What comes to mind when one thinks of Singapore? Small, nimble, efficient, fast-paced, expensive? Likewise, the same adjectives can describe Singapore’s food and beverage industry. The perennial land scarcity situation has trained Singaporean F&Bs to punch way above their weight. Within a very small area space, grab-and-go kiosks are often able to generate large volume...
The term ‘turnkey projects’ has its origins in the construction industry. It refers to the time when a project is finished to the last detail. The owner only needs to slide the key in to begin using the facility. Likewise, when it comes to F&B projects, owners are able to entrust the creation of their...
Chef At Work has been appointed by United Group from Bangladesh, to pioneer an F&B turnkey project – setting up a food court in the capital city Dhaka. United group is the largest socio-economic infrastructure-based company based out of Bangladesh. While company’s core business is in power, it has built up a strong portfolio of...
Why is data important to Food businesses? Two words: Business intelligence. Every business owner needs intelligence to make better decisions. Better decisions than the competition, better decisions than yesterday. This is exactly why we need data. Advancements technology and analytics has brought us to the age of data-driven decision making. Accurate insights about our business...
The pros for adopting technology is fairly straightforward – cost reduction, efficiency, and better economies of scale. But what are some challenges in modernising F&B with technology? Cost. Is honestly not the biggest hurdle when it comes to implementing technology that optimises efficiency and unlocks new profit models for food and beverage businesses. 1. Mindset...
Say you have started a successful F&B business. Over the past years, you’ve grown it from 1 to 5 outlets. What is the next step for your business? A great strategic approach is to invest in a Central Kitchen. Why so? Prime cost reduction Depending on your outfit and menu, by reworking various kitchen processes,...
This is a travel post, and sponsorships are welcome! (tic) Perhaps it’s the swarm of travel photos of my friends on my Instagram feed. Recently the travel bug has been biting me. So naturally I dig up on some travel destinations. Admittedly, having travelled a fair bit myself, I can be a little jaded and...
Every country and culture has its own idiosyncrasies when it comes to food consumption, which are best explained with data. Separately, we’ve covered ground on macro socio-economic patterns surrounding Vietnam’s F&B sector. This time round, we deliver an in-depth report on the facts and trends underlying this growing economy. For this article, we have referenced Decision Lab’s Out-of-Home Food &...
Slated to be Asia’s rising economic tiger, Vietnam’s untapped market is an increasingly worthwhile choice for foreign investment and global brands to expand into. The country reports steady economic growth, an increasingly well-educated population, and a young population whose median age is 30.7. As Chinese wages continue to rise, the Southeast Asian nation becomes an increasingly...
Ever wondered why so many people are drawn to coffee? For the coffee addicts out there, having at least one cup of coffee a day is a must. For some, the withdrawal symptoms of missing a cup can be pretty lethal (consider the effects of falling asleep in front of your boss at a meeting)....
