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The Coffee Bean & Tea LeafÂź Malaysia Fills this Holiday Season with Togetherness and a “Latte” Love

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Tan Heng Hong
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Delicious festive menu and familiar Holiday favourites await at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf¼ Malaysia as we ‘sleigh’ the year-end together!

Kuala Lumpur, 4th November 2022 – The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf¼ Malaysia welcomes the Holiday season with an exciting series of festive flavours that are both new and familiar. After all, there is no better way to spend time with your loved ones than over a spread of mouthwatering (and eye-catching!) Holiday-themed food, with a comforting mug of festive beverage from us in hand.

“Many of us spend the better part of the year out and about, busy with the bustle of our everyday lives,” said Fiona Rodrigues, Head of Marketing & Innovation, The Coffee Bean & Tea LeafÂź Malaysia. “As we approach the year-end holidays, The Coffee Bean & Tea LeafÂź wants to invite everyone to find comfort and respite in celebrating togetherness with those dear to them. Be it through familiar Holiday favourites or our newly-brewed festive flavours, we hope all who walked through our cafĂ© will come out excited for the year to come!”

The festive beverages from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf¼ Malaysia this season centre around the comforting flavours of chocolate and peppermint to serve the warmth of “Togetherness in every cup”. In fact, there is a little something for everyone!

For latte lovers, they can be sure that “a latte love” has been put into every cup, whether their choice is the Macadamia White Chocolate Latte (hot / iced) (small RM 17.90, regular RM 18.90), Double Chocolate Peppermint Latte (hot/iced) (small RM 17.90, regular RM 18.90), or the Gibraltar Peppermint Latte (hot/iced) (regular RM15.80).

Fans of our Ice Blended¼ beverages are also treated to a festive take on their favourite drinkable desserts – with the Macadamia White Chocolate Ice Blended¼ (small RM 18.90, regular RM 19.90), Pure Macadamia White Chocolate Ice Blended¼ (small RM 18.90, regular RM 19.90) and Double Chocolate Peppermint Ice Blended¼ (small RM 18.90, regular RM 19.90).

Not forgetting our Cold Brew lovers as well, this Holiday season brings with it the Macadamia White Chocolate Cold Brew Latte (small RM14.50, regular RM 15.50) and the Peppermint Cream Cold Brew (small RM14.50, regular RM15.50). Finally, no Holiday celebration is complete without a comforting mug of cocoa – a role which will be filled by our Double Chocolate Peppermint Cocoa (hot/iced) (regular RM 18.90). Our Holiday Blend cuppa also makes a return for the festive season (small RM 9.50, regular RM 10.50) and will also come complimentary with our All-Day Breakfast Set!

Winter Berry (Petite)
Panettone Frost

Complete the festive experience with a hearty, Holiday-themed treats to warm the belly! The Winter Berry and Starry Starry Night are both chocolatey delicacies with touches of festive berries. Meanwhile, the Warm Winter Log, Happy Holiday Log and Snowy Holiday make for delicious yet Instagrammable centrepieces for any Holiday spread. The Jingle Berry Swirl and Panettone Frost are easy additions to a full feast and even on-the-go! For the kids (and the young-at-heart), Lil’ Mr Snow and the Jolly Breadman also make their return! Lastly, a taste of nostalgia can be found in Grandpa’s Chicken Sandwich and Grandma’s Smoked Duck Salad.

Warm Winter Log (Slice)
Starry Starry Night (Whole)

Besides that, ‘tis the season to look out for our festive Holiday Amber Wing merchandise, coming to your neighbourhood The Coffee Bean & Tea LeafÂź cafĂ©! These include the Chill Amber Wing, Arendal Amber Wing and Sustain Amber Wing. As part of our Caring Cup programme, Holiday gift tags will also be available for purchase at RM 2.00 per gift tag or RM 8.00 per set of four, whereby 100% of proceeds will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation Malaysia (ADFM).

Grandma’s Smoked Duck Salad
Lil Mr Snow

Finally, promotions are also lined up until the end of the year to amplify the celebration! First on the list is the early bird promotion on selected Holiday items. TCB Card members and those who order online can enjoy 20% off the Snowy Holiday, Happy Holiday Log (whole), Warm Winter Log (whole), Starry Starry Night (whole) and Winter Berry (whole) from now until 30th November 2022. Additionally, those eyeing Single Serve Machines (SSMs) for themselves or their loved ones can enjoy 30% off any SSMs from now until the end of the year.

Jolly Breadman

For more information about the latest offerings from The Coffee Bean & Tea LeafŸ Malaysia, news and promotions, visit our  Facebook page www.facebook.com/CBTLMalaysiaPage, Instagram account @coffeebeanMY, TikTok account @coffeebeanMY, or website www.coffeebean.com.my.

Happy Holiday Log (Slice)

Ayam Brand Malaysia celebrates 130th anniversary at Sunway Pyramid

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Tan Heng Hong
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Ayam Brand Malaysia is celebrating its 130th anniversary. Head down to Sunway Pyramid, Orange Concourse, LG 2 to experience fun & games and of course, delicious Ayam Brand delights prepared for you. The event ends on 6 November 2022 (Sunday).

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Take home some goodies when you recycle your Ayam Brand cans. With Ayam Brand ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) programme, collect, clean, and recycle your used Ayam Brand cans and come earn some cash vouchers and collect exclusive Ayam Brand tote bags. To redeem a tote bag, just bring over at least 5 used Ayam Brand cans and make sure they are cleaned.

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Image credit: Ayam Brand Malaysia

 

Country Foods has launched Butcher’s Ridge

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Tan Heng Hong
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Country Foods has launched Butcher’s Ridge in Singapore. The new butcher’s cuts are available at excellent value in all good hyper- and supermarkets across the country. You can also or add them into your RedMart and PandaMart grocery baskets and have them directly dropped into your homes. This handpicked selection of chicken and beef cuts goes perfectly into stir-fries, stews, soups, shabu shabu, sukiyaki, grills, wraps and many quick one-dish meals.

Siti Mastura agrees

A household name in Singapore with more than 20 years of experience in the culinary world, a judge on Season One of MasterChef Malaysia, and a bona fide celebrity influencer, Chef Siti will be sharing some of her favourite recipes in live cooking demos and chef’s table experiences lined up

TurtleTree to Represent Singapore at UN Climate Change Conference 2022 as Official Drink Partner

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Tan Heng Hong
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SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt and SINGAPORE, Nov. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — TurtleTree will be Singapore’s official drink partner at this year’s UN Climate Change Conference (COP27), taking place from 6 to 18 November in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.

Acting in collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Office of Singapore, TurtleTree’s participation at the event will see the company serve as a standard bearer for Singapore’s environmentally focused aspirations: Through a series of panels and exhibits, TurtleTree will present its work in the field of sustainable nutrition, a pursuit reinforcing Singapore’s vision for a greener future.

As part of this showcase, TurtleTree will also be unveiling Zenith, a brand-new canned drink prototype focusing on the intersection of lifestyle and performance. Created with ingredients obtained through precision fermentation, Zenith is designed to demonstrate the use of this technology as a means of manufacturing sustainable products at scale.

Commenting on the conference, TurtleTree CEO, Fengru Lin, stated: “COP27 is the biggest sustainability-oriented event of the year, with notable players from both the private and public sector in attendance. To have access to a global stage of this scale represents an incredible opportunity to put the best of both Singapore and TurtleTree on display. We’re extremely excited about Zenith and the potential of precision fermentation, and we can’t think of a more fitting way to get the world equally excited about the opportunities to come.”

Already a key part of TurtleTree’s development process, precision fermentation will be used to create the company’s flagship ingredient product, LF+, announced earlier this year. Moving forward, this cutting-edge process will also pave the way for the production of new ingredients, unlocking a world of fresh possibilities for TurtleTree. More information on Zenith and precision fermentation will be made available on TurtleTree’s media channels in the near future.

About TurtleTree

TurtleTree is a biotech company dedicated to producing a new generation of nutrition—one that’s better for the planet, the animals, and people everywhere. Utilizing cutting-edge precision fermentation technology and proprietary cell-based innovations, the company is creating better-for-you ingredients sustainably and affordably, with benefits that extend beyond the dining table and into the heart of humanity.

For more information, please visit TurtleTree’s website. Alternatively, follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Introducing KURO retail-format quality pork by Country Foods

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Tan Heng Hong
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Singapore’s Country Foods has announced the launch of KURO in Singapore. KURO is the company’s new range of retail-format quality pork with a variety of cuts to make grocery shopping and home cooking easier for everyone.

KURO is proudly endorsed by Singapore homegrown Michelin-Star Chef Kang with over 40 years of culinary experience in Cantonese cuisine.

KURO in available in all major hyper- and supermarkets, RedMart and PandaMart from 1 November 2022.

7-Eleven Thailand showcases virtual brand presenter Nana Juuichi

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Tan Heng Hong
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7-Eleven Thailand has unveiled its first virtual brand presenter Nana Juuichi, which is 7-11 in Japanese. Virtual brand ambassadors are key to digital engagement. Apart from engaging consumers via the traditional digital platforms, virtual brand endorsers can support the brand with future virtual marketing initiatives such as establishing a presence on the metaverse.

These virtual brand ambassadors can avoid the pitfall of influencer scandals, thus ensuring the ambassadors are ‘perfectly’ aligned with the brand’s image.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojcwOQZRrl4

7-Eleven x ANDES by ASTONS new ready meals

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Tan Heng Hong
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7-Eleven Singapore has collaborated with ANDES by ASTONS once again following their initial launch in 2021 to make available affordable Western meals through convenience store. The latest partnership feature four new ready meals priced from SGD 6.50.

  • Honey Garlic Chicken with Aglio Olio – SGD 6.50
  • BBQ Chicken with Butter Raisin Rice – SGD 6.50
  • Salmon & Spinach with Cream Fusilli – SGD 7.50
  • Steam Cut with Garlic Herb Buter and Black Pepper Sauce – SGD 13.50

The Steam Cut with Garlic Herb Buter and Black Pepper Sauce comes with the juicy sous vide grass-fed beef sirloin steak with melted herb garlic butter and ANDES by ASTONS’ signature black pepper sauce.

 

Meatless Kingdom launches Dendeng Manis Asap Plant-Based

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Tan Heng Hong
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Meatless Kingdom, Indonesia’s mushroom protein company, has launched its latest offering Dendeng Manis Asap Plant-Based. Dendeng Manis Asap is similar to bakkwa, also known as rougan, a Chinese salty-sweet dried meat product similar to jerky.

Dendeng Manis Asap Plant-Based can be an alternative to the meat-based product popularily consumed by the Chinese community during Chinese New Year.

Meatless Kingdom has a booth at Jabar Explore 2022, Bandung Convention Center on 2-6 November 2022.

Lazada Group Releases First Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Impact Report

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Tan Heng Hong
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Lazada’s first ESG impact report commemorates its tenth anniversary and marks the Group’s commitment to building a sustainable business and creating positive impact

SINGAPORE, 3 NOVEMBER 2022 – Southeast Asia’s leading eCommerce platform, Lazada has released its first Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Impact report, Shaping the Future of the Digital Economy for 2022. The report details the company’s efforts to leverage eCommerce as a force for good to uplift communities, champion accountable and sustainable business practices and manage its impact on the environment.

“As Lazada celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, we also celebrate 10 years of digital commerce in Southeast Asia. It is also a timely milestone to release our first ESG Impact report and I am pleased to share our progress in accelerating the growth of digital commerce in the region and making a difference through our operations,” said James Dong, Chief Executive Officer, Lazada Group. “This report is only the start of our journey. I am looking forward to stronger collaborations with our partners and stakeholders around how we can leverage our position as a leading eCommerce platform to shape the future of a sustainable digital ecosystem.”

The report unveils the company’s ESG framework and its four core pillars: Empowering Communities, Future-Ready Workforce, Responsible Stewardship, and Effective Governance. It highlights many notable achievements for the company under these pillars, including:

Empowering Communities

Positive socio-economic impact to support development across the region: Across its six markets, Lazada created 1.1 million economic opportunities within its ecosystem of sellers, digital commerce enablers, third-party logistics partners and dedicated employees.

Provision of services, infrastructure and capacity-building for the empowerment of Southeast Asian communities:

  • Lazada’s commitment is to give back to societies and communities in recovery efforts and building a more resilient society. Initiatives such as Lazada’s COVID-19 and disaster relief responses across the markets have been in place since its early years.
  • Lazada works with local stakeholders to develop programs that support women in their journeys to becoming entrepreneurs and celebrates female entrepreneurs who have overcome obstacles to grow their businesses successfully with Lazada. In March 2022, Lazada honored the achievements of 18 female entrepreneurs across the region on Lazada’s platform with the Lazada Forward Women Awards 2022.

Future-Ready Workforce

A diverse and inclusive work environment for employees: In the past two years, overall workforce across the Group has grown by 18%. Women make up 43% of Lazada’s workforce, a higher percentage than that of the overall technology industry in Southeast Asia at 32%.

Development of skillsets and knowledge for the broader digital talent pool: Lazada established initiatives such as Lazada University, an exclusive education program to empower its sellers, and the Lazada Learning Festival 2022, the biggest virtual learning festival in Southeast Asia to educate and engage with the general public.

Responsible Stewardship

Lower carbon footprint: Lazada introduced a baseline carbon inventory to identify key sources of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission across its operations. The results from the carbon inventory exercises will serve to enhance Lazada’s decarbonization roadmap in the coming years and align with global ambitions to reduce GHG emissions.

Reduced material uses and engage in a circular economy: RedMart, Lazada Singapore’s grocery arm, avoided approximately 30 tons of virgin plastic alone by switching RedMart Label water bottles to 100% recycled PET materials.

Effective Governance

Strengthened cybersecurity measures: Lazada is one of the few eCommerce platforms in Southeast Asia to be certified against the ISO 27001:2013 standards, an international standard for information security that sets out a holistic approach to securing the confidentiality.

Best practices for intellectual property protection and processes: Lazada is the first Southeast Asian digital commerce company with a dedicated Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Protection Team. In March 2020, the team piloted a proactive detection and takedown of counterfeit goods, which resulted in 98% of proactive removals occurring before a transaction took place in 2021.

“The progress we made in the last few years has laid the groundwork for sustained success and momentum as we push forward with our ESG impact,” said Frank Luo, Chief Financial Officer, Lazada Group. “As Southeast Asia’s pioneer digital commerce platform, we are committed to enabling a sustainable and healthy ecosystem that connects buyers and sellers. Our approach is to adopt an ‘ecosystem mindset’, by increasing collaboration with our partners and stakeholders along our value chain to create a positive impact.”

Most recently, Lazada Logistics in Indonesia was also honored as the winner of the Responsible Consumption and Production (Plastic) category under the B20 Sustainability 4.0 Awards, a joint European-Indonesian project and a side event of B20 Indonesia 2022. The prestigious awards celebrate businesses and individuals that embed sustainable practices in their strategies and processes by embracing the environment and societies in their agenda.

Lazada’s FY2022 ESG Impact Report has been prepared with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards 2021.

The full FY2022 ESG Impact Report: Shaping the Future of the Digital Economy can be found here.

POTATOES USA FUELS “POWERMAN” MALAYSIA DUATHLON SERIES 2022

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Tan Heng Hong
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Everybody enjoying U.S. Potatoes at the race

Up and coming sportswomen Ann Pow & Yen Chia Land 2nd and 4th Positions at Asian Championships

Kuala Lumpur, 02 November 2022 – In competitive sports or competitions, there is an element as, if not more, important than skills, mindset or strategy. Experienced fitness buffs, marathoners and sportspersons would know that the right nutrition intake could make all the difference in helping them achieve success in their performance.

Research indicates that U.S. potatoes, packed with energy, fiber, potassium and Vitamin C, are a viable functional food that can help fuel and enhance sport performances and active lifestyles.

Ann Pow lands 2nd place at the Powerman Classic category

Potatoes USA recently sponsored the Malaysian leg of the PowerMan World Series which has 16 years heritage and is the sanctioned Asian Championship for duathlon held at Putrajaya over the weekend.  Potatoes USA enlisted two sportswomen influencers Ms Ann Pow and Ms Yen Chia, both very popular in the running & cycling arena of competitive sports. They incorporated U.S. potatoes in their meals to aid their carbo loading for their participation in the PowerMan Classic category comprising a 10km run- 60km cycling-10km race.

At the event, Potatoes USA served U.S. potato products to over 4,000 sportsmen and sportswomen at their booth.  All were treated to U.S. mashed potatoes which helped runners replenish energy levels and nutrients needed after the event. Educational materials on potato power nutrition to improve sports performance were also distributed at the event.

Ann Pow clinched 2nd position for the PowerMan Classic category. Ann was a participant at the 31st SEA Games held in Hanoi in May this year, and also the champion of the recent Garmin Malaysia Marathon 2022. She is a 26-year-old personal trainer loves competitive running and cycling and is a familiar face at marathon races in town.

“Endurance sporting events such as the PowerMan, place large demands on muscle glycogen stores.  I usually start carbo loading during training session, one to two days before the race. There is a need for concentrated sources of complex carbs and U.S. potatoes promotes satiety and help increase or decrease the richness and tastiness depending on the cooking preparation and method,” she explained.

Another Potatoes USA representative sportswoman, Yen Chia, 32 years old, finished  4th position at the PowerMan Classic category. She shared “U.S. potatoes are cost-effective and rich in nutrients needed for highly competitive races. They are gluten-free and awesome source of carbohydrates to help me stay fueled and reduce hunger pangs during long or intense races.  I consume U.S. potatoes for my training, recovery process and of course, for race day!”.  Furthermore, they are tasty, easy to cook and versatile to prepare them in many different ways,” enthused Yen.

(From left) Ann Pow & Yen Chia carbo-loaded with U.S. Potatoes for the race

Numerous studies had been conducted over the past 40-50 years also suggested that carbohydrates are a primary macronutrient for sustaining and improving athletic performance. According to Nutrition Today, a US journal, it is suggested that a balanced diet high in natural, quality carbohydrate rich foods like nutrient-dense potatoes may be optimal to improving physical performance among elite endurance athletes.

Key facts about the potato power:

  • 26 grams of carbohydrate – Potatoes are a nutrient-dense quality carbohydrate, important for optimal physical and mental performance as the primary fuel for your brain and a key source of energy for muscles. And, because your body’s own stores of carbohydrate are limited and may be depleted – even in a single session of intense and/or prolonged exercise– it’s important to replenish them.
  • 620 Milligrams of Potassium – A medium-sized (148g) potato, with the skin-on, provides more potassium than a banana, no fat, no sodium, and no cholesterol. Potatoes are perfect for aiding muscle, cardiovascular and nervous system function during long endurance events.
  • 30% of daily value of Vitamin C – Potatoes are an excellent source of Vitamin C which helps to boost the immune system and aids in collagen production, a major muscle tissue component.
  • 3 grams of plan-based protein – Protein is a key component of muscle and an important nutrient for performance.
  • 2 grams of fiber (7% daily value) – Fiber helps regulate blood glucose and increase satiety, making one feel full longer.
  • 110 Calories for Energy – Easily digestible and more energy dense than any other popular vegetable, potatoes are a good choice to fuel the demands of racing a marathon.
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