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4 Mins Read Eggs are off the menu right now as avian flu continues to spread. Vegan egg substitutes are widely available multitaskers though. Like other intensive industrial farming practices, producing eggs generates greenhouse gas emissions and also contributes to contaminating soil and water, not to mention it’s ethically problematic—most egg-laying hens live in pretty horrific conditions. You […]
3 Mins Read Raw vegan desserts are nutritious, 100% natural and made without artificial sugar. This is better for your health, your waistline and the planet. And the incredible part is, the desserts can taste as good as, if not better, than conventional desserts which are loaded with artificial sugar and animal products. My vegan caramel coconut goji […]
3 Mins Read Yemoja is a marine ingredient startup already recognised in the cosmetics industry. Now, it is moving into the plant-based meat sector. It is in the process of developing red microalgae, branded as Ounje, which will allow meatless products to bleed realistically without artificial colour additives. Meaning “food” in West-African language Yoruba, Ounje will be a […]
3 Mins Read Nuritas, a biotech company developing plant-based peptides, has closed its $45 million Series B round. The company, which lists Bono and The Edge of U2 fame among its key backers, says the financing will accelerate its global expansion and help unlock more plant peptides that can be used to develop sustainable functional foods, supplements and […]
3 Mins Read U.K.-based Nutrapharma has recently pioneered a food waste solution that involves creating protein powder for saleable supplements from excess fruits and vegetables to lessen carbon emissions produced by scraps and provide a plant-based solution to the protein industry. Located in the UK, Nutrapharma has developed a way to tackle food waste by making protein-rich powder […]
3 Mins Read Impact Snacks is the newest plant-based startup in town and is the world’s first snack company that reclaims 100% of its carbon footprint. Based in Boston, the company will launch this month its first product, a plant-based superfood bar packaged in a home-compostable wrapper, which will be supported by a social and environmental impact program. […]
4 Mins Read There is no shortage of choices in Hong Kong when it comes to bubble tea (aka boba tea or pearl milk tea), with holes in the wall serving up one of Taiwan’s most famous food exports to thirsty folks who lap up the tapioca bubbles and iced, milky drinks all across the city. But until […]
6 Mins Read The humble hemp plant is having a moment in our fair city. Hong Kongers in the know have been using CBD for a couple of years now (and we’ve banging on about it for a while), but suddenly it seems CBD is everywhere. Your aunt’s tried a CBD latte, your best friend’s dog is on […]
7 Mins Read It might feel surreal, especially given the strange year we are living through, but we are only a weeks away from this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival! Despite all the hardships brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, celebrating this very special holiday will definitely lighten up and elevate our moods. And what could be better for our […]
6 Mins Read We recently visited the three-day Natural & Organic Asia (NOA) fair, which was held from 3rd – 5th September at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre in Wanchai. The fair is the region’s official sourcing and trading platform connecting the global natural and organic industry. At this year’s edition, which featured 250 brands from […]
2 Mins Read Australia’s largest bulk foods and zero-waste retailer, The Source Bulk Foods, has just unveiled its first Singaporean outlet located in Cluny Court. The new packaging-free destination will be stocked with over 350 pantry staples, whole-foods, snacks and treats and household products. Much like Hong Kong’s very own Live Zero and Malaysia’s The Hive Bulk Foods, […]
4 Mins Read Small in size but big in impact, JAHMU Tonic isn’t your typical health drink- far from it, in fact. Following last year’s launch of their take on the traditional Balinese healing tonic known as jamu, local wellness startup JAHMU Tonic has expanded their product line to showcase the healing power of plants to health seekers […]
6 Mins Read It’s that time of the year again, when we look into our crystal ball to see what’s in store for the next twelve months in the world of eco wellness. We are more than a little proud to report that every single trend we called out last year was right on the money so we […]
5 Mins Read Refreshing, thirst-quenching and jam-packed with essential vitamins and minerals, cold-pressed juices are our go-to method of hydration and nourishment on busy, hectic workdays! And Hong Kong’s OG juice bar, Genie Juicery, is still our number one stop when it comes to grabbing a drink. Genie opened its doors back in 2011, way before Hong Kong […]
6 Mins Read Healthy eating is something many of us would like to adopt. But with our long work days and hectic schedules, the idea of eating right might not be on the top of your mind when you’re hangry for a midday snack or need something delivered pronto! We’re here to help. On those lazy days you just […]
5 Mins Read There is nothing like a fresh salad on a hot (and humid) summer day. From the standard classics to innovative chef-driven creations with savory accents, Central is a prime hub for all your salad wants and needs. Featuring summer’s best fruits and bursting with seasonal ingredients, here are the best takeaway salads for a brimming box […]
6 Mins Read Live Zero‘s doors opened barely four days ago and already Hong Kong’s first 100% plastic packaging free, full range bulk grocery store has made a big splash. The teaser video we shared on Facebook has gone viral with hundreds of thousands of people having seen the post! Hong Kong is ready for change: we have […]
6 Mins Read Eating a snack or two between meals is a great way to curb hunger and can also help you get the nutrients you need. But on the flip side, grazing on foods of little nutritional value may result in eating too much, posing a detriment to your health. The key is taking a smart approach […]
5 Mins Read We have been crushing on IGer @nourisheats for a while now- her feed is one giant smoothie bowl bonanza so we are excited to present our collaboration: a whole work week’s worth (Monday through Friday) of smoothie bowl recipes that are easy to make, beautiful to look at and oh so nutritious! Dear IGers, I […]
4 Mins Read Entrepreneurs making money out of dirty air, pets as probiotics, seaweed ‘bacon,’ the man changing Hong Kong’s relationship with meat and more!
5 Mins Read Being healthy and traveling doesn’t always go hand-in-hand, let alone being a vegan traveler. Us plant-based folk do often struggle when trying to find nutritious, delicious food abroad. During a recent stint in Manila, I was happily surprised to discover that the Filipino capital was remarkably accommodating when it came to finding quality vegan fare.”] […]