FOOD & BEVERAGES

China’s Wine and Spirits Market (1): Wine Consumption Trends and Habits

26 November 2020

Today, drinking wine has become part of the daily life of many mainland consumers. According to a survey conducted by HKTDC Research , 41% of the mainland respondents drink wine at least once a week. Covid-19 has not made a significant impact on the drinking habits of wine consumers in China. A large proportion of respondents (42%) reported that their frequency of drinking wine was more or less the same as before. More

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Niche chocolatier explores Hong Kong

23 November 2020

Hong Kong consumers are famous world-over for being quality-conscious but willing to spend on good food and drink. More

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China Issues Covid-19 Prevention and Disinfection Guidelines for Cold Chain Food Production

18 November 2020

The Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism of the State Council recently issued two technical guidelines for cold chain food works and the venues concerned. More

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China Strengthens Disinfection of Imported Cold Chain Food

18 November 2020

The Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism of the State Council issued a circular on 8 November requiring all localities to steadfastly conduct coronavirus tests on imported cold chain food and guard against the risks of Covid-19 spread in imported cold chain food (including edible agricultural products). More

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Restaurateur holds the line

16 November 2020

When restrictions imposed to battle the COVID-19 pandemic seriously impacted hospitality businesses everywhere, Manuel Palacio (main picture, left), co-founder and CEO of Hong Kong’s Pirata Group, was determined not to lay off any full-time staff or close any venues. As the COVID-19 restrictions are rolled back and hospitality business recovers, the seasoned restaurateur from Spain gives the reasons for Pirata’s success, and plans for the way forward. More

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Concept is king

09 November 2020

European-style bistro-beer hall chain Frites spices up Hong Kong’s vibrant food scene with an extensive selection of Belgian draught and bottled beers together with national fare such as mussel pots and pork ribs. More

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China Announces 38 Additional National Food Safety Standards

05 November 2020

In accordance with the Food Safety Law, the National Health Commission and the State Administration for Market Regulation recently announced 38 new national food safety standards and four amendments (Announcement No. 7 [2020]). More

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Hotelier goes meat-free

02 November 2020

To promote plant-based eating and cut its carbon footprint, Hong Kong-based hotel group Ovolo has launched a 12-month campaign, Year of the Veg, removing meat from restaurant, bar and room-service menus at its hotels on Hong Kong Island – Ovolo Central and Ovolo Southside. More

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Giving by the mouthful

27 October 2020

Hong Kong social enterprise Cookie Smiles began baking and selling snaps and crunches in June this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic, creating jobs for disadvantaged people and supporting local charities in the process. More

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Sweet success

23 October 2020

Controlling each step in chocolate-making – from sourcing the cacao beans to distributing the final product – bean-to-bar chocolate is the latest sweet-toothed trend to hit Hong Kong, brought by start-ups such as Conspiracy Chocolate. More

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