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Organic-certified turkeys have only ever been fed with organic feed and are never treated with antibiotics. That makes it better for the birds, your body, and the planet! Here are some local businesses that sell organic and free-range turkeys. By Carla Thomas

One of our go-to shops, this sustainable online grocery store specialises in top-quality food products imported from New Zealand. This year, Eat The Kiwi is stocking cage-free turkeys from Tegel ($720), which allows birds to roam freely and forage on bugs and grass. The turkeys are also tenderbasted (pre-brined) so you’re virtually guaranteed to have a tender bird on Christmas Day.

This food importer is a reliable source of organic meats in Hong Kong. They carry two turkey brands - Organic Prairie and Shelton’s - both of which are USDA-certified organic. To sweeten the pot, South Stream is taking 50 percent off all their organic turkeys from December 6-29. Nothing tastes better than good savings! Prices range from $435-$740, after the discount.

This year, City’super is carrying whole frozen turkeys in three sizes from Larchwood Farm, a British farm specialising in eco-friendly and sustainable practices. The family-run farm only feeds turkeys grain that’s been grown on their own land, where the birds are allowed to naturally grow and mature. From $768-$998.

This meat purveyor imports high-quality meat, seafood and organic poultry from all over the world. If you don’t actually need an entire turkey for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, or you’re trying to reduce your food waste this year, you might consider buying some of their organic turkey legs or breasts, which are certified by ECOCERT, Europe’s strictest organic certifying board. Birds are free to roam and forage and are raised in small batches on organically grown grain. They also offer a whole turkey for $720.

You can order your bird frozen or thawed from Feather and Bone, which carries Australian poultry producer Steggles. Though not organic or free-range, the turkeys are given a natural grain diet, raised without hormonal growth promotants and roam freely in large barns. Costs $888 per bird (around 5kg).

This antipodean meat purveyor specialises in ocean-caught seafood and premium meat that’s grass-fed, organic, naturally farmed, and free from hormones and antibiotics. This year they’re doing a 12-14 pound turkey from Norbest ($903), a collection of farms that produce ranch-raised turkeys. Their birds are not technically certified organic, but they are free from hormones and antibiotics.

Accidentally vegan chocolate brand Conspiracy Chocolate just landed its inaugural pop-up shop, a first-of-its-kind collaboration with premium whiskey supplier, The Whisky Library. A match made in gastronomic heaven? We think so! The space invites guests to discover a world of tradition and terroir, offering workshops and intimate tastings that aim to redefine how we experience chocolate and whisky. Find this epicurean pop-up next to Pret a Manger until May 2023.

What would Christmas be without an amply-stocked cheeseboard to nibble on? Local plant-based chef Amy Elkhoury has done it again this year, putting together a range of hampers and boxes with her signature nut-based cheeses, Nuteese. All her cheeses are made with fermented nuts (cashews, macademias, and almonds) and aged for 21 days for maximum flavour. Order a Festive 7 Wheels Box ($1,075) and receive a bottle of Perrier Jouet to pair it with.

The Year of the Rabbit is just around the corner, and that means traditional snacks and treats galore! To keep your festive spread more sustainable this year, plant-based grocer Green Common has developed a special collection of CNY treats that are meat-free and eco-friendly. Think Pumpkin Rice Cake with Red Quinoa, Turmeric & Oatmilk ($168), or OmniPork Vegan XO Sauce Red Quinoa Turnip Cake ($168). But it’s the Buddhist-friendly Poon Choi ($868) with chewy mochi, Omnipork meatballs, purple sweet potato, and a variety of mushroom types, that’s really got our mouths watering. Here’s to festive overindulgences done right!