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Ayam Brand Baked Beans, Your Family’s Favourite Is Now Even Healthier

Try the All New Ayam Brand Organic Baked Beans In Tomato Sauce

Shah Alam, 13 March, 2023 – The school holidays are back again, and soon it will be a new school year. In the meantime, the kids are home, looking for fun new snacks and meals, and activities that they can do with you. Yes, we too have heard the litany of ‘I’m bored’ and ‘I’m hungry’ during the school holidays, and Ayam Brand is here to help.

Ayam Brand Baked Beans has a slew of tried and tested, deliciously healthy snacks and main meals to keep the kids happy, occupied and satiated. Or as parents term it, non-digital reward-based parent-child experiential enrichment activities.

Most Malaysians, especially kids, love Ayam Brand Baked Beans. Perhaps it is the taste and texture of perfectly cooked large whole Northern Haricot beans, the rich comforting tomato sauce, the fun of spearing individual beans with a fork or its association with continental breakfasts, picnics and camping trips with family.

Baked beans provide fiber and plant-based protein[1]. They’re also a good source of thiamine[2], zinc[3], and selenium[4], which support energy production, immune function, and thyroid health. Save the planet for the next generation by going meatless at least once a week, replace meat with baked beans or other plant proteins to increase your nutrient intake while helping to cut down carbon emission.

Ayam Brand Baked Beans are delicious, ready-to-eat straight from the can or dress them up for a variety of nutrition-packed culinary delights. Ayam Brand Baked Beans are available in Original, Light, Cheese and now, with the introduction of the all new Ayam Brand Organic Baked Beans, your family favourite is even healthier.

The USDA certified Ayam Brand Organic Baked Beans use all organic ingredients that are grown and harvested without usage of pesticides and chemicals. It carries a clean label being MSG-free, preservative-free and GMO-free giving you the ease-of-mind that you and your family are getting cleaner, healthier organic nutrition.

As more Malaysians opt for organic diets, cost and preparation time can be an issue. However, Ayam Brand Organic Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce is affordably priced at RM4.85 for a 230g can.

Start creating unforgettable bonding moments with your young ones this holiday season using Ayam Brand Baked Beans. Try out these fresh and fun, quick and easy recipes with your kids. Pick one or try them all to keep the young ones off mobile devices while you teach them about organic and healthy nutrition. Be that A+ parent.

Ayam Brand Sambal Tumis Baked Beans with Flat Bread

Ayam Brand Sambal Tumis Baked Beans with Flat Bread

Just three ingredients bring the Ayam Brand Sardine & Baked Beans together. Sauté the Ayam Brand Samual Tumis Paste until fragrant. Add the Ayam Brand Sardines in Tomato Sauce, gently stir through. You can make the recipe your own at this stage by adding some water, hot sauce, salt, lime juice or other condiments, spices or herbs to taste. Finally add the Ayam Brand Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce, and stir through until heated through.

Serve with hot rice or bread.

Prep time: 5  minutes, cook time: 10  minutes, serves: 4 pax

Ayam Brand Organic Baked Beans on Potato Pancakes

Ayam Brand Organic Baked Beans on Potato Pancakes

This recipe has the parent-child interaction to create memorable moments, and it is absolutely delicious. Organic baked beans, sweet corn, garden peas, mashing potatoes, shaping dough, flipping pancakes and decorating them provide so many learning opportunities, and precious photos.

Here’s how: boil the potatoes until fork tender, and drain well. Assign your child mashing duties. Add the spices and the flour to form a workable dough. Heat oil in a pan, stir fry the aromatics until fragrant, add the Ayam Brand Organic Baked Beans, Ayam Brand Sweet Cup Corn and the Ayam Brand Garden Peas. Stir gently until slightly thickened. Form 5 to 6 potato dough balls flatten them into pancakes approximately 1cm thick. Spray a non-stick pan with a light coating of oil, and fry 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden.

To serve, add a heaped spoon of the organic baked beans topping to each potato pancake and garnish with parsley or cilantro. Yum.

Prep time: 20 minutes, cook time: 15 minutes, serves: 4 pax

Ayam Brand Baked Beans Cheesy Pots

Ayam Brand Baked Beans Cheesy Pots

Kids love baked beans, eggs and cheese. This recipe combines these child-friendly favourites into a nutritious, high protein meal that is exceptionally tasty yet so simple.

Have your child gently combine the Ayam Brand Baked Beans, spices and eggs in a bowl. Let your child lightly coat the inside of 4 muffin cups or ramekins with butter. Pour in the baked beans mixture, and top generously with cheese. Bake in a preheated 180C oven for 20 minutes until the cheesy pot are firm. Increase the temperature to 210C to brown the cheese, for another 3 to 5 minutes.

Garnish with parsley or cilantro. Serve with toast or dig into the cheesy baked bean pots with a spoon. Highly recommended.

Prep time: 5 minutes, cook time: 25 minutes,
serves: 4 pax

Ayam Brand Organic Baked Beans Mexican Style Salsa Dip with Tortilla Chips

Ayam Brand Organic Baked Beans Mexican Style Salsa Dip with Tortilla Chips

The school break is the season to unwind with movies and animated series with your child. Serious movie afternoons or nights require snacks. Make it healthy, nutritious and exotic with the Ayam Brand Organic Baked Beans Mexican Style Salsa Dip with Tortilla Chips.

In a blender or food processor let your child whizz up 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 can Ayam Brand Organic Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce, the juice of half a lemon, pepper, salt and chilli flakes to taste. Control the texture of the dip, a quick pulse for chunky dip, and longer for a smooth paste.

Make the salsa by combining chopped tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lemon juice and a quarter can of drained Ayam Brand Sweet Cup Corn. Your little one can help tear up cilantro, squeeze the lemon and drain the corn.

Pour the dip into a small bowl, top with salsa and serve with tortilla chips. An amazingly easy and nutritiously addictive snack that you made with your little one.

Prep time: 5 minutes, cook time: 3  minutes,
serves: 4 pax

Pricing and Availability 

Ayam Brand Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce are available in Original, Light and Cheese retailing at RM3.15 for the 230g can, and RM4.40g for the tall can. The newly launched Ayam Brand™  Organic Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce retails for RM4.85 for a 230g can.

Ayam Brand™ products are widely available from Aeon Big, Giant, Cold Storage, Jaya Grocer, Village Grocer, Bens, Hero, Mydin, TF Value, The Store/Pacific, Econsave, Matahari or visit the Ayam Brand Official stores on Shopee and Lazada.

[2] https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Thiamin-HealthProfessional/

[3] https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Zinc-HealthProfessional/

[4] https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Selenium-HealthProfessional/

CP Foods embraces a “precision nutrition” approach to create sustainable animal feed innovation

Image credit: CP Foods

Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods) put in place the “precision nutrition” approach in the animal feed development to create better dietary feed formulas that meet the needs of animals of all ages aiming to deliver positive impact to consumers and environment adhering by “One Health” principle.

Dr. Pairat Srichana, Senior Vice President of CP Foods, said that the company strive to research and innovation in animal feed by adopting the “Precision Nutrition” approach to sourcing and developing raw material and ingredients in terms of quantity and quality to create feed formulas to proper fit the need of animals in all ranges of ages to enhance the efficient of animal digestion and minimize excess nutrients to the environment such as nitrogen. In additional, the company partners with the internationally recognized organizations to assess the livestock production aiming to promote human well-being, and to create food security and sustainable environment.

Image credit: CP Foods

The company emphasizes to enhance animal health by using innovative probiotics (good microorganisms) in feed formulas which help create balance and boost the immune system in the intestines, resulting in improving animal health and thus delivered safe food to ensure consumers good health.

CP Foods has partnered with international consulting firms, including Royal DSM NV and Blonk Consultants, to share knowledge and expertise in the development of sustainable animal feed. It allows the company to embrace innovative solutions such as SustellTM to standardize its measurement of the sustainability performance of products and to find ways to reduce the environmental impacts of food production from upstream to downstream, including raw materials sourcing, feed formulation, and animal husbandry.

Moreover, the company has sourced raw materials for animal feed production, such as corn, oil palm, soybean meal, and cassava, that must not come from deforestation to ensure sustainable care for the environment.

According to Dr. Pairat, CP Foods has continuously developed environmentally friendly animal feed, and this approach has led to the development of “green products” such as minimizing the proportion of main raw material in swine feed, which can reduce the amount of excess nitrogen excreted by 20 to 30 percent. This technique was embraced by Thailand’s swine industry and transferred to its international swine operations. In addition, the company has developed a feed formula for laying hens that reduced nitrogen in manure by 12-13%. This year, the company will focus on developing the environmentally friendly duck feed.

Dr. Pairat anticipates that, Thailand’s animal feed industry in 2023 will continue to expand at the same rate as it did in last year, despite the challenge posted by rising raw material prices. CP Foods is dedicated to promoting sustainable food production through the development of innovative animal feed solutions that are beneficial to human, animals, as well as the environment.

Stream Oscar(R)-Award Winning Global Hit Everything Everywhere All At Once On HBO GO

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SINGAPORE, MARCH 13, 2023 – The 95th Academy® Awards have now come to a close but fans can catch Oscar®-winning titles Everything Everywhere All At Once, CNN Films and HBO Max documentary Navalny and Top Gun: Maverick on HBO GO.

Everything Everywhere All At Once, which had a ground-breaking awards season, took home seven awards at the 95th Academy® Awards including; ‘Best Picture’, ‘Best Director’ (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert), ‘Best Actress’ (Michelle Yeoh), ‘Best Supporting Actor’ (Ke Huy Quan), ‘Best Supporting Actress’ (Jamie Lee Curtis), ‘Best Original Screenplay’ and ‘Best Film Editing’. Watch Everything Everywhere All At Once on HBO and HBO GO.

Directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, Everything Everywhere All At Once is an irreverent and big-hearted sci-fi action adventure about Evelyn Wang, a flustered Chinese American mother who is contacted from a parallel universe and told that only she can save the world. The unlikely hero learns to channel her new-found powers and fight through the splintering timelines of the multiverse to save her home, family and herself. The global hit stars Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan, Jenny Slate, Harry Shum Jr., James Hong and Jamie Lee Curtis.

Awarded the Oscar® for ‘Best Documentary Feature’, CNN Films and HBO Max co-produced documentary thriller Navalny was directed by Daniel Roher and explores the life and work of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who, after years of campaigning against corruption, has developed powerful enemies. Navalny chronicles the politician and activist’s brave stand against the government that tried to silence him – and his never-ending fight for democracy. The feature is available to stream on HBO GO.

Top Gun: Maverick available on HBO and HBO GO took home the Oscar® for ‘Best Sound’. After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. Maverick then finds himself training a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a specialized mission no living pilot has ever encountered. Stars Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm and Glen Powell.

Subscribe to HBO GO online at https://www.hbogoasia.sg/ or the mobile app via the App Store or Play Store for as low as S$9.99/month. Or access HBO GO via StarHub, Singtel and meWatch. HBO GO is also available on Android TV, Apple TV, LG TV and Samsung Smart TV – and comes with AirPlay and Google Cast functionality.

Julie’s Biscuits Pays Tribute To Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh

Image Credit: Julie's

Kuala Lumpur, 13 March 2023 – When Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh was nominated in the Best Actress category of the 95th Academy Awards, she made history by being the first nominee to openly identify as Asian. Now, as a winner of the coveted award, she stands even taller. In view of her 40-year journey as an actress originating from Malaysia, Malaysian-born brand Julie’s Biscuits has paid tribute to her achievements.

As a homegrown brand that believes in female empowerment, Julie’s Biscuits published congratulatory messages to Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh on out-of-home media in Malaysia and on social media.

The tribute features a tweaked version of the Julie’s Biscuits logo, to resemble Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh. It is accompanied by a simple congratulatory message to the 60-year-old, Ipoh-born actress.

Sai Tzy Horng, Director of Julie’s Biscuits, said: “I am incredibly proud of Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh. She is truly an international icon and a pride and joy to all fellow Malaysians. As a Malaysian household biscuit icon, we want to congratulate her by paying tribute to her remarkable achievement in her Oscar nomination amongst many other impressive milestones in her illustrious career. She has proven time and again that she is one of Malaysia’s most revered national treasures.

Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh’s energy and spirit embodies Julie’s values — humility, openness, fearlessness and a slight hint of cheeky irreverence. Her inspirational journey reminds us all to hold our heads up high – similar to our Julie’s icon – and inspires us to work hard for our dreams. Thank you Tan Sri and congratulations to you!”

In addition, Jimmy Neo, Group Creative Director of GOVT Singapore (the creative agency of Julie’s Biscuits) added: “When we knew that Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh was nominated, we thought that a simple, sincere tribute would be appropriate, to honour all her achievements over the years. She’s an inspiration to all.”

Club Med Celebrates Malaysia’s Long Weekends with “Stay 3, Pay 2” Deal during MATTA Fair

Club Med Kani, Maldives

The pioneer of premium all-inclusive holidays is encouraging travellers to maximize their long-weekends with getaways at sought-after tropical gems such as Maldives and Bali.

MALAYSIA, 13 March 2023 – Club Med, the pioneer in premium all-inclusive holidays, is offering a “Stay 3, Pay 2”  MATTA Fair promotion for sought-after island destinations such as Club Med Kani and Club Med Finolhu Villas, an Exclusive Collection resort, in Maldives, as well as Club Med Bali in Indonesia, available for a limited time only from March 14 to 25, 2023.

Venture on once-in-a-lifetime transformative experiences and rediscover your best selves by embarking on journeys of exploration and immersion into the nature and cultural wonders of each destination. With many long weekend holidays coming up such as Hari Raya Aidil Fitri, Labour Day, Hari Raya Aidil Adha and the Merdeka Day, Club Med hopes the offer will help you make the most out of planning your next vacation. Those looking to travel during off-season periods will be delighted as you may plan your holidays all-year around, with the outbound travel period valid from April to November 2023.

As the pioneer of kids and family experiences since 1967, everything in the Club Med resorts are designed to make families feel right at home and free to make the most of their holidays – from Kids’ Clubs for children 4 months to 17 years, the award-winning Amazing Family! program that encourages family bonding through a fun-filled weekly agenda of activities, facilities such as a baby corner with pureed food for infants, interconnecting rooms and sports and activities for all ages. Not forgetting that children under the age of four years old can stay for free at Club Med.

Club Med Kani, Maldives

A holiday at Club Med Kani offers endless chances to fully experience what the Maldives has to offer, from diving with marine life and thrill-seeking water sports, to lively evening entertainment and Club Med’s traditional “white” dinner on the beach at sunset, guests can dive into an endless turquoise playground under the sun.

Club Med Kani, Maldives

The resort provides infinite possibilities to ignite a sense of excitement and wonder, making it the perfect destination for a short getaway – whether you are looking for fast-paced adrenaline-pumping adventures in the ocean, or embracing slow-living relaxation under the sun – there is something for everyone at Club Med Kani.

Holiday packages for Club Med Kani start from RM 3,020 for a 4-Day 3-Night stay per adult.

Club Med Finolhu Villas, Maldives *Exclusive Collection*

Those seeking a more secluded and serene holiday will be delighted with Club Med Finolhu Villas, an eco-chic resort that is part of Club Med’s Exclusive Collection, the brand’s luxury line of private and prestigious sanctuaries that blend exceptionally delivered artisanal experiences with careful attention to the minutest details into one all-inclusive holiday package.

Club Med Finolhu Villas, Maldives

With only 52 villas on the private island, guests will not only enjoy the finest experiences on the island including exquisite panoramic views, underwater discoveries, and pampering indulgences, but can do so with privacy, tranquillity, and peace. The resort’s Overwater Villas are only accessible to guests ages 18 and above, while the Sunset Beach Villas and Sunrise Beach Villas are made accessible for guests above the age of 8 and 12 years old respectively.

Club Med Finolhu Villas, Maldives

Holiday packages for Club Med Finolhu Villas start from RM 5,440 for a 4-Day 3-Night stay per adult.

Club Med Bali, Indonesia

Club Med Bali, Indonesia

Those seeking a balance between local culture and well-being can look to Club Med Bali, which offers opportunities to experience authentic Balinese culture first-hand through its repertoire of activities, programmes, and entertainment line-up. Guests can look forward to a traditional massage or cooking class conducted by Club Med’s trained practitioners; be immersed in the wonders of ancient traditional dance at the Balinese Theatre; or indulge in the colourful flavours of Balinese cuisine with the new Makan on Wheels.

Club Med Bali, Indonesia

Holiday packages for a 4-Day 3-Night stay starts from RM 2,000 per adult for Club Med Bali. 

New Singaraja Apidin features Singaraja beer and chardonnay white wine

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Prost beer maker PT Beverindo Indah Abadi has recently launched Singaraja Apidin in Indonesia. The new grape ale with a 4.8% alcohol content is a blend of Singaraja beer and chardonnay white wine.

The launch of Singaraja Apidin comes on the heels of the release of Singaraja Abidin (8% ABV), which is a mixture of Singaraja beer and Orang Tua (OT) Anggur Merah red grape wine.

Both alcoholic drinks are targeted at consumers who want a new experience of drinking beer with a wine twist.

Viral Mie Gacoan has all the recipe for success

The viral spicy noodle chain Mie Gacoan is expanding rapidly in Indonesia. The menu satisfies consumer need for a meal that is spicy (customisable spicy levels) and affordable.

Image credit: Mie Gacoan

The chain is known for its long queues and spicy dry springy noodles with wonton and minced meat as well as dimsum and beverages. The foods are suitable for different dayparts and can be consumed as a meal or as a snack.

Affordability is key to unlock consumer demand in Indonesia. At Mie Gacoan, the average price for a noodle is IDR 10,000 to 11,000 equivalent to USD 0.71, while dim sum is around IDR 9,100 to 10,000.

As Mie Gacoan focuses on driving volume, the long waiting time can be a barrier to would-be-consumers. However, many consumers decide to skip the queue by opting for online delivery.

Mie Gacoan, which is owned by PT Pesta Pora Abadi, has received halal certification for its food products, thus ending controversial over its halal status.

As with many foodservice concepts, Mie Gacoan will need to evolve according to changing consumer needs. But right now, the chain has all the receipe for success.

Inside Scoop unveils Kurma Ajwa ice cream with Yusuf Taiyoob, Farm Fresh’s ice cream move

With Ramadan just around the corner, Inside Scoop has collaborated with kurma supplier Yusuf Taiyoob to unveil kurma ice cream made with kurma Ajwa. Yusuf Taiyoob x Inside Scoop Kurma Ajwa Ice Cream is available online, in-store and GrabFood.

In a separate development, local dairy company Farm Fresh entered into a conditional share purchase agreement in February 2023 with The Inside Scoop Sdn Bhd (TISSB) to acquire a stake of 65% in the popular ice cream chain for RM83.9 million.

Farm Fresh has plans to enter into ice cream. According to an article on Vulcanpost.com, the acquisition will allow Farm Fresh to leverage on TISSB’s expertise to take on the big multinationals in the packaged ice cream segment. Farm Fresh’s proposed move into packaged ice cream will be something we will keep our eyes on.

According to Jakim’s Halal Malaysia Portal, Farm Fresh has already obtained halal certification for four Farm Fresh Potong products. Ice cream ‘potong’ or ‘cut ice cream’ is a traditional ice cream in Malaysia and Singapore in a stick usually featuring traditional flavours like red bean, cendol, jack fruit, corn and durian. The Farm Fresh Potong product will likely be aimed at the mass market and will most probably market through its network of stockists and home dealers.

New CP-Meiji Milk Shake Salted Caramel has many ways to enjoy

Image credit: CP-Meiji Thailand

CP-Meiji has added salted caramel to its dessert-inspired flavoured Milk Shake in Thailand. The new Milk Shake Salted Caramel can be consumed three ways chilled, frozen or shake it to enjoy the rich texture and taste.

Image credit: CP-Meiji Thailand

 

Heal Nutrition now has protein bar

Heal Nutrition, a Malaysian company known for its protein shake, has launched its latest Chocolate Crunch & Heal Fruity Raspberry Breakfast Protein Bar. The protein bar is free from sugar. It is 100% plant-based, has 10g of protein and 1.3g to 2.7g of fibre.

Protein bar is a convenient way to obtain fibre and protein needed in the daily.

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