Canadian drinks brand Bobba was recently called out for pitching its “healthier” and “better” version of bubble tea. Nothing wrong with that, except its owners, who presented their pitch on television, were not Chinese. They were subsequently accused of cultural appropriation. My key takeaway from this is: how something looks is more important than what … Read more
Olivia Chen and Pauline Ang, friends and business partners in boba milk tea brand Twrl, have tried three times to get on Shark Tank, a US reality show where up-and-coming entrepreneurs try to woo big-name backers. Now, in a plot twist they could not have imagined, the San Francisco-based women have a chance to pitch … Read more
Jackpot brings together the comedic talents of Awkwafina and John Cena in a story that’s both hilarious and heart-pounding. The film takes place in a near-future California where the “Grand Lottery” offers a life-changing multi-billion dollar prize. But there’s a dark catch: anyone with a lossng ticket can legally claim the jackpot by killing the … Read more
Several speciality brands have popped up recently. These three, based in the UK capital London, Vancouver in Canada, and Seattle in the United States, are making dumplings more accessible. Love Sum Dumplings, London Love Sum Dumpling’s multicultural product range, from Nepalese momos to Chinese shrimp dumplings. Photo: Love Sum Dumplings After she was named runner-up … Read more
Homiah Foods, a New York-based brand founded by Michelle Tew, was one of the producers sent a cease-and-desist letter by Momofuku’s legal team, demanding that she stop using the term to market her Homiah’s Sambal Chili Crunch. Michelle Tew of Homiah Foods holds a jar of her chilli crisp (above, right). She says hers is … Read more
