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How Aquaculture can Save the World

21st January 2019

Aquaculture, or fish-farming is an important source of protein, particularly in less affluent parts of the world. Yet the industry has occasionally suffered in the court of public opin …

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Make Our Oceans Great Again

15th December 2018

From the Land to the Sea The capacity for the earth to produce food is under stress. The twin challenges of a rising population and stagnating crop yields demand a …

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Why Fresher isn't Always Better

31st May 2018

Hong Kongers are renowned for their love of seafood. We have the highest per capita consumption in the world. And due to our location, there's an abundance of choice from all around th …

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Taking Manuka Honey to New Heights

5th May 2018

New Zealand is blessed with a rich variety of foods found in both its land and sea. Many are unique to the country. One product that most people readily associate with New Zealand is manuka h …

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Sustainability and the Food We Eat

1st May 2018

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting a panel discussion on the state of food sustainability. Some of the topics we discussed were the prevalence of plastic in our seafood, the c …

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Comfort Food, the Californian Way

24th September 2017

178 Degrees is focused on showcasing the finest New Zealand products in Hong Kong. This couldn’t be done without the support of dedicated chefs who care deeply about the provenance of …

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The Future of Food

24th August 2017

Looking 30 Years into the Future Where will our food come from? Demographics and geography make this an increasingly difficult question to answer. …

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