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Spanish Startup Foods For Tomorrow Launches Heura Plant-Based Chicken In Hong Kong & Singapore
In partnership with Green Monday, Barcelona-based vegan startup Foods For Tomorrow will be launching their Heura plant-based chicken products in Singapore and Hong Kong this week. Already a success in their native Spain, Heura hopes that!-->…
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Green Queen Travels: Where To Eat Vegan Food In Ho Chi Minh City
There’s a huge chance you will be stopping by Ho Chi Minh City if you’re travelling in Vietnam. Still called Saigon by some locals, the country has a never-ending stream of vegan and vegetarian options. While many travellers might use the!-->…
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Health, Wellness & Fitness Festival IRIS Returns To Central Harbourfront This Month
On the weekend of the 21st - 22nd September, Hong Kong’s largest outdoor fitness and wellness festival IRIS will return to Central Harbourfront to showcase more than 80 activities and experiences. In addition to ticketed talks, meditation!-->…
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Our Top Eco Picks At Sephora Hong Kong: Best Organic Natural Beauty Brands
Beauty mavens have been waiting for Sephora's new ifc store opening with bated breath, and it's finally open! We checked out the cosmetic giant's new flagship to suss out what brands made the Green Queen cut. Containing no toxic!-->…
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Green Queen Travels: Where To Eat The Best Vegan Food In Macau
Planning a weekend trip to Macau? We have you covered for your mini getaway! You're in luck too if you are looking to spend some time outside of those huge indoor malls. Below, our roundup of the best vegan and vegetarian diners, cafés and!-->…
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Health & Wellness: Our Favourite Products From The Natural & Organics Asia 2019 Show
We recently visited the three-day Natural & Organic Asia (NOA) fair, which was held from 3rd - 5th September at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre in Wanchai. The fair is the region's official sourcing and trading!-->…
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Nongfu Spring: Company Launches China’s First Vegan Yogurt Brand Made From Walnuts, Coconut & Almond
After three years of research and development, the first “mainstream” vegan yogurt alternative by Nongfu Spring is now commercially available to Chinese consumers. The new vegan range by the Chinese food giant will feature three flavours!-->…
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INTERVIEW: Zero Waste Pioneer & Coconut Matter Founder On Following Your Heart & Why The Whole System Needs To Be Redesigned
We sat down with Diane van Zwanenberg, founder of plastic-free natural and vegan beauty brand Coconut Matter who is making strides in promoting low-waste living in Asia and beyond. Diane has led the alternative beauty and cosmetics!-->…
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Pay-As-You-Go Wellness App Switch & Co Launches In Hong Kong With 1,000+ Activities
New mobile app Switch & Co offers users on-demand booking for wellbeing and fitness activities is launching today in Hong Kong. With over 1,000 activities available on the platform, the company hopes to target the city’s wellness!-->…
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USDA 2020 Dietary Guidelines To Exclude Research Showing Meat & Processed Foods Harmful
The Trump administration is restricting scientific input into the 2020 dietary guidelines, which are the recommendations for nation-wide school lunches and food assistance programs. By excluding research on the negative health effects!-->…
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INTERVIEW: Rice Girl Momoko Nakamura On Her New Plant-Based Tokyo Book & Why The World Needs ‘Better Rice’
We recently had the opportunity to interview Momoko Nakamura - more famously known as Rice Girl - the popular Japanese author, food television producer and advocate for healthy living. Momoko just launched her new book, PLANT-BASED TOKYO,!-->…
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Consumer Trends: Conscious Beauty Packaging & Vegan Products On The Rise At Natural Organics Asia Show 2019
Now in its sixth year, the Natural & Organic Asia (NOA) trade show fair took place this week at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wanchai, showcasing over 250 brands from around the world. The trade show is!-->…
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Green Queen Travels: Where To Eat Vegan Food In Bangkok
We love how vegan-friendly Bangkok’s food scene is, and so will you, after you give these places a visit. Our list of plant-based dishes to enjoy from traditional classics such as pad thai, tom yum and durian ice cream to globally inspired!-->…
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Hong Kong’s Best Organic Produce Delivery Boxes
A common complaint we hear all the time about Hong Kong is the lack of places to get premium quality, fresh organic produce delivery. While we might not have a large organic market available in town yet, the city is home to many fresh!-->…
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Natural & Organic Asia Returns For 6th Year With Over 250 Brands, Green Queen Founder To Speak On Eco Wellness Trends
Tomorrow marks the start of the three-day Natural & Organic Asia (NOA) fair, to be held from 3rd - 5th September at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wanchai. The trade show is the region’s most established!-->…
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Is Your Reusable Bamboo Coffee Cup Toxic?
12 Popular Reusable Bamboo Fibre Coffee Cup Brands Found To Contain Toxic Melamine
Looks like another popular zero waste accessory may bite the dust. That reusable bamboo fibre coffee cup that everyone is using and has become ubiquitous!-->!-->!-->…
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Water Pollution: The Invisible Threat The World Is Ignoring
The latest report by the World Bank warns about the “invisible threat” that the planet is facing - water pollution - which will affect the health, economy, education and agriculture of both rich and poor countries alike. The report also!-->…
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Green Queen UN SDG Dinner Series: An Evening of Community Highlighting Ethiopian Cuisine & The Global Fight Against Poverty
Green Queen hosted the second edition of our United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) #PlantBased Dinner Series, bringing our community together at Africa Coffee & Tea, Hong Kong's resident Ethiopian restaurant, and featuring!-->…
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Green Queen Travels: Where To Eat Vegan Food In Dubai
Dubai is exploding with plant-based eateries and vegan options! Tons of restaurants are getting on board with the vegan trend, making the UAE capital bustling a truly vibing vegan food scene. Below are Green Queen's top picks not to be!-->…
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New Harvard Study Says You Don’t Need Meat, Plant-Based Diet Provides Complete Nutrition
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers confirmed that all our nutritional needs can be satisfied without eating meat. In addition to being nutritionally sound, choosing plant-based alternatives would be more!-->…
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Health Effects Of Microplastics Unknown, More Research Needed Urgently Says WHO
In a new assessment, the World Health Organisation (WHO) says microplastics are increasingly present in drinking water and that more research desperately needs to be conducted to learn more about potential adverse health effects. Given!-->…
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