New rule for diners: Look before you eat

Restaurant menus have become much more interesting reading in the last few years. Many of them include the origins of a dish, how it is prepared, what the main ingredients are, and more often now, the farms from which the ingredients come from.

Many consumers in Hong Kong have developed a keen interest in what they put in their bodies and therefore where the food comes from. This may be because of health issues related to food intolerances or that they want to support small farms; or it could be that they are concerned about food safety-to name just a few possibilities.

Blogger and mother of two, Jacqueline Renee Cohen (Lantaumama.com), thinks a lot about what goes on the dining table. "My main concerns as a parent include feeding my children healthy and safe foods," she says, "and teaching them about making smart food choices."