique opportunity in this market,” says Romeril, COO of Black Bag Roasters.
Vietnam creates its first carbon-neutral chocolate
This also marks Puratos, the global food ingredient giant’s first carbon-neutral certified chocolate.
Ho Chi Minh City named hottest dining destination this year by Eater
Eater - go-to resource for those who “travel to eat” - has released its annual “Where to Eat” list featuring the hottest dining destinations in the world.
Gin Festival Saigon Returns with a Bang this December
Vietnam’s biggest celebration of gin and cocktails returns to The Reverie Saigon in full festivity this Saturday, 3rd December.
How this Vietnamese craft beer brand is taking on the big boys
In Vietnam where beer is almost as cheap as water, it can be hard to convince people to trade up for artisanal craft beer. So, in an effort to promote trial and highlight the difference in quality and value of craft beer, Belgo - a Belgian craft beer brewed in Vietnam - launched its "beer-currency vending machines.
The Slow Rise of Veganism in Vietnam
An insight into Vietnam’s rising vegan/vegetarian culture (outside of religious reasons) through an interview with Scott Green, founder of Sống Thuần Chay, one of the largest plant-based communities in Vietnam.
Patricia Marques, CEO of Starbucks Vietnam on the F&B Labour Force, Career Growth and Mentorship
In line with this year’s Vietnamese Women’s Day, I’m spotlighting female leaders in Vietnam’s F&B industry to share their tips, stories and experience about climbing up the industry ladder.
First on the list as part of a special Women in F&B series is Patricia Marques, CEO of Starbucks in Vietnam,