Despite belt tightening, consumers prove they still want to snack

MTY Food Group’s Q2 reflected a broader trend in the industry in that the snack category is performing well amid a tough macroenvironment.
Delivering the Digital Restaurant: Are third-party marketplace orders more profitable than direct ordering?

Exploring the differences between these delivery options.
MenuWise: Why you should optimize your menu communications using consumer research

No one knows more about the problems with your menu communications than your customers.
Why a commitment to sustainability is a game-changer for F&B businesses

Making real commitments to sustainability is the responsibility of any modern business – especially in the hospitality sector, where the impact is huge and the potential for creating widescale change is endless
How Michelin-recommended Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings became an emerging East Coast restaurant brand

After 16 years as an independent eatery in Flushing, Queens, Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao began expanding into new markets and new store formats.
Mid-2024 report: The ‘restaurant renaissance’ hangover kicks in

The first half of 2024 has been defined by bankruptcies, closures, consumer pullback, value wars, and bifurcation.
Consumer demand for coffee is up across all major chains

Consumer traffic to coffee shops is driven mainly by major development trends, according to new Placer.ai research
How does your business go about Celebrating Provenance?

This is an aspect we look at through the Food Made Good Standard when evaluating how food businesses source ingredients. When looking through this lens, we examine various ways this can be done and what practical benefits can be achieved.
The Tanghulu Craze: How TikTok Sparked a Sweet Sensation

Tanghulu, a traditional Chinese snack that became a social media phenomenon. From ancient origins to viral sensation, see how TikTok turns cultural treasures into global phenomena, one mesmerising video at a time.
The Chairman’s Danny Yip: Elevating Cantonese Cuisine Globally

Recently awarded the Icon Award at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024, Hong Kong-based chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author Danny Yip discusses his business and growth strategy.