Tainted food incidents are rather common. According to an April 2013 study from FoodSentry.org, a group that tracks the industry, “Nearly 1,000 reported incidents regarding foods from 73 countries over …
appreciating the DIFFERENT TYPES OF SOP
Now that you’ve been familiarised with the origins of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), let’s take a look at the different types of SOP. Before that however, let’s break down the …
the basics of SOP CREATION
Depending on one’s own experience, creating SOPs will inadvertently vary from individual to individual. For instance, if you have been trained in hospitality, you may be familiar with the vagaries …
FOODBIZ landscape – Vietnam
ABOUT VIETNAM Welcoming tourists and visitors since the 1980s, Vietnam has rapidly developed a well-trodden trail of attractions over the years. Although the Americans, French, and Chinese have all left …
THE GREEN ISSUE: how far have we come?
It does not take an expert to tell you that industrialisation advanced society but has become a detriment to the ecosystem. Environmental issues first surfaced back in the ‘60s – …
wising up in ENERGY MANAGEMENT
Energy is in almost everything around us yet what was once in abundance is now slowly depleting. There was a time when mankind used to walk around, now, we have …
beginning with energy MANAGEMENT IN MIND
The wise often exhort us to start something with our destination in mind. Makes perfect sense because our every action will be hinged on the eventual place we want to …
FOODBIZ landscape – Philippines
FACTS: Land area*: About 30 million hectares, half of which is classified as forestlands, 47% as alienable and disposable lands, and the remaining 3% as unclassified forestlands Population**: 100.98 million …
REBRANDING: when is it TIME FOR A CHANGE?
BUILDING A BRAND IDENTITY When it comes to opening a restaurant, there are a few things absolutely necessary to prolong success through effective brand development. When I refer to restaurant …
TIMELESS-NESS in the new world
The Food & Beverage industry is carved out of the many idealistic individuals, and whether these individuals hail from years of experience in said industry or of those looking to …