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What is Wagyu Beef? The most-prized wagyu is Japanese wagyu, which actually consists of four specific Japanese cattle breeds. For beef to be called “Japanese wagyu”, the cattle must …

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MGO (short for methylglyoxal) is a naturally occurring chemical in manuka honey that indicates the strength of a honey's anti-bacterial properties. So an MGO rating of 83+ means there is a …

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The oceans are a vast resource that has sustained human civilisations for millennia. However, its bounty is not limitless and in just a few short decades, overfishing has overwhelmed t …

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When sustainable fishing is mentioned around the world, New Zealand’s Quota Management System (QMS) is often cited. Under the QMS, a total allowable catch is set for each species every year …

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In the fourth edition of our Chef's Table Interviews, we speak to Nick Chan, head chef at Yardbird Hong Kong. Read on to see why he views casual dining as the future cuisine. …

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Kai Ora Honey are the producers of some of New Zealand’s highest quality manuka honey. A Maori family-owned business, Kai Ora was inspired by the vision of their late grandmother, and …

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Continuing with our Chef's Table Interviews series, Bo Sorenson shares his thoughts with us about Hong Kong’s culinary scene. Why did you decide to become a chef a …

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Per capita seafood consumption in Hong Kong is among the highest in the world: we each eat in excess of 70kg of seafood a year. Taking into account the territory’s population, that’s a …

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We all see the inviting, high-definition pictures that tourist companies and country promoters present to us; wonderful, pure, white beaches with crystal-clear sea water. But take a wa …

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Storage For live product, the temperature should ideally be close to that of the fish's natural environment at the time, so will vary according to the year. For pr …

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Recently, we spoke to Hong Kong born chef, Ron Zajac as part of our ongoing series of interviews. Here’s what he had to say. Why did you decide to become a chef an …

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Our Carbon Footprint It’s no secret that global warming is among the most talked about environmental issues today. Although there are many causes for this phenomen …

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