Every now and then people ask us if it’s really worthwhile to go into the Food and Beverage business. We examine the factors that will help you decide the answers for yourself. The Nature of the Industry I caught up with a friend for dinner recently and he casually mentioned to me how fortunate...
As with any new venture or startup, how well a new food and beverage business performs remains an unknown. This is why some business owners would opt for importing an international food brand that has proven track records. Even so, this strategy is not without its challenges. Here we look at some of the advantages...
Throughout gastronomic history, chocolate has played a very special role for imparting its aphrodisiac properties. Its irresistible flavour makes it a perfect Valentine’s Day gift for a special someone. But when attempting to pair wine with chocolate, there are many oversights that one can make. This transforms a potentially romantic occasion to an absolute catastrophe....
This week we sit down with Edwin Phua, a key opinion in the F&B scene and Chef At Work’s founder, to hear his views on the year ahead. 1. How was 2016 for you? 2016 had been a remarkable and monumental year for us. We had the opportunity to work with many seasoned industry...
Countdown was last Sunday & Chinese New Year is just round the corner again. Bored of running the same ol’ marketing promotion campaigns? Here’s 5 quick inspirations to sass up your Rooster Year F&B Marketing. 1. Embrace the era of content “Where shall we eat this Chinese New Year?” Let’s be honest. Most of...
How did it all start? The 20th century saw rapid urbanisation in the western world and this development spread all over the world after the Second World War. More and more people started moving to cities to work and live. Such a trend resulted in people moving away from farms and fresh food sources. With...
Have you ever wondered how the adoption of technology can strengthen your business processes and increase profitability? Most of us are well aware that we are in the midst of a digital revolution and had witnessed massive changes sweeping across industries and businesses. This is apparently similar for the restaurant industry. Many of these technological...
As consumers we are getting increasingly more particular about the food that we eat, often scrutinising its nutritional value, source of production, preparation method etc. This week, we will be covering a few distinctive trends that are sweeping across the globe. Being business owners in the Food & Beverage industry, we will come to terms...
Many food trends have come and gone in Singapore. Some lasted a while longer than others and some are here to stay. What are some factors that has contributed to the longevity of each trend? 1) Riding on macro trends (the current healthy organic food trend is still going strong) 2) Cool stuff (its pretty...
Most business owners will usually start considering engaging a consultant either when they are planning for business expansion or when the business does not appear to be doing well. This post, we are presenting some key reasons on why you may need a consultant and how our role can add value to your business. 1)...
