Hong Kong bakery Taipan closes after 41 years owing HK$16 million in wages

HK’s iconic Taipan bakery closes, marking end of era for snow skin mooncake pioneer

Hong Kong's beloved Taipan Bread & Cakes, inventor of the famed snow skin mooncake, announced its immediate closure on Tuesday (June 24), ending a 41-year legacy in the city's bakery industry.

Hong Kong bakery chain Taipan shuts down after 41 years, owing salaries, rent

Hong Kong bakery chain Taipan Bread & Cakes, which created the famous snowy mooncakes, has shut down all its stores after 41 years in operation, reportedly owing salaries and rent. Snowy mooncakes of Taipan Bakery. Photo: Taipan Bakery. The news comes after local media reported three of its outlets, at Choi Hung, Tai Wai and Whampoa MTR stations, were closed on Sunday, allegedly due to overdue rent. According to a notice posted on the front door…

Hong Kong bakery Taipan closes after 41 years owing HK$16 million in wages

Labour Department says it has helped about 120 employees register claims, primarily involving outstanding wages and severance payments.