A recent report shows that in Japan, more consumers are choosing good-for-me, good-for-earth foods, due to increased environmental concerns, animal welfare, and for their own health. However, just only 20% of Japanese are choosing eat [...]- China Daily, an official newspaper controlled by the Chinese Government, has responded with a backlash against a New York Times article stating that growing demand for pork and beef in China has fueled much of [...]
- The world consumption of animal protein is on the way to increase by 70% by the year 2050. Of the different types of meat, there is one whose production will continue to grow continuously throughout [...]
- Taco Bell has introduced its very first and limited OmniPork Crunchy Taco with Yu Xiang Sauce today, to cater the growing demand for plant-based options in China. This new launch features OmniPork seasoned with Chinese [...]
- Green Common today announces the official launch of their Tmall Global flagship store today, as part of Tmall Global’s Black Friday event. As Tmall Global’s first cold-chain service vendor, Green Common will provide close to [...]
- Numerous health benefits coupled with naturally derived source will stimulate commercial seaweed market share over the forecast timeframe. Different types of edible seaweeds can be used in pharma, food and several other applications. The product [...]
- As reported by Bloomberg, Impossible Foods has plans to launch plant-based pork in China. With over 60% of Chinese consumers demanding a daily intake of pork products and the recent African swine fever epidemic, the [...]
- Green Common, a social enterprise promoting plant-based living in Asia, yesterday unveiled its Tmall Global flagship store. A one-stop green lifestyle brand comprising retail outlets, restaurants and culinary education, Green Common strives to empower Chinese [...]
- The environmental initiative run by entrepreneur David Yeung, Green Common, has been officially launched in the new shopping mall K11 Musea in Hong Kong, previously known as the Victoria Dockside. The concept of Future Bar [...]
- GoodDot, producer of plantbased ready meals which are reportedly selling around 15,000 units per day in India, is operating several vegan restaurants around three different Indian cities with a business called GoodDO, named after their [...]
- China’s first industry standard and regulation symposium on meat alternatives was held by China Plant Based Foods Alliance (CPBFA) in Beijing on 24th September. During the talks, industry expert Graham Miao said he anticipated a [...]
- As we reported last week, the Asian initiative Green Monday has recently announced several successful collaborations with Hong Kong food locations including the Grand Hyatt hotel. It has been revealed that as part of Green [...]
- In August this year we published an article about a new product made by Japanese company Fuji Oil, which was believed to be a plant-based version of a type of sushi / sashimi – a [...]
- Green Monday, a social venture originating and based in Hong Kong promoting sustainability and a plant-based lifestyle, officially launched in Thailand today. The global movement aims to shift Thailand towards a plant-based diet for sustainable [...]
- On September 1st 2019 Wellfairs GmbH (Germany) and Fair Connections (China) signed a licence agreement for the organisation of the VeggieWorld trade fair series. Accordingly, all VeggieWorld trade fairs in Asia, the Middle East and [...]
- With sustainability at the core of its business philosophy, Malaysian start-up Phuture Foods is planning a Singapore launch of its vegan minced pork by the end of this year. According to its statistics, the plant-based pork [...]
- Berlin is the German capital of Weg-Bier (“beer for the road”) and exciting new international food trends. It is also the birthplace of the first “Weg-Sake” which will be designed in Germany. The company Go-Sake, [...]
- VeganBurg , the plantbased chain which brands itself as “The World’s First Plant-Based Burger Joint”, is offering opportunities for individuals interested in joining its franchise scheme. Founded in 2010, the chain has locations in San [...]
- Avant Meats – whose tagline is “gratify without sacrifice” – is the first cell-based fish company in China, strategically established in Hong Kong, within the Greater Bay Area. The Company has been working on the production [...]
- Vegan blogger, writer, and event planner Sean O’Callaghan (Fat Gay Vegan), announces the launch of Vegan Culinary Cruises -the world’s first fully vegan, 5-star luxury cruise company. “Vegan Culinary Cruises is thrilled to announce a world [...]
- A new agritech investment company called Germi8 has launched this week in Singapore. Funded by Leave a Nest and Focus Tech Ventures, it plans to invest around JPY 100 million in around 20 South Asian projects between now [...]
- On 12th September, Spanish clean-labelled vegan chicken product Heura, will expand its global presence, offering its plant-based alternatives with a true mat taste to the Grand Hyatt Singapore in collaboration with the Green Monday initiative.
- Whether it be Impossible Foods’ Fishless Fish or BlueNalu’s cell-based fish meat, the vegan seafood revolution is well underway. Even more niche dishes are coming to market, in this case the innards of the sea [...]
- Malaysian start-up Phuture Foods is launching a vegan pork meat in Hong Kong. The plant-based pork is halal, an important factor for markets like Malaysia and Singapore, where the company hopes to soon expand.
- Shanghai Disney Resort has launched a new line of plant-based cuisines, catering to the rising interest in veganism in Asia, according to our Chinese correspondants at Vegans of Shanghai.
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