Food & Beverage
Hong Kong to shorten restaurant licensing compliance
Hong Kong to shorten restaurant licensing compliance
Restaurants can now get a certification before an on-site check.
Basic food items consume 26% of employees' minimum wage earnings
Employees earn a minimum of $6,933 net monthly.
12,000 jobs, $4b boost: Unpacking Deliveroo impact on Hong Kong’s restaurant industry
Six in 10 restaurants said the company helped them develop their business.
Hong Kong food delivery services thrived in 2023: Deliveroo
Those aged 46 to 55 spent the most, with 30% spending HK$2,001 upwards per month
Deliveroo Hong Kong taps Nick Price as new general manager
Price will oversee Deliveroo’s business in the city.
Finance, consultancy, legal, and tech firms drive in-office catering
In 10M23, Deliveroo recorded a 33% YoY growth in average order value.
Gov’t inks food products pact
The agreement will cover three major food categories.
Hong Kong bans import of aquatic products from 10 Japanese prefectures
Non-prohibited aquatic products from Japan also undergo radiological tests.
Gov't greenlights bill regulating plastic products
The bill prohibits the sale and use of 9 types of disposable plastics.
Deliveroo HK launches initiative to combat food insufficiency
It has partnered with St. James’ Settlement to address the issue.
ThaiBev unit incorporates SpiritsCo Limited in HK
SpiritsCo has an initial issued share capital of HK$300,000.
How much do Hongkongers spend on groceries?
Food and non-alcoholic beverages account for 12.1% of locals’ spending on goods and services.
Dining with AI celebs and more: Hongkongers unveil ways they want to dine by 2040
Six in 10 consumers want to experience immersive dining.
Total receipts in restaurant sector grew 24.3% YoY in Q2
It was estimated at $27.4b.
Hong Kong’s restaurants remain undermanned: survey
Data from Deliveroo showed that six in 10 restaurants are still hiring.
5 Hong Kong restaurants land on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list
The Chairman remains the top restaurant in Hong Kong.
Gov’t proposes to ban disposable plastic tableware in catering premises
The proposed ban applies to both dine-in and takeaway customers.
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