Melbourne’s award-winning Black Bag Roasters looks to cash in on Vietnam's love affair with coffee

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.

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How this Vietnamese craft beer brand is taking on the big boys

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.

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Review: Elgin - what keeps me coming back?

Review: Elgin - what keeps me coming back?

Since its opening in August 2022, Elgin has fast become a favourite of mine (and many others around me). In a city no short of new restaurant openings on the regular - what keeps me coming back to Elgin? I can’t quite put my finger on it but it’s the vibe, food, atmosphere - a certain je ne sais quoi.

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Review: Okra Foodbar, where vegetables give meat a run for its money

Review: Okra Foodbar, where vegetables give meat a run for its money

Your next date night sorted. Say hello to Okra Foodbar, a dimly-lit, sleek and sexy 15-seater hotspot with an open kitchen and chef counter helmed by Chef Jamie Celaya (ex-Chef de Cuisine at Park Hyatt Saigon and ex-Head Chef at Quan Ut Ut).

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Going green: F&B players in Vietnam leading the way in sustainability

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.

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