Davina Van Buren

Greensboro, United States

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Journalist/content strategist. @foodandwine @BBC_Travel @USTravel @AFARMedia @QSRmagazine @FSRmag @Samsung A.K.A.The Restaurant Technology Writer #vanBurenLife

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Articles

Keya’s Snacks fuses Indian American flavor and culture in every crunch

4 days ago | newhope.com | Davina Van Buren

Keya Wingfield never intended to start a snack company. When the Richmond, Virginia-based pastry chef began adding tiny bags of masala-dusted potato chips to her to-go meals during the pandemic, she had no idea they would become her next big thing. “Not even a week later, customers started to call to just buy the chips, and I was confused,” says Wingfield.
Sustainable packaging company Better Earth starts with regenerative farming practices

3 weeks ago | newhope.com | Davina Van Buren

Picture a takeout container made from native grasses that thrive without irrigation, nourish the soil they grow in, and pull carbon from the atmosphere. Now picture tossing that container into a compost bin, knowing it will return to the earth in a matter of weeks—not centuries. That’s the future sustainable packaging company Better Earth is designing.
This NC County is Home to World's Largest Organic Miso Factory

2 months ago | theassemblync.com | Davina Van Buren

This article is published in partnership with The Food Section. Driving the backroads from Asheville to Rutherfordton, it’s hard to believe the tiny town of 3,700 residents is home to the world’s largest organic producer of a Japanese culinary staple. Tucked away in a cluster of warehouses on the outskirts of town, Miso Master has stayed true to the centuries-old technique of naturally aging handcrafted miso with the seasons since 1980.
The ROI of retail digital signage and media solutions for small businesses

Mar 4, 2025 | insights.samsung.com | Davina Van Buren

In just a few years, shopping has undergone a revolution. With digital options exploding in number, it’s increasingly important for small businesses to take advantage of technology to keep up in the market. This starts with a full embrace of the digital world — and the features people love about it. Rather than seeing the digital and physical as separate, it’s time to focus on integrating them.
¡Ya Oaxaca! grows revenue, distribution thanks to PepsiCo’s Greenhouse Accelerator

Jan 15, 2025 | newhope.com | Davina Van Buren

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How to create unforgettable WOW moments in retail

Jan 14, 2025 | insights.samsung.com | Davina Van Buren

Once upon a time, static signage and printed circulars were enough to entice shoppers into retail stores. Today’s consumers, however, want WOW moments — memorable, engaging interactions that leave a lasting impression. According to Salesforce’s State of the Connected Customer report, 80% of customers consider a brand’s experience equally important to its products or services. Carefully cultivated retail customer experiences foster customer loyalty, drive foot traffic and amplify brand visibility.
Investing in efficient retail operations with digital solutions

Jan 10, 2025 | insights.samsung.com | Davina Van Buren

To improve retail operations without increasing the workload for staff, many retailers are looking to technology tools like digital signage, self-service kiosks and interactive displays. With strategically placed digital displays, for example, retail operators can engage with consumers in new ways about products, educate them on the features and even provide self-checkout.
Inventory management: What back-of-house displays in retail can do for your employees

Jan 8, 2025 | insights.samsung.com | Davina Van Buren

Maintaining inventory flow is a critical aspect of retail operations. Yet the back-of-house (BOH) environment — where inventory decisions are often made — is often overlooked and outdated. The good news for astute retailers? Critically important spaces such as stockrooms, warehouses, merchandising quarters, shipping and receiving, and other non-customer-facing areas can be transformed into hubs of insight and efficiency.
The Most Charming Towns and Villages in New York State

Oct 31, 2024 | travelmag.com | Davina Van Buren |Paul Joseph

A new survey of travel professionals has revealed the 20 most charming small towns and villages in New York State. With approximately 19.5 million residents, New York is the fourth most populated state in the United States. While New York City obviously gets the lion’s share of media attention—two thirds of the state’s residents live in and around the NYC metropolitan area—the rest of the state has much to offer.
Fungi farms flourish in West Virginia - The Food Section

Oct 23, 2024 | thefoodsection.com | Davina Van Buren |Michael Stern

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