New Meat: Is China Ready for a Plant-Based Future?

China’s growing appetite for animal flesh has triggered alarm bells. Could plant-based ‘meats’ be the key to ensuring the country’s food security?

by Matthew Bossons, 09 May 2020

'Great Businesses Will Shutter' Due to Coronavirus: Shenzhen's Cadence Gao

Nearly all of Gao’s F&B establishments are temporarily closed due to the novel coronavirus, with the notable exception of Chickadee, a bakery.

by Matthew Bossons, 08 February 2020

We Tried Lay's Spicy Hot Pot Chips and So Should You

The zesty taste of Chongqing-style broth and the bite of Sichuan peppercorn - in chip form.

by Matthew Bossons, 07 November 2017

Pepsi Blue Makes a Reappearance in China and We Tried It

But is the beverage’s China debut more of a Stephon Marbury or Gilbert Arenas kind of rebirth? 

by Matthew Bossons, 12 September 2017

We Tried Self-Heating Chongqing Hot Pot and So Should You

The instant noodles-inspired huoguo is ready in 15 minutes, no external heating required.

by Matthew Bossons, 22 February 2018

12 China F&B Insiders Assess the Coronavirus Crisis Impact

How are bars, cafes and restaurants in China holding up amid the coronavirus outbreak?

by Matthew Bossons, 08 February 2020

Bruce Lee’s Daughter Sues Chinese Fast Food Chain

If you’ve ever walked past a Real Kung Fu fast food joint and thought, ‘Geez, Louise, that logo sure looks a lot like Bruce Lee,’ then you aren’t alone.

by Matthew Bossons, 27 December 2019

We Tried This Yogurt-Vodka Cooler and So Should You

The 'White Russian' of cheap convenience store coolers.

by Matthew Bossons, 11 December 2017

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