We’re all about shopping local and supporting brands that are proudly made in Hong Kong. In this article, we have rounded up some awesome local food and skincare brands that make perfect gifts.
1. Nicole’s Kitchen
Nicole Wong had started making jam for her son when she couldn’t find additive-free condiments. After that, she found time to run a business, Nicole’s Kitchen, selling homemade jam without artificial colourings, flavour enhancers or preservatives.
Editor’s Pick: Nicole’s Kitchen’s signature fruit tea has a unique homemade taste that brings a convenient, healthy and nourishing drink for all busy office workers.
Brewing Man is the first local wine-brewing brand, which brewing skills come from the walled village in New Territories – “Man” of Yuen Long San Tin. The founder, Brewing Man is one of the men in Hong Kong who inherits the craftsmanship of his mother, spreading the wisdom of historical health care tips and traditional culture of walled village to the others.
The Nutter Company specialises in freshly handcrafted nut butters in Hong Kong. Their nut butters are simple but versatile, the main collection features nut butters that are made of 100% nuts only, with no added oil, salt, sugar or additives, and is gluten and dairy-free.Green Common Recommends: The Nutter Company’s main nut butter collection features nut butters that are made of 100% nuts only, with no added oil, salt, sugar or additives, and is gluten and dairy free.
4. Conspiracy Chocolate
Handcrafted from bean to bar in Hong Kong, Conspiracy Chocolate is made for true chocolate lovers. “Bean to bar” means that the brand controls every stage of the process, from sourcing the beans to creating the chocolate bar, allowing them to play with the different notes in the cacao and create our own flavour profile. That’s why Conspiracy Chocolate uses only natural flavouring such as nuts and spices to retain the health benefits, taste and texture of each individual ingredient.
Green Common is the world’s first plant-based concept store to create a revolutionary food and lifestyle experience by introducing some of the most advanced global food-tech innovations. Our sales network has spread to over 10 countries and regions. Green Common aims at encouraging you to move toward a plant-based diet, our Green Sharing column includes everything you need to know about a plant-based diet, including dietitian's exclusive tips on how to eat smart, sharings by green KOLs, innovative vegan recipes, and more!