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.
How Quince Saigon still reigns supreme after four years
I put on my marketing lenses and dive into the pillars of success that underpin one of Saigon’s most noteworthy dining institutions - Quince Saigon.
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.
This New Mexican Bistro Is Changing How Vietnam Drinks Tequila and Mezcal
Agave is Saigon’s new upscale Mexican bistro helmed by Chef Carlos Bravo (ex-Executive Chef of Marriot Phu Quoc) that serves Mexican gastronomy paired with premium mezcal and ‘worm salt’.
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.
How Marou put Vietnam on the world’s chocolate map
Following Mekong Capital’s investment in the chocolate brand, homegrown Vietnamese chocolate brand plans Asian expansion including Singapore and Japan.