New Concept Product Co., Ltd. (NCP), the maker of Hotta instant ginger tea brand in Thailand, has launched the new ready-to-drink (RTD) Hotta ginger beverages in Tetra Pak’s Tetra Prisma Aseptic 250 Edge DreamCap 26. The latest HOTTA Ginger Cool (ginger and Manuka honey flavor) and HOTTA Fusion Cool (ginger and lime flavor) are said to be the first RTD ginger beverage in paper-based aseptic carton packages in Thailand.
Hotta RTD is aimed at the young generation of health-conscious consumers who want convenience and resealability in their drinks.
Proposed final dividend of 46 sen per share bringing total dividend to 56 sen
per share, up 40% versus FY20
RM110mil CapEx investment for production upgrade
SHAH ALAM, 17 February 2022 – Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Berhad (the Group) has reported a net profit of RM201.0 million for the full financial year ended 31 December 2021 (FY21), an increase of 23.9% as compared to RM162.2 million (FY20), on the back of a flat revenue of RM1.8 billion. The higher earnings were mainly driven by cost optimisation, innovation and premiumisation initiatives.
The Group’s top-line was impacted by lower sales due to a 11-week brewery operations suspension and dine-in restrictions in both Malaysia and Singapore markets.
Guided by the corporate strategy SAIL’22, the Group defended its bottom-line by implementing stringent cost controls through discount optimization, lower sales and administration expenses, coupled with better premium mix leveraging on the launch of Connor’s Stout Porter in can and Carlsberg Smooth Draught packaging innovations, and the new variant offerings of Somersby Watermelon Cider and 1664 Rosé in March and December respectively for the domestic market. In addition, the Group has doubled its e-commerce sales for both Malaysia and Singapore.
For the fourth quarter ended 31 December 2021 (Q4FY21), the Group saw an increase in both revenue and profit after its operations in Malaysia resumed in mid-August as the country entered the national recovery phase with more economic sectors reopened. Net profit rose by 88.2% to RM71.4 million in the quarter versus RM38.0 million in Q4FY20, with revenue up by 14.8% to RM542.3 million from RM472.5 million in Q4FY20.
In Malaysia, profit from operations grew by 39.4% to RM188.8 million in FY21 compared to last year, whilst revenue saw a 3.6% decline to RM1.21 billion. Profit from operations for Q4FY21 increased by 216.1% to RM70.9 million, while revenue rose 25.2% to RM394.7 million against the same quarter last year.
The Group attributed the higher earnings of its Malaysia operations to lower costs following the restructuring efforts carried out in 2020 and absence of the one-off RM6.4 million bill-of-demand settlement paid to the Royal Malaysian Customs Department of Selangor in 2020.
The Singapore entity reported a 6.3% increase in revenue at RM561.1 million for FY21 despite the increased restrictions in dine-in capacity and re-imposition of suspension of entertainment outlets operations. Profit from operations, however, fell by 10.2% to RM58.0 million due to the higher cost of sourcing products from other Carlsberg markets when the Malaysian brewery was suspended, coupled with the absence of COVID-19 Job Support Scheme (JSS) Grant by the Singaporean government that was received in 2020.
The Group’s Sri Lankan-based associate company Lion Brewery (Ceylon) PLC registered a growth in share of profits of RM15.2 million in FY21 versus RM14.9 million in the previous year’s corresponding period due to the reopening of the economy in the country. For Q4FY21, its share of profit was 55.8% higher at RM5.6 million versus RM3.6 million in Q4FY20.
The Group’s earnings per share (EPS) for FY21 was up 23.9% to 65.7 sen and Q4FY21 was 23.4 sen, an 88.2% increase compared to Q4FY20.
Committed to delivering sustainable shareholder value, the Board of the Group has proposed a single tier final dividend of 46 sen per ordinary share for the financial year ended 31 December 2021, subject to the shareholders’ approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. This is equivalent to a RM140.6 million payment of the Group’s FY21 net profit, to be paid on 12th May 2022, with the notice of entitlement to be announced in due course. The total declared and proposed dividend for FY21 is 56 sen or equivalent to RM171.2 million, an increase of 40% versus FY20.
Stefano Clini 葛利尼, MD, Carlsberg Malaysia
Managing Director Stefano Clini said: “We are satisfied with the Group’s overall financial performance and people health in 2021. Although the Group’s top-line was impacted by the adverse operating environment, we delivered a strong bottom-line as our Malaysian operations resumed some normalcy. We are grateful that 100% eligible employees were inoculated with no severe COVID-19 positive cases and workplace clusters recorded since the pandemic started in 2020”.
“The rigorous implementation of the SAIL’22 strategy delivered solid results behind innovation and premiumisation in both Malaysia and Singapore. Increased focus and diligence in executing ‘Fund the Journey’ initiatives and raw materials hedging enabled us to mitigate the cost escalation arising from the hike in commodities prices seen in 2021”, he said.
Moving forward, the brewer is committed to deliver the highest quality and innovation, as well as driving premiumisation across its product portfolio that suits the needs and lifestyle of beer lovers. “With that, we are also excited to introduce new products in the coming months and also to launch promotions to help speed up the recovery in both on- and off-trade businesses”, Clini added.
“2022 will be another challenging year. Malaysia and Singapore forecast growth in gross domestic product (GDP) at 5.8% and 3% to 5% respectively. Yet, the emergence of another new variant and the recent surge of COVID-19 cases in both Malaysia and Singapore may become a speedbump to sustaining the strong economic recovery. We are also mindful of the escalating commodity prices that will add further costs pressure and uncertainties”, Clini commented on the outlook.
“We are also committed to continue delivering shareholder value in a commercially and sustainable manner through our Together Towards ZERO sustainability priorities. Our Chinese New Year (CNY) campaign themed “Coming Together for a Smoother Year” with promotions across on- and off-trade including e-commerce have boosted consumption, especially during CNY reunions and dining-out. We will continue investing in our flagship brand Carlsberg whilst intensifying the premiumization in 1664 Blanc, Somersby Cider, Connors’ Stout Porter and Asahi Super Dry”, Clini elaborated.
Focusing on innovation and business sustainability, Clini said “the Group has set aside capital expenditure (CapEx) of RM110 million to modernise its production facilities, which is expected to be completed by end of this year. It is a massive upgrade and the biggest investment of the Group in thirty years. This will improve the filling capacity and enable greater flexibility in packaging options, higher automation, more conducive working environment as well as greater sustainability performance in energy, water and waste management”.
Living its purpose of Brewing for a Better Today and Tomorrow, the Group has stepped up in giving back to the communities whose lives were impacted by the pandemic over the last two years. Its “Safer Schools” Campaign provided a safer learning environment for 1,800 schools in Malaysia with sponsorship of thermometers and disinfection services. The Group received the ‘Company of the Year’ Award under the manufacturing of beverage sector at the 6th edition of Sustainability & CSR Malaysia Awards 2021.
On the people front, the Group also won three awards at the Employee Experience Awards 2021 by Human Resources Online; of which the Malaysia operations received Gold for Best Crisis Management and Leadership, Silver for Best Succession Planning Strategy, and Bronze for Best First-Time Manager Programme, as well as being named the Most Preferred Graduate Employer (Champion in Liquor) by Talentbank, an award-winning graduate recruitment agency.
At the renowned 12th edition Putra Brand Awards 2021, the Malaysia operations bagged three Putra Brand Awards’ accolades – Platinum Award for its flagship brand Carlsberg, while Somersby cider and Connor’s Stout Porter won Silver under the Beverage-Alcoholic category. These are a testament to the Group’s commitment in offering quality brews and engaging brands to Malaysian beer, cider and stout consumers.
Adding to these recognitions for the year 2021, the Group also recently clinched top spot of highest ‘Return-on-Equity’ Award, for over three years of 2019 to 2021, within the Consumers Products & Services category at the 12th edition of The Edge Billion Ringgit Club (BRC) Awards 2021; and its Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) ESG Ratings were upgraded to AA from A in the August 2021 review.
“We are humbled by these recognitions and would like to thank our employees, consumers, customers, media and investors for their steadfast support that helped us delivering a satisfactory performance amid a tough year”, Clini said.
The Group commends the Malaysian Government for maintaining the excise duty on beers in its National Budget 2022. “We believe that any increase in excise duty will further exacerbate the demand for illicit beers and result in lower revenue tax collection for the government and higher public health risks. Along with the F&B industry, we are committed to support the country’s economy recovery as more economic and tourism sectors reopened,” Clini added.
The holding company of the Group, Carlsberg A/S (Carlsberg Group) has recently launched its SAIL’27 strategy that sets clear priorities for its portfolio, execution, culture and ambitious long-term growth aspirations to deliver sustainable value creation. As the Group progress into the tail-end of SAIL’22 strategy, year 2022 will be a year of its transition into a new 5-year strategy SAIL’27 from year 2023.
The Alley Malaysia Will Be Launching BFF Milk Tea Set Along With A BFF Card To Get 50% Off
PETALING JAYA, 17th February 2022 – Lifestyle Tea Brand, The Alley Malaysia will soon be launching their BFF Milk Tea campaign to celebrate the gift of friendship. BFF Milk Tea set will be available for all Alley-ians from the 22nd of February 2022 onwards at all outlets across Malaysia excluding Genting Highland outlets.
The Alley’s BFF Milk Tea is a set of two drinks of your choice for you and your best friend. It is inclusive of the Royal No.9 Milk Tea, Green Milk Tea, Black Milk Tea, Earl Grey Milk Tea & White Peach Oolong Milk Tea with a healthy twist on their range of beverages. These milk teas are made with a sugar substitute from the stevia plant. The stevia sweetener is sweeter than the usual white sugar and contains no carbohydrates, calories or artificial ingredients.
Fans can expect to taste the sweet delight of milk tea but without the carbs and calories that come with regular milk tea when indulging in BFF Milk Tea.
“With so much good food around us, keeping up with one’s health is getting harder while indulging in their favourite milk teas. Today, we are delighted to announce the launch of our BFF Milk Tea where we are introducing an even healthier option of sweetener compared to our usual quality and natural sugar cane. The stevia sweetener in our BFF Milk Tea offers fans the satisfaction of having milk tea whenever they wish without worrying about the amount of calories in each cup. So bring over your best friends and get a pair of BFF Milk Tea for a healthier dessert drink,” said Ng Ching Wai, Chief Executive Officer of The Alley Malaysia.
BFF Milk Tea Sip & Win (From 22nd February 2022)
In conjunction with the launch of the BFF Milk Tea, The Alley will be holding a Sip & Win lucky draw for all who have purchased a set of BFF Milk Tea from any of The Alley outlets in Malaysia except Genting Highland outlets and purchases from our delivery partners. For every set purchased at the outlet, you may scribble down your name and contact details on your receipt and drop it into the lucky draw box on your way out of the outlet. However, pre-order the BFF Milk Tea set on The Alley’s Shopee page and you will receive two receipts instead of just one for twice the chance to win some exciting prizes.
BFF Card (Get 50% off every month till January 2023)
The Alley is also giving out a BFF Card for every set of BFF Milk Tea purchased. Every purchase of a BFF Milk Tea set gets you 1 stamp on your BFF Card. Get 3 stamps and you will unlock a 50% discount on your 2nd drink on the 22nd of each month from March 2022 until January 2023. BFF Card and stamps only can be acquired through in-store purchases at any of The Alley outlets across Malaysia (excluding Genting Highland outlets).
To get more information on The Alley’s BFF Milk Tea campaign, stay tuned to The Alley Malaysia’s Facebook page as well as Instagram at @thealley.my.
Anuar Tajudin, Recipient of Aveta DY90 Motorcycle, his family and Shubham Saran
A Monthly and Quarterly Bonus Program For Top Performers Nationwide
Malaysia, February 17, 2022 – foodpanda Malaysia today announced the winners for the Panda League, a loyalty and rewards program to recognize top performing delivery partners. This program was launched in the last quarter of 2021 to recognize the delivery partners for their commitment and hard work in delivering joy to customers.
Panda League enables delivery partners to earn points with every order made, which entitles them to redeem exclusive merchandise on a monthly basis from the Rider Shop. With the points collected, delivery partners will be then divided into 5 tiers, Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze. As an added bonus at the end of each quarter, their points will be collated and the outstanding delivery partners will receive one of the many grand prizes which include a motorbike, various gadgets and more.
Kelvin Chan, Director of Operations, foodpanda Malaysia delivering his welcome speech
Commenting on this initiative, Kelvin Chan, Director of Operations foodpanda said that delivery riders are a key component for the business and their dedication and hard work never go unnoticed. “Through this long-term loyalty and rewards program, we aim to reward the top performing delivery partners and encourage them to continuously grow with us. We believe that recognition and appreciation has the greatest potential for impact and we hope to be able to motivate them to progress further and reach their fullest potential.”
He added,”We began trial of this program in September last year and the response rate from our delivery partners have been exceptionally encouraging. Monthly redemption rates from our delivery partners have exceeded our expectations. The feedback we received from some of our delivery partners today motivates us to want to do more for them moving forward. And we hope to be able to bring joy to our delivery partners just as they have continued to bring joy to our customers on a daily basis.”
Panda League is the first-of-its-kind loyalty and rewards program by foodpanda that will see riders having the opportunity to earn points for every delivery made to win attractive prizes such as the Aveta DY90 motorcycle, Oukitel Smartphone & Drift Ghost Helmet Cam, Pineng Powerbank & JBL Bluetooth Headphones, Lotus vouchers, Petron cards and more.
“I have had so many interesting, fun and happy experiences working as a rider. When Panda League was first introduced to us, I had already set my sights on winning the camera and I was super excited to be able to achieve this. I have also managed to make multiple redemptions with the point system, with my latest being a raincoat for when I am out making deliveries in the rain. I am thankful for this rewards program and aim to be on the list again. I am also grateful that now my family and I are able to live comfortably and go on holidays because of foodpanda,” said Hamdi Mahat, the 43-year old rider who won the smartphone and helmet cam.
For 41-year old Vijayan Marimuthu, an initiative like Panda League helps lift his spirit up and motivates him to do better. “I was in complete disbelief when I was announced as one of the top performing riders in the country and had won a prize. It was truly a remarkable feeling to know that my hard work is being recognised and it only fuels me to do even better for the next quarter. Besides that, I am also grateful to foodpanda because now we have even formed our own rider group to bond and over social activities such as futsal.”
“I find Panda League to be very attractive because not only am I able to win prizes and get certificates but I am also able to redeem my points at the pandashop. Moreover, the one thing that I enjoy the most about foodpanda is the flexibility. I am my own boss and I also get other perks such as insurance coverage and SOCSO. Since joining foodpanda as a rider, I have managed to even save up enough to get married,” said Lee Kuai Keng, a 26-year old from Klang Valley.
A total of 258 winners were identified nationwide in the first quarter of this program that ran throughout the last quarter of 2021. Due to the overwhelming response, the quantity of prizes for delivery partners will be increased for the quarterly rewards program. Quarter one of 2022 winners will be announced in April with more motorbikes to be given away among other prizes.
For more information, please visit the Panda League page
Twisties Embrace Malaysians Obsession for Comforting Taste of Kaya Butter Toast in A New Flavour (PRNewsfoto/Mondelez)
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb. 8, 2022 – Malaysia’s favourite snack label, Twisties under Mondelēz has done it again with the addition of yet another Malaysian local favourite – the Kaya Butter Toast variant. The perfect snack anytime anywhere, Twisties Kaya Butter Toast gives snack lovers a unique familiar taste on their journey of non-stop crunching fun.
In 2019, the brand kicked off its “Embrace Your Twists” tagline which called on young Malaysians to embrace their unique selves and expressions, to be bold and different which resulted in new flavour creations such as the recent “Spicy Seaweed Splash”. The Kaya Butter Toast flavour further showcases the brand’s commitment to constantly evolve and innovate to keep up with flavours that Malaysians love.
When coming up with the local unique flavour of Kaya Butter Toast, Twisties takes inspiration from local flavours and how Malaysians are obsessed with it, taking it to the next level. As seen in the past, Malaysians are creative when expressing their love for local delicacies such as Nasi Lemak, with that in mind, Twisties tapped on the local appetite and wants to take yet another comforting local flavour, Kaya Butter Toast to the next level.
“Kaya Butter Toast is a uniquely comforting flavour that all Malaysians can resonate with. Following the success of the Spicy Seaweed Splash, we know that Malaysians are always on the lookout for flavours that excite their palette, and we believe Kaya Butter Toast will do just that,” said Arpan Sur, Marketing Director of Mondelēz Malaysia & Singapore.
Arpan adds that the local snacking market has grown and there has been a significant increase for local and unique flavour snacks. “Beyond creating new flavours, at Twisties, we identify and innovate our products to the local taste buds, keeping in mind the country’s love and obsession for local flavours. This also shows our commitment to deepening our local roots and offerings. This is an exciting time for us at Twisties as it is our first-of-its-kind sweet flavour in our range of salty savoury, and we want to continue delivering snacks that Malaysians can be proud of and relate with to call their own.”
To further embrace the obsession, as part of the #EmbraceYourObession campaign, a series of limited-edition Kaya Butter Toast merchandise was specially created and is available for fans to win on Twisties official social media pages and are only available through this special giveaway and are not for sale.
These must-have collectables consist of anything and everything Kaya Butter Toast – a bicycle with toasts for wheels, a gaming keyboard with toasts and butter as keys, Chinese chess set with toasts pieces, an action figure of a Kaya Butter Toast man, a bling necklace, toasts earrings, toast shaped bath sponges and kaya butter scented candles.
Twisties’ Kaya Butter Toast is available at all major retailers, convenience, grocery, and online stores retailing at RM1.98. This new flavour joins Twisties existing mouth-watering range including Spicy Seaweed Splash, BBQ Curry, Cheddar Cheese, Chicken, Cherry Tomato, Chili Cheese and Thai Sweet Chili.
With over 30 years of presence in Malaysia as one of the country’s favourite snacks, Twisties has become a popular household name enjoyed by millions in Malaysia. It is one of the many brands under Mondelēz International, a leading snacking powerhouse. In addition to Mondelēz offering consumers the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way, Twisties is a brand known for its effort to promote positive snacking attitude through its ‘Embrace Your Twists’ slogan.
• Revenue increased by 12% to RM1.98 billion (FY20: RM1.76 billion)
• Profit Before Tax (PBT) increased by 62% to RM321 million (FY20: RM199 million)
• Net profit increased by 59% to RM246 million (FY20: RM154 million)
16 Feb 2022
Heineken Malaysia Berhad (HEINEKEN Malaysia) announced its financial results for the full year ended 31 December 2021 (FY21), reporting an increase in revenue and profit as compared to the same period in 2020 (FY20) as the brewer recovers following the reopening of the economy in Malaysia during the year.
Despite a longer lockdown period of 11 weeks in 2021 versus 7 weeks in 2020, Group revenue rose 12%, mainly due to improved revenue management and PBT grew 62%. Excluding the one-off settlement andpro vision in 2020, Group PBT would have grown by 46%. The Group undertook bold moves to right-size the organisation and cost base, whilst driving revenue growth through effective commercial and marketing executions.
However, compared with pre-pandemic levels, the Group Revenue and PBT performance was still below the 2019 levels where Revenue was at RM2.32 billion and PBT was RM412 million, an indication that its business is still under the recovery phase.
For the fourth quarter ended 31 December 2021 (4QFY21), Group revenue increased by 33% to RM692 million compared with the same quarter in 2020 (4QFY20). The significant growth was mainly due to higher sales volume, driven by the easing of COVID-19 restrictions and earlier festive sell-in for Chinese New Year 2022. During the fourth quarter ended 31 December 2021, price adjustment has been taken for certain products to compensate for rising input costs.
Roland Bala, Managing Director of HEINEKEN Malaysia commented, “As a progressive and responsible company, we continue to navigate the crisis while building a sustainable future. We are driven by our purpose of brewing the joy of true togetherness to inspire a better world. Our courage to right-size our organisation and front-load our cost and value initiatives during the crisis has contributed significantly to our performance. Despite having to stop our operations for 11 weeks in 2021, which is 4 more than the 7 weeks we paused for in 2020, the team pulled together various strategic initiatives to unlock efficiencies to help us overcome the many challenges, enabling us to end the year with a commendable set of results.”
“We thank our staffs, business partners, customers and consumers for their strong support of our brands and business during those tumultuous periods of lockdowns, which helped us accelerate during the recovery phase,” Roland added.
HEINEKEN Malaysia’s core brands continued the brewer’s winning streak at the Putra Brand Awards 2021. Heineken® and Tiger Beer won Gold, while Guinness achieved Silver. Notable campaigns during the year include Heineken®’s ‘Enjoy The Rivalry’ campaign as the proud official beer partner of the UEFA Euro 2020™ football tournament. Tiger Beer launched the innovative ‘Xperience the Xtraordinary’ virtual street food festival, championing local businesses and encouraging consumers to enjoy street food paired with a Tiger Beer responsibly while staying at home. When restaurants were finally able to welcome guests back for dine-in, Guinness gave family and loved ones an opportunity to reconnect post lockdown through its ‘Ready When You Are’ campaign.
The board at HEINEKEN Malaysia has proposed a single tier final dividend of 66 sen per stock unit for the year ended 31 December 2021, subject to the approval of shareholders at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. The single tier dividend will be paid on 28 July 2022 to shareholders registered at the close of business on 30 June 2022.
The total dividend for the year ended 31 December 2021 is 81 sen per stock unit comprising:
• a single tier interim dividend of 15 sen per stock unit which was paid on 18 November 2021; and
• a proposed single tier final dividend of 66 sen per stock unit.
The Group saw encouraging business recovery in the last quarter of 2021 as most states moved to Phase 4 of the National Recovery Plan following the reopening of the food & beverage and local tourism sectors. However, the Group remains cautious given the recent spike in new COVID-19 cases amidst the high vaccination rate, continued closure of international borders resulting in lower arrivals of tourists, escalating input costs, as well as various logistics challenges posed by the pandemic.
Roland commented, “We will continue to navigate the challenging external environment by adapting to the new market reality, ensuring the safety of our people, keeping a tight rein on costs and staying focused on our strategy to accelerate our business recovery. As the health and safety of our employees remained our top priority, the Company participated in the Government’s vaccination programme to enable 100% of our brewery’s essential workforce vaccinated. The Company continues to accelerate the booster dose amongst its employees.”
“The Group welcomes the stance taken by the Government not to increase excise duties on beers and stouts in its Budget 2022, as any hike in excise rates will further fuel illicit alcohol demand. As it is, Malaysia’s excise rate for beers and stouts ranks second highest in the world. Illegal trade and smuggling have caused the Government to incur huge tax revenue losses, disrupted legitimate businesses and risked exposing consumers to cheaper and unregulated illicit alcohol. HEINEKEN Malaysia remains committed to support the Government to stamp out illicit trade,” Roland added.
Through the HEINEKEN Cares program, HEINEKEN Malaysia continues to positively impact local communities by distributing meals to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The programme connected employee wellness to a community purpose, where 1 meal was donated for every 1,000 steps taken by a HEINEKEN Malaysia employee. HEINEKEN Cares successful achieved its goal of providing 150,000 meals to communities affected by job or income loss. During the recent Selangor floods, the Company also committed to an additional 100,000 meals and care packages channelled to the flood victims on top of the Group’s initial goal.
Guided by HEINEKEN’s ‘Brew A Better World’ sustainability commitments on the path towards net zero impact, HEINEKEN Malaysia also achieved an important milestone last year by balancing more than 100% of the water used in its products. This marked significant progress made by the brewer in line with its Every Drop water strategy, achieving its 2030 target on Water Stewardship 10 years ahead of the goal. The brewer remains committed on its journey towards reaching carbon neutrality in production by 2030 and across the wider value chain by 2040.
In September 2021, HEINEKEN Malaysia won the Green Leadership Award at the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2021, underlying the Group’s water stewardship efforts that culminated in the brewer balancing more than 100% of the water used in its products in 2020. In the same month, the Company also won at the Sustainable Business Awards (SBA) Malaysia 2020/2021 for the third consecutive year where HEINEKEN Malaysia was recognised for the strength of its sustainability programmes and progress made.
For more information on HEINEKEN Malaysia and the company’s initiatives, please visit www.heinekenmalaysia.com.
Tipco, the largest juice company in Thailand, has pledged to continue to build on its expertise as the No. 1 premium fruit juice market leader after launching two new product lines to tap into the trends of health lovers. With the concept of ‘immune boosting’, the company is ready to keep pace with the fast-growing healthy drinks market, expecting to expand its customer base to working-age people and teenagers in 2022.
Mr. Jakapob Chimamphan, Director – Marketing of Tipco F&B Co., Ltd. under Tipco Foods PCL, unveiled the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic has made consumers more conscious of their health. They begin to look for products that help boost their immune systems as well as cultivate their inner strength. In particular, the growing consumer demand for the so-called ‘functional drink’ and ‘herbal drink’ has prompted an immediate response from several beverage brands in Thailand to launch their products with new marketing models and strategies. As a consequence, the functional drinks market can successfully obtain strong growth amid the current uncertain economic prospects.
Considered a significant step in tapping into the healthy drinks market, Tipco aims to continue to demonstrate its leadership of the fruit juice market, backed by its long-standing expertise in operations and management. Being better and more special than other types of beverages available in the country, Tipco is always committed to manufacturing fruit juice products of premium quality, with the finest selection of fresh fruits harvested from the best cultivation areas and the most excellent manufacturing process with certified global standards. After sustaining strong customer loyalty, the company is introducing two new fruit juice product lines, including functional juice and herbal functional juice.
Functional Juice – Helps improve the immune systems, boosts prevention of diseases and illnesses, and offers specifically enhanced benefits for excellent health (320 ml. / 25 baht / 4 flavours).
• Tipco Inno Drink Max Protex – A uniquely mixed mango and orange juice enriched with Vitamin C, turmeric, and L-Ornithine. Excellent in improving the immune system, strengthening the functions of the liver, and performing detoxification. Offer a refreshing boost for you to enjoy every day with the ‘work & play’ balance.
• Tipco Inno Drink Relax – A pure extract of white grapes with the addition of Vitamin C, L-Theanine, and Vitamin B Complex. Ideal for boosting the immune systems, reducing stress and anxiety, and fostering relaxation.
• Tipco Inno Drink Digest – A concentrated mixture of white grapes and lime juice enriched with Vitamin C, Zinc, and dietary fibre. Served as a booster for healthy intestines and digestive systems, offering you a simpler and better choice to stick to a healthy diet.
• Tipco Inno Drink Beauty – A concentrated pomegranate juice with additional Vitamin C and Collagen Tripeptide, helping boost the immune system, delay natural aging, and nourish healthy skin.
Herbal Functional Juice – Serves as an exceptional healthy juice inspired by the finest selection of Thai herbs. Being a booster for the immune system, the juice helps increase antioxidant levels leading to excellent health ready to fight against diseases and illnesses (320 ml. / 25 baht / 2 flavours).
• Tipco Krachaikhao – A concentrated extract of Krachaikhao (finger root in English) excellent in combating coronavirus and reducing the number of infectious cells effectively, enriched with Vitamin C (200%, Thai RDI) that helps strengthen the immune systems and a mixture of pure honey and lime juice providing a refreshing boost following regular drinking.
• Tipco Cur-min – A concentrated extract of turmeric grown in the Ban Ta Khun community of Thailand’s Surat Thani province, renowned for being the best turmeric cultivation area in the country. Offering a large amount of curcuminoid extract of 25.54 mg. per bottle, the juice is high in antioxidants and also helps reduce inflammation, with high Vitamin C and L-Ornithine added to boost the immune system and strengthen the functions of the liver.
“To level up the marketing plan for 2022, Tipco will expand its customer base to working-age people and teenagers, considered potential groups of customers with high purchasing power. Tipco is introducing some new product lines to build on the levels of expertise following the company’s success in maintaining its leadership of the existing fruit juice market. Serving as a new choice for consumers, the new product lines have been launched based on the concepts of ‘functional drink’ and ‘herbal drink’, which will be followed by a broader selection of consumers’ favourite beverages such as flavoured soda and cannabisinfused drinks,” added Mr. Jakapob.
KUALA LUMPUR, 15 February 2022 – Domino’s Pizza Malaysia launched an extremely cheesy Valentine’s Day campaign by openly declaring their love for fun brands like PepsiCo Malaysia, Grab, Food Panda, Lazada, PUBG Mobile and more through a series of cheesy pick-up lines on social media stretching over the weekend leading up to 14 February 2022.
Linda Hassan, Group Chief Marketing Officer at Domino’s Pizza Malaysia, Singapore and Cambodia, said, “We wanted to show our love and support for brands in a creative and fun way while warming their tummies with our cheesiest pizza yet – the new Domino’s Mega Cheese Pizza with up to ½ kg of cheese. It warmed our hearts to be able to entertain Malaysians along the way with some laughs and to be able to keep spirits high as we melt into the month of love.”
“To continue the momentum, we have something special lined up this month that all Malaysians can look forward to and participate in to get themselves not just a slice, but a mega cheesy slice of the action. All we can say for now is that you’ll be left in stitches by the end of it.”
Starting today, 15 February 2022, the new Domino’s Mega Cheese Pizza with up to ½ kg of cheese will be available at all Domino’s Pizza outlets nationwide, giving cheese lovers a reason to celebrate their love for cheese. For more information, please visit https://www.dominos.com.my/
Check out the cheesy pick-up lines served up by Domino’s to brands for Valentine’s Day by visiting their Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages. Remember to stay updated on all the happenings through Domino’s social media pages because Malaysia is in for a Gouda time.
Petaling Jaya, 15 February 2022 – Grab Malaysia introduces ‘Scan To Order’ and continues its partnership with the Malaysia Federation of The Deaf (MFD) to drive further employment and earning opportunities for those in the deaf community through tech. This effort comes as part of Grab’s ongoing #TechUntukSemua focus – using technology as a force for good to empower more people to access opportunities from the digital economy, no matter their background.
In 2018, Grab first introduced the ‘BreakTheSilence’ campaign in partnership with MFD, where just over 100 deaf driver-partners were onboarded. Since then, Grab has extended its commitment to improve the overall experience for partners with various forms of disabilities who depend on the various services on Grab. To-date, over 1,000 PWDs earn an income via Grab in Malaysia, which includes driver-, delivery- and merchant-partners on the platform.
“The PWD community inspires us everyday with their tenacity and spirit in overcoming all obstacles. With our friends at MFD and Grab Signatures merchant-partners, we hope to do our part in supporting the community by leveraging technology to challenge the status quo, by removing barriers that were traditionally accepted as the norm. In doing so, we hope to create equal, inclusive opportunities for our community of PWDs to build respectable livelihoods,” said Sean Goh, Managing Director, Grab Malaysia.
“We laud Grab for their effort in creating an equal and inclusive environment for the PWD community in Malaysia to have access to earning opportunities. The #TechUntukSemua drive is an exemplary showcase of leveraging technology to ensure a more inclusive economy among all Malaysians. We are also proud of this long-standing partnership with Grab to ensure that Malaysia’s PWD community are able to have the knowledge, capabilities and opportunities to enter the workforce,” said Mohamad Sazali Shaari, President, Malaysia Federation of the Deaf.
‘Scan To Order’ – Driving Inclusivity Through Technology
With the pandemic impacting consumers’ daily lives, restaurants need to adapt to provide a safe yet convenient experience. Grab’s ‘Scan To Order’ feature aims to support this by providing a contactless dine-in solution that allows patrons to place their orders and pay for their bill – all on their smartphones, in 3 simple steps:
Consumers scan the QR code at their table with their phone camera to browse the menu
Consumers place the order and pay for it via the Grab app
Orders are sent to your merchant’s GrabMerchant app for their kitchen to start preparing
With the introduction of the feature, restaurants will be able to employ deaf Malaysians for service roles, which would typically be considered as more challenging for them to excel in. Helping to drive this change further, Grab is working with MFD to identify and train deaf individuals to equip them with the necessary skills to be part of the workforce. They will then be matched with and hired by participating Grab Signatures merchant-partners. Within the first month of the pilot, 14 deaf individuals have already been hired to work at various outlets of participating Grab Signatures merchant-partners, Secret Recipe, KGB and Kyochon.
In addition, Grab is also providing job coaches to assist merchants in communicating with their deaf employees for three months, and an onboarding kit that comprises a handbook, a pin for each deaf employee, the QR code, and a window decal.
Here’s what our participating Grab Signatures merchant-partners as well as the inspiring individuals they now employ had to say about the initiative: #TechUntukSemua Video Testimonials
To learn more about Grab’s #TechUntukSemua efforts to drive equal opportunities for Malaysians, please visit: #TechUntukSemua
Etika and MBO Cinemas sign partnership to be only cinema chain in Malaysia offering consumers refreshing Pepsi beverages
KUALA LUMPUR, 14 February 2022 – Bringing consumers delight as they once again start enjoying the movie theatre experience, Etika Sdn Bhd (“Etika”), one of Malaysia’s leading halal beverage manufacturers has signed a partnership with MBO Cinemas on 5th January 2022. Meant to perfectly complement one’s buttery popcorn, consumers will now be able to excite their taste buds with chilled beverages Etika has to offer, each time they go to MBO Cinemas.
The partnership will entail MBO Cinemas to be the only movie theatre chain in the country to offer consumers Etika products as a choice of beverage. The strategic partnership allows consumers to be able to indulge in drinks like Pepsi, Mountain Dew, 7UP, Mirinda, Lipton Ice Tea as well as options like Pepsi Black, a zero-calorie product without compromising on the bold cola taste, as long as they visit MBO Cinemas. With this partnership in place, consumers can enjoy their favourite Marvel or Will Smith movie in the company of their favourite beverages and snacks.
“At Etika, we are always looking to offer our consumers experiences that they can thoroughly enjoy and our partnership with MBO Cinemas allows us to do just that. With the pandemic, many of us have missed going to the cinema with friends and enjoying popcorn and refreshing drinks while we immerse ourselves with our favourite on-screen characters. Through this partnership, we hope we are able to bring more value to our customers and make this experience more memorable for them,” said Yee Pek Kuan, Vice President of Marketing at Etika Sdn. Bhd.
With this partnership in place, Etika’s refreshing beverages will be placed in 8 outlets of MBO Cinemas across the country, allowing Etika to strengthen its national footprint and continue to lead in the FMCG sector.
So, what are you waiting for? Pick your movie nights at an MBO cinema near you and enjoy a chilled movie with your favourite Etika beverages!
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