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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Patricia Marques, CEO of Starbucks Vietnam on the F&B Labour Force, Career Growth and Mentorship

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,

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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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