The Food Expo is a frenetic, crazy mix of tastings, shopping and promotions – among those promoting are companies and products looking for exposure and distribution in Hong Kong.
Sadly what was noticeable among many of the new and existing products was the excess of packing materials and the use of single serve packs/portions in very non-recyclable materials. It’s sad to see this continuing push for convenience over conservation.
What is the point of looking to reduce the usage of plastic bottles and bags only to fill the sea and landfills will metallic plastic ones instead. Without wanting to get preachy, the only way that things will change is if you vote with your wallet.
There were no real standout new products/ideas that shouted wow! Here are some of the more interesting ones that you might see on your supermarket shelves and in online stores soon:
Durian drink/soup (top image) – Rich and creamy and a tasty way to have your durian fix anytime.
https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/HK-Food-Expo-2018/i-PTg6pT7/A
A rich creamy textured spread perfect for pancakes, waffles, ice-cream.
https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/HK-Food-Expo-2018/i-BbvkbDw
Savoury oats/porridge in a range of flavours – it’s different…
https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/HK-Food-Expo-2018/i-zV2sVgC
Air-dried fruit rather than freeze dried, there’s lots of existing dried fruits out there but these were rich and full of flavour.
https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/HK-Food-Expo-2018/i-cKb2hw7
Flavoured noodles – waiting to test the texture and flavour.
https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/HK-Food-Expo-2018/i-TmsXFWr
Not really a dessert more a spreadable cheese…
https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/HK-Food-Expo-2018/i-pXK3XXs
Rich tasty honey cake!
And to finish off on the Expo’s first floor some of our favourite popping candy 🙂