Ajinomoto Indonesia has recently introduced a new stock made from three types of mushrooms: shiitake mushroom, oyster mushroom and champignon mushroom. The new Masako Mushroom Flavoured Stock is suitable for dishes with vegetables and seafood-based ingredients as well as other dishes.
Nestlé Indonesia is introducing NESCAFE Iced Black Lychee (220ml), a new lychee-flavoured coffee, to the Indonesian market. The fruit-flavoured iced black coffee brings a refreshing lychee taste to the RTD coffee category, targeting young consumers looking for exciting flavors in their iced coffee. The latest RTD coffee is priced at IDR 7,100 at Indomaret.
PT Nutrifood Indonesia has recently launched the ready-to-drink Tropicana Slim Collagen Shot with Peach Blossom flavour, targeting consumers who want to improve their hair, nails and skin anytime and anywhere. Tropicana Slim Collagen Shot (190ml) is a collagen drink with 400mg of collagen per serving. It is high in fibre, has seven vitamins, including vitamin A and has green tea extract.
The green tea extract contains antioxidants, while vitamin A, a fat-soluble vitamin, plays a vital role in collagen synthesis. The fibre helps with digestion. Tropicana Slim Collagen Shot is suitable for people with diabetes to consume.
Nutrifood has previously introduced Tropicana Slim Strawberry Flavoured Collagen Drink Powder, which contains vitamin A and 8,000mg of collagen per serving.
Iconic Snack Brand Arrives Under New Franchisee, AC Hesed Group
Kuala Lumpur, 10 June 2024 – Life in Kuala Lumpur is about to get sweeter! Cinnabon, the iconic baker and purveyor of irresistible cinnamon rolls, and creator of delicious, thirst-quenching signature beverages, is back in Malaysia. Beginning anew with the brand’s newest bakery at The Exchange TRX in Kuala Lumpur, Cinnabon Malaysia is owned and operated by its new Malaysian franchisee, AC Hesed Group.
“Cinnabon is all about ‘Love and Magic’” said Noémi Chaw, Strategic Director of AC Hesed Group. “We are thrilled to bring the world’s best cinnamon rolls to Malaysians. Baked fresh and hand-rolled, and never without its unmistakable sweet cinnamon-spiced aroma, our cinnamon rolls are perfect for every occasion, or when you just need a sweet treat to brighten your day.”
One of the ingredients which is unique to Cinnabon is Makara® Cinnamon. Exclusive to Cinnamon and sourced from Indonesia, Makara® Cinnamon gives Cinnabon’s rolls a delicious and incomparable taste. With its tantalising signature cinnamon-filled goodness, Cinnabon is set to capture Malaysian tastebuds and hearts by allowing each Malaysian to find their individual perfect sugar fix.
At the new bakery, guests can enjoy the famous aroma of freshly baked rolls and signature Makara® cinnamon, along with ooey-gooey™ treats, including Cinnabon’s World Famous Cinnamon Rolls® topped with cream cheese frosting. These cinnamon rolls come in two-sizes: the original Cinnabon and the smaller Minibons; and in three flavours: Classic, Caramel Pecanbon, and Chocobon. For those who can’t get enough, guests can also take home CinnaPacks. These CinnaPacks come as 2-Packs of Cinnabon’s Classic Rolls, and 4-Packs and 9-Packs of Minibons.
In addition, guests can also enjoy treats such as Roll-on-the-Go (made from the gooey centre of the classic Cinnabon) alongside a wide range of beverages, including espresso-based hot and iced coffees, freshly squeezed Classic Lemonade, and blended Chillattas®.
To celebrate the grand opening, Cinnabon Malaysia will be offering three exclusive promotions throughout the opening week (from 6 to 14 June 2024), rewarding Cinnabon fans as they enjoy their favourite treats:
Cinnabon is offering one lucky customer the opportunity to walk away with a grand prize of an entire year’s supply of Cinnabon. The second and third prize winners will receive a 6-month supply and a 3-month supply of Cinnabon, respectively. To participate, customers need only to make any purchase at Cinnabon between 6 and 14 June 2024, scan a QR Code to fill out a form, and upload a picture of their receipt. The winners will be chosen at random, and announced via Cinnabon Malaysia’s social media platforms.
With any purchase from now till 14 June 2024, customers will receive a return voucher to redeem a free Classic Minibon on their next visit to Cinnabon.
The first 100 customers at Cinnabon daily from 6 to 14 June will receive a free Classic Minibon with any purchase. Subsequent customers will receive an exclusive, limited-edition sticker pack featuring vibrant Cinnabon depictions. These sticker packs were designed in partnership with a Southeast Asian artist, showing Cinnabon’s dedication to arts and the local community, and created to foster a sense of belonging and community between Cinnabon and their fans.
Visit the new store at The Exchange TRX during its operating hours from 10.00 am to 10.00 pm, or learn more at Cinnabon’s Instagram page @cinnabon.my or their Facebook page, Cinnabon Malaysia.
Finally, AC Hesed Group is very pleased to announce that the second Cinnabon store in Malaysia, located at IOI City Mall, Putrajaya, will open at the end of this month.
Hackers went after high-profile social media accounts belonging to celebrities and famous brands. They tricked them into clicking zero-click exploit sent through private messages, to take control of the accounts. Kaspersky has some useful tips.
7 June 2024 – The recent report on hackers targeted celebrities on social media with the full impact of the hacking attempt is still being investigated has raised considerable cybersecurity concerns, although the social media company has indicated that only small number of accounts were compromised.
According to Social Media Statistics for Malaysia Report, there are 28.68 million social media user identities in Malaysia, about 83.1% of the Malaysia’s population. The most recent cyber hack is not new, as the Malaysia internet regulator has also initiated investigation on 50 million accounts affected in a security breach by hackers some years ago.
“This incident highlights the ever-present threat of social engineering attacks on popular social media platforms. Hackers sent private messages to the targeted social media accounts, with the intention to take over the accounts. By clicking on deceptive private messages, account owners would risk compromising login credentials and granting hackers unauthorized access to the accounts,” says Yeo Siang Tiong, General Manager of Southeast Asia at Kaspersky.
Kaspersky expert revealed that the popular social media security issue stems from a zero-click exploit used by illicit groups, without having the user to click a malicious link, but rather just open the direct message in the social media for the malware to trigger.
While the social media company is working on halting the attacks, Kaspersky expert shared that the zero-click exploits are very difficult to stop and decipher. However, there are some things the social media users can do to try to reduce some of the risk:
Kaspersky expert also has developed a detailed guide on security and privacy setup on social media. Also use the Privacy Checker to configure both the privacy and security of other social media networks.
The First-Ever Dolce World Expo in Asia
The inaugural SIGEP Asia 2024, the Dolce World Expo in Asia, is set to be Southeast Asia’s premier international trade show for artisan gelato, pastry, bakery, chocolate, coffee, and tea, and will take place at Marina Bay Sands Singapore from 26 to 28 June 2024.
SIGEP is the world’s leading trade show in the food service sector. For over 45 years, SIGEP has been the reference point for innovations and market developments in the industry. In 2024, SIGEP attracted 180,000 visitors from 161 countries, and featured 1,200 brands from 35 countries.
SIGEP Asia 2024 is expected to draw 10,000 visitors and over 350 exhibitors across 9,000 square metres.
The one-stop trade show offers seminars, masterclasses, and interactive demonstrations led by international champions of SIGEP’s Gelato World Cup, Juniores Pastry World Cup, The Pastry Queen – Pastry World Cup, and Bread In The City. The event presents exclusive networking opportunities with industry experts and leaders at the Chef’s Tables luncheon.
The Technology & Innovation Pavilion (TIP) will be featured at the show to showcase the latest advancements in the F&B sector. The event also presents the GO Meat-Free Pavilion, featuring the latest meat-free innovations and products and a digital marketplace for non-meat-related businesses.
Organised by the Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) Asia, SIGEP Asia 2024 incorporates the 11th International Coffee & Tea Asia (ICTA), 11th Cafe Asia, and the 10th Sweets & Bakes Asia.
SIGEP Asia 2024 will be held in conjunction with Restaurant Asia 2024, the 5th International Restaurant, Kitchen & Culinary Equipment & Supplies Exhibition. These two events will be co-located with Speciality Food & Drinks Asia, Speciality Coffee & Tea Asia, and Food2GO Asia.
Event Details
About SIGEP Asia 2024
|
Event: |
SIGEP Asia 2024 |
|
Dates: |
26 to 28 June 2024 |
|
Time: |
26 and 27 June: 10 am – 6 pm 28 June: 10 am – 5 pm |
|
Venue: |
Marina Bay Sands Sands Expo & Convention Centre Halls D, E & F, Basement 2 10 Bayfront Avenue Singapore 018956 |
|
Admission: |
Admission is free for all. Online pre-registration or on-site registration is required. |
|
Website: |
The 5th International Restaurant, Kitchen & Culinary Equipment & Supplies Exhibition
Restaurant Asia (RA) 2024 is leading the charge as the only F&B trade show for the industry and by the industry, showcasing end-to-end solutions for industry players, chefs, and restaurateurs at the iconic Sands Expo & Convention Centre.
Co-organised by the Restaurant Association of Singapore (RAS) and Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) Asia, the show is anticipated to be twice the size of the previous edition. The show is expected to draw 10,000 international and local visitors, and will host over 350 exhibitors spanning 9,000 square metres.
RA 2024 will bring back the Technology & Innovation Pavilion (TIP), designed to address the growing demand for cost-effective and eco-friendly operations, where leading tech companies will converge to showcase their innovative solutions. The TIP sandbox offers hands-on demonstrations, workshops, and live experiments to bring solutions to life. The event also features plant-based and healthier food options to support sustainability and healthy living.
The RAS Leadership Symposium will be presented at RA 2024 to mark the gathering of industry leaders, experts, and restaurant operators across F&B concepts to discuss and share their strategies as well as emerging trends and technologies driving industry growth. The show also offers exclusive networking opportunities with industry experts and leaders at the Chef’s Tables luncheon.
RA 2024 is organised in conjunction with SIGEP Asia 2024, the inaugural Dolce World Expo in Asia for artisan gelato, pastry, bakery, chocolate, coffee, and tea. SIGEP Asia 2024 incorporates the 11th International Coffee & Tea Asia (ICTA), 11th Cafe Asia, and the 10th Sweets & Bakes Asia. These two events will be co-located with Speciality Food & Drinks Asia, Speciality Coffee & Tea Asia, and Food2GO Asia.
Event Details
About Restaurant Asia 2024
|
Event: |
Restaurant Asia 2024 – The 5th International Restaurant, Kitchen & Culinary Equipment & Supplies Exhibition |
|
Dates: |
26 to 28 June 2024 |
|
Time: |
26 and 27 June: 10 am – 6 pm 28 June: 10 am – 5 pm |
|
Venue: |
Marina Bay Sands Sands Expo & Convention Centre Halls D, E & F, Basement 2 10 Bayfront Avenue Singapore 018956 |
|
Admission: |
Admission is free for all. Online pre-registration or on-site registration is required. |
|
Website: |
BJC Foods (Malaysia) has new and exciting spicy potato chips that turn the tongue blue. The new Wise Cottage Fries Coloured Potato Chips with Hot and Spicy Flavour turn the tongue blue upon contact, which adds to the excitement of the consumption experience.
The colour-changing stunt will surely creates a buzz on social media.
Wise Cottage Fries Coloured Potato Chips with Hot and Spicy Flavour ingredients: potato (58%), vegetable oil, sugar, salt, maltodextrin, flavour enhancer (INS 621), spices, non-dairy creamer (milk source) (cow), hydrolyzed vegetable protein (soy source), food acid (INS 330), anticaking agent (ING551) and colouring (INS 160c(i) and INS 133).
Experience the blue heat at 7-Eleven Malaysia.
Campbell’s Soup Malaysia has enriched its pasta sauce range with new canned options for Malaysian consumers. The latest products in can (300g) include Basil & Garlic Pasta Sauce, Traditional Pasta Sauce and Mushroom Pasta Sauce, which are also available in an existing 350g glass jar. The pasta sauce in cans enables the Kimball brand to provide consumers with a more accessible price points.
Kimball has an existing range of Buttermilk/Spicy Chili Tomato Pasta Sauce that suits the Malaysian palate and is sold in cans.
Nestlé Singapore is adding Tomato & Oregano Spaghetti to its number one cup pasta range in Singapore. The Maggi 5-Minute Pasta Tomato & Oregano Spaghetti is made in Germany and is available at leading supermarkets and online stores.
