Can Asia’s Hospitality Industry Rebuild Its Food Chain Before It Breaks?

For years, luxury travel in Asia has revolved around a predictable formula: international fine dining, pristine plating, and imported “premium” ingredients. However, the environmental toll of this model is becoming harder to ignore. According to the European Commission, transporting food accounts for nearly 20% of all food system emissions, with long-haul imports for out-of-season produce and meat playing a major role.