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Sally Ho is Green Queen's former 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.

Plastic Pollution

‘Manta Boat’: Giant Plastic-Eating Renewable-Powered Vessel Inspired By Ray Set To Clean Up Ocean Debris

Sally Ho Jun 10, 2021

A new 56-metre-long Manta sailboat will help fight the ocean plastic pollution crisis with its first-of-its-kind collection and processing capacities. Presented by the environmental nonprofit the SeaCleaners and French adventurer Yvan…
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Climate Change

Eco Zoom? Finnish ‘Green Capital’ City Lahti Is Inviting Nature To Their Video Meetings

Sally Ho Jun 10, 2021

The city of Lahti in Finland is “giving nature a seat at the table” by inviting scenes of wilderness to their video meetings during the pandemic. After being named the European Green Capital of 2021 by the E.U. commission, the city has…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

Global Food System Carbon Footprint Will Worsen, Transition To ‘Plant-Based Food Inevitable’ Says Credit Suisse Report

Sally Ho Jun 9, 2021

In a new report on the investment case for a sustainable food system, analysts say that the plant-based food transition is “inevitable” and will bring about new opportunities for investors and businesses across the food supply chain.…
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Fermentation-Based Alt Protein

Israeli Precision Fermentation Startup Imagindairy Is ‘Milking New Technology To Leave Cows Out’

Sally Ho Jun 9, 2021

Imagindairy is the latest to join the animal-free dairy movement, tapping into precision fermentation technology to create “true milk proteins that are indistinguishable from the real thing”. Based out of Tel Aviv, the food tech says…
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Cell-Based News

Africa’s First Cultured Seafood Startup Sea-Stematic Eyes Global Market & Growing Fish Consumption

Sally Ho Jun 9, 2021

Woman-founded startup Sea-Stematic is the first food tech dedicated to cultured seafood in the African continent and it has ambitious plans to become a global supplier helping to meet the fast-rising demand for fish in Asia. Headquartered…
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Fermentation-Based Alt Protein

Magellan Life Sciences Bags Seed Funding From Roquette To Scale Fermentation Protein Sweeteners

Sally Ho Jun 9, 2021

Magellan Life Sciences has completed its seed funding round led by Roquette Ventures, the investment arm of the French plant-based ingredient giant. The capital will be used to scale the British startup’s plant protein sweeteners produced…
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Funding News

Are Fossil Fuels Funding Your Retirement? Bank.Green Tells You If Your Money Is Backing Climate Change

Sally Ho Jun 9, 2021

Many banking customers don't realise that where they choose to save or invest money could make a difference when it comes to the climate crisis. It’s the premise of the divestment movement, which pressures the financial industry to stop…
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Alt Protein

Breaking: Green Monday Food Tech OmniFoods Debuts OmniSeafood Plant-Based Fish Range With Fillet, Tuna, Crab Cakes & Salmon

Sally Ho Jun 8, 2021

Just over a year after launching its groundbreaking vegan “spam” analogue OmniPork Luncheon, Green Monday is expanding its OmniFoods range with a brand new line of plant-based seafood alternatives. Announced today (June 8) on World Oceans…
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Vegan

World’s First Plant-Based Burger King Opens Doors As Flexitarianism Goes Mainstream

Sally Ho Jun 8, 2021

The world’s first-ever meat-free Burger King outlet has opened doors in Cologne, Germany this week, amid surging mainstream demand for plant-based food as consumers adopt flexitarian eating habits for environmental, ethical and health…
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Alt Protein

Why Impossible & Oatly Chose A ‘Gastronomy First’ Go-To-Market Strategy: 4 Things You Need To Know

Sally Ho Jun 8, 2021

Impossible Foods and Oatly represent perhaps the most successful food techs in the alternative protein space, with their iconic branding recognised by even mainstream meat-eating consumers. So what’s in the secret sauce? According…
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Climate Change

‘Breaking Boundaries’: David Attenborough & Johan Rockström Warns Of Biodiversity Collapse In New Netflix Documentary

Sally Ho Jun 8, 2021

Just released on Netflix, the new documentary Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet shows viewers the devastating consequences of our continued destruction of nature. Led by Sir David Attenborough, the film is focused on the work…
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Food & Nutrition

Gut Microbiome Nutrition Pioneer DayTwo Raises US$37M For Metabolic Diseases Solution

Sally Ho Jun 8, 2021

Israeli precision nutrition startup DayTwo has raised US$37 million to continue developing its gut microbiome sequencing AI technology that makes dietary recommendations for people with diabetes and other metabolic illnesses. DayTwo says…
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Funding News

Credit Suisse Raises US$318 Million Climate Fund To Fuel Sustainable Tech

Sally Ho Jun 8, 2021

Credit Suisse has managed to raise US$318 million for its fund dedicated to tech-forward climate solutions. The successful close of the Climate Innovation Fund, despite a scandal-ridden few months for the Swiss investment bank, is…
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Alt Protein

Singapore-Based TurtleTree Announces Cell-Based Human Lactoferrin As First Commercial Product

Sally Ho Jun 7, 2021

Singapore and U.S.-based food tech TurtleTree will be launching human lactoferrin as its first cell-based commercial product. Until now, lactoferrin has been derived from cow’s milk and is used in infant milk formulas for its…
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Zero Waste

Designed For City-Dwellers: Lomi Countertop Composter Raises Over US$6.8M Via Crowdfunding

Sally Ho Jun 7, 2021

Lomi, the new home food waste machine launched by compostable phone case brand Pela, has managed to attract more than US$6.8 million from over 18,000 backers through its Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign. The kitchen countertop appliance…
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Alt Protein

FairFlavor Foods: Italian Scientists Ferment Indonesia’s Kenari Nuts Into Vegan Dairy

Sally Ho Jun 7, 2021

There’s a growing variety of plant-based dairy products on the market today, from coconut yoghurts to oat milk and cashew cheese. But one startup believes that there’s an untapped opportunity when it comes to the little-known Kenari nut, a…
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Vegan

‘Critical Next Step’: The Body Shop To Go 100% Vegan By 2023, Amidst Global Refill Program Launch

Sally Ho Jun 7, 2021

The Body Shop has announced that it will be making its entire portfolio vegan within the next two years, as the “activist beauty” brand seeks to retain conscious consumers. The company will also be rolling out its new refill scheme across…
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Health

Forever Chemicals: Experts & Women’s Health Groups Call For Global Phase-Out Of PFAS

Sally Ho Jun 7, 2021

Health professionals and experts have urged for a global phase-out of PFAS, as more evidence over the harmful effects of these “forever chemicals” comes to light. The call, made by a global coalition of women’s health organisations under…
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Alt Protein

21 Alt Protein Startups Set To Take The Stage At New Future Food-Tech Summit

Sally Ho Jun 4, 2021

A new Alternative Proteins Summit hosted by Future Food-Tech is set to take place virtually on June 22-23 this year, showcasing some of the most innovative solutions to solve our unsustainable global food system. The organisers at Rethink…
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Climate Change

Swedish Startup Klimato Raises US$785K For Its Carbon Labelling Tool Aimed At Foodservice

Sally Ho Jun 4, 2021

As carbon labelling becomes more mainstream, Stockholm-based startup Klimato has closed 6.5 million SEK (approx. US$785,000) in a recent investment round. The capital will be used to fuel the company’s growth and expansion of its software…
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Eco Sneakers

Lisbon Sneaker Startup Launches Vegan Kicks Made From Upcycled Party Balloons

Sally Ho Jun 4, 2021

Lisbon-based sneaker brand Undo for Tomorrow has recently launched its vegan-friendly Nuven sneakers made from upcycled party balloons and waste from rubber car tyres. The startup is making their sustainable casual sneakers available…
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