Natalie Keng, and several industry experts, were interviewed by Restaurant Informer Magazine for their take on finding a way forward with diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. The restaurant industry has been hard-hit by COVID-19 resulting in employment and human relations safety, welfare and wellness concerns making it 'the' opportune time to review, update or in ... Continue Reading
Natalie Keng appointed to International Diversity Task Force for Women in Culinary
Dame Natalie Keng has been appointed to the Les Dames d'Escoffier International's (LDEI) National Diversity Task Force. The appointment is a nod to her training as a Diversity-Inclusion-Equity facilitator. Her experience enduring racial slurs as a child, her ability to find common ground within different experiences while advocating for change and equity resonates with diverse ... Continue Reading
Chinese Southern Belle, LLC Wins Silver sofi™ Award
Out of nearly 2,000 entrees across 39 product categories, Chinese Southern Belle, LLC is a Silver Award Winner as part of the Specialty Food Association’s 2020 sofi™ Awards, a top honor in the $158 billion specialty food industry. You Saucy Thing - Soy Ginger Vidalia sauce was one of 148 winners selected by a panel of specialty food experts. Products are judged on taste, ... Continue Reading
Chinese Southern Belle, LLC on Women Who Own It Podcast
Natalie Keng, founder of Chinese Southern Belle, LLC was recently a guest on the Women Who Own It Podcast. Hosted by Allison Maslan (self-made entrepreneur, author, and business mentor), this podcast is for and by women, serving as a stage for female entrepreneurs to share valuable insight into their business journey. In this episode, Natalie shares her experience and ... Continue Reading
Support Local and Small Businesses, Farms
LOCAL BRANDS NEED YOUR HELP: Local and small businesses are hit hard during the crisis with limited distribution channels and shoppers grabbing lower-priced national brands over local and artisan-made products. WATCH, SHARE & SUPPORT Call to Action/Awareness on national webcast: CONNECT 2020: Sharing Hope & Love During the Pandemic - Together We Can ... Continue Reading