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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.

Green Business

Was Danone CEO Emmanuel Faber Forced Out For Being Too Sustainable?

Sally Ho May 4, 2021

In March, Danone’s CEO Emmanuel Faber was let go from his position, a decision the French multinational food giant’s board made under pressure from shareholders. As one of the leading voices in the corporate world for ESG-forward…
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Cell-Based News

SeaWith Wants To Bring Cell-Based Meat To South Korean Restaurants By 2022

Sally Ho May 4, 2021

South Korean startup SeaWith has set its sights on bringing cultured meat to diners by the end of next year. The firm has already developed its own seaweed-based cell culturing medium and scaffolds, and is now in the process of scaling up…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

Nearly Three Quarters Of Men Would Rather Have Shorter Life Expectancy Than Give Up Meat, Poll Finds

Sally Ho May 3, 2021

A new survey has found that almost three quarters of men would rather reduce their life expectancy by an entire decade than give up meat consumption, underlining the stronghold that meat-eating and masculinity continues to have over…
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Alt Protein

Israel Alternative Protein Companies Tripled Investment In 2020, New Data Shows

Sally Ho May 3, 2021

Alternative protein companies in Israel saw investments surge to US$114 million in 2020, nearly tripling the figure in 2019 and eight-fold higher than the capital raised in 2018. The latest statistics emerging from the Good Food Institute…
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Alt Protein

Vegan Deli Meat Startup Plantcraft Launches Clean Label Plant-Based Pâté Line

Sally Ho May 3, 2021

Plantcraft, a newly launched plant-based clean label deli meat startup, has debuted their first pâté products. Coming in two flavour varieties, the new vegan-friendly pâté alternatives made nutritious and unique plant-based protein…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

10 Vegan Food Trends Taking Over TikTok, From Dairy-Free Cheese to Plant-Based Chicken

Sally Ho May 3, 2021

There’s been an enormous surge in interest around plant-based eating in recent years, and social media trends can be a huge tell-tale for consumer demand. Google Trends, for instance, recorded an all-time high for vegan search terms in…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

Gen Z Spends More On Food Than Anything Else & Prioritise Conscious Brands, Survey Finds

Sally Ho May 1, 2021

Generation Z, the group of teenagers and young adults born between 1997 to 2012, are spending more on food than any other product category and prefer value-led brands that care about social and environmental issues. These results, revealed…
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Cell-Based News

BlueNalu Partners With Mitsubishi & Thai Union To Bring Cell-Cultured Seafood To Asian Markets

Sally Ho Apr 30, 2021

BlueNalu has teamed up with leading Asian seafood giants Thai Union and Mitsubishi Corporation to accelerate the launch of cell-cultured seafood across Asia-Pacific. The move is part of the Californian food tech’s Asia-focused strategy,…
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Alt Protein

Coca-Cola Launches ‘Simply Oat’ As Oat Milk Records Triple-Digit Sales Growth

Sally Ho Apr 30, 2021 0

The Coca-Cola Company is expanding its plant-based portfolio with a new oat milk product launched under its Simply brand. The move comes as the entire oat milk category surges to become the second most popular plant-based dairy alternative…
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Alt Protein

Singapore Hub FRESH Launched To Drive Novel Food Safety Research & Expedite Regulation

Sally Ho Apr 30, 2021

A new Singapore body Future Ready Food Safety Hub (FRESH) has been set up to accelerate food safety research, support food science capabilities and enable regulatory responsiveness to speed up the commercialisation of novel foods. Launched…
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Alt Materials

Taiwanese Manufacturing Major General Silicones Enters Plastic-Free Vegan Leather Market

Sally Ho Apr 30, 2021

General Silicones (GS), a major manufacturer and distributor of silicone and rubber products across the CPG, electronics and automobile industries, has made its first debut into the vegan leather space, introducing a new plastic-free…
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Vegan Dining

Mei Jiang Launches Thailand’s First Chinese Plant-Based Fine Dining Experience

Sally Ho Apr 29, 2021

Mei Jiang, the fine dining Chinese restaurant at The Peninsula Bangkok, has relaunched with a brand new exclusive plant-based culinary experience. Helmed by executive chef Stefan Leitner, the restaurant will open its doors, offering only…
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Alt Protein

35% Less Fat: Beyond Meat Releases New Healthy Plant-Based Burgers With Less Fat & Fewer Calories

Sally Ho Apr 29, 2021

Beyond Meat has debuted its brand new version of the Beyond Burger, which is a healthier plant-based patty featuring “impressive advancements in taste and nutrition”. Landing in retail stores in the U.S. nationwide in May, the third…
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Alt Protein

The Vegetarian Butcher Launches Plant-Based Meat Products For Foodservice In China

Sally Ho Apr 29, 2021

The Vegetarian Butcher has rolled out six new plant-based meat alternative products for foodservice businesses in China, after the brand landed in the country for the first time in December. The new products will be available for chefs…
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Alt Protein

Eat Just Debuts Plant-Based Egg Jianbing With Street Vendors Across Shanghai

Sally Ho Apr 29, 2021

Eat Just is rolling out a new Shanghai guide showcasing street vendors across the city who are serving 100% vegan versions of jianbing, the most popular street-style breakfast foods in China, made with the food tech’s famous plant-based…
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Alt Protein

SunOpta Expands Plant-Based Milk Portfolio & Production To Meet Dairy-Free Demand Boom

Sally Ho Apr 28, 2021

SunOpta, the North American plant-based and fruit beverage manufacturing giant, is quickly expanding its capacity and portfolio of vegan milk brands to keep up with consumer demand. Now doubling down on oat milk, a category recording…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

Alternative Proteins ‘Promise Substantial Disruption’ To Conventional Meat, Report Says

Sally Ho Apr 28, 2021

As alternative proteins scale up and reduce costs, they “promise substantial disruption” to the conventional animal meat market, says a new report. The analysts also pointed to changing regulations and fast-growing consumer adoption as key…
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Vegan

Burger King U.K. Launches 100% Vegan Royale & Plant-Based Whopper

Sally Ho Apr 28, 2021

Fast food giant Burger King U.K. has launched a brand new chicken-free Vegan Royale burger and re-introduced the Plant-Based Whopper to its menus in the country. Teaming up with The Vegetarian Butcher to roll out the new items, Burger King…
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Cell-Based News

Israeli Startup BioMilk Becomes First Cell-Based Milk Maker To Go Public

Sally Ho Apr 28, 2021

Israeli food tech BioMilk went public on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) this month, becoming the world's first publicly traded cell-based milk company. The startup produces real cow’s milk and human breast milk directly from cells, and…
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Vegan

Epicurious Says Goodbye To Beef Recipes To Encourage Sustainable Cooking & Evolve With The (Plant-Based) Times

Sally Ho Apr 27, 2021

Epicurious, one of the largest food and cooking digital platforms in the world, has bid farewell to beef recipes. The Condé Nast subsidiary says it has taken the decision to stop publishing beef-related recipes across its website,…
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Vegan

Kellogg’s New Plant-Based Chicken Tenders Hit U.S. Shelves As Vegan Demand Surges

Sally Ho Apr 27, 2021

American food giant Kellogg has introduced a new plant-based meat alternative, Chick’n Tenders, to U.S. shelves amid surging demand for vegan products. The new vegan chicken analogue is launched under its subsidiary MorningStar Farms’…
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