Accelerated sales and traffic growth bring optimism to restaurants

The fast-casual segment managed traffic growth in November
Here’s how restaurant operators should rethink their approach to liability and insurance

Around 46% of operators surveyed said that they do not have workers’ compensation insurance, according to new data from Aon and CoverWallet
Restaurants’ insurance rates impacted by extreme weather

According to Technomic, extreme weather events are expected to continue impacting restaurant businesses in 2024 as El Niño moves in.
Where does restaurant pricing land in 2024?

We may have reached consumers’ thresholds on menu prices and operators will need to find alternative solutions to offset higher costs to gain back some traffic.
Opportunities rife for sports drinks makers in the Asia-Pacific

With Asia-Pacific emerging as the fastest growing region for sports drinks worldwide, beverage makers are vying to capture a slice of the lucrative market, says Bobby Verghese, Consumer Analyst at GlobalData.
Potong: Transforming a 120-Year-Old Heritage Home Into A Michelin-Starred Restaurant

Award-winning Thai chef Pichaya ‘Pam’ Soontornyanakij’s restaurant is set within her family-owned TCM-dispensary and five-storey home in Bangkok’s Chinatown.
Pioneering Sustainable Seafood with Fish-Free Tuna in a Can

Meamo Foods’ offers a sustainable and convenient alternative to those who prefer the nutrients of seafood while maintaining a plant-based diet.
Oikos’ Bags Are A Sustainable Approach To Tackling Plastic Pollution

Oikos from the Philippines addresses the rising demand for eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic plastic bags by producing bio-plastic bags made from cassava and corn.
From Home Kitchen to Multi-Outlet Chain: Kind Kones’ Growth Story

With a presence in Malaysia, and Singapore this Asia-born natural vegan ice cream brand has grown in line with market demands.
5 Chefs Bringing Asian Flair to The Global Fine-Dining Stage

From the high-pressure kitchens of Copenhagen to the innovative plates of Hanoi, these five chefs with Asian roots are reshaping the global gastronomic scene with distinctive flavours and cultural storytelling.