Nutimilk has launched low sugar NuVi 100% fresh milk
Vietnam’s dairy company Nutimilk has launched NuVi 100% fresh milk that is low in sugar. The milk contains 3.5g/100ml of protein and 4g/100ml of fat.
GentleFoods launches easy to eat Pureed Pineapple Tarts for elderly and dysphagia patients
Singapore’s GentleFoods, which focuses on preparing meals that are nutritional and suitable for elderly and dysphagia patients, has brought back its popular Pureed Pineapple Tarts. The Joyful Bundle deal contains 2 pieces of pureed Ang Ku Kueh and 4 pieces of pureed pineapple tarts.
*Steaming is required for Ang Ku Kueh, but pineapple tarts can be consumed chilled.
In 2021, GentleFoods developed and launched the first dysphagia-friendly Premium Matcha Mooncakes in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
As society ages, brands can tap into the opportunity to offer specialized soft foods to bring joy and convenience to elderly who cannot chew.
Kwai Chai Hong Dedicates its Chinese New Year Art Installation to Help Save the Malayan Tiger
Visit the ‘Live Wild & Prosper 虎星高照迎新年’ art installation from 14 January till 20 February
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 13 January 2022 – To usher in the auspicious Year of the Tiger this Chinese New Year, Kwai Chai Hong unveils its latest art installation inspired by the majestic Malayan tiger. The iconic national pride holds important symbolism for many Malaysians, but its very existence is under serious threat. Themed ‘Live Wild & Prosper 虎星高照迎新年’, the art installation spotlights the importance of saving the Malayan tiger and encourages supporters of Kwai Chai Hong to help raise awareness in conjunction with this festive period.
In drawing a meaningful connection to this art installation, Kwai Chai Hong collaborates with two passionate local artists to craft an artwork that represents the relationship between the Malayan tiger and humankind. Seasoned artist Alice Chang of Lai Lai Art Studio returns with the ‘Malayan Tiger Family’ sculpture where a pair of parent tigers are looking after their cub, portraying love, hope, nurture, protection and support. Where strength and power is synonymous with the feline creature, without care and respect, even the most powerful are at risk and this is comparable to human life. In support of WWF-Malaysia’s conservation efforts, 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the sculpture will be donated to help save the Malayan tiger.
The photogenic laneway at Kwai Chai Hong now decked in red and white clothes transforms into a place of nostalgia. Titled ‘Stretch Out’, artist and music DJ, Odd presents his rendition of avant-garde Stretch Fabric and traditional Chinese papercut, fusing new and old techniques that encapsulates the essence of the modern Chinese community. With patience and willingness to learn, the symmetrical pattern formed in traditional paper cutting sees a mirror effect, similar to conservation efforts of the Malayan tiger which translates to positive change. The stretched fabric represents resilience and each anchor point represents the connections that sends a message of inclusivity at Kwai Chai Hong where people from all walks of life are welcome to share, learn, celebrate Chinese culture, and in this case, for a noble cause.
Zeen Chang, Managing Partner of Bai Chuan Management, said: “Chinese New Year is a big deal in Chinese culture as it symbolises the closing of the old year and welcomes in luck and prosperity to the new one. For the Year of the Tiger, my team and I wanted to do something special and meaningful, not just for the community around us but also the larger ecosystem which we live in. It’s devastating for the Malayan tiger to be on the brink of extinction, and we want to do our part, to influence and educate the public through art. We are fortunate to have met such wonderful artists who share the same passion as us. There is no effort too small and no help too little, we urge everyone to be a part of that change with us”.
Known worldwide for its extensive work in saving endangered wildlife, WWF-Malaysia continues to advocate for its cause. Helina Yow, WWF-Malaysia’s Director of Partnerships highlights, “Our fundamental effort in tiger conservation consists of several components designed to reduce threats towards tigers and other wildlife living within the same landscape. With less than 200 Malayan tigers left, the time to act is now. By collaborating with Kwai Chai Hong, we open ourselves to an audience who appreciate art and culture. Hopefully with their new understanding of the Malayan tiger, everyone can do their part and together, we will make a difference”.
The Live Wild & Prosper art installation is proudly sponsored by Tiger Beer. Joyce Lim, Marketing Manager of Tiger Beer Malaysia said, “As an occasion that only occurs once every 12 years, the Year of the Tiger is a very special year for us, and our year-long campaign starts with Chinese New Year. With a brand name and identity associated with this magnificent animal, we are proud to lend our support to Kwai Chai Hong for this initiative to save our Malayan tigers. We believe that everyone has an inner tiger, so let’s make this the year we roar together to champion a meaningful cause!”
Kwai Chai Hong will be open to the public daily from 9AM to 10PM, with strict SOPs observed within its premises. The Live Wild & Prosper art installation will be available from 14th January to 20th February 2022. Come celebrate Chinese New Year at Kwai Chai Hong with your loved ones and be sure to check out the 10 amazing eateries in the area!
For more details about the inspiration behind Live Wild & Prosper 虎星高照迎新年 art installation, visit https://www.kwaichaihong.com/live-wild-prosper.
For regular updates, please visit Project Kwai Chai Hong’s Facebook, Instagram or website at www.kwaichaihong.com
Indulge in Miaow Miaow Snacks to Kickstart Your Roaring Year Ahead
Kuala Lumpur, January 14, 2022 – This Chinese New Year, ring in the Year of the Tiger by treating yourself and your loved ones to crunchy and tasty Miaow Miaow snacks.
As a snack food company that has been a part of many generations within a household, Miaow Miaow is delighted to spark great memories as families reunite and rebuild bonds this festive season.
Miaow Miaow is a family-owned business founded by brothers Mr Chink Poh Cheng and Mr Chuang Poh Lim, who believe that sharing packets of Miaow Miaow snacks will bring back memories of childhood days and make reunions more meaningful.
According to Mr. Chink, the pandemic has changed the way we celebrate festive seasons, but some traditions have only become stronger and more relevant. “The one thing that hasn’t changed among Malaysians is the spirit of gifting. We hope gifts of Miaow Miaow snacks will allow older family members to reminisce about the good old days as they introduce the snacks to their children and grandchildren” he said.
Gifts during Chinese New Year are a sign of respect and have great significance, symbolising abundance and good luck for the year ahead. They can represent anything from harmony, prosperity and longevity. By gifting Miaow Miaow snacks, one can symbolise joy, love and happy memories.
Among Miaow Miaow’s most popular and beloved snacks are the Prawn Crackers, Green Pea Snacks, Cuttlefish Flavoured Crackers, Potato Chips, Cheese Flavoured Rings, Hot & Spicy Flavoured Snacks and Chicken Flavoured Crackers.
Miaow Miaow’s best-selling Prawn Crackers, made from fresh prawns are undoubtedly a crowd pleaser. A major staple in Chinese New Year Meals, prawns symbolise happiness as the Cantonese pronunciation “har” sounds like laughter. Meaning the more you eat the happier you and your family will be in the new year.
This Chinese New Year, get a hold of Miaow Miaow snacks from major retailers in AEON, Econsave, Giant, Mydin and The Store, and create a joyful gift for your loved ones.
About Miaow Miaow
Miaow Miaow (pronounced ‘meou meou’) synonymous with the meaning ‘Wonderful’ in Mandarin, is a Malaysian homegrown snack brand that was founded in Malaysia’s multi-racial community. Having created millions of memories for Malaysians, Miaow Miaow aims to continue enriching everyone’s lives by bringing happiness with every crunch.
Known for its tasty treats and puffed-snacks, Miaow Miaow got their start in the snack food manufacturing business in 1989 in Batu Pahat, Johor. Over the past few decades, the business has expanded substantially, not just in Malaysia but has a growing presence in nearly 40 countries around the world.
The Miaow Miaow manufacturing site is strategically surrounded by oil palm fields. This assures a natural but pollution-free manufacturing condition which guarantees higher quality products to customers. Dedicated in developing innovative and high-quality snacks, Miaow Miaow consistently develops new recipes to fulfil the needs and expectations of their customers to fill their lives with delicious moments.
For more information, please visit our social pages
https://www.facebook.com/miaowmiaowfood/ (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/miaowmiaowfood/ (Instagram)
Osotspa Uses Its Strong Distribution Channels Network to Support Koikeya to Penetrate the Market and Compete for Snack Market Share in Thailand
Thursday 13 January 2022 – Osotspa Public Company Limited in collaboration with Koikeya (Thailand) Co., Ltd., one of the Japanese snack market leaders, penetrates the Thai market by expanding distribution channels to cover traditional channels and Makro, totaling over 400,000 outlets, to compete for a share of the snack market in Thailand.
Mr. Sarayut Jitcharoongphorn, Chief Customer Development Officer-Thailand, Osotspa Public Company Limited or OSP, revealed that Osotspa Public Company Limited, Thailand’s leading manufacturer and distributor of consumer products, is appointed by Koikeya (Thailand) Co., Ltd., the Japanese snack company, to become a distributor of Karamucho and Sucorn products, overseeing distribution through traditional trade and Makro, effective from the beginning of January.
Koikeya (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary company of KOIKE-YA Inc., pioneer of potato chips market in Japan. Currently, the Company offers three snack brands in Thailand, which are Karamucho, Sucorn and Strong. All three brands are popular snacks from Japan, made from meticulously selected raw materials with a standardized production process, seasoned with a unique recipe, characterized by its spicy and intense flavor fond by many consumers. As a result, it has further developed a wide selection of products, styles and flavors that are popular around the world.
“We see a lot of growth opportunities in Thailand. We are confident in Osotspa’s strong distribution channels which will help our product distribution to further cover all target customers in all channels and will drive the company to achieve its goal of becoming one of the leading companies in the snack market in Thailand.” said Mr. Tsuyoshi Komine, Managing Director of Koikeya (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Osotspa’s strong distribution channels, long experience and knowledge working with partners from Japan together with the Japanese products quality that consumers trust and like, will ensure the target growth of 30%.
“The partnership as a distributor of Koikeya products is in line with Osotspa’s core strategy of expanding the business through cooperation with new partners and leveraging the potential and strong distribution expertise that helps promote the partner’s products to the consumer via a network of more than 400,000 outlets nationwide, including van sales and local modern trade. This is Osotspa’s first step into the snack market too,” said Mr. Sarayut.
Celebrate real connections with Guinness
Guinness invites loyal consumers to keep the festive magic going with its latest digital contest, in conjunction with CNY celebrations.
KUALA LUMPUR, 13th January 2022: Guinness, Malaysia’s favourite stout, kicked off the festive celebrations over Christmas by reminding fans that the best gift to give loved ones is time spent together. Selected fans who shared a throwback photo or video and their wish to have a Guinness Christmas were rewarded with exclusive giveaways for them to reconnect with their loved ones, and to get into the Christmas spirit with Guinness.
A total of 80 Guinness lovers had the opportunity to celebrate a Guinness Christmas with experiences including a dinner at Makhan by Kitchen Mafia, a comedy night at Crackhouse Comedy Club, an exclusive Guinness cookbook, as well as a cosy Christmas movie night at Aurum Theater, The Gardens Mall.
As we usher in the Lunar New Year, the magic of celebrations with Guinness continues. CNY is a time where families and friends unite, however, it isn’t always easy to be present. This is why Guinness is inviting fans to engage and have meaningful moments together. In short: this year, celebrate CNY for real.
To ensure that fans don’t just meet up, but open up this CNY, Guinness’ social media contest has meaningful giveaways up for grabs. All fans have to do is tell Guinness how they will celebrate CNY and tag three individuals they would like to see and stand to win an exclusive Guinness-infused Chinese New Year banquet dinner for ten pax. Alongside the exclusive banquet dinner, fans will be able to celebrate for real with the exclusive #CelebrateForReal Guinness Chatterbox. The deck of cards contains questions that break the ice among each other and has a mix of questions suitable for any occasion to get the conversation going, but that’s not all.
From now until 31st January, fans who spend a minimum of RM200 in participating stores or purchase two Guinness 24-can packs on Drinkies will receive Guinness Premium Ang pows. What’s unique about the ang pows is that fans can scan the QR codes on them for a chance to win even more exciting prizes this CNY. From the exclusive Guinness-infused Chinese New Year banquet dinner and RM5 e-wallet ang pows, to GFES samples and RM8 Drinkies promo codes, Guinness is going all out to spread the festive cheer to loyal consumers.
‘At Guinness, we understand how important communion and meaningful connections are, which is why we offered fans the opportunity to re-connect with their loved ones with unique giveaways over Christmas and now with Chinese New Year. It is the perfect opportunity to put down our phones and celebrate for real. We hope our special giveaways and promotions bring people closer together, now more than before,’ said Shaun Lim, Marketing Manager of Guinness Malaysia.
Guinness and all related activities are strictly for non-Muslims aged 21 and above only. Guinness Malaysia advocates for responsible consumption and urges consumers to not drink and drive. For more information, visit Guinness Malaysia’s social media pages at www.facebook.com/guinnessmalaysia and www.instagram.com/guinnessmy. To take part in Guinness’ CNY contest, check the posts on Facebook and Instagram.
[1] Source: Overall share of throat Aug ’17 – Jul ’18. Heineken ONEquity Brand Health Tracker by an independent global research agency.
MAGGI Sah Malaysia: 50 Years Together Campaign Assists B40 Families and Honours Malaysian Frontliners
- The MAGGI Sah Malaysia campaign which launched in August last year has concluded with the distribution of 50,000 meal kits to B40 households in need
- MAGGI expressed its appreciation towards healthcare and frontline heroes in Malaysia with MAGGI Hot Cups and MAGGI HotMealz distributed to hospitals and quarantine centres (PKRC)
Kuala Lumpur, 13 Jan, 2022
Uplifting Communities in Need in the #KitaJagaKita Spirit
As part of the MAGGI Sah Malaysia campaign last year, the MAGGI Sah Malaysia Shop & Reward Contest successfully raised 50,000 MAGGI meal kits for B40 communities across Malaysia. The meal kits include essential food items distributed to vulnerable households, as part of Nestlé Malaysia’s ongoing commitment to support Malaysians throughout the ongoing pandemic.
The 50,000 MAGGI meal kits were distributed in partnership with the Malaysian Red Crescent Society, Empire Project, a non-governmental organisation that aids the homeless, and Uncle Kentang, who runs various community initiatives – assisting the poor and needy through food aid and transport services.
Dato’ Sri Suhaimi bin Haji Yacob, Chairman of Malaysian Red Crescent Kuala Lumpur cum National Vice Chairman said, “In conjunction with 50 years of MAGGI in Malaysia, we, from the Malaysian Red Crescent Society, are also involved in channelling aid – in the form of daily necessities under the Nestlé brand, including MAGGI, to communities in need across Malaysia. We hope to ease the community’s burden with this assistance, as part of our initiative to continuously help people, especially during this pandemic. And hopefully we can work together again in the future, to continue this noble effort.”
In addition to MAGGI products, beneficiaries also received products from other Nestlé brands including NESTUM, Nestlé EVERYDAY and MILO, as well as partner brand Jasmine Food Corporation Sdn. Bhd. These meal kits directly aided 50,000 B40 households across the nation to prepare affordable, tasty and balanced homecooked meals, including those from PPR Ayer Panas, PPR Desa Rejang, PPR Sungai Bonus and Danau Kota Flat, as well as those registered under the public distribution at Bandar Baru Puchong. Beneficiaries outside the central region include B40 households in the Baling, Kota Bharu, Seremban and Jerantut districts, as well as those in Sabah and Sarawak.
“We are grateful to be able to continue with this meaningful initiative that we kickstarted in 2020 – to support families in need, in creating affordable, tasty homecooked meals with MAGGI products – with the addition of fresh ingredients including protein and vegetables to achieve a balanced serving. We remain committed to lending a helping hand – with more families and households needing assistance in the new reality.” said Geetha Balakrishna, Business Executive Officer, FOOD, Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad.
Paying Tribute to Malaysia’s Healthcare and Frontline Heroes
To thank and support Malaysia’s healthcare and frontline heroes for their relentless and selfless service in combating the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, over 95,000 units of MAGGI Hot Cup, 14,700 MAGGI HotMealz along with 2,000 units of MILO UHT and 4,800 units of Nestlé JUST MILK, worth RM240,000 were distributed to all staff including healthcare professionals and caregivers at 18 hospitals and quarantine centres (PKRC) across six states: Selangor, Penang, Kelantan, Perak, Sabah and Sarawak.
The contribution was done in partnership with the Malaysian Red Crescent Society, a non-profit organisation dedicated to humanitarian acts and services.
Beneficiaries included Pulau Pinang Hospital, Raja Permaisuri Bainun Ipoh Hospital, Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Sarawak General Hospital, Bintulu Hospital, PKRC MAEPS Serdang and PKRC Gelanggang Seni, just to name a few.
Norliza binti Mohammad, Head of Nurse at PKRC Tanjung Chat said, “We’d like to thank MAGGI for these tokens of appreciation that have certainly boosted our morale here at PKRC Tanjung Chat, to spur on and continue our fight against COVID-19.”
All items and meals kits were distributed observing the highest level of safety measures
HUAT-A-DEAL! pandapro is Now Available for RM0.88
Malaysia, January 13, 2022 – foodpanda Malaysia has enlisted the help of Pau-Pau, the prosperous panda to shower all Malaysians with an irresistible deal with pandapro. The subscription plan, which launched in July 2021, will now be available for RM0.88 per month for a limited time only.
Starting today, users can purchase the exclusive 12 month subscription plan and enjoy its special perks for an upfront payment of RM10.56. Yes, that is RM10.56 for an entire year!
Among the benefits that users can look forward to includes:
- 12 free deliveries with a minimum spend of RM25
- 15% off or more from over 200,000 selected restaurants nationwide
- Extra 5% off on pick-up orders,
- 2 x 20% off vouchers for foodpanda shops and pandamart,
- 25% off for dine-in from selected restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang, Ipoh and Johor Bahru.
The regular payment plan for the pandapro subscription is priced at RM14.90 for a one month plan, RM13.50 a month for a 6 month plan, and RM11.90 a month for a 12 month plan. Now, RM0.88 per month is definitely a steal, so what are you waiting for? Enjoy great savings and eat to your heart’s only with pandapro.
Visit pandapro to find out more about foodpanda’s exclusive subscription plan
RESTAURANT ASIA 2022
The 3rd International Restaurant, Kitchen & Culinary Equipment & Supplies Exhibition
About the Event
Organised by Restaurant Association of Singapore (RAS) and Conference Exhibition Management Services (CEMS), Restaurant Asia 2022 will present a dedicated showcase of restaurant, kitchen and culinary equipment at the only tradeshow for the industry by the industry.
Over three days, the exhibitions will showcase the latest equipment, machinery, accessories, products, solutions and supplies that embrace sustainability and innovation for the F&B businesses, where visitors, key buyers and investors can see, experience and hold the future of smart and sustainable F&B in their hands.
The show will be held in conjunction with CEMS’ long-running International Coffee & Tea Asia (ICTA) 2022 series incorporating Café Asia 2022 and Sweets & Bakes Asia 2022 which presents a specially curated sourcing platform for the key facets of the cafes, coffee businesses, tea establishments and bakeries.
Admission Details
Admission is free for all. Online pre-registration or on-site registration is required.
Please note that visitors need to be fully-vaccinated (received 2 doses, and the booster dose at least 2 weeks before the date of visit).
The Organiser reserves the right to deny entry to the Show should a visitor be unable to show proof of vaccination
About Restaurant Asia 2022
Dates: 19 to 21 May 2022
Time: 19 and 20 May – 10am to 6pm (Trade Visitors); 21 May – 10am to 5pm (Trade and Public Visitors)
Venue: Marina Bay Sands Singapore Expo & Convention Centre, 10 Bayfront Avenue Singapore 018956
Website: http://restaurantasia.com.sg
Standing United with Malaysians − Coway Malaysia Wraps Up 2021 With the Gift of Kindness
Coway spreads its CSR wings and actively changes the lives of various communities
through its upstanding initiatives
KUALA LUMPUR, 13 January 2022 – As Malaysia continues in its battle against the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic, Coway took it upon themselves to step up and ‘Stand Together as One’ with everyone in Malaysia during this challenging period − rolling out a slew of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives over the past year.
In line with its We Stand as One (WSAO) campaign, which has made waves on social media since its first debut in September, Coway has been extending a helping hand to various non-profit organisations. This CSR initiative is part of the company’s commitment to unite with Malaysians in the fight against challenges brought on by the pandemic.
As the Best Life Solution Company, Coway Malaysia strives to actively change lives and directly impact communities in need. One of the ways to make an impact is through the WSAO campaign, that seeks to highlight the power of coming together as a community to overcome the challenges during these trying times for a better Malaysia. This campaign also builds on Coway’s ongoing CSR efforts, in a bid to demonstrate its commitment to the health and well-being of every Malaysian.
“This is our ‘Cowayian’ spirit and our way to show kindness and care. As the saying goes – when the going gets tough, the tough gets going. So, no matter how tough the situation is, we can overcome it if ‘We Stand As One’. Now more than ever in these difficult times, our team is always on the lookout for every possible opportunity to reach out and extend help to those in need. This campaign is just one part of Coway’s long-term CSR framework in Malaysia and we have plans to continue introducing more far-reaching initiatives to strengthen the health of the nation as a whole,” said Kyle Choi Ki Ryong, Managing Director of Coway Malaysia.
Among some of the recent CSR initiatives included working with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in aid of orphanages in Klang Valley, collaborating with the Food Aid Foundation (FAF), Ronald McDonald Sensory Room (RMSR) and Yayasan Chow Kit (YCK).
By uniting with KOLs, namely – Dr Say Shazril, Imran Aqil, Santhi Raj, Gan Mei Yan and Emily Chan, amongst others, Coway Malaysia helped five orphanage homes with a range of donations that included a total monetary contribution of RM100,000 and product sponsorship comprising of air and water purifiers along with complimentary service. Besides that, basic necessities like food supplies and other items that the homes need were donated.
Coway Malaysia is also working with FAF to supply groceries and cooked meals to vulnerable communities including disabled homes, the homeless, urban and rural B40 families and recent flood victims. This on-going programme started since December 2021 and aims to feed 7,600 families.
To ensure the children in Malaysia are taken care of, Coway Malaysia helped about 100 children through YCK by providing basic necessities for school and life care. YCK is a non-profit organisation that caters to the needs of children and teenagers in and around Chow Kit. It has children’s centre and safe home for children who are in need of a temporary place to call home.
Meanwhile, Coway Malaysia made a monetary contribution to Ronald McDonald House Sensory Room programme in support of 35 sensory rooms at different special education centres nationwide. This contribution will help to provide sensory equipment − needed to stimulate senses in children with autism as well as trainings for trainers at the centres.
Coway Malaysia was humbled by the recognition it received for its CSR efforts by CSR Malaysia. More than a year’s worth of planning and detailed execution, the company’s CSR efforts to spread kindness were recognised by the wider community where they received the Company of the Year Award – Overall Excellence in Community and Public Health Initiatives under Home Appliances category by the Sustainability & CSR Malaysia Awards 2021.
“At Coway, we prioritise our CSR efforts in a bid to provide a healthier and happier life to all Malaysians. We put our heart and soul into piecing together advanced technological innovations and we strive to be a prominent mainstay in the CSR landscape by carrying out more charitable initiatives in the future,” said Choi.
To further highlight its upstanding efforts and encourage greater community participation, Coway has released part two of its WSAO campaign video to showcase its initiatives and the spirit of togetherness as it stands hand in hand with Malaysians to overcome life challenges.
To watch this uplifting and inspiring WSAO video, go to Coway Malaysia YouTube or visit www.coway.com.my/westandasone for more information on Coway’s CSR initiatives.
