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Tealive ‘brews positivity’ with nostalgia at old Market Square

(2nd from left onwards) Sally Quah, Loob Holding Financial Controller; Bryan Loo, Loob Holding Founder and CEO; Brahmal Vasudevan, Creador Founder and CEO; Shanthini Kandiah, Brahmal’s wife, and Bryan Yeow, Loob Holding Director of Special Project and International Business, during the launch of Tealive’s first heritage outlet at Medan Pasar, Kuala Lumpur.

New coconut series launched to mark 50 million cups of Bang Bang sold

KUALA LUMPUR, 20 September 2024 – Tealive, the top regional lifestyle tea brand, today officially launched its first heritage outlet at Medan Pasar here to begin “brewing positivity” from a renovated shophouse, just a stone’s throw away from the confluence of rivers where Kuala Lumpur began.

The launch witnessed a unique fusion of heritage and innovation as Tealive also introduced its new Bang Bang Coconut series to celebrate the success of its famed Bang Bang range with 50 million cups sold to date.

This outlet features a unique European-style brunch concept, paying homage to the area’s rich history that is sure to take many customers down memory lane to colonial times. Medan Pasar which means Market Square in Bahasa Malaysia is part of the city’s iconic heritage enclave just across the river from Masjid Jamek, often referred to as the point where Kuala Lumpur was founded.

Bryan Loo, Loob Holding Founder and CEO, speaking at the launch of Tealive’s first heritage outlet at Medan Pasar, Kuala Lumpur.

Bryan Loo, founder and CEO of Loob Holding Sdn Bhd said this double occasion marked an exciting chapter in Tealive’s journey as it continues to captivate taste buds across Malaysia and beyond, all while “brewing positivity” for its customers, reiterating the brand’s tagline.

“We are grateful to our loyal customers for enabling us to achieve this incredible 50-millionth cup milestone. To celebrate this, we introduce a flavour that truly resonates with Malaysians – coconut, a taste loved by people across the world and one that perfectly complements our Bang Bang series.”

Tealive also introduced its new Bang Bang Coconut series to celebrate the success of its famed Bang Bang range with 50 million cups sold to date.

The Bang Bang Coconut series takes Tealive’s iconic Bang Bang Milk Tea, Fresh Milk, and Chocolate to the next level with a refreshing twist. Infused with tropical coconut, the drink also features Tealive’s beloved brown sugar pearls, which add a warm and satisfying texture.

This drink is a celebration of flavours that have come to define Tealive’s growing presence as Southeast Asia’s leading lifestyle tea brand.

In addition to Bang Bang Coconut, Tealive is also introducing two more new coconut-based drinks to its menu – Coconut Smoothie and Coconut Velvet Latte. Both beverages offer a cool, indulgent escape perfect for a sunny day, adding to the rich array of choices Tealive is known for.

“These drinks are designed for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a rich and creamy smoothie or a unique twist on your favourite latte, the Bang Bang Coconut series has something for everyone,” Loo explained.

“The new lineup reflects our ongoing mission to innovate and deliver the best beverage experiences to our customers, while keeping them excited and engaged with fresh, unique flavours. It’s all part of our Brewing Positivity campaign, which is to pump our loyal fans up further with new tastes and frontiers as we look to create and stir up a positive atmosphere and mindset in everything we do.

“We are a brand Born in Malaysia, Raised for the World, and we want to spread our liquid positivity through every cup we serve,” Loo added.

This century-old shop right across the enclave’s landmark Clock Tower erected in 1937 to commemorate the coronation of King George VI, has been transformed into Tealive’s first dedicated heritage outlet.

The European-style brunch concept enhances the venue’s ambience, making it a great spot for customers to enjoy their favourite drinks while appreciating the historic location where KL began centuries ago.

“Our heritage outlet is a tribute to that nostalgic spirit, blending the past with the present, and offering a space for everyone to enjoy,” Loo quipped.

Tealive’s commitment to crafting world-class beverages and delivering memorable experiences continues with the introduction of these coconut-based drinks.

The Bang Bang Coconut series, available for a limited time only, will include:

  • Bang Bang Coconut with Brown Sugar Warm Pearls – The signature drink combining tropical coconut with Tealive’s Bang Bang brown sugar warm pearls, a perfect fusion of refreshing and indulgent.
  • Coconut Smoothie with Black Diamond – A cool, icy blend with rich coconut flavour, enhanced with chewy Black Diamond jelly. Perfect for hot days.
  • Coconut Velvet Latte – A smooth and creamy latte with rich, tropical notes of coconut that elevate the classic coffee experience.

Customers can enjoy these new drinks starting at just RM9.90 to RM12.90, making them an accessible treat for all.

For customers who visit Tealive Plus outlets, they’ll find the Coconut Smoothie comes with Aloe Vera topping instead of Black Diamond jelly.

“We are thrilled to be launching these drinks in such a special setting. We want our customers to not only enjoy their beverages but also feel connected to the heritage that surrounds them,” Loo said.

Aik Cheong moves into ready-to-drink

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Malaysian coffee company Aik Cheong Sdn Bhd is set to move into the ready-to-drink (RTD) space with the new IT’S Chocolate Latte (Rich Cocoa and Minty Cool). The company unveiled the latest RTD products at the recent MIHAS 2024, the world’s biggest halal trade show held in Kuala Lumpur in September 2024.

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Aik Cheong showcased its new IT’S freeze-dried fruity tea range, featuring tea capsules for easy preparation. These capsules can be easily prepared with hot or cold water.

Aik Cheong’s new product offerings, including IT’S freeze-dried tea, will enable the company to better meet the needs of consumers seeking convenient and on-the-go options, especially through convenience stores.

On a separate note, the company introduced the Cafe Art Chocolate Series in the first half of 2024, elevating consumers’ chocolate cravings with flavors like Chocolate Hazelnut, Chocolate Mint, and Chocolate Kosong.

Greenleaf Food & Beverages unveils premix tea 3-in-1

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Greenleaf Food & Beverages, a Malaysian company famous for its 3 layer tea, introduced a new premix tea 3-in-1 at MIHAS 2024. This new product complements their existing ready-to-drink options and offers a more convenient and portable way to enjoy their tea.

The premix tea 3-in-1 comes in the pandan and coconut/gula kelapa and caramel/gula apong flavour.

Bibigo JAKIM halal-certified K-Ramyun entering Malaysia market

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CJ Foods unveiled its Bibigo instant noodles at MIHAS 2024, the world’s largest halal showcase event in Kuala Lumpur, in September 2024. The JAKIM halal-certified K-Ramyun comprises the following variants:

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  • Spicy Tteokbokki Flavour (122g)
  • Cheese Tteokbokki Flavour (127g)
  • Smoky K-Chicken Flavour (122g)
  • K-Chicken Flavour (122g)
  • Kimchi Flavour (122g)

The unveiling of the instant noodles for the Malaysian market follows the earlier launch of JAKIM-certified halal bibigo Mandu and Hoppang products in early 2024. 

Spices & Seasonings Sdn Bhd in Semenyih, Selangor, makes the Bibigo instant noodles. Thailand’s A-Best Co Ltd will import them for the Thai market.

East Food Indonesia offers halal latiao snacks, showcased at MIHAS 2024

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PT East Food Indonesia, a la tiao snack manufacturer, unveiled its halal-certified la tiao (latiao) snack at MIHAS 2024, the world’s largest Halal trade show held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The company with a manufacturing plant in Tangerang is a subsidiary of Shandong Yucheng Biotechnology Co Ltd from China. East Food Indonesia currently produces la tiao made from cereals and wheat as well as jelly konjac products.

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La tiao or latiao is a chewy, spicy and tangy snack. Many la tiao products in Indonesia are imported from China and may not have halal certification. East Food Indonesia offers la tiao certified by the Indonesian halal body, ensuring product quality and safety.

Latiao snacks have penetrated into Indonesia with a report stating that this affordable spicy snack from China is popular in Madiun in East Java.

Despite its popularity, recent reports of health issues linked to the consumption of latiao have prompted the Indonesian Consumers Foundation to call for stricter regulations on unsafe Chinese latiao snacks. Recently, students from SDN Cidadap I Elementary School in Sukaraja District, Sukabumi Regency, experienced adverse health effects after consuming unsafe Chinese latiao.

Taiwanese soy sauce Kimlan’s local partner Aventine Foods debuts halal-certified KIM’AMA

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Aventine Foods Industry Sdn Bhd, which has partnered with Kimlan, the top Taiwanese soy sauce producer since Aventine’s establishment in 2014, showcased its newest JAKIM halal-certified sauces under the KIM’AMA brand at the recent MIHAS 2024.

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KIM’AMA offers a range of ready-to-cook sauces and table sauces that help consumers create authentic versions of popular dishes.

KIM’AMA has the following products:

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Cooking Sauce series

  • Fried Noodle Sauce (Kicap Mee)
  • Fried Rice Sauce (Sos Nasi Goreng)
  • Char Kuey Teow (Sos Char Kuey Teow)

Table Sauce series

  • BBQ Sauce
  • Yellow Mustard Sauce
  • Honey Mustard Sauce
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It also has Sweet Soy Sauce (Kicap Lemak Manis) and Sweet Soy Sauce Spicy (Kicap Manis Pedas) in 150g, 400g and 2KG packaging sizes.

We view the launch of KIM’AMA as a strategic move by Kimlan to enter into the halal sauce segment, while offering consumers with authentic local flavours.

Kangkong King water spinach chip maker launches ketchup flavour, participates at MIHAS 2024

KKK Food Corp, the creator of the world’s first crispy flavored water spinach, has introduced a limited-edition ketchup flavored water spinach chip in the Philippines. Get them here now.

Kangkong King offers a variety of flavours, including sour cream, sweet corn, plain, salted egg, spicy, cheese and BBQ.

KKK Food Corp participated in MIHAS 2024 to find distributors for its halal-certified water spinach chips in Malaysia. The company also told us that they plan to reuse the water spinach stalks, which are currently discarded, to create new products.

Get the free MILO Cup Clip with purchase of selected MILO packs in Singapore

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F&N Sparkling Zero free from sugar and calories debuts in Singapore

F&N Singapore has introduced F&N Sparkling Zero, a new sugar-free and calorie-free sparkling drink. It’s now available in Korean Peach and Lemonade flavors exclusively at 7-Eleven.

F&N reported in its 2023 annual report (fiscal year ended ended 30 September 2023) that there had been a 61% reduction in sugar index (grams of sugar content per 100 ml) since 2004 for beverage products across Singapore and Malaysia.

Over 73% of F&N’s ready-to-drink products now contain less than 5g of sugar per 100ml in Singapore and Malaysia.

Mondelez Philippines offers Tang Fruit + naturally sweetened with stevia

Mondelez has released a better-for-you version of its popular Tang powdered juice in the Philippines. The new Tang Fruit + is naturally sweetened with stevia without added sugar. 

In the Philippines, the government taxes sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) containing sugar and artificial sweeteners at PHP 6 per litre and SSB containing high fructose corn syrup at PHP 12 per litre. Drinks sweetened with coconut sugar or stevia are exempt from the tax.

Tang Fruit + offers 100% of the dietary needs for vitamin C and is a high vitamin D and zinc source. 

Mondelez has also launched limited-edition Tang Strawberry Lemonade and Tang Mixed Berries Lemonade with Toy Story characters on the packaging. The limited-time offer is available from 1 August 2024 to 31 December 2024. 

 

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