
Tong Van
Tong Van was born and educated in Vietnam and travels around Southeast Asia frequently. A graduate of Ho Chi Minh City Law School majoring in Legal English, Van has been a content writer for several years. With Inside Retail Asia she has researched the Top 50 Innovative Retail Leaders in Hong Kong for three years running and writes news. Her retail interests include fashion, health & beauty and food.
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OzHarvest to open eatery on prime Sydney restaurant strip
The kitchen will be co-run by renowned chef, Massimo Bottura, who is also behind the Food for Soul charity.
Feb 15, 2022

The Hidden Sea removes 10 million plastic bottles from the ocean
The milestone follows the brand’s launch into the UK and US markets last year.
Feb 14, 2022

Woolworths Group unveils new corporate logo and mantra
Designed in collaboration with Re, part of the M&C Saatchi Group, the new corporate logo features ‘W’ letters in a wavy ...
Feb 8, 2022

Fenn Foods raises fresh capital round for expansion
The capital injection joins BIM’s existing investments, including Beamtree, MadPaws, BikeExchange and Marketplacer.
Feb 8, 2022

Tahbilk Group names new CEO, first outside the family
Sudano will succeed incumbent, fourth-generation Alister Purbrick, who will retire this June.
Jan 31, 2022

Meat-free demand prompts New World to extend Pams plant-based range
According to a customer survey by Pams last year, approximately two-thirds of shoppers in New Zealand limited their meat...
Jan 18, 2022

Beston Global Food names new CEO
Jorge will start his new role on April 1, taking over the interim CEO, Darren Flew.
Jan 5, 2022

Lion-owned carbon-zero brewery, The Fermentist, shuts down
The brewery was closed by Lion in September after losing 12 full-time employees and has been unable to find an alternati...
Dec 22, 2021

Menz Confectionery unveils new-look FruChoc flagship
The FruChoc flagship store is expected to create multiple jobs in the region.
Dec 21, 2021

Yarra Valley Smaller Wineries Association launches online marketplace
The new wine offers a selection of sparkling, white, rose and red wines from Yarra Valley Smaller Winery members, togeth...
Dec 21, 2021

L’Oreal buys US vegan brand Youth to the People
The brand is expected to record more than US$50 million of sales this year.
Dec 14, 2021

Kraft Heinz to take control of DTC brand Just Spices
The acquisition is expected to be completed in the first quarter of next year.
Dec 14, 2021

Coles Plus adds extra benefits
The new offer means they will be able to save up to $11 per home delivery in the lead up to Christmas.
Dec 7, 2021

Cascade Brewery ends its use of shrink-wrap plastic
The initiative follows the brewery’s transition from plastic rings to cardboard packaging for six-pack cans in 2018.
Nov 30, 2021

Inside Starbucks’ latest store concept with Amazon Go
Customers visiting the store can grab their food or drink without having to wait in line to pay.
Nov 23, 2021

Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market eyes wholesale trade
Hospitality operators, chefs, publicans and caterers can access wholesale deals, weekly-recommended produce and seasonal...
Nov 9, 2021

New brand dubbed Australia’s first social enterprise ice cream
Elato ice cream is made based on a formula that uses 30 per cent less added sugar and egg yolk instead of chemical emuls...
Nov 4, 2021

Coca-Cola set to buy Gatorade rival BodyArmor
The acquisition deal will see BodyArmor managed as a separate business within Coca-Cola’s North America operating unit.
Nov 3, 2021

Plant-based Omni alt-meat products hit Australian stores
The launch comes at a time when Aussies are more interested in reducing their meat consumption and shifting to a healthi...
Oct 27, 2021

Balgownie Estate – Yarra Valley reopens after devastating fire
Taking its name from the winery’s address in Victoria’s premier wine region, 1309 @ Balgownie houses a restaurant area, ...
Oct 26, 2021