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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.

Climate Change

Choose The World You Want: Virtual Fairtrade Festival To Spotlight Climate Impact On Food Systems

Sally Ho Feb 19, 2021

An upcoming online festival is set to highlight the impact that the climate emergency will have on food supplies and farmers. Hosted by the Fairtrade Foundation and free for all to join, the festival will feature more than 100 virtual…
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Climate Change

Carbon Capture Is Distracting From The Critical Need To Cut Emissions, Experts Warn

Sally Ho Feb 19, 2021

Carbon offsetting and capture is all the hype right now, especially in the plans outlined by corporate giants who are banking on these technologies to reach net-zero emissions. Experts are now warning that while a step in the right…
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Climate Change

U.K. Cut Its Carbon Emissions Faster Than Any Other Rich Nation, But Net-Zero Still Far Off

Sally Ho Feb 19, 2021

The U.K. has cut its greenhouse gas emissions at a faster rate than any other rich country since 1990, thanks to their enormous efforts in decarbonising its energy supply. But there will be bigger challenges on the way if Britain hopes to…
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Alt Protein

Global Plant-Based Protein Market Now Worth US$10.3 Billion, Says New Report

Sally Ho Feb 18, 2021

The plant-based protein market is now worth US$10.3 billion, says a new report. Analysts cited the rising demand for protein alternatives within the food industry, particularly for pea-based protein sources, as key factors underpinning the…
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Cell-Based News

Hong Kong Cell-Based Seafood Startup Avant Enters Skincare With Cultivated Marine Protein

Sally Ho Feb 18, 2021

Hong Kong-based cultivated seafood startup Avant Meats has announced the launch of its cell-based functional protein for cosmeceutical products, marking its first foray into the skincare market. Produced in a traceable and controlled…
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Recycling

Asian Example: Here’s How South Korea Is Recycling 95% Of Its Food Waste

Sally Ho Feb 18, 2021

South Korea used to recycle just 2% of its food waste, but has since impressively brought this figure up to 95%. How? The country has tapped innovative technologies such as smart bins and bolstering local food production by setting up…
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Vegan

Win For The Herbivorous Butcher After Nestlé Drops Vegan Butcher Trademark Case

Sally Ho Feb 18, 2021

Nestlé has dropped its pursuit to trademark the term “Vegan Butcher” after a legal opposition was filed by The Herbivorous Butcher, the first U.S. vegan butcher shop opened and run by Guam-born siblings. It's a win for the…
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Alt Protein

Plant-Based Protein Sales Growth In Israel Beats Animal-Based Products By 13-Fold In 2020

Sally Ho Feb 17, 2021

New statistics show that Israeli consumers have purchased more plant-based proteins in 2020 than ever before. The data, reported by alternative protein nonprofit Good Food Institute Israel (GFI Israel), reveals that the total sales of…
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Cell-Based News

Hoxton Farms Bags US$3.75M To ‘Bring Back Fat’ By Cultivating It From Animal Cells

Sally Ho Feb 17, 2021

London-based biotech startup Hoxton Farms has raised £2.7 million (approx. US$3.75 million) in a seed funding round for its cultivated fat technology. Using cell biology and mathematical modelling, the company grows a slaughter-free and…
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Alt Protein

Redefine Meat Raises US$29M To Fuel 3D Printed Alt Meat Launch This Year

Sally Ho Feb 17, 2021

Redefine Meat, the Israeli food tech developing 3D printed alternative proteins, has bagged US$29 million in its Series A financing from a group of international investors. Proceeds from the round will go towards expanding the firm’s…
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Alt Protein

The Next Plant IPO: Oatly Reported To Be Seeking US$10B Valuation In U.S. Listing This Year

Sally Ho Feb 16, 2021

Oatly could be seeking a value of US$10 billion in a U.S. initial public offering, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The Swedish food tech behind one of the recognisable plant-based milk brands on the market has been backed by the…
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Climate Change

Bill Gates On 60 Minutes: ‘Alternative Protein Crucial To Solve Climate Crisis’, Says Billionaire In New Book

Sally Ho Feb 16, 2021

Bill Gates, the Microsoft founder and billionaire, has hailed alternative proteins and other innovative technologies as critical to the fight against climate change. In a recent interview on CBS News’ 60 Minutes to promote his new book,…
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Alt Protein

Rival Foods & LIVEKINDLY Collective To Develop The ‘Perfect’ Plant-Based Whole Cut Chicken

Sally Ho Feb 16, 2021

Dutch food tech Rival Foods and plant-based group LIVEKINDLY Collective have announced a new partnership to develop the “perfect” plant-based chicken. The collaboration between the two firms will see Rival Foods leverage their technology…
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Alt Protein

VeggieVictory: Global Investors Back Nigeria’s First Plant-Based Food Tech In Pre-Seed Round

Sally Ho Feb 12, 2021

VeggieVictory, Nigeria’s first plant-based startup, has announced the completion of a pre-seed funding round from a number of international investors. Describing the investment round as a show of the potential for the African continent to…
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Alt Protein

AI-Powered Chilean Startup The Live Green Co Launches Plant-Based Ice Cream With 90-Day R&D

Sally Ho Feb 12, 2021

Chilean food tech The Live Green Co has expanded its plant-based portfolio, adding vegan-friendly clean-label ice creams to its line-up. The new plant-based ice creams have been developed using the firm’s AI-powered technology, which…
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Food & Nutrition

Michelin’s Green Star Rating Explained: What Is It, How It Came About & Restaurant Awardee Highlights

Sally Ho Feb 12, 2021

The Michelin Guides first debuted their new emblem for sustainable gastronomy in 2020 in France and Nordic countries, with the new clover leaf icon recognising “green” practices in the F&B industry. Now, for their 2021 edition, the…
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Alt Protein

Smallfood: Canadian FoodTech Debuts Microalgae Protein For Alt Meat That Can Be Grown in 7 Days

Sally Ho Feb 12, 2021

Canadian microbial ingredient company Smallfood is debuting a new strain of microalgae that produces a novel “perfect protein” that can be used to develop alternative meats. Smallfood’s microalgae can be grown in just seven days using the…
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Vegan

Will You Be My (Vegan) Valentine? How To Celebrate The Eco & Cruelty-Free Way

Sally Ho Feb 11, 2021

It’s almost that time of year again: Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re spending it with your partner or having a Galentine’s slumber party with your closest friends, the best thing to do to not kill the mood is to celebrate safety,…
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Alt Protein

An Alt Protein Transition Course Is About To Launch At This Dutch University

Sally Ho Feb 11, 2021

From food scientists coming up with 3D printing technologies to cell-based startups and big food companies investing in plant-based meat, there has never been more innovation in the alternative protein space. Postgraduate students at…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

Big Food Giants Lost Out To Small Brands In 2020, New Research Shows

Sally Ho Feb 11, 2021

Big food players have lost market share to smaller brands over 2020, finds a new report released by global data and market analytics company IRI. The ongoing consumer transition prompted a collective loss of more than US$12 billion in…
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Vegan

World’s First 100% Vegan Empanada Shop To Open In Chicago This Spring

Sally Ho Feb 11, 2021

Chicago is set to welcome what is billed as the world’s first 100% vegan empanada shop in the coming weeks, in yet another step up when it comes to diversity in plant-based dining. Created by husband and wife duo Daniel Briceno and Daniela…
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