Lily Sawyer

Lily Sawyer is an in-house writer for Food & Beverage Outlook Magazine, where she is responsible for interviewing corporate executives and crafting original features for the magazine, corporate brochures, and the digital platform.
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18 Features

Yerba Madre : Honoring the Mother Herb

Yerba Madre – formerly Guayakí Yerba Mate – deepens its mission to honor the Earth, celebrate Indigenous partnerships, and build a regenerative future for the beverage industry. Brian Bousley, Chief Commercial Officer tells us more.

Leonidas : Blissful Moments for Everyone

Leading Belgian confectioner Leonidas promotes values of passion and integrity. Philippe de Selliers, CEO, provides us with a taste of the company’s recent innovations and its aspirations for the future.

African Originals : Celebrating Identity Through Taste

Alexandra Chappatte, CEO and Founder of burgeoning drinks brand African Originals, is committed to driving innovation and change in Africa’s craft beverage industry.

Kita Food Festival : We Are One in Food

A yearly event in Southeast Asia, the Kita Food Festival aims to unite food enthusiasts in a celebration of diversity and empowering the exchange of knowledge around sustainable food practices.

Gong cha : How Tea Is Meant to Be

Gong cha, is known globally for its high-quality whole leaf tea made with premium ingredients. Franchise Business Leader, Keaton Myburgh, reflects on how a recent industry boom has impacted the company’s growth in Europe and the Middle East.

Continental : Serving up a Sensation

Client-led food and beverage provider, Continental, does more than just dish up great meals – it creates memorable experiences. We catch up with Brent Basch, Senior Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships.

Wingstop Canada : Spreading its Wings Across Canada with JPK Capital

Offering the ultimate consumer experience, Wingstop’s reputation for innovation and iconic flavors precedes it. Matt Jenkyns, COO at Wingstop Canada, provides us with an insight into the company’s expansion across the region.

Bees : A Critical Hive of Activity

As the use of industrial agricultural practices and pesticides continues to rise, protecting bees to safeguard the future of the food industry becomes increasingly important.

Craveworthy Brands : Craveable Food and Guest Experiences

Supercharging North America’s food and beverage industry, Craveworthy Brands is the fast-growing multi-concept franchise platform that seeks to grow, nurture, and invigorate emerging and existing brands.

Sasini PLC : A Sustainable Operation

More than just a buzzword, sustainability drives Sasini PLC forward day in, day out. Martin Ochien’g, Group Managing Director and CEO, reflects on the company’s ongoing support for local communities and the environment as it anticipates a bright future.