The Daboba Dinosaur Kiwi series is here in Malaysia. The drink is made of rich fresh kiwi, which is loaded with vitamin C. Combine with the Daboba signature yogurt, strawberries and chocolate sauce topping to balance the tanginess of kiwi. You will feel the perfect balance of sweet and sour from this fruity drink.
The Daboba Dinosaur Kiwi Series:
Richeese Factory has unveiled its latest Richeese Ice Cream Fries, which is a combination of fries with ice cream to deliver a savoury and sweet tasting experience. The ice cream comes with butterscotch syrup.
In another development, Richeese Factory has announced it plans to enter Malaysia soon. Nabati Group, which owns Nabati Snack under PT Kaldu Sari Nabati Indonesia, can use Richeese Factory to cross-market its products in Malaysia.
Syarikat Thong Guan Trading Sdn Bhd (STGT) or famously known as 888 Tea & Coffee has recently launched Premix Cocoa Powder (Hazelnut Flavour) in Malaysia. The Premix Cocoa Powder is great for hot/cold instant cocoa drink. It is also a versatile ingredient to be used for confectionery, dessert, dairy and bakery products. Also available is Premix Cocoa Powder with 72% cocoa powder.
At IFood Expo (9-11 December 2022), the company showcased TG Lite Pure Cocoa Power with 100% cocoa powder suitable for food and drink application.
The keyword for the latest innovations is versatility.
Click here to buy 888 Tea & Coffee products on Shopee Malaysia.
Eat Just Inc.s GOOD Meat has launched their latest version of cultivated chicken at one of Singapore’s most iconic meat purveyorsâHuber’s Butchery. Cultivated meat is a process of making sustainable, safe meat from animal cells instead of slaughtered animals, also known as cell-based meats. GOOD Meat’s cultivated meat will be served at Huber’s Butchery’s bistro.
Chocolate confectionery company Delfi, which owns the licence to the Van Houten brand in key markets in Asia, has launched Van Houten Vegan series in Indonesia. The range comprises:
What is interesting is Van Houten is calling out ‘vegan’ as the unique selling proposition to attract consumers who are showing an interest in dairy-free option driven by health, ethical and sustainability concerns.
Listen Up Sdn Bhd, the producer of Oatbedient, has recently launched OatLife. The OatLife Oat Drink Barista is described as a creamy and malty oat milk specially developed to satisfy the Asian palate. It also froths easily when steamed, perfect for latte art. 
Key ingredients are water, oat (11%), rapeseed oil, permitted food stabiliser (dipotassium phosphate, calcium carbonate, tricalcium phosphates) and salt.
Take OatLife 3 times daily to receive the daily recommended intake of 3g of beta-glucans.
The company has also unveiled oat-based instant drink mixes ranging from white coffee, milk tea to chocolate to leverage on the popular plant-based ingredient oat as the unique selling proposition. The range comprises:
OatLife Gold Double Oats with Chia Seeds
Pack Size: 12 sachets x 32g
Ingredients: Australia Oats (46%), Oat Milk Powder [Oat, Rapeseed Oil, Permitted Food Stabiliser (Dipotassium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Tricalcium Phosphate), Salt], Malt Extract and Chia Seeds (5%).
OatLife Cafe Oat White Coffee
Pack Size: 12 sachets x 27g
Ingredients: Oat Milk Powder [Oat, Rapeseed Oil, Permitted Food Stabiliser (Dipotassium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Tricalcium Phosphate), Salt] (71%), *Brown Sugar and Coffee Powder (11%).
OatLife Cafe Oat Milk Tea
Pack Size: 12 sachets x 28g
Ingredients: Oat Milk Powder [Oat, Rapeseed Oil, Permitted Food Stabiliser (Dipotassium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Tricalcium Phosphate), Salt] (73%), *Brown Sugar, Tea Powder (4.5%), and Malt Extract.
OatLife Cafe Oat Chocolate
Pack Size: 12 sachets x 31g
Ingredients: Oat Milk Powder [Oat, Rapeseed Oil, Permitted Food Stabiliser (Dipotassium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Tricalcium Phosphate), Salt] (65%), Malt Extract, *Brown Sugar and Cocoa Powder (10%).
*Low Glycemic Index (GI)
OatLife’s products are available on its official store on Lazada Malaysia. Click here to purchase.
SKEYNDOR Launches V-Shape Lifting Home Care
Kuala Lumpur, 7 Dec 2022 â Unique Aesthetics Sdn Bhd, the sole distributor of Spainâs no. 1 skincare brand SKEYNDOR in Malaysia introduced the brand exclusively to media and guests today. SKEYNDOR which has a history of 56 years is present in more than 55 countries and is ranked within the top 15 professional cosmetic brands in the world. Â
The Malaysian skincare segment is competitive and fragmented but promises great potential. The beauty industry is estimated to grow by 4% year-on-year, with the skin care segment amounted to RM3,698.5 million in 2019 and expected to garner RM5,928.1 million by 2027, registering a CARG of 8.1% from 2021 to 2027 according to Allied Market Research, an international market research & consumer data consultant.
Patrick Sha, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Unique Aesthetics said the company is truly excited to represent a beauty care pioneer such as SKEYNDOR which leverages on its âScientific Cosmeticsâ ideology in the research and innovation of skincare products using environmentally sustainable ingredients suitable for Asian skin. He is joined by Mr Bryan Hew, Executive Director at the launch.  Â
âThrough our market research, one of the top beauty issues in Malaysia is ageing and sagging skin, especially amongst the 40s and above. Owing to busy lifestyles, poor eating habits and negligence of a good skincare regime, the age affected is getting younger. Contrary to popular belief, anti-aging starts from home and not from the clinic or doctor’s office. The key is that a beauty regime needs to be an everyday routine to be effective,â advised Patrick.
Premised on this, Unique Aesthetics rolled out its innovative Global Lift V-Shape Lifting Home Care – a day and night treatment with a lifting effect and firming action to be carried out at home for 15 consecutive days. The home care set aims to address those imperfections that arise in the neck, double chin and neckline areas, conveniently and effectively in the comfort of oneâs home. Hence, improving firmness, elasticity and reduces neck wrinkles are key to these problem areas with the new range.Â
It is found that constantly looking at our mobile devices can lead to sagging in the neck area. âResearch found that this treatment reduces wrinkles by 18% and moreover, 3 hours after application, the skin appears 24% firmer and more revitalised,â enthused Patrick.Â
The productâs special ingredient lies in its anti-ageing technology âProGEN-inâ. The home care product kit comprises three products – the V-Shape Anti-Gravity Serum, the V-Shape Anti-Gravity Cream and the V-Shape contouring mask – all combining to offer benefits including an immediate tightening effect and lifting action, a firming action, defining the facial oval, reducing the volume of the double chin, as well as the wrinkles in this area. For this exclusive launch, a V-Shape Lifting Roller has been included to achieve the best facial results.
At the launch event, Ms Margaret Beales, an international beauty specialist from Spain with over 35 years of beauty and skincare experience, shared insights and tips on the Asian beauty culture and skin health trends.Â
âOur cells will start aging as early as 30 years of age. Early skin care regime will aid in prolonging and maintaining our skinâs health. Sagging skin is also caused by the lack of beauty and medical treatments to stimulate collagen synthesis. When the loss of collagen is greater than the stimulation of new ones, our skin loses its tightness and youthfulness, resulting in loose sagging skin.
âTo achieve optional results with SKEYNDORâs Global Lift, apply the Serum and Cream twice a day, every morning and night. To complete the treatment, apply the V-Shape Mask once a week, after using the Serum and before using the Cream. It is key that the mask remains well attached to the chin for 20 to 25 minutes of exposure,â advised Margaret. Â
At the event, media, guests, salon owners and beauty influencers were treated to a kaleidoscopic showcase of skincare insights including techniques on face yoga, exciting game activities, scrumptious fine dining and exclusive SKEYNDOR product sets.
SKEYNDOR products can be purchased online at https://skeyndor.com.my or through its authorised beauty salons.Â
For more information, please visit website https://skeyndor.com.my, https://instagram.com/skeyndor_malaysia  and https://www.facebook.com/myskeyndor
About Global Lift V-Shape Lifting Home Care
About Unique Aesthetics Sdn BhdÂ
Established in 2013 by Co-Founder, Executive Director Bryan Hew and Patrick Sha. Â
The companyâs philosophy is built on the foundation of enterprising spirit and innovation within the beauty care arena, focussing on distribution of quality skin, body and spa care products to the professional sector comprising beauty salons, day spas and hotel resort operators.
Mikael Jasin has witnessed the transformative power of coffee and is determined to elevate Kenangan Coffeeâs beans and unique blendsÂ
Kuala Lumpur, 8 December 2022 â At a recent media event, Kenangan Coffee held an up close and personal session with Mikael Jasin, Kopi Kenanganâs Head of Coffee to showcase the brandâs differentiation strategy. An exclusive coffee demo was conducted to preview the techniques used to maintain top-notch quality through its top-of-the-line coffee machines, high-grade raw materials and the detailed process that goes into making a perfect cup of coffee.
Possessing a background in Psychology and Marketing, Mikael ventured into the industry for his love of coffee and his passion to learn more about coffee-making techniques, participating in barista competitions as well as working closely with local farmers to improve the growth in coffee quality. Mikaelâs excellent track record in national and world competitions has made him the current World’s 7th Best Barista (2021), as well as, Indonesian Barista Champion (2019 & 2020). After winning 4th place in the World Barista Championship Boston 2019, Kenangan Coffee appointed Mikael as its Head of Coffee to procure and innovate blends from various Indonesian regions that are unique to the brand and its offerings. Besides this, he is in charge of product development, which includes being involved in presenting a new menu and exploring coffee farms in Indonesia to curate the best coffee beans and experiences for their consumers. He also adds value by training and consulting baristas for the brand. To date, Kopi Kenangan has more than 2,300 certified baristas who graduated from the Kenangan Academy in Indonesia.
Mikael Jasin, Kopi Kenangan Head of Coffee said, âMy goal is to always share Indonesiaâs culture through our coffee beans as we are one of the best coffee producers in the world. As an ethical brand that focuses on providing value to our stakeholders, I am committed to sourcing ingredients and goods from Indonesia to elevate the lives of our farmers and our people. Our well-trained baristas use good quality ingredients to bring a taste of our origins here in Malaysia. We released the new beans on the Bumi Flores beans and this is a coffee blend that I have specially curated for Kopi Kenangan. Bumi means âlandâ in Indonesia and it represents a classic Indonesian taste profile. The Bumi Flores beans are locally sourced from farmers in Bumi Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, and have characteristic notes of brown sugar, warming spice and dried orange. Other coffee beans that I have also curated are single-origin beans, such as the Malabar and Solok beans.â
âBesides producing our best coffee beans, we use the best-in-class coffee machines such as the Black Eagle Maverick by Victoria Arduino to maintain the coffee quality we serve our customers. The specific feature that elevates the coffee-making process is called âPure Brew,â which is designed to broaden the range of coffee extraction. The machineâs variable flow rate and temperature capabilities allow us to create low-pressure extraction recipes with different grind sizes, doses and ratios for cups described as âmore syrupy and full-bodiedâ than manual pour-over, but also quite distinct from the traditional espresso. This paves the way for Malaysians to enjoy the coffee that suits their taste buds. What is unique about Kenangan Coffee is that it caters to all types of customers; from coffee enthusiasts who enjoy pure brews using the Bumi Flores beans, to those who are looking to unwind and enjoy milk-based coffee series like our signature Kenangan Latte, which has a distinctive taste, the smokiness of gula aren and the boldness of the coffee, and for non-coffee drinkers who can indulge in a cup of Avocado milk. Kenangan Cofee is indeed a place for everyone and is on the path to being the most-loved consumer brand in Malaysia and Southeast Asia,â added Mikael.
Kenangan Coffee has opened five stores within Klang Valley at Suria KLCC, MyTown Cheras, Pavilion KL, NU Sentral KL and Sunway Pyramid PJ. The brand also introduced its beloved signature drinks, Kenangan Latte and Avocado Coffee, as well as a wide range of other coffee selections at its stores. The price per cup starts from RM5.90 and is at a sweet price point in line with its brand promise of making quality coffee available at affordable prices.
For more information, please log on to:Â www.kenangancoffee.my
Thursday 08 December 2022 – GrabFood, a leading food delivery platform, presents an extraordinary year-end dining experience for foodies, “#GrabThumbsUp x Michelin Challenge – Memorable Thai Taste,” in celebration of The 2023 Michelin Guide Thailand. Stand a chance for a free exclusive dinner presented by the two renowned Michelin Star chefs, Chef Pichaya “Pam” Soontornyanakij and Chef ThiTid “Ton” Tassanakajohn, limited at 30 prizes (2 seats per prize) with special unlocked discounts of up to THB 1,200* when ordering menus from the Michelin Guide Thailand restaurants on GrabFood as specified. Foodies can now enjoy the fun from now until the end of the year.
Chantsuda Thananitayaudom, Senior Director, Commercial & Marketing, Grab Thailand, said “To reinforce our position as a food trendsetter, curated by foodies for foodies, #GrabThumbsUp presents the special year-end activity with two renowned Michelin Star chefs to provide the exclusive dining experience for Grab users. Just by collecting the specified number of times and the total amount of food orders from the Michelin Guide Thailand restaurants, users can stand a chance to win a two-stackable discount! First, receive a 20% discount of up to THB 400 from #GrabThumbsUp restaurants when ordering menus from the Michelin Guide Thailand restaurants at a minimum of THB 500 for three times. Second, receive a 20% discount of up to THB 800 when ordering menus from the Michelin Guide Thailand restaurants at a minimum of THB 500 for six times.”
“Special! GrabFood users can also stand a chance to win the exclusive dining experience presented by two renowned Chefs from Potong and Nusara when ordering menus from the Michelin Guide Thailand restaurants at a minimum of THB 500 for 12 times.** Come join this exclusive activity today until December 31, 2022. Visit the Grab application for more information,” added Chantsuda.
*Up to THB 1,200 discount can be redeemed per the total orders collected as specified
**Eligible for the first 30 participants who meet all specified conditions. Receive a dining experience at Nusara on February 4, 2023, or Potong on February 17, 2023. Winners will be contacted to confirm their eligibility. All conditions are subject to change as the company deems appropriate.
Singapore, 8 December 2022 – This afternoon, the nation saluted its dedicated F&B workforce and presented the top accolade of Superstar to one of six finalists at the Excellent Service Award (EXSA) 2022, organised by the Restaurant Association of Singapore (RAS). At the same event, winners from a total of 36 companies were also honoured with the Excellent Service Award (EXSA).
The proud occasion held at the NTUC Centre Auditorium, One Marina Boulevard, was graced by the presence of Guest-of-Honour, Ms Low Yen Ling, Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Trade and Industry. More than 500 guests were present to witness the memorable event.
The winner and finalists under the Superstar category were recognised for their outstanding work and for having gone beyond the call of duty to deliver exceptional service and create memorable experiences for their diners and customers.
They are shiny examples of excellent frontline service crew who are often also the restaurantâs brand ambassador and the face of the restaurant. The Award seeks to inspire excellence in the service industry by identifying role models and recognising their efforts. It is hoped that their exemplary performance will inspire their fellow service crew and new recruits alike to scale newer heights and encourage more Singaporeans to join the service industry.   Â
Launched in 1994, the EXSA is a national award that recognises individuals who deliver quality service. It seeks to develop service models for staff to emulate and to create service champions. Organisations participating in EXSA are committed to achieve service excellence.
EXSA 2022 honours 1792 recipients from 36 companies, comprising 405 Star, 513 Gold and 874 Silver award recipients. A total of 6 finalists were selected from the 405 Star Award recipients for the EXSA Superstar category. The entries were professionally evaluated by a panel of judges comprising industrial-organisational psychologist, restaurateur and experienced customer service professionals.
Superstar category Winner and Finalists
Excellent Service Award Recipients
About the Excellent Service Award (EXSA)Â
Launched in 1994, the Excellent Service Award or EXSA is a national award that recognises individuals who have delivered quality service. It seeks to develop service models for staff to emulate and to create service champions.    EXSA is managed by six industry lead bodies â Association of Singapore Attractions, The Association of Banks in Singapore, Singapore Hotel Association, Land Transport Authority, Singapore Retailers Association and Restaurant Association of Singapore.   Â
About Restaurant Association of Singapore (RAS)Â
As the pioneer and largest F&B Association in Singapore, Restaurant Association of Singapore has more than 500 members, representing close to 800 brands that operate more than 5,000 outlets. Our members comprise a good mix of business models such as restaurants, caterers, fast foods and food courts, with various cuisine types, thus providing a wholesome view and opinion, with the common goal to propel the industry forward.   Â
Since 1980, RAS has acted as a collective voice for the F&B industry and strives to advance the industry through various platforms such as bridging closer working relationships between businesses and government agencies, networking events for members, recognition and awards platforms and administering programmes to drive business success.
