Corporate Bits | Sands China bans shark fin at its F&B operations

Sands China Ltd. has banned shark fin from its restaurants, as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to protecting the environment, the gaming operator announced in a statement.

The ban went into effect January 1, 2019, and covers the entirety of Sands China’s internal and external food and beverage operations, including all restaurants owned by the company.

Sands China began making steps toward a complete ban in 2017, when it removed shark fin from all its menus.

“This shark fin ban reflects our company’s firm commitment to continue reducing the environmental impact of our operations,” said Mark McWhinnie, senior vice president of resort operations and development for Sands China Ltd.

Meanwhile, Sudhanshu Sarronwala, executive director of marketing and communications for WWF International, said: “As sustainable options do not exist for sharks, halting consumer demand is the only solution today. Sands China’s commitment takes us a significant step closer to closing shark product demand for good.”

Sofitel launches new menu for March

Sofitel Macau announced its March food offerings, introducing Parisian-style bistro dining at Privé and a showcase of Singaporean dishes.

Privé’s bistro menu will offer guests a selection of French favorites to choose from — classic Niçoise Salad to Duck Confit —along with a range of wines that reflect the diversity of the country’s cuisine and viticulture, the hotel noted in a statement.

Privé’s signature dishes, including: La Bouillabaisse, the Provençal fish stew made with prawn and scallop; the must-try Le Croque Nunu, a contemporary spin on the croque-madame featuring extra old mimolette cheese from Lille, amongst others, will be offered to its guests.

Meanwhile, the Mistral Restaurant is launching a dinner buffet menu that serves over 30 Singaporean delicacies in rotation beginning March 1 to April 30.

There will be a selection of Singapore Prawn Mee, Singapore Laksa Noodle Soup, and Bak Chor Mee, amongst all time Singaporean favorites.