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11street & SOUL – Meet Your A.I. Running Coach – SOUL Run Free Pro Bio

Key highlights:

  • 11street partners with SOUL Electronics to introduce the world’s first artificial intelligence wireless earphones equipped with BiomechEngine® and real-time voice coaching.
  • Through GAIT analysis technology, the RUN FREE PRO BIO paired with the SOUL Fit App provides detailed analysis on running form and injury risk to enhance your running performance.
  • With an ergonomic design and interchangeable ear locks that give you a perfect seal in at all times, the RUN FREE PRO BIO also features safety LED and reflective cables for extra protection during night run.
(From L – R) Jenny Tay of 11street and Terry Ho of SOUL Electronics unveil the RUN FREE
PRO BIO now available via 11street

Kuala Lumpur, 04 December 2018 – It has become more apparent that Malaysian lifestyles are evolving into a more active and healthier one. Running has become one of the most common forms of exercise thanks to its accessibility – anywhere, anytime – and cost efficiency. However, like any other form of exercise, even one as simple as running, improper posture can lead to poor training efficiency or injuries. Providing a solution to this, 11street (www.11street.my), one of the leading online marketplaces in Malaysia, is partnering with SOUL Electronics, a global leader in consumer audio designed for the active and fitness-oriented lifestyle, to introduce the world’s first artificial intelligence wireless earphones, the RUN FREE PRO BIO with a voice coach function which gives you real-time advice during your run.

The latest in sports technology, the RUN FREE PRO BIO earphones powered by Beflex BiomechEngine® was designed to serve as your own personal coach that monitors your form to improve your running efficiency and lower your injury risk. Accompanied by the SOUL FIT app, the RUN FREE PRO BIO collects GAIT Analysis data by measuring them against various parameters such as your head tilt angle, symmetry, vertical oscillation, step length and width, cadence and shock etc. The SOUL FIT app then analyses your runs and provides you with detailed graphics and real-time feedback to improve your running performance and minimize your chances of an injury. With this, you will be able to review your performance and correct your running form after each of your training.

Terry Ho, Regional Business Manager of SOUL Electronics Limited said, “We design all our products to meet the needs of avid athletes and everyday fitness enthusiasts. We stay on top of the latest trends and are continuously in tune with the specific needs and desires of our consumers. The new RUN FREE PRO BIO is the first A.I. earphones we developed through our partnership with Beflex to provide a personalized wearable coaching solution. SOUL wants to bring the new generation of sports technology to the market, moving from tracking to coaching is aimed for all our upcoming A.I. products. Part of our goal through this collaboration with 11street is to tap into the community of Malaysians who are proactively pursuing healthier lifestyles and cater to their needs.”

Jenny Tay, Chief Marketing Officer of 11street said, “We’re delighted to be seeing more Malaysians investing in their health, based on our recent 11.11 sales, which catapulted the ‘Health & Beauty’ product category to the top three categories that shoppers purchased from. As such, this partnership with SOUL Electronics is both a timely and strategic move on our part to meet our customers’ needs by expanding our product listings within this category. We are thrilled to be the first in Southeast Asia to make the RUN FREE PRO BIO, the world’s first artificial intelligence earphones with GAIT Analysis, available to our customers during 12.12 sales and we foresee further adding more products to our platform that continue to encourage a healthy lifestyle.”

The RUN FREE PRO BIO wireless earphones boast a superior sound quality with apt-X stereo decoder for seamless connectivity in any environment and up to 11 hours of playtime with each full charge. Its weatherproof function also provides protection from sweat and water, while the ergonomic interchangeable ear locks provide the perfect seal and for the different sizes of ears. Adding to that, the earphones are equipped with safety LED lights and reflective cables for extra visibility and safety during night runs. SOUL continues to expand their sports and lifestyle series and focus on True Wireless and A.I. products development to offer audio industry’s best audio solutions that offer sound quality, comfort, and fashion.

Via this partnership, customers can now pre-order the RUN FREE PRO BIO earphones exclusively on 11street for RM699 from 4 to 12 December 2018. Customers purchasing the earphones are entitled to the 1-on-1 exchange within one year with terms and conditions applied and extended warranty is available by scanning the QR code provided on the box. Available in Power Grey and Passion Red with multiple ear tip sizes, the earphones are compatible for any user in any running environment, making the RUN FREE PRO BIO your best personalized wearable coaching solution throughout your fitness journey.

Starting from 4 to 12 December, SOUL Electronics will be giving 20% off storewide discount on its official store on 11street, not applicable to RUN FREE PRO BIO. Those who have purchased the RUN FREE PRO BIO earphones will receive RM200 credit coupon upon purchase confirmation. Customers may also purchase selected SOUL products from Boost App up to 20% off from 4 to 31 December 2018, while stocks last.

Also, 11street is also offering customers incredible deals and promotions for the upcoming 12.12 sales. From 5 to 10 December, customers will have access to 12.12 Special Brand Coupon Downloads on the Top 12 products from the Top 12 brands across various categories as well as Brand Sales up to 90% off. Shoppers can also get excited about the Christmas Game Promos on 11street, where they can check-in daily to receive coupons.   That’s not all!  11street will also be offering Flash Deals from 11 to 14 December, as well as eVoucher Deals from 18 to 20 December.

For more information, visit: https://www.11street.my/store/soulelectronics

About SOUL Electronics

SOUL is a global leader in consumer electronics and manufacturing, with a rich history in delivery innovative technology and concepts including high quality audio, noise cancelling, and wireless products. Renowned sound engineers and Grammy award winning artist Chris “Ludacris” Bridges created the first headphones together. Our team is accustomed to pushing the envelope in making the best audio products for every lifestyle at affordable prices. We represent a vision for innovative superior features-driven designs with state-of-the-art acoustics, and a stylish appearance that can be found in SOUL’s past and future products.

For more information, please visit: www.soulelectronics.com

Super spicy Pop Mie Goreng Pedes Gledeek takes celebrities for a ride

Indofood’s Pop Mie is back with an extremely spicy dry noodle in cup – Pop Mie Goreng Pedes Gledeek Rasa Ayam Pedas. Unlike the previous Pedes Dower, a spicy soup cup noodle, that can make your lip swollen, Pedes Gledeek is a dry fried noodle with a spicy chicken flavour.

Gofar Hilman si Mamang Pop Mie is driving around town picking up social media celebrities as well as Axton Salim, the young director of PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk (Indofood), the maker of Pop Mie, for a ride. The videos of them interacting with Gofar in the vehicle while eating the spicy noodle have an element of fun and appeal to young Indonesians, which are the main target audience of Pop Mie.

Indofood director Axton Salim

YouTube celebrities Bang Ijal and friends

The spicy cup noodle was launched to coincide with the end of the year holiday season where demand usually rises for the convenient Pop Mie in cup.

Extreme spicy instant noodle sells and the new Pop Mie Goreng Pedes Gledeek is expected to do well in the market.

Lucky Me! brings the taste of Japan

Image from Lucky Me!

Monde Nissin Corp, the Philippines biggest instant noodle player, has unveiled Lucky Me! Udon, a premium bowl noodle with three authentic flavours: Pork Buta, Kimchi & Japanese Curry in October 2018. Each one is priced at PHP 50.

  • Pork Buta (135g) – long-boiled pork broth topped with pork slices, spring onion and seaweed
  • Kimchi (131g) – spicy kimchi soup base topped with pork and vegetables
  • Japanese Curry (133g) – curry soup base topped with minced pork and vegetables

Monde Nissin had a similar Lucky Me! Udon fresh boiled noodles in bowl comprising Miso, Tempura and Tantanmen launched at the end of 2017. Each unit was sold at PHP 69 per bowl. The current lower price at PHP 50 for the new Lucky Me! Udon is probably to make the bowl udon noodle more affordable to ordinary consumers.

The garnish in the Lucky Me! Udon is said to contain real meat and vegetable.

Lucky Me! Udon represents a move by Monde Nissin to premiumise its instant noodle with authentic Japanese udon and the convenience of bowl, which is a format that offers a stronger rate of growth than standard noodle in pouch.

Sanitarium UP&GO and So Good Soy Milk available in Singapore

Australia’s Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing Company, the maker of Weet-Bix, Australia’s No.1 breakfast cereal, has introduced UP&GO liquid breakfast at 7-Eleven in Singapore in October 2018. The range is available in two flavours – chocolate and vanilla ice.

The Sanitarium So Good Soy Milk is also available at Cold Storage from October 2018.

The current Sanitarium range in Singapore includes Weet-Bix GO breakfast biscuits, Weet-Bix (available at Cold Storage and NTUC FairPrice), Sanitarium’s Natural Peanut Butter (Cold Storage), Sanitarium oats (NTUC FairPrice), Sanitarium Ezy Oat Congee, Sanitarium Original Crunchy Peanut Butter and Sanitarium Original Smooth Peanut Butter.

MILO Breakfast Cereal Bar taps into growing RTE opportunity

Image from 7-Eleven Philippines

Nestle has launched the new MILO Breakfast Cereal Bar in Southeast Asia with the new product debuting in Malaysia and the Philippines in November 2018. The launch is seen as the continuation of Nestle’s focus on the ready-to-eat (RTE) snack bar segment for on-the-go consumption.

In Malaysia, the Swiss food giant earlier introduced Nestle Koko Krunch bar at the end of 2017 and Nestlé Fitnesse Breakfast Cereal Bar in August 2018.

New Maggi 5-Min Risotto and Knorr Hot Meals

5-Min Risotto

In Singapore, Maggi has launched the perfect Italian goodness in a cup. The 5-Min Risotto with fusion flavour comprises Thai Risotto and Curry Risotto imported from Germany same as the current range of Maggi 5-Minute Instant Cup Pasta.

The introduction of the instant risotto indicates the growing availability of instant rice meals in Singapore, given the large number of foreign expats in the country looking for a convenient rice meals.

The 5-Min Risotto is a move to localise the flavour to appeal to local Singaporean taste.

Knorr Hot Meals

In the Philippines, Unilever’s Knorr brand has rolled out hot instant porridge meals consisting of Pork Congee and Chicken Arroz Caldo (chicken rice porridge).

Hot Meals is made with real chicken/pork and real jasmine rice with no preservatives added. It is aimed at the breakfast occasion.

The Hot Meals is priced at PHP 28 per unit at SM Supermarket.

Acecook Vietnam debuts Shake Me, Bistro, Caykay spicy noodle

Acecook Vietnam has launched several new instant noodle products including Shake Me and Bistro.

Shake Me

Shake Me is a dry cup noodle available in kimchi and crab tamarind flavours. The unique thing about Shake Me is once the hot water is drained out of the hole, consumers are told to add the seasoning into the cup and shake for 30 seconds before opening the lid and enjoy the noodle.

The shaking ritual adds an element of fun to the eating process.

Bistro

Image from Acecook Vietnam

Acecook has also recently unveiled Bistro, an instant spaghetti noodle in bowl and pack. The noodle, which is available in minced meat and seafood pizza, is described as a European restaurant style pasta.

Caykay

The new Acecook Caykay is a spicy cup noodle for those who want to challenge their taste bud. Super spicy noodle has become a rage in Southeast Asia sparked by the popularity of Samyang spicy noodle challenge. In Malaysia, affordable price, coupled with local flavour and the super fiery taste, has made the extra spicy Maggi Pedas Giler, launched in early 2018, emerging as a hot selling product.

Image from Acecook Vietnam

 

New Milo RTD balanced breakfast drink

Image from Nestle Vietnam

Nestle Vietnam has unveiled a Milo RTD drink with cereal: oats, brown rice and wheat with milk and barley in October 2018. The new MILO Balance Breakfast Drink is aimed at children to provide them with the necessary nutrition to kick start their day and excel in everything they do.

In Malaysia and Singapore, the same product is sold as Milo Nutri G in easy-to-carry bottle. The drink has a combination of whole grains to provide the body with energy as well as protein and calcium for an active lifestyle.

Coca-Cola enters RTD coffee segment with Georgia Max Coffee

Image from vov.vn

After launching Fanta Jelly Fizz in Vietnam in August 2018, Coca-Cola Vietnam is back with another innovative product and this time with a ready-to-drink coffee – Georgia Coffee Max in November 2018. This coffee is made from 100% Robusta coffee from Vietnam and is positioned as a wake-me up drink.

The Vietnam RTD coffee segment has underperformed the beverage sector. Euromonitor data shows RTD coffee total sales are the lowest amongst all non-alcoholic drinks and this is despite the segment’s long presence in the market, reported Vietnam.net. The London-based market research firm says RTD coffee has registered slow growth in both on-trade and off-trade.

RTD canned coffee aisle in Vietnam in January 2018. Image credit: Minimeinsights.com

Coca-Cola has strong ambition in coffee in the region to reduce its reliance on the slow-growing carbonated segment. RTD Georgia coffee has been rolled out in China and is now in Vietnam. Previously, the company released a range of Georgia RTD coffee in Vietnam in 2017. The canned coffee was imported directly from South Korea.

In Indonesia and Malaysia, the focus is on the foodservice channel. In Indonesia, Coca-Cola Amatil revealed a new range of café-quality Grinders Coffee capsules and professional Caffitaly capsule machines at the end of 2017.

In Malaysia, Coca-Cola Malaysia signed an agreement with cinema operator MBO Cinemas in March 2018. The beverage concession agreement featured a completely new range of drinks choices to quench the thirst of cinema goers at its 27 cinemas across the country. The agreement included Georgia Coffee.

Greenfields releases new chilled yogurt drink

Greenfields in Indonesia has launched a chilled yogurt drink in easy-to-carry plastic bottle for on-the-go consumption. This RTD yogurt drink in 250ml is available in several variants including blueberry, mango and mixed fruit flavours.

The introduction of Greenfields yogurt drink with active cultures comes after the earlier launch of Greenfields spoonable yogurt at the end of 2017.

Greenfields yogurt drink is available at Super Indo at a regular price of IDR 8,490 per bottle. The promotion price is IDR 6,790.

It is highly likely Greenfields yogurt drink will be exported to Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei and Hong Kong as the names of the importers are listed on the pack.

 

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