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Homegrown Hong Kong: The secret to Vitasoy’s unchanged taste

Vitasoy has become a quintessential Hong Kong brand since its introduction in 1940. SCMP.com visited the Vitasoy factory in Tuen Mun, where more than 290 million litres of beverages are produced every year.

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