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Sally Ho is Green Queen's resident writer and lead reporter. Passionate about the environment, social issues and health, she is always looking into the latest climate stories in Hong Kong and beyond. A long-time vegan, she also hopes to promote healthy and plant-based lifestyle choices in Asia. Sally has a background in Politics and International Relations from her studies at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Hong Kong

Forested Foods: Hong Kong-Raised Founder Pioneering Sustainable Tree Agriculture In Ethiopia

Sally Ho Oct 20, 2020

Raised in Hong Kong and now based in Ethiopia, social entrepreneur Ariana Day Yuen became inspired to create a sustainable supply chain for foods when she witnessed the complexity of agricultural systems while working at an NGO in the East…
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Food & Nutrition

Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit To Spotlight Sustainable Food Solutions Amid Covid-19 Crisis

Sally Ho Oct 19, 2020

Returning for its third edition amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit will take place November 18-20 this year, focusing on the crucial collective response to food security threats and the need…
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Alt Protein

Meet 4 New China-Based Plant-Based Ventures Solving Everything From Meal Delivery To Vegan Yogurt

Sally Ho Oct 19, 2020

Last month, Dao Foods, a cross-border impact investment venture helping bring sustainable protein to China, announced the launch of its Dao Foods Venture Fund 1 to support 30 alternative protein companies within the next three years. Now,…
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Alt Protein

Impossible Foods Founder Says Cell-Based Is ‘Never Going To Be A Thing’, JUST CEO Counters With ‘North Of 15 Years’ Timeline

Sally Ho Oct 19, 2020

At the recent Smart Kitchen Summit (SKS) held virtually this year and hosted by food tech news The Spoon, the founders of two of the world’s most recognisable alternative protein startups didn’t hold back in a showcase of their difference…
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Impact Investment

New Climate Tech Rolling Fund To Scale Solutions In Alt Protein, Materials & Clean Energy

Sally Ho Oct 19, 2020

A new rolling fund, Prithvi Ventures, has just launched on AngelList to help accelerate tech solutions to tackle the climate crisis. Aiming to open up the funding pool for the technologies that will have the greatest impact on combating…
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Alt Protein

EU Awards First-Ever Public Funding For Cell-Based Meat Project

Sally Ho Oct 19, 2020

A cultured meat research consortium project called Meat4All has just been awarded a €2.7 million (US$3.16 million) grant under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 R&D funding programme. It marks the first cell-based meat project to…
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Biodiversity

Fifth Of All Countries Worldwide Facing Ecosystem Collapse From Mass Biodiversity Loss, Report Finds

Sally Ho Oct 19, 2020

A fifth of all countries in the world are now threatened with ecosystem collapse as biodiversity continues to be eroded, a new report has revealed. With more than half the global GDP dependent on high-functioning biodiversity, from water…
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Organic

Natural & Organics Asia (NOA) 2020: Regional Wellness Trade Fair Returns For 7th Year

Sally Ho Oct 16, 2020

Marking the seventh edition of the trade show, Natural & Organics Asia (NOA) will return this year from November 11 to 13 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wanchai. The fair is the region’s most established…
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Vegan

Tofurky Sues Louisiana Over Law Prohibiting Use Of ‘Veggie Burger’ Label

Sally Ho Oct 16, 2020

Plant-based meat brand Tofurky is challenging a new Louisiana law that would impose fines for meatless products labelled with terms such as “burger”, even if they have been clearly identified with the descriptions “vegan", "plant-based" or…
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Health

New Research Proves Being Kind Is Good For Your Health & Well-Being

Sally Ho Oct 16, 2020

Performing acts of kindness and helping other people is beneficial to one’s health, a new study has confirmed. While all prosocial behaviours are linked to improve physical and mental well-being, the research highlights spontaneous random…
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Vegan Dining

Saramsam: New York City’s First Vegan Filipino Restaurant Opens Its Doors

Sally Ho Oct 16, 2020

Overthrow Hospitality has just opened the doors of Saramsam – the first vegan Filipino restaurant in the Big Apple. With Philippine-born chef Raj Abat leading the kitchen, Saramsam will celebrate traditional Filipino classics and authentic…
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Climate Change

New U.N. Report Calls For Global Investment Into Climate Hazards Adaptation

Sally Ho Oct 16, 2020

A new report on the climate released by the United Nations has called on all nations to upscale adaptation investment, from improving access to risk information to implementing early warning systems. With extreme weather and climate events…
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Vegan

7-11: Vegan Ready Meals Are Now Available All 800 Hong Kong Stores

Sally Ho Oct 15, 2020

Just a day after Green Monday made headlines for its long-term collaboration with McDonald’s Hong Kong, launching an industry-first vegetarian menu across locations in the city and in Macau, the plant-based group is expanding its presence…
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Vegan

Qatar Airways Now Serving 100% Vegan Range Of Gourmet Dishes On Flights

Sally Ho Oct 15, 2020

Qatar Airways, the flag carrier airline of Qatar, has just launched its first-ever entirely vegan range of gourmet dishes on its flights as demand for plant-based options grows. The new range will be offered to premium customers on…
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Plastic Pollution

New Plastic-Eating Enzyme ‘Cocktail’ Can Digest Plastic Waste Six Times Faster

Sally Ho Oct 15, 2020 0

Scientists have created a new enzyme “cocktail” that can break down plastic up to six times faster, bringing hope in the fight against the global pollution crisis. This discovery promises to enable full recycling and could mean a drastic…
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Climate Change

Nitrogen Fertiliser Use In Agriculture Is Driving Rise In Super Potent Emissions, New Study Finds

Sally Ho Oct 15, 2020

A new study has highlighted the growing use of nitrogen fertilisers in the production of food and feed for animal livestock as a key driver of rising concentrations of nitrous oxide in the atmosphere, a super potent greenhouse gas.…
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Alt Protein

World Sustainability Organisation & GFI Establish New Certification For Plant-Based Seafood

Sally Ho Oct 15, 2020

The World Sustainability Organisation (WSO) and the Sustainable Seafood Initiative under the Good Food Institute (GFI) have teamed up to establish a joint certification program for plant-based seafood. It will be recognised under a new…
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Alt Protein

The Laughing Cow, Babybel & Boursin: Cheese Giant Bel To Launch Plant-Based Versions Of Much-Loved Brands

Sally Ho Oct 14, 2020

French multinational cheese behemoth Bel Group, who owns multiple leading cheese brands including The Laughing Cow, Kiri, Babybel, Boursin and more, has announced its intention to offer plant-based versions of its core lines. The move is…
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Future Foods

MeliBio: This Remarkable Food Tech Is Making Real Honey Without Bees

Sally Ho Oct 14, 2020

While many food techs have been working on sustainable alternatives for meat, eggs and dairy, there perhaps hasn’t been as much innovation focused on honey – an often overlooked food that vegans avoid due to ethical and environmental…
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Health

Health & Sustainability A Priority For Asian Consumers But Cost & Ease Remain Still A Barrier

Sally Ho Oct 14, 2020

A newly released global public opinion study has found that the majority of people around the world are now willing to adopt healthy and sustainable behaviours, especially in Asia. However, there remains key impediments to action, with the…
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Fashion

H&M Launches ‘Looop’ Garment-To-Garment Recycling System In Stockholm

Sally Ho Oct 14, 2020

Fast fashion giant H&M has just debuted a new garment-to-garment recycling system called “Looop”, which enables the transformation of unwanted clothing into new textiles. It’s the latest move in a series of circularity-focused measures…
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