FOOD

02 September 2021

Waste not want not is sound advice that has been handed down from grandmothers for countless generations, but modern logistics and supply chains mean perishable items such as bread often end up in landfills. More

Creativity & Lifestyle

Movable feast for consumers

24 August 2021

Hong Kong people have long beaten a path to destinations far and near in search of new sights, cultures, environments and of course food and drink. More

Tech & Innovation

Vegans turn to nut ‘cheeze’

23 August 2021

Giving up cheese is often a big barrier to adopting a plant-based diet but dairy-free alternatives are on the rise, with tastes and textures to rival the real thing. Just ask Le Fromage by Ma, a Hong Kong shop selling “cheeze” – a term it uses to mean vegan cheese. More

Creativity & Lifestyle

Read, play, eat

22 July 2021

Big-tent exhibitions have staged a spectacular comeback in Hong Kong as one of the city’s flagship events, the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, drew more than 830,000 visitors, near the one million-plus total achieved in recent years before the outbreak of COVID-19. More

Entrepreneurship

Healthy habits counter COVID stress

12 July 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown normal routines out of the window and many of us have reached for unhealthy foods and alcohol, and are sleeping poorly because of stress. To break the bad-habit cycle, some people seek out online health coaches such as Neelam Pure Health. The Hong Kong start-up was founded six months ago by Neelam Daswani following her studies at the Integrated Institute of Nutrition, which takes a holistic approach to health. More

Creativity & Lifestyle

Brewing up on the spot

28 June 2021

In Medieval Europe, alewives brewed the beverage daily and sold it on their premises. During and after the Renaissance, technological improvements took the craft into large-scale brewhouses. More

HKTDC Updates

HKTDC Food Expo

16 June 2021

The HKTDC Food Expo offers the general public a chance to check out a range of food items and related products and services. The fair will feature the Premium Food Zone where renowned brands showcase their latest offerings. In the Gourmet Zone, five themes highlight top-tier delicacies – Asian Cuisine, Coffee Avenue, Green Palate, Sweet Delight and Western Delicacy. More

hktdc research

INDIA: New US Punitive Tariffs of 25% Suspended for Six Months

11 June 2021

The United States Trade Representative's (USTR) office has imposed 25% punitive tariffs on certain imports from India and five other countries. The tariffs, announced on 2 June 2021, were at the same time suspended for six months. More

Tech & Innovation

Fresh greens take to cyberspace

10 June 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic shook up the global consumption model, accelerating the already rapid shift to e-commerce. Products meeting demand from the abruptly expanded stay-at-home population – including fresh food, vegetables and fruits – have enjoyed strong sales. More

Tech & Innovation

Activating nuts for health food

24 May 2021

Hong Kong nutritionist Shan Shan Feng often fielded queries from clients about healthy, delicious snacks. More

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