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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.

Cell-Based News

Aleph Farms & Technion Debut World’s First Cell-Based Ribeye Steak Prototype

Sally Ho Feb 10, 2021

Israeli food tech Aleph Farms and its research partner Technion of the Israel Institute of Technology, has successfully revealed the world’s first cultivated ribeye steak. The prototype uses 3D bioprinting technology and is grown directly…
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Vegan

Ippudo: World Famous Ramen Chain Debuts Vegan Ramen In Japan As Plant-Based Soars In Popularity

Sally Ho Feb 10, 2021

Ippudo, the world famous Japanese ramen chain, has recently added a new vegan ramen to its menus in Japan, in yet another exciting development in the country’s growing plant-based scene. It comes amid a tidal wave of new plant-based…
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Zero Waste

Ugly Food Winners: Meet The Startups Capitalising On Wasted Fruit & Vegetables

Sally Ho Feb 10, 2021

It’s not talked about enough, but wasted food is an environmental and health disaster. One third of all food grown is wasted globally, and Asia as a region is responsible for over 50% of all wasted food. And as we get richer, we waste even…
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Alt Protein

A New Program Is Looking To Help Farmers Pivot To The Alt Protein Economy

Sally Ho Feb 10, 2021

Given the enormous role agriculture plays in driving global emissions, the expert scientific consensus is that our food system must change if we are to stand a chance against climate change. But doing so will require seismic shifts across…
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Tech 4 Good Apps

Phenix: Fashion Platform OnTheList Launches French App To Rescue Food Waste In Hong Kong

Sally Ho Feb 10, 2021

OnTheList, the popular members-only platform bringing consumers discounts for old fashion inventory from retail brands, has launched a brand new app to target food waste with the same business model. Called Phenix by OnTheList App, the new…
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Vegan

Study: Vegan Diet More Effective For Weight Loss & Cholesterol Than Mediterranean Diet

Sally Ho Feb 10, 2021

Vegan diets are better for weight loss and controlling cholesterol levels compared to the Mediterranean diet, which popular belief has often hailed as a guide to losing weight, a new study has shown. Putting the two diets head-to-head in a…
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Vegan

Unilever CEO: Rise Of Plant-Based Food Is An ‘Inexorable’ Trend In ‘Every Single Country’

Sally Ho Feb 9, 2021

Speaking in a recent interview, Unilever CEO Alan Jope revealed the conglomerate’s big plans ahead to tap into the fast-growing plant-based market, as the global appetite shift takes hold around the world. Describing the trend as…
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Alt Materials

Mango Materials: This Startup Turns Methane Into Bioplastic To Fight Both Climate & Waste

Sally Ho Feb 9, 2021

Founded by three female scientists, this biotech believes that we can take a problem that environmentalists see as a problem into an opportunity, and potentially, even a solution. Based in California, Mango Materials has come up with a way…
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Vegan

Cats Fed Plant-Based Diets Can Live Healthy Lives, New Study Suggests

Sally Ho Feb 9, 2021

A new study suggests that contrary to popular belief, cats fed plant-based diets that are nutritionally sound do not appear to be adversely affected at all. In fact, researchers found that cats who were on vegan diets had more ideal body…
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Cell-Based News

CellulaREvolution Bags US$1.37 Million To Scale Continuous Cell Culturing Tech System

Sally Ho Feb 9, 2021

British biotech CellulaREvolution has recently raised £1 million (US$1.37 million) to further accelerate its cell culture technology. Unlike traditional batch technologies in the sector, the startup has developed a continuous cell culture…
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Alt Protein

Oatly’s Super Bowl Commercial May Be Weird, But The Whole World Is Now Talking About The Alt Dairy Brand

Sally Ho Feb 8, 2021

Oatly, the Swedish oat milk maker that has taken the world by storm, has turned heads again. This time, the plant-based firm decided to run a pretty weird advert of its CEO Toni Petersson singing a song in a field about Oatly during the…
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Vegan

Italy’s Flower Burger Is Now Serving Its Vegan Rainbow Burgers In The U.K.

Sally Ho Feb 8, 2021

Flower Burger, the Italian plant-based chain famous for its rainbow coloured burgers, has entered the U.K. market for the first time, opening up a branch in the heart of London. The restaurant will serve the chain’s iconic colourful…
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Vegan

Sainsbury’s Debuts New Vegan Patisserie Range Across U.K. Stores

Sally Ho Feb 8, 2021

British supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has launched a new range of vegan patisserie cakes across its U.K. stores. A number of food Instagram accounts had teased the news on the social media platform days ago, showcasing the new line-up of…
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Biodiversity

Plant-Based Food System Shift Must Happen To Halt Biodiversity Loss, Experts Say

Sally Ho Feb 8, 2021

In a new report on the global food production and biodiversity, experts say that a mass shift to plant-based diets is crucial to combat the degradation of natural habitats and species extinction. Other key “levers” of action to reduce our…
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Alt Materials

Will Your Future Furniture Be Made Of Lab-Grown Wood? MIT Research Says Tech Could Solve Deforestation

Sally Ho Feb 8, 2021

Why do we need to cut down trees when we can simply grow them? That’s the question that researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) asked. In a new paper, the scientists detail how they’ve developed plant-based materials…
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Alt Protein

Rebellyous Foods Expands Product Range With Plant-Based Nuggets, Patties & Tenders

Sally Ho Feb 8, 2021

Plant-based meat maker Rebellyous Foods has expanded its portfolio with three new products, adding frozen vegan patties and tenders to its line-up, as well as a brand new formulation of its nuggets. These products have landed on the market…
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Alt Protein

Seafood Giant Thai Union To Launch Plant-Based Shrimp This Year

Sally Ho Feb 8, 2021

Thai Union, one of the biggest seafood producers globally, has revealed its plans to launch plant-based shrimp in 2021 as it pivots in response to demand from consumers. The company made its first foray into plant-based seafood last year,…
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Fashion

Throwaway Economy: Chinese Consumers Are Ditching Luxury Goods Within 1-3 Years, Says New Study

Sally Ho Feb 5, 2021

A new study conducted by Kering, the luxury fashion giant that owns the likes of Gucci, Saint Laurent and Alexander McQueen, has found that the majority of Chinese consumers are keeping their luxury products for just one to three years.…
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Funding News

Climate First Bank Opens In Florida With ESG-Forward Principles & Community Values-Based Services

Sally Ho Feb 5, 2021

A new values-based financial institution, Climate First Bank (In Organisation), will soon be opening its doors in Florida this year. The bank will support the community through ESG-forward principles, offering customers all the…
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Climate Change

Singapore Declares Climate Change A Global Emergency To ‘Send Clear Signal’ On Action

Sally Ho Feb 5, 2021

The Singapore parliament has acknowledged that climate change is a global emergency, in a move aimed at calling on the government, private sector and civil society to accelerate action on the issue. Among some of the proposals discussed by…
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Eco Sneakers

Lono: These New Hong Kong-Born Sustainable Sneakers Are So Breathable You Can Go Sockless

Sally Ho Feb 5, 2021

Hong Kong has just welcomed a new homegrown eco sneaker label, as the category becomes increasingly heated with mainstream and boutique brands quick to tap into the trend. These new Lono sneakers describe themselves as “insanely…
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