Ezaki Glico is paying tribute to Indonesian nusantara flavour with the launch of Pocky Coconut and Brown Sugar as it localises its flavour for the local audience in Indonesia. The latest snack is exclusively for Indonesia.
Eaki Glico has done similar flavour localisation for markets such as Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand in the past. It is interesting to see how some ingredients like coconut and brown sugar are associated with certain countries.
Mr Papon (left) and Mika Chunuonsee, a professional football player with True Bangkok United Football Club, promote True Vitamin Water.
CP Group subsidiary True Lifestyle Retail Co has launched True Vitamin Water infused drinks in Thailand. The entry of True Vitamin Water has intensified competition in the vitamin water segment. The product is positioned as an energising healthy drink without the caffeine.
True Vitamin Water is available in two flavours Alive featuring tropical fruit flavour with vitamin B complex and minerals like zinc and Care with orange flavour featuring vitamin C, A, E and magnesium.
True Vitamin Water comes in 480ml and is sold at True Coffee and 7-Eleven branches.
True Lifestyle Retail has previously launched True Coffee in RTD format and has sold over 3 million cans in the past 6 months. True does have the advantage of channel as CP runs the nation’s largest convenience store chain.
BaWangChaJi, which has been serving premium tea-based beverages to Malaysians with a modern twist since 2019, has collaborated with Evian to introduce Organic Oriental Beauty Cold Brew. The new launch features the use of Evian natural mineral water from the French Alps, thus creating a crisp and clean tasting brew tea.
The perfect pH level and mineral content of Evian spring water is said to bring out the optimal flavour and aroma of the tea leaves.
The new drink is vailable at BaWangChaJi Solaris Flagship Store and BaWangChaJi Sunway Pyramid Flagship Store only.
This innovation highlights the potential to improve the refreshment plus the premium quality of a drink through the use of Evian mineral water.
Wall’s Thailand has collaborated with Doi Kham yet again and this time with a new Mixed Fruit Tomato ice cream, which is high in vitamin C. Doi Kham is the maker of processed agricultural products and is one of the royal projects of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Doi Kham is also a leader in tomato products.
The herbal drink P80 Longa, created by PM80 Ltd, won the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicines second Premium Herbal Product award on 27 September 2021. P80 Longa is a health drink produced from the longan fruit.
This fizzy drink, known as the first carbonated longan drink in Thailand, contains vitamin B complex and vitamin C. The drink can now be bought at all 415 branches of Tesco Lotus nationwide.
It’s beginning to look a lot like the most anticipated holiday season: Christmas!Lyre’s, the world’s most awarded non-alcoholic spirit brand, has all the treats and trimmings to cater to your disparate catalogue of tastes this Christmas and New Year. Whether it is an inclusive, intimate dinner setting for family and friends to celebrate the year or a gift for that one friend who has been trying to find healthy and dry fixes for Dry January, Lyre’s is the perfect one-stop-shop.
Off the back of producing their millionth bottle in two years, Lyre’s continues to create exceptionally crafted non-alcoholic spirits that look, taste and sashay around the palate just like the original spirits and cocktails that inspired them. Determined to replicate more of the world’s most famous alcoholic categories, the world’s now most widely distributed non-alcoholic spirits brand has grown its exquisite portfolio with its newly launched Classico Grande which was created to capture the essence of sparkling wine as an aperitif with flavours that are distinct and contemporary. The new bottle of bubbly will join Lyre’s 13 other non-alcoholic spirits and its range of fivecanned cocktails.
Lyre’s Passionstar Martini Classico 750ml
First introduced in a single serve can, Classico is now available in a larger format suited to any sort of celebratory gathering with friends and loved ones. The new addition delivers a classic, dry finish with notes of granny smith apples and fresh peaches. The Classico Grande is best served on its own, freshly popped and poured into a chilled flute or coupette for guests to say cheers and reflect on their year. Cocktail aficionados can even create their own exceptional tipples with Lyre’s collection of cocktail recipes. From drinks likeLyre’s Passionstar MartinitoLyre’s Amaretti Sour, guests will be spoilt for choice with the multitude of cocktails they can create and enjoy their way. Available exclusively onLyre’s e-commerce site, 750ml bottles of Lyre’s Classico will be available at SGD $36 per bottle.
Lyre’s Pink Gin Fizz Glassware Set
If you are looking to replenish your glassware collection leading up to the holiday get-togethers or for gifts this season of joyful gifting, Lyre’s e-commerce exclusive gift bundles are not to be missed. Lyre’s will be launching different glassware sets suited for any Christmas and New Year soirées. Get your non-alcoholic spirits stash ready for an inclusive festive season withLyre’s Espresso Martini Set(SGD $134.95),Lyre’s Negroni Set(SGD $177) andLyre’s Pink Gin Fizz Set(SGD $134.95). All these sets include spirits needed to create the best non-alcoholic replica of classic cocktails and will come with elegantly engraved glassware that would be a welcome addition to any home bartender’s collection.
Overwhelmed with endless checklists that come with planning for the holiday season? Lighten your holiday planning woes withLyre’s Gift Finder ToolandParty Planner, and make sure everyone has a gift and is fuelled up at your next event. Lastly, if you are looking for great deals on your favourite Lyre’s spirits, keep an eye out for their 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar, where there will be a special offer on the Lyre’s range every day starting from 1 December 2021 to 12 December 2021.
Feel free to browse through Lyre’s collection of recipeshere.
Before you start the year-end frenzy, check out these useful tips from Kaspersky
23 November 2021
Malaysians equally love brick-and-mortar purchasing and online shopping. A recent retail survey revealed that Malaysian leads in this region’s online shopping, with almost 22 million shoppers, to shop-hop as many as seven websites before making purchases. By end of 2021, nine of out of 10 Malaysians are expected to shop online. Interestingly, the survey also shared that 63% do not know what they want to buy when they set out to browse.
The year-end shopping begins with Black Friday, 12.12, Christmas and then New Year.
Malaysia is seeing most states progressing in the National Recovery Plan (NRP), from phase two to three in Q3. More states have since moved into phase four of NRP, and ahead of the festive seasons, many people are expected to flock both physical and online stores as well as start seeing and booking trips online, too. Such activities also open opportunities for cybercriminals.
For instance, Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) shows that Malaysia was on the top 10 targets of malicious mailings in Q3 this year. KSN also reported that Kaspersky’s solutions blocked more than 5.6 million redirects to phishing pages.
Chris Connell, Managing Director for Asia Pacific at Kaspersky commented: “The pandemic has triggered more people to embrace online shopping. Although physical safety is essential, the safety of our finances, devices and information is also important, especially as phishing scams become more and more sophisticated and targeted. We expect cybercriminals to continue using tricks that will lure more victims to take the bait hence this festive season, we urge everyone to put their guards up against messages, calls, and even emails asking for critical information such as account number, OTPs, passwords, and more.”
Kaspersky has the following tips on how to make online shopping as safe as possible:
Be wary of deals that seem too good to be true, they usually are
Type the URL into your browser to check the deal on the website rather than clicking on links in emails
Look out for padlock sign or HTTPS in the address bar when paying. Keep in mind that this padlock means safety only if the website address is correct, so check twice
Use a credit card rather than a debit card for extra payment protection
Use a unique, complex password for each of your online accounts
About Kaspersky Security Network
Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) is a complex distributed infrastructure dedicated to processing cybersecurity-related data streams from millions of voluntary participants around the world. The statistics in this report are based on completely anonymous data obtained from Kaspersky products installed on users’ computers worldwide. This technology assists Kaspersky in the swift detection of new malware, identification of its source, and blocking of its launch on users’ computers. It generates reports for countries with more than 10,000 Kaspersky users.
Click here to purchase Kasperskey solutions on Shopee Malaysia.
Carlsberg Malaysia advocates no drink-driving with discounted rides for consumers and drives footfall to restaurants and bars amid business recovery
SHAH ALAM, 22 November 2021 – Drinking tonight? Let’s plan ahead for a safe night out by leaving your car at home whilst enjoying free or discounted rides with five e-hailing and chauffeur-on-call partners. This year’s #CelebrateResponsibly campaign is launched in tandem with the reopening of economic and social activities as Carlsberg Malaysia extends its support in driving footfall to food and beverages (F&B) outlets amid recovery from COVID-19 impacts.
Back for the 7th consecutive year, the brewer reaffirms its stance on responsible consumption by advocating the importance of no driving under the influence of alcohol that is in compliance with the Road Transport (Amendment) Act 2020, of which the blood alcohol content (BAC) limit has been reduced to 0.05% from 0.08% and heavier penalties on driving under the influence were enforced in October last year.
The #CelebrateResponsibly campaign, which runs from 13 November 2021 to 2 January 2022, is made even more timely as it coincides with year-end festivities such as Christmas and the New Year’s celebrations, both a festive period that most commonly celebrated with alcohol for many. Coupled with the increasing number of road users as interstate traveling are now permitted given that more states have moved into the Phase Four of the National Recovery Plan, it is more so important for alcohol consumers to not drink driving and opt for alternatives like e-hailing, chauffer-on-call and designated drivers.
Once again, building on the strategic partnership from the past years, Carlsberg Malaysia continues collaborating with e-hailing providers such as Grab, Riding Pink and airasia ride – the new kid in the block; as well as chauffeur-on-call service providers Lailah and Buddy Driver for the 1.5 month campaign this year extending to consumers nationwide.
By simply using the promotional code CELEBRATERESPONSIBLY, consumers can enjoy up to RM10 off each ride to and from over 3,000 Carlsberg Malaysia’s affiliated bars, bistros and restaurants, which can be redeemed between 5pm and 12 midnight daily until 2 January 2021 or while rides last.
Alternatively, if you had an impromptu drinking session, you could opt to get a driver to drive you home in the comfort of your own car. With the same promotional code CELEBRATERESPONSIBLY, consumers can get an hour FREE with Buddy Driver on the TREVO app or 10% off Lailah’s chauffeur-on-call services.
Pearl Lai, Corporate Affairs Director of Carlsberg Malaysia
“In trying times like this, we set out to do more than just curbing irresponsible drinking but also support the local F&B outlets to recover with dine-in businesses after weeks of disruptions. #CelebrateResponsibly further reiterates our stance that we have ZERO tolerance towards irresponsible drinking and that drinking-related accidents are one too many and can be avoidable, should one make responsible decision before planning for a drink,” said Carlsberg Malaysia’s Corporate Affairs Director Pearl Lai.
“As a responsible brewer, we also believe that it is crucial for us to send across a clear signal that we are single-minded and devoted on educating and ensuring that the consumption of beer should be done in a responsible and moderate manner for the safety of everyone”, she added.
“We want to change consumer’s mindset, behaviour and habits right from the very start by making responsible decisions even before taking their first sip. You can make a difference by being a responsible drinker!” she stressed.
This campaign is in line with the bold vision set by the Carlsberg Group for a society without irresponsible drinking. By 2030, the Group aims to see a continuous reduction of key responsible drinking statistics in all of its markets in support of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) objective of reducing harmful use of alcohol, as well as the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 3 to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
“Our responsible drinking initiatives does not just stop here; all our packaging and online platforms contain responsible drinking messages – #CelebrateResponsibly in Malaysia and Singapore. This, in turn, is part of our Group’s global goal of achieving ZERO Irresponsible Drinking through enabling, informing and encouraging responsible choices,” Lai concluded.
#CelebrateResponsibly is Carlsberg Malaysia’s annual responsible drinking campaign is part of the Carlsberg Group’s global commitment towards ZERO Irresponsible Drinking under its Together Towards ZERO sustainability ambitions.
For more information on the campaign, including the full list of participating outlets and terms and conditions of the discounted ride bookings with using the CELEBRATERESPONSIBLY promotional code, visit https://carlsbergmalaysia.com.my/celebrateresponsibly/2021/. #CelebrateResponsibly – don’t drink and drive!
Monday 22 November 2021 – Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL. (CP Foods) launched “MEAT ZERO”, Thailand’s bestselling plant-based brand, in Singapore and Hong Kong. This is the first time it is officially available in international markets.
CP Foods’ CEO Prasit Boondoungprasert says the company sees opportunity in meatless meals, with the number of vegans, vegetarians and flexitarians altogether constituting about 29% of the global population. Meanwhile, Vegans and flexitarians are accounted for around 40% of Hong Kong population. However, while there are already meatless options in the market, most of them are pricey and lack of variety.
The brand* aims to become no.1 plant-based brand in Asia within 3 years. CP Foods also plans to export the plant-based products to North America, Europe and other markets later on.
“”MEAT ZERO’s affordable price point will make this lifestyle more accessible to those who are looking to adopt a sustainable diet. The incredible taste will also convert sceptics.” says Mr Prasit.
It took more than three years to produce the plant-based meat products and 2,000 experiments helmed by hundreds of researchers and teams from CP Foods Food Research and Development Centre. MEAT ZERO partnered with Fuji Oil from Japan, a world-class plant-based products company, as well as experts from the U.S and Taiwan to develop PLANT-TEC innovation.
The innovation makes the nutritious brand is as tasty as real meat and consumers are barely able to tell if they are eating plants or real meats, and it contains health nutrition from high fiber plant-based protein, which is good for intestine and bowel, and low cholesterol.
The brand enjoys success at its home country. Over 4 million packs were sold in Thailand since launched in May this year. It also won BEST PLANT-BASED BRANDING from Root The Future Plant-Based Food Awards 2021.
In Singapore, CP Foods’ MEAT ZERO is available at Cold Storage, NTUC FairPrice, FairPrice Online, RedMart, Amazon, Caltex, SPC and Sinopac Petrol Kiosks. In Hong Kong, it is available at WELLCOME Stores, AEON Stores (Hong Kong), YATA Department Store, ABOUTHAI Stores, FRESH Stores, PANDAMART, and HK.
Friday 19 November 2021 – COVID-19 has accelerated all businesses to adapt themselves in line with the new normal, as social distancing is key to preventing the spread. Central Food Retail under Central Retail reaffirms its position as the leader of constantly evolving supermarket innovation by introducing Temjai, an AI Service Robot, the first of its kind in Thailand’s supermarkets. Using artificial intelligence (AI), the robot serves as an assistant to store staff to fulfill needs and offer another level of service, connecting the world of robotics and shopping. Temjai AI Service Robots are now officially in use at 21 Tops Market and Central Food Hall stores nationwide.
Stephane Coum, CEO of Central Food Retail Company Limited under Central Retail, said, “We’ve collected data on customer behavior over the past two years since the start of the pandemic, and have found that the COVID-19 situation has changed customer behavior and daily lives, resulting in a New Normal. Our customers plan their purchases in advance in order to reduce the time spent in our stores, and they care about social distancing, contactless activities, and minimum interactions with people in the store. To adapt to these new shopping behaviors, we’ve decided to introduce Temjai, an AI Service Robot, to assist our store staff. We are the first supermarket in Thailand to officially use artificial intelligence (AI) to service our customers. We hope that our AI Service Robots will offer a unique and fun customer experience, thereby increasing sales opportunities for brands in every situation. These robots will also help our store staff, and uplift Tops’ and Central Food Hall’s image as leading supermarket brands that recognize the importance of finding innovative ways to introduce new experiences to customers. Undeniably, innovation is an important success factor in the service sector.”
Key features of the AI Service Robot include two main modes:
Cruising Mode: In this mode, the robot will help promote products such as promotional items and new products. Each store can select what products they want to feature based on the timing. This helps increase sales opportunities, and customers will not miss special price items. The robot can also hand out product samples to customers so they can try promotional products. Temjai will cruise around the store and offer products to customers directly. This mode utilizes AI-based Facial Detection technology to detect customers’ faces in front of the robot. When the robot meets a customer, it will slow down and stop so that the customer can pick up or sample the products.
Navigation Mode: In this mode, the robot can help lead customers to where they want to go. Customers can select the zone that they want to visit, and the AI Service Robot will take them there, making it easier for customers to find what they’re looking for and save time. This mode utilizes Lidar sensor and Vision Positioning technology, similar to a self-driving vehicle. This technology can detect objects and tells the robot in which direction to move. By detecting obstacles in front of the robot, and being programmed to take a route that will not disturb walking customers, this technology can help the robot prevent possible accidents. It also allows the robot to install virtual mapping of the store without any additional devices or markings to help it navigate.
“For this year’s installation plan, Central Food Retail aims to have the AI Service Robots at 21 Tops Market and Central Food Hall stores in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathumthani, Samutprakan, Nakhon Pathom, Chonburi, Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai, Suratthani, Phuket, Khon Kaen, and Nakhon Ratchasima, some of which already have these AI Service Robots in place with great feedback from customers. Temjai, AI Service Robots, is a new smart technology that has never been launched in any other supermarket. Having AI robot technology to offer services is part of our company’s digital transformation plan in order to become an ‘Innovated Supermarket’ in the future. Central Food Retail has plans to introduce other interesting innovations to facilitate customers and offer a seamless shopping experience in every aspect, and to use technology to create a circular economy to achieve our sustainability goal. This will prepare us to drive our business forward and enter a new era of supermarkets,” said Stephane.
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