Welcome to the 65th issue of foodtalk!

The long-awaited Angliss Discovery 2023 took place earlier in March, and was a wonderful event and meeting of minds all industry participants thoroughly enjoyed.

Speaking personally, I was thrilled to welcome back many of our stakeholders, clients and suppliers, old and new. The energy and enthusiasm of participants – including our own colleagues, of course – reminded me of our regular pre-Covid events, and gladdened my heart. And it was a good turnout – Angliss Discovery saw more than 80 brands and global gourmet suppliers, representing some of the world’s best food and drink.

As the title of the event suggests, the theme was on looking to the future with optimism, not only in terms of food issues such as sustainability, organic and vegan products, but also on harnessing technology for greater business connectivity. An example of the latter point was the launch of a B2B e-platform, which was very well received. We also staged a culinary competition, a regular feature on these kinds of occasions.

More than just spotlighting and promoting products and suppliers, however, the reason we value and invest in these kinds of events is because of the importance we place in bringing the food industry together. Angliss has long led the way in Hong Kong’s F&B industry in providing both a forum for sharing ideas and experiences and platform for professional chefs to demonstrate their creativity and skills.

You can read the full Angliss Discovery report on P26. In this issue, you will find the usual mix of interviews and news featuring creative and innovative industry professionals, including our cover story with Simon So of Clarence in Hong Kong, a determined and inspirational chef making a real name for himself.

Enjoy the issue, and here’s to a bright future!