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KFC ghost pepper sends a fiery heat that grows with every bite

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Spicy food is the way to win over the heart of a Malaysian. To this end, KFC Malaysia has introduced the new KFC Ghost Pepper Zinger Burger and Twister. Known as one of the world’s hottest chili peppers, ghost pepper or “bhut jolokia” is said “to send a fiery heat thrill that grows with every bite,” according to KFC Malaysia.

KFC Ghost Pepper Zinger burger and Twister are available in à la carte starting from RM10.90 (Zinger burger) and RM8.90 (Twister).

The KFC Ghost Pepper is available nationwide at all KFC restaurants from 21 February 2019 for a limited time only.

Nestle Malaysia has scored a winning goal with its Maggi Pedas Giler (Insanely Spicy) instant noodle, while Samyang has also won big with its fiery noodles. Ghost pepper could perhaps be the next spicy flavour that would get Malaysians truly excited.

Floridina orange juice drink comes to Malaysia

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Gentle Supreme Sdn Bhd has added beverage as the new category of product it is distributing in Malaysia. The company is the importer and sole distributor of products made by Indonesia’s Wings Group and is known for its Mi Sedaap instant noodles and Daia powder detergent. The new Floridina orange juice drink, first launched in Indonesia at the end of 2012, contains real orange pulps and orange juice from Florida oranges.

The introductory price for Floridina is RM 1.50 per bottle (NP RM 2.50) and is available at 7-Eleven Malaysia. Floridina is certified halal by the Malaysian halal certifying body JAKIM.

Floridina is expected to pose a strong challenge to Tropicana and Minute Maid in the orange juice drink category in Malaysia. We expect it do be a volume-killer, a role Floridina performed exceptionally well in Indonesia.

Pepsi Black Ginger made its debut

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Pepsi Black Ginger has finally made its debut in Malaysia. We mentioned about the impending launch back in December 2018. Pepsi Black Ginger has a “bold taste” and “no calorie.” It is certified as a Healthier Choice by the Malaysian Ministry of Health and as a Healthier Choice by the Singapore’s Health Promotion Board.

Pepsi Black Ginger is sweetened with aspartame, acesulfame K and sucralose. The entire Pepsi Black range is available for only RM 1.00 per bottle from 26 February 2019 to 25 March 2019 at 7-Eleven.

Hope in a Box to support plastic-free and school building

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The Philippine-based social enterprise company GenerationHope Inc, the company behind Hope in a Bottle purified bottled water, has unveiled the Philippines’ first-ever carton-packaged water at the end of 2018. Known as Hope in a Box, the packaged water in carton offers consumers with an alternative to plastic, which will contribute to the reduction in the plastic footprint.

Similar to Hope in a Bottle, 100% profit from the sale of Hope in a Box purified water will go towards the building of public school classrooms across the Philippines.

Hope in a Box is available at The Coffee Bean & Teal Leaf and is a collaboration with Tetra Pak. Hope in a Box is packed in Tetra Prisma Aseptic for improved portability.

The launch of Hope in a Box could encourage other packaged water makers to start considering the use of more eco-friendly carton packaging as the voice against plastic waste grows louder each day.

New Cocoaland Shakies Jelly Shake drink

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The Cocoaland Shakies Jelly Shake drink by Malaysia’s Cocoaland Industry Sdn Bhd is uniquely positioned to capitalise on texture and play-ability. Available in citrus, grape and mix fruit flavours, the jelly drink needs to be shaked hence its name Shakies before it can be consumed. Shakies is primarily aimed at young consumers and is available at KK Super Mart, Mydin, Econsave, Shopee and other online and offline retail outlets.

Reignwood, Octopus in Southeast Asia deal to market VOSS premium water

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Reignwood Group, the parent company of Red Bull China, has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Octopus Group, a Singapore-based company that specialises in the import, distribution and marketing of beverages in Southeast Asia. The deal, signed on 19 February 2019, granted Octopus the exclusive rights to distribute the high-end water brand VOSS in Southeast Asia. VOSS is majority owned by Reignwood.

Both parties will set up VOSS Water SEA and Reignwood Octopus Spirits Company to manufacture, produce, market and distribute VOSS Water in Southeast Asia, as well as the production, bottling, importation, marketing and distribution of alcoholic products in China.

VOSS bottled water comes from an artesian source in a sparsely populated area on the southern tip of Norway.

The partnership with Octopus to penetrate the Southeast Asia market comes at a time when VOSS is facing weaker-than-expected sales. The company sold 4.5 million bottles of VOSS in 2017 but higher sales have not materialised to absorb all the extra capacity following a recent production capacity expansion. As a result, the company had to lay off 65 out of 100 production workers at its production plant in Agder, reported newsinenglish.no.

In Southeast Asia, having Octopus as a partner will help VOSS to tap into both on- and off-trade opportunities especially in the premium water space in the foodservice sector.

Go Local with 7-Eleven Malaysia and Mickey

(From left) Lee and Colin Harvey, 7-Eleven Malaysia Chief Executive Officer with the Mickey Go Local Mini Tins collection

Kuala Lumpur, 26 February 2019 – Embark on a journey of nostalgia and local Malaysian culture with the launch of Mickey Go Local Mini Tins exclusively at 7-Eleven Malaysia. The Mickey Go Local Mini Tins collection comes in 26 creative designs, showcasing local heritage, customs, language and delicacies. From colloquial slangs such as ‘chun’ and ‘fuyoh’, to traditional childhood games that would take one down memory lane, the designs feature the famous Mickey Mouse and his posse dabbling in local Malaysian cultures including having tea time in a ‘kopitiam’ – a local slang for coffee shop.

From now until 22 April 2019, customers are rewarded with program stickers for every purchase of RM5 and above in a single receipt at any 7-Eleven Malaysia outlet. A bonus sticker will be rewarded if the purchase includes a selected partner product from brands like Mentos, Cadbury and Wonda. With a total of 16 stickers, a free Mickey Go Local Mini Tin can be redeemed. Alternatively, customers can also purchase a Mini Tin at RM9.90 alongside 6 stickers.

Ronan Lee, Marketing General Manager of 7-Eleven Malaysia said, “We are thrilled to be launching this campaign in all 7-Eleven Malaysia outlets. The uniquely Malaysian flavours of gem biscuits or spinning tops will surely tug at the heartstrings of our customers by bringing back fond childhood memories. Be it as a fun collectible or an adorable storage unit to keep things tidy, these 7-Eleven-exclusive Mini Tins will surely spark joy amongst customers of all ages.”

Adding to 7-Eleven Malaysia’s latest offerings is AiskleemTM, an exclusive soft serve series with a new flavour called Mmmocha – a delightful twist of premium coffee and chocolate available in selected outlets. With more new ‘in-store deal-ights’ – Slurpee flavour Mangoda, fresh donuts, and partnerships with local lifestyle beverages Tealive and Hausboom in selected outlets across the country – customers can keep up-to-date via @7ElevenMalaysia on Facebook and Instagram.

7-Eleven Malaysia is the largest stand-alone convenience chain store nationwide, with 2,294 outlets across the country and counting. For more information on Mickey Go Local Mini Tins, please visit www.7eleven.com.my or follow 7ElevenMalaysia on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

About 7-Eleven Malaysia

7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Berhad through its subsidiary 7-Eleven Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is the owner and operator of 7-Eleven stores in Malaysia. Incorporated on 4 June 1984, 7-Eleven Malaysia has made its mark in the retailing scene and have been a prominent icon for over 33 years. 7-Eleven Malaysia is the pioneer and largest 24-hours standalone convenience store operator in Malaysia with over 2,290 outlets nationwide and serves more than 900,000 customers daily. 7-Eleven stores can be found across bustling commercial districts to serene suburban residential compounds throughout Malaysia, from petrol stations and LRT stations to shopping malls and medical institutions. 7-Eleven is Always There For You.

7-Eleven debuts Sundae Unicorn Magic in a Cone

Philippine Seven Corp, the operator of the 7-Eleven franchise in the Philippines, continued to bring new innovation in sundae with the latest launch of Sundae Unicorn Magic in a Cone. The sundae taps into the unicorn food trend that is become a source of innovation for food and drinks globally. Sundae Unicorn Magic in a Cone is a rainbow of blue vanilla and pink chocolate flavors in one magical cone and is selling for PHP 15.

7-Eleven Philippines has previously introduced Sundae Bubblegum, Neon, Belgian Chocolate, Float and Ube Halo-Halo. These sundae innovations play a crucial role in attracting footfall. Across the region, convenience store retailers are innovating with indulgent ice cream to stand out from competitors. We expect more in-store ice cream innovations with bizzare and interesting flavours in the near future.

Tealive is available at 7-Eleven Malaysia

7-Eleven Malaysia has collaborated with Tealive to make available freshly brewed Tealive drinks at selected 7-Eleven stores in Malaysia. The three Tealive beverages are:

  • Original Milk Tea with Konjac Jelly
  • Superior Coco
  • Signature Milk Tea with Konjac Jelly

Tealive is sold at 10 participating 7-Eleven outlets in the Klang Valley.

  • Plaza Berjaya
  • KL Sentral
  • Berjaya Times Square (Ground Floor)
  • Thambi Dollah
  • Berjaya Times Square (Lower Ground Floor)
  • Berjaya Times Square (1st Floor West)
  • Wisma Bukit Bintang
  • Kenanga Wholesale
  • Ansa Hotel
  • Nu Sentral

The collaboration between the country’s largest convenience store chain and the local bubble tea chain Tealive is a win-win for both. Tealive can leverage on 7-Eleven’s extensive store network, while 7-Eleven can enrich its in-store offering by providing consumers with more interesting beverages, which is important as competition heats up in the convenience store space.

7-Eleven Brings Chinese New Year Cheer to Old Folks

The residents of En Yuan Old Folk Home and volunteers from 7-Eleven Malaysia & NGOHub Asia before the “Lou Sang” toast

Petaling Jaya, 20 February 2019 – This Chinese New Year, 7-Eleven Malaysia, the largest convenience store in the country alongside NGOHub Asia spread festive cheer to the residents of En Yuan Old Folk Home.

Founded by Stanley Yap – who has been running the home for nearly 2 years – En Yuan Old Folk home is a shelter home for the elderly who are homeless and underprivileged. Whilst running a saloon business, Stanley decided to start up a charity home for the needy to provide shelter and care for the abandoned or neglected elderly. With six helpers including cooks, the home currently cares for over 30 residents.

The festive celebration started off with the customary prosperity toast known as “Lou Sang”, where participants toss a raw fish salad called “Yee Sang” while exclaiming auspicious sayings and well wishes loudly as a symbol of prosperity for the year ahead. Together, the residents and volunteers then enjoyed their dinner comprising an array of Chinese and Western cuisine. 7-Eleven Malaysia also distributed goodie bags that contain a variety of snacks and red packets. The evening continued with laughter and happiness as the volunteers spent time with the elderly before bidding farewell.

 “Every year during this festive period, it is especially important to not forget about the community surrounding us, especially the underprivileged and neglected. We are glad to have reached out to En Yuan Old Folk Home and spent time with the residents here, in the hopes of bringing them some festive cheer and warmth,” said Ronan Lee, 7-Eleven Malaysia’s General Manager of Marketing.

 “It was indeed heartwarming to see the smile on the residents’ face as they tossed “Yee Sang” and feasted on the delicious food,” he said, adding that he hopes for more people to visit the home on a regular basis. En Yuan Old Folk Home welcomes contribution from the society, be it in the form of financial support or in-kind donation. For more information on how to support them, contact 012-622 8898 or visit their Facebook page.

About 7-Eleven Malaysia

7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Berhad through its subsidiary 7-Eleven Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is the owner and operator of 7-Eleven stores in Malaysia. Incorporated on 4 June 1984, 7-Eleven Malaysia has made its mark in the retailing scene and has been a prominent icon for over 35 years. 7-Eleven Malaysia is the pioneer and largest 24-hour standalone convenience store operator in Malaysia with over 2,290 outlets nationwide and serves more than 900,000 customers daily. 7-Eleven stores can be found across bustling commercial districts to serene suburban residential compounds throughout Malaysia, from petrol stations and LRT stations to shopping malls and medical institutions. 7-Eleven is Always There For You.

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