The F&B industry took a major hit this year thanks to Covid-19. Here is our recap on 2020’s highs and lows
What a ride 2020 has been. Covid-19 hit the food and beverage industry with such impact, the aftermath and harmful repercussions from the restrictive social distancing measures are still yet to be fully felt. The rules have changed so frequently—sometimes loosened, sometimes tightened—we have yet to see how such restrictions will play out in the near future. With dining out in the evening ground to a halt and bars closed, the food and beverage industry has suffered a great deal; but the uncertainty has forced us to adapt to the changes with solutions, as gourmet deliveries and takeaway became the new normal, further changing how we see dining as a whole. Despite the uncertainty we experienced in 2020, we saw great potential, and certainly some room for celebrating small victories. Below, we remember the triumphs and tribulations, and the most exciting moments of the year.
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2020's Highs And Lows
Fighting the coronavirus while helping the industry was the name of the game throughout the year. All of us joined forces to make a difference to help however we can, from the popular #SaveHKFnB voucher campaign to Black Sheep Restaurants’ own Covid-19 playbook. Restaurants and the media also came together to participate in our city-wide dining campaign, United We Dine, and continued to support our second season and the ongoing Hong Kong Cocktail campaign. The first instalment of United We Dine generated more than two million Hong Kong dollars in receipts for restaurants, while the Hong Kong Cocktail campaign gathered mixologists from Hong Kong’s top bars—during the summer bar closures, no less—to team up and create their idea of a concoction that represents Hong Kong.
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