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.
How this wine distributor is getting Vietnam to sip more by dancing
This week, I chat with VIVA House of Wine’s Co-founder / CMO Edge Pamute about his playful and ingenious marketing strategy for VIVA House of Wine that involves secret speakeasy wine tasting events, courtyard disco parties and most recently, Vietnam’s International Fashion Week 2022.
Exploring Saigon’s Cafe Scene and Trends with Tri from @coffee.saigon
I deep dive with Tri from @coffee.saigon about all things cafe culture and trends in Ho Chi Minh City, gathered from his two years of combing through more than 100 cafes and interacting with over 65,000 cafe lovers and coffee aficionados in the city.
Maguro Studio: A premium Japanese seafood supplier that opened its doors to the public
A modern omakase concept slash fish butchery opened by premium Japanese seafood supplier, Yamanaka Vietnam.
BEL Coffee Wine: Vietnam’s First Hybrid Coffee-Shop Wine Bar Based in Saigon
BEL Coffee Wine is Vietnam’s first hybrid coffee-shop wine bar. And, if the concept itself is not enough to intrigue you, perhaps its talented team of industry heavyweights including coffee experts Will Frith and Kel Normally and Michelin-trained certified wine sommelier Dan Sousanis, will.
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.
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.
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
Top 10 Things to Do this Valentines Day (Ngày Valentine)
From romantic restaurants, sunset dinners to limited edition strawberry chocolates by none other than Maison Marou. Here’s how to spend a covid friendly Valentine’s Day in Ho Chi Minh City this 2021.