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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

Impossible Foods Allegedly Suing Fitness Firm Over Trademark Dispute

Sally Ho Nov 24, 2021

A fitness and nutrition firm in the US is claiming that Impossible Foods is attempting to “bully us into submission” in a trademark dispute. Impossible Foods is caught up in another legal case, this time involving US fitness and…
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Cell-Based News

Shiok Opens Singapore’s First Cultivated Seafood R&D ‘Mini-Plant’

Sally Ho Nov 23, 2021

Singapore food tech Shiok Meats has opened the doors to its “mini-plant”, the first-of-its-kind R&D facility dedicated to cultivated seafood in the city in a ceremony inaugurated by the city's state environmental minister. Shiok has…
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Fermentation-Based Alt Protein

This Startup Is Taking Down Synthetic Food Dyes with Fungi-Powered Colourants

Sally Ho Nov 23, 2021

Michroma is developing natural vegan-friendly food colourants powered by fungi to overhaul synthetic and animal-based, non-vegan food dyes. The food colourant market is dominated by synthetics and animal-derived products, but…
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Alt Protein

New Culture Bags $25M To Serve Animal-Free Mozzarella in Pizzerias By 2022

Sally Ho Nov 23, 2021

New Culture secures $25 million in an oversubscribed Series A to fuel the launch of its animal-free mozzarella cheese. New Culture, the San Francisco startup developing animal-free cheese, has closed its Series A round with $25…
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Alt Protein

Oatly Opens Its First China Factory To Double Down On Asian Market

Sally Ho Nov 23, 2021

Oatly has opened its first factory in China to accelerate growth across Asia. Oatly has just opened its first factory in China, just months after it established its first Asian production site in Singapore. The Swedish oat milk…
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Alt Protein

Spain Rejects Right-Wing Attempt To Ban Plant-Based Meat and Dairy Labels

Sally Ho Nov 23, 2021

The Spanish government has rejected right-wing party Vox’s proposals to ban labels for plant-based products. Vegan and vegetarian product labels will be staying in Spain, after the government rejected right-wing party Vox’s…
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Alt Protein

Big Idea Ventures Onboards 17 Startups Disrupting Protein with Microbes, Plants, Cells, and Food Waste

Sally Ho Nov 23, 2021

17 food tech startups have been chosen to join Big Idea Ventures’ accelerator programs in New York, Singapore and Paris. Big Idea Ventures (BIV) has announced today (November 22) its latest accelerator cohorts to join its programs…
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Cell-Based News

JBS Dives Into Cell-Based Meat With $100M Acquisition and R&D Investment

Sally Ho Nov 22, 2021

The world’s largest meat company JBS is diving into the cell-based meat space with a $100M investment to acquire Spain’s BioTech Foods and construct a new R&D centre. JBS, the world’s biggest meat processor, is now pivoting…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

Over Half of Americans Say Future of Food Is Plant-Based – New Poll

Sally Ho Nov 22, 2021

More than half of Americans believe that the future of food is plant-based, a new consumer poll has found. A new survey conducted by The Harris Poll reveals that over half of American consumers see plant-based foods as a trend here to…
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Alt Protein

The World’s First Animal-Free Whey Protein Powder Is Made From Perfect Day’s Precision Fermentation

Sally Ho Nov 22, 2021

This new whey protein powder is unlike any other currently on the market. It's completely animal-free, thanks to Perfect Day's precision fermentation technology. You can now get your hands on real whey protein powder, made without any…
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Research & Scientific Studies

New Study Shows Which Resale Fashion Strategies Are Best for the Planet and Business

Sally Ho Nov 22, 2021

One study compares resale approaches to fashion to figure out which is most profitable for both business and the environment. There are several approaches to resale fashion, but one study has figured out whether brands are simply…
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Research & Scientific Studies

Vegetable Fat Lowers Stroke Risk, Animal Fat Increases It: New Study

Sally Ho Nov 21, 2021

New research suggests that the type of fat matters when it comes to its impact on cardiovascular health. According to a new study, it’s not just about the amount of fat consumed in one’s diet, but where this fat comes from when it…
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Vegan

The 6 Best Plant-Based Meal Plans That Deliver Across the US

Sally Ho Nov 21, 2021

Craving healthy, wholesome plant-based meals but always short on time? Or perhaps you’ve been feeling a little uninspired with your own vegan meals and could do with a little help. Whether you’re just plant-curious or a dedicated…
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Vegan

The 6 Best Michelin-Starred Vegan Restaurants Around The World

Sally Ho Nov 20, 2021

We’ve rounded up the best vegan Michelin-starred restaurants hailing from around the world that are reimagining fine dining with plant-based cuisine. Many of these restaurants have been featured by the Michelin Guide’s list of best…
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Vegan

5 Signs That The Vegan Trend Is Hitting India In A Big Way

Sally Ho Nov 20, 2021 0

While India is a country with a long history of vegetarianism, like many other countries that have undergone rapid urbanisation and population growth, the demand for animal protein has been on the steady rise. However, Indian consumers now…
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Vegan

12 Traditional Hong Kong Desserts That Have Always Been Vegan

Sally Ho Nov 20, 2021 0

When people think of desserts, cakes, ice cream, and pastries usually come to mind. But in Hong Kong, we’re blessed with delicious traditional Cantonese desserts that are known as tong sui (糖水), meaning “sugar water”, which can be served…
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Alt Materials

This Japanese Startup’s Animal-Free ‘Brewed Protein’ Biomaterials Replaces Cashmere and Wool

Sally Ho Nov 19, 2021

Could brewing protein for biomaterials become the future of fashion? Japanese biotech Spiber thinks so. Conscious consumerism is on the rise, with sustainable cruelty-free fabrics becoming trendier day by day. But while brands…
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Alt Protein

Switzerland’s Largest Retailer Bets On Microbial Fermentation Seafood

Sally Ho Nov 19, 2021

Swiss retail giant Migros is making a bet on Aqua Cultured Foods’ microbial fermentation seafood alternatives. Aqua Cultured Foods, the startup developing whole muscle cuts of seafood through microbial fermentation, is now teaming…
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Fashion

Nike Is Destroying New Returned Sneakers, German Investigation Reveals

Sally Ho Nov 19, 2021

An investigation by German reporters alleges Nike has been destroying new shoes that have been returned, instead of reselling them. Nike could be shredding sneakers that are completely new, an investigative report by a team of…
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Alt Protein

The Rise Of Fermentation: 8 Things You Need To Know About The Third Alt Protein Technology

Sally Ho Nov 19, 2021 0

The plant-based and cultivated meat sectors are widely recognised in the alternative protein world, but there’s now a third category emerging – fermentation. Food scientists and companies are now innovating new ways to apply…
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Alt Protein

Kerry Is Helping F&B Capture Asia’s Growing Plant-Based Meat Demand

Sally Ho Nov 18, 2021

Driven by rising awareness of sustainability and health, consumers all over the world are turning to alternative proteins. But no other market will compare to Asia when it comes to the surging demand for vegan meat in the years ahead.…
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