Asia’s Best Restaurants, the Struggle After the Coronavirus Outbreak
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COVID-19 is now a global pandemic. It has reached all corners of the earth, and it’s changing lives in many ways. The coronavirus has taken a toll on all industries, but restaurants, which depend on a healthy and hungry population and curious tourists, have been struck hard.
Sustainable Packaging: How to Maintain Zero Waste With Restaurant Deliveries
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We live in a world with an abundance of foods. Because of this, both consumers and restaurants produce more food waste than they need. In China, 5% of the entire country’s food is thrown away. In this article, we will discuss how sustainable packaging options can help us lower food waste in and around Asia.
A Restaurateur’s Guide to Surviving Coronavirus
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Rapidly tightening government restrictions on cross-border travel has seen the ranks of tourists shrink, the cancellation of trade shows and conferences throughout Asia has seen business visitor numbers plummet – and compounding that, nervous locals are staying home to reduce the risk of infection.
How Asian Startups Are Helping Restaurants and Kitchens Cut Food Waste
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Asia produces more than 50% of the world’s food waste, according to Food Navigator, with just three countries – China, Japan and South Korea – contributing more than half of that. Now, a growing number of startups and tech companies are setting out to help Horeca companies reduce waste.
Thailand’s Minor Group is Making A Major Impact Globally
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Headquartered in the heart of Southeast Asia, but with operations spanning every one of the world’s continents, Minor International (MINT) is uniquely placed to have a global perspective of the world’s hospitality and restaurant industries.
Friend or Foe: Do Food-delivery Apps Boost Profits for Restaurants?
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Food-delivery apps have become big business across Asia – and globally – but questions remain about their real benefit to restaurant partners.