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Towards natural: A seminar on winning with natural colors

Barentz Malaysia in collaboration with Oterra hosted a successful seminar titled “Towards Natural: Winning with Natural Colors” on 14 Feb 2023 (Tuesday). The event was attended by over 85 industry experts from the beverages, dairy, baking, processed meat industries and MOH. The seminar provided attendees with the latest regulatory updates and technical knowledge exchange, including hands-on trials, in partnership with Oterra.

The seminar aimed to educate and inform attendees about the benefits of natural colors and the importance of using them in their products. With the increasing demand for natural ingredients, the seminar provided a platform for industry professionals to learn about the latest trends and innovations in natural color solutions.

The hands-on trials provided an opportunity for attendees to experience first-hand the benefits of using natural colors in their products. The seminar also covered important regulatory updates, ensuring attendees were up-to-date with the latest guidelines and regulations.

Overall, the “Towards Natural: Winning with Natural Colors” seminar was a great success, providing attendees with valuable insights and knowledge that they can use to improve their products and meet the growing demand for natural ingredients. Barentz Malaysia is committed to providing industry professionals with the latest information and solutions to help them succeed in today’s competitive marketplace.

Clorox® Steps Up To Provide Cleaning and Disinfecting Products for Thousands of Flood Evacuees

Cleaning and disinfecting products worth more than RM25,000 contributed by Clorox were distributed by the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) and its coordinating agencies to families affected by floods in Johor.

Kuala Lumpur, February 20, 2023 – The recent continuous heavy rain has caused a series of floods displacing thousands of families in Johor[1].  About 5,000 people have been relocated to 51 relief centres.

The flooding has taken a heavy financial and emotional toll on displaced families and individuals, who are faced with rebuilding and resuming their daily lives.

Understanding the devastating impact of flooding on returning flood victims, Clorox Malaysia has stepped up to provide cleaning and disinfecting products worth more than RM 25,000 that includes Clorox Disinfecting Bleach, Clorox  Disinfecting Wipes and Clorox Disinfecting All Purpose Cleaner, via the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA).

Cleaning and disinfection are critical after flooding as floodwaters pose risks of communicable diseases such as leptospirosis, cholera, typhoid fever, and Hepatitis A.

Clorox has been in the business of cleaning and disinfection solutions since 1913. Clorox Bleach is the number one bleach brand in the world and has been trusted for generations to kill 99.9% of germs. Its claims are backed by data and its products have been tried and tested even before the pandemic by professionals and home users.

“As always water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) are crucial for returning flood evacuees to feel more in control as they disinfect and restart. Our thanks to Clorox Malaysia for generously contributing these disinfecting products that form the basis of the hygiene kits for returning evacuees,” says Mr. Muhammad Fauzie bin Ismail, Chief Assistant Director, NADMA.

Families in Kluang, Johor received cleaning and disinfecting products from Clorox which were able to clean and disinfect their homes.

“We are glad to assist the continuous efforts by NADMA. We are deeply saddened by the devastation caused by the floods and we want to help in any way we can,” says Monique Gonzales, SEA Marketing Lead of The Clorox Company.  “Our products can make a real difference in helping the affected communities so they can clean and disinfect their homes, and getting back to their routines in the shortest time possible.”

The Clorox products are delivered to flood relief centres coordinated by NADMA.

“Clean matters, daily and even more so during disaster recovery. We are in awe of the work being done by NADMA in aid of evacuees and are supporting those returning home as their need is great during this time,” says Monique. “We are glad that our contribution of disinfection and cleaning products can help to effectively disinfect homes for a safe environment because Clorox believes that clean matters.”

The following are the products contributed by Clorox to NADMA:

  1. Clorox Disinfecting Bleach (Original) 2L
  2. Clorox Disinfecting Bleach (Lemon) 2L
  3. Clorox Disinfecting Wipes (Fresh Scent) 35ct
  4. Clorox Expert Disinfecting Wipes 30ct
  5. Clorox Clean Up (Lavender) 2L
  6. Clorox Clean Up (Lemon) 2L

Get more information on clean matters, activities and more from Clorox Malaysia’s website at https://www.cloroxmalaysia.com or follow Clorox Malaysia’s social media pages at https://www.facebook.com/CloroxMalaysia/ and

https://www.instagram.com/cloroxmalaysia/.

Disclaimer[2]: Clorox cleaning and disinfectant products are not suitable for consumption or injection under any circumstances.  It is advisable to always read the label for instructions on proper usage.

Six Four Coffee Brings Special Coffee Blends to Malaysia

Six Four Coffee is now available in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Six Four Coffee will be launching new storefronts on Lazada and Shopee as part of its expansion to Malaysia. The specialty coffee roaster from Singapore will bring some of its best blends to Malaysia through the two established online channels for a start.

Consumers who are looking for an authentic experience of specialty coffee in Peninsular Malaysia can expect to find Six Four Coffee’s beans on Lazada and Shopee from 22 February 2023. Six Four Coffee’s digital storefronts in Malaysia will feature customer favourites like the Apache, Chinook, Seahawk, and Sunbird blends for a start, and introduce new blends and products unique to the Malaysian market within the next 12 months.

Since its incorporation, Six Four Coffee has always been committed to selecting, roasting and delivering the freshest quality coffee beans: from direct sourcing of suitable green beans to creating the best roasting profiles. Seeing Six Four Coffee’s success in Singapore and growing export demands, James Kee, founder of Six Four Coffee, wanted to bring Six Four Coffee’s unique blends and quality roasts to Singapore’s immediate neighbours, and eventually expand on the product offerings in Malaysia.

To learn more about Six Four Coffee, including their products and services, please click here.

Follow their Facebook page and Instagram for coffee selection and roastery tips and newest product offers!

 

New Mentos x Royal candy

Mentos has a new limited edition product in the Philippines. The new Mentos x Royal is a collaboration with Royal Tru-Orange, a carbonated soft drink from Coca-Cola Philippines. Mentos is using a highly recognisable orange flavour to level up its mint candy offering to reach out to a broader consumer base.

Majlis Pelancaran Program 2023, Istana Budaya

21 Februari 2023 – Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya (MOTAC) melalui agensinya, Istana Budaya hari ini telah melancarkan Program 2023 yang dirasmikan oleh YBrs. Encik Mohd Yusri Bin Mohd Yusoff, Timbalan Ketua Setiausaha (Kebudayaan), MOTAC sebagai wakil kepada YB Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, Menteri Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya.

Beliau di dalam ucapannya menyatakan MOTAC bukan sahaja menekankan kegiatan pelancongan, malah memberi fokus yang sama terhadap kegiatan kesenian dan kebudayaan yang juga secara tidak langsung merupakan khazanah penting kepada
negara. Kementerian ini akan terus mengekalkan keunikan dan keistimewaan negara
Malaysia sebagai sebuah negara yang kaya dengan kepelbagaian budaya, seni dan
warisan.

Istana Budaya pada tahun ini akan membuka tirai dengan program pementasan Konsert
DiRaja, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia. Ini diikuti dengan Konsert Sanam Band,
Tayangan Filem Cereka “IMAM”, Konsert Klasik Menampilkan Pemain Solo Itali
Domenico Nordio, Teater Tradisional Mak Yong (Anak Raja Gondang) dan Flourishes
’23: Seri Puteri Symphonic Winds Royal Concer

Dalam majlis yang sama, Istana Budaya turut melancarkan kempen Gerak yang
bertujuan untuk menyemarakkan kecintaan masyarakat terhadap kesenian negara. Pada
tahun ini, Istana Budaya akan membawa persembahan-persembahan istimewa yang
berkonsepkan program jelajah ke serata tanah air. Pelbagai program menarik akan
dipersembahkan di beberapa lokasi luar yang strategik agar para peminat dapat merasai
pengalaman seni pentas yang sebenar. Antara program yang telah disusun untuk kempen Gerak ini adalah Program Jangkauan Orkestra Tradisional Malaysia: Sounds of
Malaysia, Siri Jelajah IB Sulur Nakasari, NSO Lambang Sari Series 2023, IB In The Park,
Konsert Mega Kembara Muzik Tradisional dan Echoes of Bronze, ASEAN.

Pada tahun 2022, sebanyak 15 buah program dan 39 pementasan telah dipertontonkan
dengan jayanya kepada khalayak. Jumlah keseluruhan penonton adalah seramai 29,405
dengan hasil kutipan jualan tiket sebanyak RM6.144 juta. Manakala, bagi nilai publisiti
Istana Budaya pula telah berjaya mencecah sebanyak RM52 juta.

Sebelum ini, Istana Budaya telah berjaya mengharumkan nama negara di peringkat
antarabangsa menerusi penglibatan Orkestra Tradisional Malaysia (OTM) dan Artistana
dalam beberapa program kesenian dan kebudayaan yang diadakan di negara-negara
luar seperti Korea, India dan Viet Nam. Antara pencapaian yang diraih adalah penerbitan
video muzik Asia Traditional Orchestra (ATO) di Gwangju, Korea, Festival Muzik ASEANIndia di New Delhi, India dan Festival Muzik ASEAN-Viet Nam di Hoi An, Viet Nam.
Malaysia turut menerima pengiktirafan daripada Persatuan Pemuzik Viet Nam sebagai
“The Excellent Orchestra Malaysia Ghazal Istana Budaya” dan “Merit of Authentic
Tradition for Malaysia Ghazal Istana Budaya”.

Sementara itu, YBrs. Puan Zubaidah Mukhtar, Ketua Pengarah Istana Budaya berkata,
Istana Budaya akan dilihat sebagai seni persembahan pentas yang bergerak secara
proaktif dan inovatif dalam mencerminkan budaya dan seni tempatan kepada orang
ramai. Istana Budaya juga akan terus konsisten dan bersungguh-sungguh membawa
pementasan berkualiti di samping meningkatkan tahap kecintaan masyarakat terhadap
seni dan budaya.

“Tahun 2023 ini diharap dapat mempergiatkan lagi pembangunan kecemerlangan artistik
dalam seni persembahan pentas dengan mengadakan pelbagai corak persembahan
selaras mengikut kehendak semasa, dalam dan luar negara. Setiap program yang
dirancang secara teliti sepanjang tahun ini dilihat akan memberi impak kepada kepelbagaian budaya di Malaysia dengan menerapkan konsep Malaysia Madani,”
tambah YBrs. Puan Zubaidah Mukhtar.

Kalendar Persembahan: 2023

 

San Miguel has recently unveiled limited edition Chocolate Lager

Image credit: San Miguel

San Miguel has recently unveiled Chocolate Lager in the international market including in Thailand and Hong Kong. This limited edition Chocolate Lager is a full flavour lager infused with luscious chocolate. San Miguel Chocolate Lager was launched to celebrate special occasions including Valentine’s Day.

Early Bird Bakery introduces new flavoured yogurt drinks

Image credit: Minimeinsights.com

Early Bird Bakery, a bakery company specialises in making Lebanese bread and yogurt products in Malaysia, has recently launched a range of flavoured yogurt drinks in the local market.

The new yogurt drink is available in various flavours including strawberry, mix berry and mango. The net weight is 250ml and is suggested to be kept chilled. The protein count per 100ml is 0.76%. The ingredients are milk, purified water, live culture and fruit puree.

Greenfields launches Fresh Yogurt Pouch

Indonesian dairy company Greenfields has launched a new pouch packaging for its yogurt that delivers extra fresh, extra goodness and extra tasty. Greenfields Fresh Yogurt Pouch (110g) is available in 7 flavours with catchy names such as Honestly Original, Feelin’ Blueberry, Strawberry Licious, Mango to the Beach, Raspberry Lychee Treat, Wake Me Up Peachy Mango, and Party Up Mixed Berries.

The yogurt in a pouch has to be stored at a temperature of 1-4°C and is made from 100% fresh milk with live cultures.

In another development, Greenfields UHT milk has shifted to a twist cap that will pierce the safety foil to offer added convenience.

 

My Milk Dairy offers Chili Ayran Laban and Ayran Smoked Laban

My Milk Dairy, a dairy company in Malaysia, has recently unveiled Chili Ayran Laban and Ayran Smoked Laban. Laban or ayran is a cold savory yogurt-based beverage popularly consumed in Turkey and Iran as a refreshing drink during summer.

The two new beverages are available at Middle Eastern grocers and at selected grocery outlets in Malaysia.

Laban and ayran are still new to Malaysians. Brands can associate the drink with Ramadan and also introduce more flavours to make it palatable to the taste buds of Malaysians who prefer something sweet.

 

 

 

 

Hershey’s Let’s Move cocoa drink now in Thailand

Hershey’s Let’s Move cocoa drink is now in Thailand. The drink contains plant-based protein extracted from pea, rice, soy & oat and has more than 30 types of vitamins & mineral salts. It is free from sugar and uses only natural sweetness from dates. Hershey’s Let’s Move is distributed locally by Sense Of Care (Thailand) Co Ltd.

Metawin Opas-iamkajorn, better known by his nickname Win, is the face of Hershey’s Let’s Move.

We see powdered chocolate drink moving into the direction of naturally sweetened and the use of plant-based protein.

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