Davina van Buren

9K words on convenience store foodservice programs for Ruiz Foodservice / Convenience Store Decisions magazine

AWG Bakery expands gluten-free, grain-free and paleo-friendly bread line, focus on building trust with clean, organic ingredients.

Feature on Triad area properties and points of interest for Connect Meetings magazine.

Food supply chains have stabilized since the immediate post-pandemic period, but restaurant operators shouldn’t expect a predictable cost environment in 2027. Inflation, weather, energy prices, trade developments, and animal disease continue to create volatility even as many commodity markets regain their footing.   Protein is one place where those competing forces are especially visible. Consumer demand has remained resilient despite […]

Kentucky's Black culinary heritage is both deeply rooted and forward looking. Three-page spread for The Local Palate's 2026 Road Trips issue.

I wrote the 11-page music spread for Travel South USA's 2026 guide. Music isn't my typical beat, but I LOVED researching and writing this!!

Branded content for Soonhari: Legal drinking age (LDA) Gen Z has quickly become one of the most influential buying groups for c-stores.

Branded content for Envysion: For many quick-service restaurant operators, the drive-thru is their biggest revenue channel. But a significant portion of the customer journey happens before traditional drive-thru technology even starts tracking it.

Branded content for UPM: With the popularity of digital and off-premises business, operators need systems that keep individual items and customizations attached to the right order.

Have you noticed that seafood boil restaurants are all the rage right now? They are popping up everywhere—and I’m not complaining!

One of three stories nominated for a 2025 James Beard Foundation Media Award

One of three stories nominated for a 2025 James Beard Foundation Media Award

One of three stories nominated for a 2025 James Beard Foundation Media Award