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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Meatless Kingdom, an Indonesia-based company focusing on mushroom and plant-based food products, has recently made available its plant-based products at the Pick & GO AI unmanned convenience store in Singapore.
Pick & GO is located in the Singapore Management University. Having Meatless Kingdom’s products on campus is a good choice because students are more likely to be receptive to the plant-based movement. Globally, many colleges and universities have started offering more plant-based foods on campus, some under pressure from the students themselves.
Plant-based producers can focus their attention on tertiary institutions to promote their products.
Ramoe, a non-alcoholic drink from Indonesia, is slowly making waves in the country. The drink by Rasa Group is now available at Dunkin. Securing a spot at Dunkin is an interesting feat and it demonstrates foodservice chains are open to newer and more sophisticated fizzy drinks. Ramoe is also available at Aeon Mall and Food Hall.
Ramoe, which has a strong Indonesian-ness in its choice of name, strikes a chord with Gen Z and Millennials who are proud of their heritage and culture. They are also looking for something more sophisticated in their fizzy drinks.
FamilyMart Malaysia has launched Matcha VITAGEN, which is a mix of cultured milk and the bittersweet matcha. Grab it for RM5.90 each and enjoy it on-the-go for a wholesome boost. Cultured milk is a versatile drink that can be added into various beverages to create a hybrid beverage.
KFC Malaysia has unveiled Juicy Whole Chicken. As the name implies, this succulent whole chicken to share with friends and family. However, KFC Juicy Whole Chicken is only available at selected stores and needs to be pre ordered at least one day in advance. Click here for the list of available stores.
The fast food chain has also launched the new KFC High Five Box featuring 1 Original Recipe Chicken and 6 pieces of spicy nuggets, whipped potatos, coleslaw, smoke and mustard sauce and Coca-Cola. Customers can now enjoy a wide variety of KFC items at an affordable price of RM 18.99.
The Juicy Whole Chicken expresses the theme of value through shareability and going big, while the High Five Box focuses on variety.
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Apart from KFC High Five Box, KFC is offering Teh Tarik in its stores with an a la carte price of RM 4.20 with a price on the high size.
EB Frozen Food Sdn. Bhd., a frozen food manufacturer and distributor in Malaysia, has made available two new frozen chicken-based products. The newly-launched Chicken Popiah is made with chicken breast meat, mixed with vermicelli and wrapped with crispy bean curd skin. In Malaysia and Singapore, popiah (薄餅) is a type of fresh spring rolls filled with shredded vegetables and other ingredients. Chicken Popiah is an adaptation of the local popular street food.
The company has also launched Cheezy Chicken Nugget made with tender and juicy chicken breast meat and filled with cheese.
Both products can be air fried and deep fried and ready to serve.
EB Group has opened its new headquarters in Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah. The company can now produce 60,000 tonnes of products annually with a RM 1 billion value to support market demand.
EB Group owns three EB Frozen Food, Everbest Soya Bean Products and Hoshay Food Sdn Bhd, which focuses on traditional vegetarian and plant-based offerings.
