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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.

Alt Protein

TN Meat: Hong Kong Duo Launches New Plant-Based Brand To Serve Local Demand

Sally Ho Dec 7, 2020

When Stan Fong and Kenneth Chan realised the environmental and health impact of meat consumption, they decided to leave their corporate jobs and start a new journey that would help encourage more people to adopt a plant-based diet. But…
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Vegan

Happy Viking: Venus Williams Launches 100% Vegan Protein Shake Brand

Sally Ho Dec 7, 2020

Tennis champion Venus Williams has just launched her own protein shake line and it’s 100% vegan. Called Happy Viking, the seven-time Grand Slam winner’s new plant protein brand will offer a range of yellow pea and brown rice protein…
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Alt Protein

India’s Plant-Based Pioneer GoodDot Is Going Global, From South Africa To Canada

Sally Ho Dec 7, 2020

Indian plant-based startup GoodDot is taking its line of animal-free alternative meat products and vegan meals global, forging distribution partnerships across the Middle East, North America, Asia and Africa. GoodDot is set to launch in…
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Funding News

HKEX Launches Green Exchange ‘STAGE’ To Support Sustainable Finance Push

Sally Ho Dec 7, 2020

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has launched its new investment platform dedicated to sustainable finance amidst rising demand from Asian investors. Called the Sustainable and Green Exchange (STAGE), the new platform serves…
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Cell-Based News

French Ag Minister Tweets France Will Not Support Cell-Based Meat Despite Rising Consumer Acceptance

Sally Ho Dec 4, 2020

French agricultural minister Julien Denormandie has made a controversial comment suggesting that France will not agree to the commercialisation of cultivated meat, despite rising consumer acceptance driven by greater awareness of the…
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Cell-Based News

Hong Kong’s Avant Meats Closes US$3.1M Seed Round To Commercialise Cultivated Fish In 2021

Sally Ho Dec 4, 2020

Hong Kong-based Avant Meats, the city’s only startup working on cell-based protein, has just closed a US$3.1 million seed funding round. Avant received backing from prominent regional and international investors, including the chairman of…
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Climate Change

E.U. Backs Irresponsible ‘Beefatarian’ Campaign Despite Scientific Climate & Health Warnings

Sally Ho Dec 4, 2020

The European Commission has supported the “Become a Beefatarian” campaign launched by big meat corporations, in a last-ditch effort to prop up the European beef sector against the widespread consumer shift towards plant-based, flexitarian…
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Vegan

Veganuary Success: Campaign’s 1 Million+ Participants Have Saved 100,000 Tonnes Of CO2

Sally Ho Dec 4, 2020

Since its first campaign, the U.K.-based initiative Veganuary has attracted more than a million participants pledging to eat plant-based for the month of January, and the latest data has revealed the enormous positive environmental impact…
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Circular Economy

Circular Fashion Economy Could Grow To US$5 Trillion, Predicts New Industry Report

Sally Ho Dec 4, 2020

As sustainability continues to take over fashion, a new report says that the circular fashion industry has the potential to become a US$5 trillion market. While businesses have been keen to incorporate the concept of circularity in recent…
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Climate Change

‘Netflix For Nature’: 5 Movies To Watch On WaterBear, New Documentary Streaming Platform

Sally Ho Dec 4, 2020

WaterBear Network, a new on-demand video streaming platform that’s entirely dedicated to nature has just been landed. Described as the “Netflix” for documentaries about the planet, the platform is supported by over 80 global NGOs including…
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Alt Protein

6 Alt Protein Female VCs Who Are Changing The Future Of Food

Sally Ho Dec 3, 2020

Faced with the challenge of feeding a planet of 10 billion people in the midst of a climate crisis, it’s never been more crucial for the world to shift towards a more sustainable food system. Making it their mission to support…
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Alt Protein

Prime Roots: This Plant-Based Startup Is Using Koji To Bring Home The Bacon

Sally Ho Dec 3, 2020

There’s no doubt that plant-based meat is taking over grocery aisles all over the world, from “bleeding” Impossible Foods beef burger patties to Heura’s vegan chicken strips and even 100% plant-based OmniPork “Spam”. While the options and…
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Alt Protein

Gen Zs & Millennials Are Leading Alternative Protein Consumption, Data Shows

Sally Ho Dec 3, 2020

New data is showing that the main market for alternative meat products are younger consumers, who are citing health, animal welfare and sustainability as the key reasons why they’re turning their backs on conventional meat. These findings…
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Impact Investment

Hong Kong VC Brinc Commits To Invest In 1,000 ‘Climate-Conscious Startups’ Within 5 Years

Sally Ho Dec 3, 2020

Hong Kong-headquartered venture capital and accelerator Brinc has announced that it plans to invest in more than 1,000 sustainable startups who are working on climate solutions within the next five years. Brinc says that its new global…
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Vegan

New Vegan Marketing ‘Viploma’ To Help Plant-Based Businesses Scale-Up

Sally Ho Dec 3, 2020

Launched by Vegan Business Tribe, a new online course aims to help plant-based businesses and startups scale-up by improving their marketing skills. Called the Marketing Viploma, the affordable program is packed with video resources,…
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Alt Protein

Breaking: Eat Just Wins World’s First Regulatory Approval For Cell-Based Meat In Singapore

Sally Ho Dec 2, 2020

Eat Just, the pioneering food tech behind the famous plant-based JUST Egg, has just announced that its cultured chicken has been approved by regulatory authorities in Singapore as an ingredient in chicken bites. It represents the world’s…
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Climate Change

Advertising Industry Is Fuelling High-Carbon Consumerism, From Meat To Cars

Sally Ho Dec 2, 2020

A new report has warned of the impact advertising has in promoting overconsumption of carbon-intensive products, with experts recommending that regulations be put in place to curb climate-harming spending habits. Until now, little…
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Alt Protein

Vegan Jamón: First 100% Plant-Based Serrano Ham Rollito Vegano Selling Out In Spain

Sally Ho Dec 2, 2020

While many startups have developed juicy vegan beef burgers and chicken nuggets, until now, there hasn't been an animal-free alternative for jamón – the world-famous dry-cured ham featured heavily across Spain and in Spanish food culture.…
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Hong Kong

Hong Kong Pledges To Reach Net-Zero By 2050, But No Sign Of Climate Plan

Sally Ho Dec 2, 2020

Hong Kong’s chief executive Carrie Lam has vowed that the city will achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 in her annual policy address. The goal, which comes shortly after Beijing set its timeline for 2060, came with no concrete strategy to…
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Green Business

Latam’s Cabify Introduces Carbon Footprint & Offset Blockchain Tracking For Rides In Real-Time

Sally Ho Dec 2, 2020

Latam ridesharing tech firm Cabify has ramped up its climate commitments, this time introducing a new blockchain-powered carbon offsetting solution to its app to ensure full traceability on its carbon-neutral pledge. Users will now be able…
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Women & Gender Rights

Diverse & Global: Top Finalists Announced For World’s First Female Plant-Based Pitch Competition

Sally Ho Dec 1, 2020

Ahead of VWS Pathfinder, the world’s first pitch competition dedicated to female plant-based founders, the Vegan Women Summit has announced the five top finalists that will showcase their animal-free solutions to a panel of renowned…
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