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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Patrick Nycz is President of NewPoint , a full-service food and beverage marketing agency, and author of Moving Your Brand Up the Food Chain. As a food and beverage marketing agency owner, I know to stay on top of F&B trends. The industry is a highly competitive intersection of constantly evolving trends, fluctuating consumer tastes and innovation. I was so moved by the massive market share shift away from “big food” to locally sourced food that I even wrote a book about it. So, what are the most prominent food and beverage trends in retail and foodservice today? And what steps can you take to address them better? The Rise Of Plant-Based Meats (And Flexitarianism) Over half of young Americans surveyed now describe themselves as “flexitarian,” with 43% of poll respondents indicating flexitarianism as a permanent lifestyle change. Veganism and vegetarianism are also on the rise. There are many … [Read more...] about The Biggest Food & Beverage Trends: Retail And Foodservice

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin We are living in a golden age of keeping things cold. Coolers are better than ever in terms of insulation and the length of time they can keep ice frozen or chilled, but now there are also a lot of different kinds of shapes, sizes and models that go way behind the basic plastic chest and cover a lot more scenarios. Just as frequent travelers use different kinds of luggage for different kinds of trips, the increasingly specialized world of coolers has something to cover pretty much every cooling need you could encounter, from fishing trips to car camping to picnics to food shopping. It's hard to believe that is has only been 14 years since YETI started selling its flagship Tundra cooler and changed the market paradigm completely. What set YETI apart was an extra-thick walled-rotomolded plastic cooler that was both far more insulated than most existing models and virtually indestructible. Since that 2008 release the brand has … [Read more...] about The Best Cooler For Your Party, BBQ, Road Trip, Beach Or Farmer’s Market

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Federico J. González, CEO of Radisson Hotel Group, believes the company is entering a new phase of growth with the recent, pre-pandemic launch of Radisson Collection, a new luxury segment for the hospitality company. Paired with the announcement that Radisson Hotel Group Americas and Choice Hotels are combining forces, he sees a bright future for the growing number and reach of its brands. Radisson Collection is the newest brand for Radisson, which in its own right, is growing by leaps and bounds. The combination of Radisson’s North and Latin American hotels and Choice Hotels gives loyalty program members more opportunity to redeem their points around the world . González shares details of the new luxury brand for Radisson, its new hotel openings and what loyalty program members and guests can expect when they visit. When and why did you launch Radisson Collection? The brand launched in March 2018, but is really … [Read more...] about Radisson Hotel Group CEO Outlines Plans For Luxury, Sustainability And 2022 Growth

This article first appeared in Forum, The Edge Malaysia Weekly, on August 8, 2022 - August 14, 2022. - A + A As Singapore approaches its 57th birthday, it faces a more troubled operating environment. This is the product of a dizzying series of events in the past six months which saw geopolitical conflicts, a decisive monetary tightening, high energy prices and growing risks in China. While Singapore’s economy starts off from a strong position in 2022, the going will get tougher as we move into 2023 and beyond. Nevertheless, the republic should adopt a positive approach, taking the more challenging environment as an opportunity to undertake reforms to strengthen its ability to accommodate the changed world. Singapore must deal with a world that has been decisively transformed First, worsening tensions among the world’s big powers have created a more dangerous world for Singapore. Russia’s “special military operation” in Ukraine has put it in conflict … [Read more...] about My Say: Singapore at 57: Looking ahead with confidence

Senior Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali (The Edge filepix) - A + A KUANTAN (Aug 9): The economic development in the west side of Pahang, including the districts of Lipis, Raub, Jerantut dan Bera, which forms Pahang Barat Plus, is among the focus of the Joint Committee for Industrial Coordination (JBI) between the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Pahang government. Senior Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said efforts to develop the economy and lure investors to the districts involved were being done through the creation of the Pahang Barat Plus Economic Region, which will focus on five clusters including tourism, agriculture, timber and services, that will directly contribute towards the creation of more job opportunities. “The creation of new economic region clusters in the west side of Pahang is also in line with the national investment policy, as we … [Read more...] about Economic development in Pahang Barat Plus among focus of MITI-Pahang JBI

This article first appeared in The Edge Malaysia Weekly, on August 1, 2022 - August 07, 2022. - A + A Small and medium enterprises have put capital expenditure on hold despite the reopening of the economy BUSINESS activities in the country have been in full swing for several months now, after two years of pandemic-induced movement restrictions. Demand has been strong since borders reopened, but the rising cost of raw materials, global economic uncertainties and, more pressingly, labour shortages have impacted the business growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Usually, strong orders from clients mean that business owners will start thinking about making investments to meet the demand. However, at this point in time, very few SMEs are considering capital expenditure. “Many of our members are holding back on capital investment despite the pandemic seemingly coming to a tail end. Without certainty in our ability to deliver on orders, or for … [Read more...] about Cover Story: Investment winter hits SMEs

People who are familiar with the story of Honest Tea may recall that I launched the company with my former Yale School of Management professor Barry Nalebuff. With Barry as board chair and me as the "TeaEO," we made a dynamic duo that built the idea from a startup with five thermoses and an empty Snapple bottle to a national brand acquired by the Coca-Cola Company in 2011. Barry, who kept his job as a Yale professor, is still a close friend and occasionally provides advice or helps edit our label messages. But as we mark Honest Tea's 20th anniversary this spring, there is another founder who didn't have her name on the label but has been the soul of the brand: my wife, Julie Farkas. In 1997, when I thought about leaving a promising job at Calvert mutual funds to launch a startup in an industry where I had no relevant experience (except that I drank beverages), Julie was the first person to support the idea. Even though we had three boys under the age of 6, including a … [Read more...] about Why My Spouse Was My Most Important Asset in Launching My Company

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Student loan forgiveness is on the horizon, with experts saying that President Joe Biden might cancel student loans for more than 40 million Americans any day now, erasing debt balances averaging over $37,000. But what if you don’t qualify? Or what if it doesn’t happen? Working remote and traveling might be the answer. Lucky for you, many companies recognize that their employees need help repaying student loan debt—along with the fact that many people want to work from home or work and travel. FlexJobs—a job-search search site that specializes in flexible and remote employment—has identified 30 companies that provide student loan repayment assistance and hire for remote jobs. This means you can travel the world, earn money and not have to worry about student loans. Many of the companies on the FlexJobs list offer student loan support via a monthly payment to people who are currently repaying debt. Other … [Read more...] about Student Loan Forgiveness: Is Travel The Answer?