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David Yeung: 5 Reasons Why Asia’s Food System Is About To Be Massively Disrupted By Plant-Based Protein
Being an investor and the Asian distribution partner of Beyond Meat since its early days, I have the honour of having a front-row seat on their epic IPO. There is no doubt the record-shattering listing of BYND sent shockwaves around!-->…
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Plant-Based Fine Dining: Hong Kong’s Best Vegan Tasting Menus
As the veganization of food wields its plant-based power, everyone is taking note! The foodtech industry is constantly changing and getting exciting, celebrities are encouraging their fans to jump on board, and restaurants around the world!-->…
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Avant Meats, Hong Kong’s First Cell-Based Seafood Startup Looks To Tackle Demand For Prized Fish Maw & Sea Cucumber
Cell-based meat, also known as lab-grown meat or cultured-meat, is trending right now with headlines about cruelty-free chicken nuggets and shrimp wowing inaugural tasters and Hong Kong-born cell-based seafood startup Avant Meats is riding!-->…
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Functional Beverage Startup JAHMU Showcases The Healing Power of Plants With New Tonic Line
Small in size but big in impact, JAHMU Tonic isn't your typical health drink- far from it, in fact. Following last year's launch of their take on the traditional Balinese healing tonic known as jamu, local wellness startup JAHMU Tonic has…
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The Demand Is There: Study Shows Asian Consumers Welcome Lab-Grown & Plant-Based Meat Alternatives
A recent survey revealed clean meat and plant-based meat alternatives have become more globally accepted, especially in the Asian market. This could mean new opportunities for Silicon Valley food-tech start-ups, but also more competition!-->…
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Where To Find Hong Kong’s Best Smoothies From Bowls To Drinks
When it comes to cold, refreshing fruit-infused liquid goodness, nothing compares to a good ole smoothie. From sweet to savoury, from bowls to drinks, healthy to hearty, and jam-packed with goodness, smoothies make it easy to get nourished!-->…
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Over Two Thirds of Hong-Kongers Willing To Try Flexitarian Diet According To New Survey
Make way for flexitarians! A growing number of Hong Kong consumers are now following a semi-vegetarian diet as aspirations for a healthier lifestyle are motivating the masses to prioritize fruits and veggies. A biannual Hong Kong!-->…
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Plant-Based JUST Egg Launches Soon In China, Continues Work on Cell-Cultured Chicken Nugget
Silicon Valley foodtech startup, JUST, has announced plans to roll out their innovative vegan egg product in mainland China through a multi-channel approach in the coming months. JUST Egg, made from mung beans and free of antibiotics and!-->…
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Oldest & Largest Vegan Trade Fair VeggieWorld Lands in Hong Kong – March 16-17 2019 At PMQ
Across the globe, people are embracing plant-forward diets. Significantly "25- to 34-year-old Americans say they are vegans or vegetarian," as per the Economist. More locally, over a quarter of Hong Kongers now practicing 'flexitarianism,'!-->…
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Buffets on a Budget: HK’s Best Vegetarian All You Can Eat Lunch Deals
As Asia's culinary capital, the buffet landscape in Hong Kong is bar none! With a wide range of diverse cuisines to choose from, our fair city offers a seemingly endless choice of delectable dishes that's sure to loosen up the belt straps!-->…
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How To Feed 10 Billion: Scientists Say This Diet Will Save The World (And You!)
Scientists have designed
a new “planetary health diet” to tackle health related issues, global hunger
and environmental problems caused by the current food system. This new diet is
primarily plant-based, and involves cutting out large!-->…
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New Year, New You: Hong Kong’s Best Healthy Meal Plans 2019
Meal delivery plans continue to be really popular, and it's easy to see why. They are convenient, time-saving, and delicious! Plus they take you one step closer to eating healthy! Let a certified nutritionist bother about ensuring you are…
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Hong Kong Fast Casual Plant-Based Chain MANA Sells its 1 Millionth Flat
Less than six years since opening their organically inspired, locally produced, eco-friendly doors back in 2012, plant-based fast slow food concept MANA! have sold their one millionth flat in Hong Kong.
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Re-imagining P-O-R-K: A Letter From David Yeung, Founder of Omnipork
While the majority of startups are busy building the next big thing in blockchain, AI, Big Data, fintech, biotech or ICO, my team and I have been focusing on re-inventing the most unsexy, un-talked-about basic necessity that the world…
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Green Queen Tried & Tasted: Hong Kong’s First Vegetarian Food & Culture Walking Tour
It's no secret that foodies flock to Hong Kong from the four corners of the globe. Our home city has long been considered one of the culinary capitals of the world, especially when it comes to various Chinese cuisines. One of the best ways…
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Stock Your Pantry: The Lazy Hong Konger’s Guide to Eating Well
Healthy eating is something many of us would like to adopt. But with our long work days and hectic schedules, the idea of eating right might not be on the top of your mind when you're hangry for a midday snack or need something delivered…
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How To Be An Eco Warrior: Green Queen’s Top Tips For A More Conscious Life
Living consciously for me is about making choices that do the least harm to those around me and to the natural environment. Avoiding plastics, consuming less, ignoring fast fashion, participating in the circular economy, voting with my…
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Where To Find Hong Kong’s Best Vegan Pizzas
Ooey, gooey, and deliciously cheesy pizza...Who doesn't love it? For vegans and those on dairy-free regimes, it's one of the hardest dishes to give up. Until recently, plant-based pizzas in Hong Kong were mostly cheese-less. Not exactly…
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Breaking News: Brinc Announces Asia’s First Plant-Based Food Accelerator Program In Partnership with Silicon Valley JUST
CALLING ALL PLANT-BASED FOOD ENTREPRENEURS: Hong Kong-headquartered venture accelerator Brinc announced Asia's first 100% plant-based accelerator program, in partnership with Silicon Valley foodtech unicorn JUST in order to solve…
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Pure Group’s nood food Launches Plant-Based Impossible Burger Menu
Impossible Foods has partnered with Asia's leading lifestyle brand, The Pure Group, as the latest company to launch the famed vegan patty to their in-house cafe, nood food. Introducing four new Impossible dishes at Pure Fitness'…
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MANA! Launches Build Your Own Burger Pop-Up: ‘Made With Plants, Not In Them’
Vegan cuisine really shines at MANA! Fast Slow Food. Since opening its doors in March 2012, the re-invented 'fast food' establishment serving up vegan, vegetarian and raw food dishes made from consciously sourced local organic farms has…
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