Abbott Nutrition Malaysia has launched Glucerna Vanilla Liquid in RTD format. This specialised nutrition (220ml) comes in the same superior diabetes-specific formula but in a ready-to-drink format for people on-the-go.
Click here to purchase on the official store on Shopee.
Nangka By Chubbs is a vegan meal made from jackfruit. It is described as a pre-cooked meal and is available in two local flavours designed to satisfy the Malaysian palate.
NANGKA RENDANG: a fragrant stew, of slow braised jackfruit that has been infused with spices to bring forth the sensational flavor and richness greatly inspired by our local heritage
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BBQ PULLED JACKFRUIT: a satisfying and hearty BBQ dish that has smoky undertones might be right up your alley with two lip-smacking options of original and spicy, where you can toss it in between toasted burger buns/rice bowls/salads and other tasty possibilities.
Nangka By Chubbs is said to be vegan, free from MSG and preservatives.
Click this link to order: https://wa.link/f8lhjg
Daboba Malaysia has introduced Pip Pop Pearl as a must drink for Chinese New Year. According to the official description, “these drinks taste sweet-but-also-tart flavor and a fragrant aroma create a perfect balance of delicious tea to you. Enjoy the pip pop pearl burst in the mouth while drinking and it perfectly matches the fruit tea.”
The limited edition Pip Pop Pearl drinks are available in the following flavours:
Kamquat or Kumquat is a quintessential flavour associated with Chinese-style drinks.
Rex Canning Corporation has launched Rex Mushroom Soup as a new entrance into the canned soup category in Malaysia. The product is a condensedsoupand can be prepared quickly, turning into a wholesome meal, full of nourishment. The key ingredients are water, canola oil, wheat flour, button mushroom, milk powder, shitake flakes, isolated soy protein, onion pwder, garlic powder and black pepper. The soup has a shelf life of 36 months.
Rex Mushroom Soup is available for purchase on Shopee. Click here to purchase.
Kopi Kenangan, the second-largest coffee chain in Indonesia with more than 600 outlets, has launched ready-to-drink coffee. Known as Kopi Kenangan Hanya Untukmu, the latest milk-based coffee range comes in three variants Black Aren, Mantancino and Avocuddle. Mantancino is a blend of creamy cappuccino and fresh milk.
Kopi Kenangan Hanya Untukmu is made using 100% coffee beans from Indonesia, palm sugar (gula aren) from East Java and fresh milk.
The price is IDR 9,500 per bottle and will be available nationwide by the end of January 2022 through minimarkets, supermarkets and online.
Indonesian coffee shop players including Kopi Kenangan and Janji Jiwa have in the past launched RTD coffee called kopi literan or “one-litre coffee” mainly selling from their outlets or online targeting consumers cocooning at home during the pandemic. The latest move by Kopi Kenangan has essentially transformed it into a full pledged competitor in the retail segment, competing with the likes of Nescafe. Being a retail player can also help Kopi Kenangan to diversify its revenue stream from foodservice.
McThai Ltd, the operator of McDonald’s restaurants in Thailand, has teamed up with Thai sauce company Yan Wal Yun, the maker of Healthy Boy (Deksomboon), to launch a co-branded ice cream. The limited edition ice cream is topped with pork floss and Deksomboon chilli paste sauce.
This product is priced at THB 39 and is available at participating McDonald’s outlets until 5 April 2022.
In China, the US fast food giant released a limited edition spicy chilli oil sundae in January 2021, which makes the latest Thai creation seems nothing new for McDonald’s. Deksomboon is also quite familiar with ice cream as it has made available soft served ice cream topped with Deksomboon sauces.
The new Wall’s Blast Salted Caramel Almond (70g) is now available for purchase at 7-Eleven outlets in Malaysia. Wall’s Blast Salted Caramel Almond is a salted caramel flavoured ice confection and chocolate coated cereal ball filled with caramel sauce and chocolate priced. The price is RM 3.00 each.
Tetra Pak and Vinasoy have jointly launched augmented reality (AR) technology on Fami soymilk cartons. Users can scan a QR code on Fami soymilk carton and explore interesting stories about soybean using the PackStory app on smartphones. The move is designed to improve user experience and leverage on the carton packaging to communicate with consumers.
Consumers will also learn about the soymilk ingredients and showcase how the cartons are environmentally friendly and help keep food safe.
Mamee-Double Decker is set to relaunch Malaysian childhood favourite snack Tora with a new design. Tora is popular with Malaysians growing up in the 80s and is produced by Kinos Food Industries, now owned by Mamee.
The makeover was done by BrandCare, an award winning creative agency specialising at packaging design and brand building creativity. The company is also behind the BrandCode app, said to be the “ultimate grocery app that rewards shoppers and enhances your shopping experience. Scan receipts from supermarkets and get rewarded with loyalty points”.
Mamee is giving Tora a new look with an aim to reengage with former consumers and to make Tora relevant for the next generation. This exercise will not be a problem for Mamee, which already has a strong experience of reinvigorating its own brands including Mamee Monster.
San Yang Enterprise Sdn Bhd, the maker of VegeWorld mock meat, has recently showcased its latest plant-based meat products at Tastefully Food Expo. The new plant-based meat Ultimeat is a plant-based chicken style patty made primarily from soy.
The ingredients are textured soy protein, isolated soy protein, filtered water, refined palm oil, stabiliser, sugar, spices, yeast extract etc. Ultimeat is free from cholesterol, made from non-GMO soy, has 14g of complete protein and 32% less fat than regular ground beef.
Similar to most plant-based meat products in the local market, Ultimeat has to be kept frozen. Ultimeat is also certified halal by JAKIM.
The company has a strong credential from its existing traditional mock meat business, which can help it to further cultivate consumers for its latest plant-based meat venture. San Yang is also in a much better position finacially compared with other plant-based meat ventures, which rely solely on plant-based meat as their key source of revenue.
