Women Leaders Discuss the Recipe for Success in Asian F&B Industry

By: Rachita Sharma, Managing Editor | Thursday, 19 October 2023

The F&B market in Asia has been on an upswing in the past couple of years. According to reports, the total revenue for the Food & Drink market was expected to reach $0.94 billion in 2022. Growing at a CAGR of 10.91 percent, the industry is expected to earn revenues worth $1.71bn by 2027.

Going forward, the Asia Pacific markets will witness significant growth opportunities for international trade of food and beverage products. The market must however, learn to navigate the complex regulatory landscape which has been known to be ambiguous and confusing.

The current edition of Women Entrepreneur magazine introduces you to illustrious women leaders from the Asian F&B landscape.

On the cover we have Candice Heng, Executive Vice President, PSC. Candice Heng brings extensive experience across multiple sectors with her. She graduated with a B.Sc degree in Business, after which she went on to work in talent acquisition, later transitioning to the FMCG sector in the F&B industry. She has held multiple management roles, the first of which she was awarded the CEO GEM award for her outstanding contribution as the country lead for Singapore. As a leader, she inspires budding leaders to challenge themselves, be confident, and outgrow any self-limiting mindset.

Joining her on the coveted list is Janice Lee, co-founder of Voila Patisserie. She is an exceptional woman leader who has made remarkable contributions to the food and beverage industry. With a profound understanding of both business and pastry arts, Janice has played a pivotal role in reshaping the dessert landscape in Malaysia. Janice's journey as a Co-Founder of Voila Patisserie exemplifies her leadership, vision, and dedication to transforming Malaysia's dessert culture. Through her entrepreneurial spirit and expertise, she continues to shape the culinary landscape, leaving an indelible mark on the Asian food and beverage industry.

Read more about these women leaders and the secret ingredients for their success.

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