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Stories behind top Hong Kong brands

Stories behind top Hong Kong brands
From Chow Tai Fook and Lee Kum Kee to Vitasoy and Camel flasks, many of Hong Kong's most famous brands have become symbols of Asia to the rest of the world. We chart the fascinating histories of Hong Kong's top brands - their often humble beginnings, their ups and downs, and how many home-grown companies are now international names.
Food and Drinks

A US$24 dried plum? Hong Kong seller preserves tradition while modernising

Preserved fruit company Yiu Fung, which specialises in ‘leung gwo’, is a local success story that has been doing business since the 1960s.

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What is hoisin sauce? How the condiment spread from China to Trader Joe’s

Originating in southern China, hoisin sauce is now found in supermarkets from the US to Japan and is even used in cocktails and desserts.

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