The tofu in your hot pot, or that soy milk in your latte — it has a story. 

Christopher Cheung visited Vancouver’s Sunrise Soya Foods tofu factory and spoke with Leslie Joe, 88, whose business grew as his family did.

Chris is The Tyee's urban issues reporter.

Published Tuesday, April 25, 2023. 

https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/04/25/Canada-Tofu-Champions/

The tofu in your hot pot, or that soy milk in your latte — it has a story. Christopher Cheung visited Vancouver’s Sunrise Soya Foods tofu factory and spoke with Leslie Joe, 88, whose business grew as his family did. Chris is The Tyee's urban issues reporter. Published Tuesday, April 25, 2023. https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/04/25/Canada-Tofu-Champions/

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