In Vietnam, Milo’s new carton packaging with a cap closure is interesting because it changes Milo’s common practice in Southeast Asia of using carton with straw or in a can format. The closure offers resealable option and skips the need for paper straw. The new packaging also offers better handling and grip to suit the active lifestyle of teenagers. Available in Milo Teen with cereal (protein, fibre and low sugar) and one offering protein and calcium.
The new malt drink uses SIG Combismile.Combismile’s rounded cheeks and grip corners sit perfectly in your hand and have the ideal volume for on-the-go use. Combismile is described by SIG as modern and new, providing higher visibility on shelves and giving your brand a look it deserves.
Wall’s bubble milk tea ice cream is making waves in Southeast Asia. Vietnam is the latest country to have the Wall’s bubble milk tea ice cream under the Asian Delight range. In Malaysia, Wall’s collaborated with Tealive, a local milk tea chain, to launch boba milk tea ice cream.
Vietnam’s Kinh Do Corporation has recently released a new bubble milk tea ice cream with boba under the Celano Passion range. The ice cream is sweetened with brown sugar to deliver the familiar brown sugar boba taste.
Vitasoy has unveiled a limited-edition Vitasoy Mint Chocolate Flavoured Soya Drink in Singapore. The drink offers a light minty kick that is sure to cool you down in a hot day. Of course, this Vitasoy soy drink is made with non-GM soya beans but contains dairy.
Mint not only offers a cooling sensation but also ideally suited as a botanical ingredient to create no and low alcohol drinks for mindful drinking.
Indonesia’s Wings Food has launched a new flavoured milk drink in a bottle. The new Milku Susu Cokelat or Milku Chocolate Milk (200ml) represents the company’s first UHT milk. Milku is made from Belgian cow’s milk.
This is a significant development as Wings Food, known for its focus on the mass market, is entering into the dairy segment and pricing the new product at a hugely affordable introductory price of IDR 3,000 (regular price IDR 3,600).
As a comparison, Nutriboost Minuman Cokelat + Susu (240ml) in plastic bottle is priced at IDR 7,200 at Klikindomaret and Milo Healthy Drink Nutri Up 225ml in plastic bottle is retailed at IDR 8,800.
Wings Food is going after volume and will pose a serious challenge to the existing dairy players with dairy products in UHT format. The value approach works in an environment where consumers are trading down due to unfavourable economic condition brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Holland Bakery in Indonesia is tapping into the nusantara flavour with a modern cake but featuring dadar gulung, a traditional snack, as topping. Dadar gulung is green on the outside and is filled with grated coconut and palm sugar in the inside. Cake Dadar Gulung is available for purchase at Holland Bakery outlets.
Yoshinoya Indonesia has started selling its red hot chilli in a 200g bottle in July 2020 for consumers to spice up their dish at home. The 100% naturally made red hot chilli is priced at IDR 48,000 per unit. It represents yet another move by Yoshinoya to pivot its offerings towards packaged retail.
Yoshinoya has previously introduced ready-to-cook beef pack in original, black pepper and yakiniku flavours and most recently ready-to-eat chicken pack in spicy, teriyaki and black pepper flavours. To make it convenient for consumers who stay at home to order Yoshinoya packaged products, the Japanese fast casual chain has made them available on its official store on Tokopedia.
Easy-to-prepare with restaurant-like quality foods can target consumers who want cooking aids to help them with their daily cooking. Restaurants are well placed to meet such demand.
Holi Handcrafted Ice Cream has launched the first Indomie Goreng Ice Cream in Indonesia. This concept of blending Indomie Goreng with ice cream has created a lot of buzz on social media. To make it extra special, the ice cream even comes with fried shallot as a topping.
In addition to Indomie, Holi has created a series of novelty ice cream featuring familiar food brands. Energen Ice Cream with Kellogg’s Cornflakes is one of its creations and taps into the popular 3-in-1 Energen cereal drink.
Holi will also collaborate with the e-commerce platform Tokopedia to celebrate Tokopedia’s 11th anniversary with a special variant – Cendol Nangka on 17 August 2020.
Artisan ice cream makers are having a heyday innovating with familiar brands and this trend is expected to continue for the foreseeable future.
Soon after the previous successful launch of quality French-style ice creams from La Vanille, as of today, La Vanille is launching yet two more flavors; ‘Dark Chocolate Ice Cream & Homemade Peanut Butter’ and ‘Greek Yoghurt & Salted Honey’ that will guarantee to please the fans. Available now at Gourmet Market.
‘La Vanille’ a French style, premium house-made ice cream brand who only uses the best selected ingredients for their product is soon to install its two new ice cream flavors to their category. The first flavor is ‘Dark Chocolate Ice Cream & Homemade Peanut Butter’ which is made from 70% dark ‘Acarigua’; a super high quality chocolate sourced from France which their ‘Ice Cream Master’ only selects. Meticulously combined with its best counterparts: La Vanille’s home-made peanut butter, it is no doubt a genuine treat for those who love dark chocolate and peanut butter.
‘Greek Yoghurt & Salted Honey’ is another example of the perfect combination between Greek Yoghurt sourced from Khao Yai and Chiang Mai’s signature ‘layered honey’ which has a fragrant, sweet, and mild character. With a touch of sea salt, this is yet another ice cream flavor not to be missed.If you’re looking for a premium La Vanille ice cream experience, look no further. Both flavors will be available for exclusive purchase via www.lavanille.com or LINE @lavanille from August 5th 2020Special Promotion
Exclusive offer for ordering via www.lavanille.com or LINE @lavanille with mention code #freecupsummer; Receive one (1) 100ml complimentary ice cream (any flavor) for a minimum purchase of THB 999 OR Receive three (3) 100ml complimentary ice cream (of any flavor) for a minimum purchase of THB 1,499 The offers are valid from August 5th 2020 until September 5th 2020About La Vanille
La Vanille expertise in providing original French style ice cream to luxury hotels, high-end restaurants, coffee shops, bakery shops, catering services, including supplying airline catering for over 10 years. However, in order to distribute the product to the customers in this ‘New Normal’ era, La Vanille decided that now it is best to experience the product via home delivery, or purchase it at nearby Gourmet Market.By using only organic and top quality ingredients in making all the ice creams, La Vanille is guaranteed to be the most renowned ice cream provider in the food industry. The process starts with in-house milk and cream pasteurizing, this immensely gives a distinctive flavor with a mild texture, unlike any other ice cream you’ve ever experienced before. Every ingredient is sourced from the best-known location for its product. Offering all ice cream lovers a magical experience.For more information, please contact: Line @lavanille or call 08 7087 5432 or visit www.lavanille.co.th
1HFY20 Results: • Revenue decreased by 25.8% to RM770 million (1HFY19: RM1.04 billion) • Profit Before Tax (PBT) decreased by 67.4% to RM51 million (1HFY19: RM156 million) • Net profit decreased by 67.3% to RM39 million (1HFY19: RM119 million)
2QFY20 Results: • Revenue decreased by 50.5% to RM254 million (2QFY19: RM513 million) • Loss Before Tax of RM24 million (2QFY19: Profit Before Tax RM85 million) • Net Loss of RM18 million (2QFY19: Net Profit RM66 million)
Heineken Malaysia Berhad (HEINEKEN Malaysia) announced its financial results for the first half ended 30 June 2020 (1HFY20), with performance impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and the Government’s Movement Control Order (MCO), particularly in the second quarter ended 30 June 2020 (2QFY20).
Group revenue declined by 50% as compared to the same quarter in 2019, mainly due to the prolonged suspension of operations of the Sungei Way Brewery to comply with the MCO enforced by the Government from 18 March 2020 until 3 May 2020 to contain the spread of the Covid-19. Despite the Company resuming its operations and business during the Conditional MCO which took effect from 4 May 2020, the Group business performance particularly in the on-trade channel continue to be adversely impacted. This was mainly because some outlets with liquor license such as pubs and entertainment outlets are still prohibited from operating whilst sales in on-trade outlets such as restaurants and coffee shops was slow due to shift in consumption patterns favouring takeout and at-home options amid public concern on the pandemic.
The decline in revenue caused a significant reduction in gross profit contributions, which was insufficient to offset the fixed overhead. Consequently, the Group incurred an unprecedented pre-tax loss of RM24 million in the current quarter under review.
Commenting on the results, Roland Bala, Managing Director of HEINEKEN Malaysia said, “The Covid-19 pandemic coupled with the nationwide MCO have had a significant impact on our industry and business. In navigating the crisis, our key priorities remain the focus on the health and safety of our people, adapting the business to the new landscape and also prudent cost control to preserve cash. Following the prolonged closure of our operations for approximately 46 days to comply with the MCO, our results in the second quarter were significantly impacted. Nevertheless, as a team, we are working hard on recovery together with our customers, distributors and trade partners.”
For the six months ended 30 June 2020, Group revenue declined by 26% as compared to the same period in 2019, mainly due to the 22% decline in beer volume, heavily impacted by the prolonged suspension of our brewery operations from 18 March 2020 until 3 May 2020 to comply with the MCO. Profit before tax decreased by 67%, versus the same period in 2019, principally due to the same reasons mentioned above.
During the months of lockdown, HEINEKEN Malaysia proactively reached out to support its stakeholders and communities most impacted by the various restrictions on economic activity. In support of its business partners, HEINEKEN Malaysia launched the “Raise Our Bars” campaign, committing RM1 million in funds to ease the difficulties which local restaurants and bars are facing during these difficult times. Meanwhile, Tiger Beer through its “Save Our Street Food” campaign, pledged RM1.5 million to support street food vendors, coffee shops, and food courts nationwide during the MCO.
The Board of Directors do not recommend any dividend in respect of the quarter ended 30 June 2020. In view of the current economic conditions, the Group has adopted a more prudent approach in respect of dividend payment and will re-evaluate the situation at the close of the financial year.
On the outlook for the second half of 2020, Roland commented, “We have seen a gradual improvement of business activity as almost all business sectors have resumed operations. However, some outlets with liquor license such as pubs and entertainment centres remain prohibited from operating, whilst other on-trade outlets including restaurants, coffee shops and food courts are adhering to strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) set by the Government. This will continue to have an adverse impact on the Group’s overall business performance for the rest of 2020. ”
“It is difficult to estimate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic for the full year. Nonetheless, we will continue to prioritise our recovery by accelerating commercial execution and improving operational efficiency through more prudent cost control measures to ensure liquidity and effective working capital management,” he concluded.
The Director General of JAKOA, Prof Dr Juli Edo (centre) togather with the Orang Asli communities
Kuala Lumpur, August 14, 2020 – Orang Asli community have felt the economic impact of COVID-19 through reduced economic opportunities.
Ayam Brand™ in cooperation with the Department of Orang Asli Development (JAKOA) is introducing the #AyamWithYou community care campaign to Orang Asli communities in Johor, Pahang, Perak and Selangor.
The #AyamWithYou community pantry is now self-sustaining in 13 locations nationwide with communities coming together to give and to take daily essentials such as food, to help those in need, supported by product contributions from Ayam Brand, Mission Foods and Alce Nero.
The community care campaign is being rolled out at Kampung Kangkar Senanga, Kampung Orang Asli Teluk Gunung, Kampung Orang Asli Tibang and Kampung Orang Asli Changkat Bintang with one month’s supply of Ayam Brand and Alce Nero products being contributed to a total of 167 Orang Asli families from these communities.
The Director General of JAKOA, Prof Dr Juli Edo said that the #AyamWithYou campaign was needful for its tangible and psychological support of Orang Asli communities through the contribution of food essentials during these challenging times.
“The stimulus provided for Orang Asli has been helpful for many communities, nationwide but they are still facing economic challenges, specifically putting food on the table. The #AyamWithYou campaign is a timely and positive uplift for Orang Asli communities, a reminder that they are not alone, as organisations and individuals have their interest at heart. Our thanks to Ayam Brand and Alce Nero for their generous contribution of premium healthy food products,” Prof Dr Juli Edo says.
As the communities are deep in the interior, JAKOA will take on the logistics support, and coordinate with the Tok Batin to distribute a box of 27 products to heads of households in each community, while ensuring that social distancing is practised.
“These communities are hard hit economically, and the contribution of food items with longer shelf lives is a vital lifeline. We hope more organisations join the #AyamWithYou campaign, or initiate their own charitable giving,” he adds.
Through its long-running Corporate Social Responsibility programmes Ayam Brand™ has contributed more than 2 million healthy meals for charity, providing nutritious food to more than 21,800 people from 524 charity organisations and NGOs over the past 13 years.
The #AyamWithYou community care campaign has supported front liners at Hospital Sungai Buloh, the homeless, the differently abled, orphans, single mothers and the elderly since the Covid-19 pandemic started in Malaysia. Approximately 20,000 Ayam Brand products have been distributed to date.
Villagers (right) in Kampung Orang Asli Kangkar Senanga, Johorreceiving 1 month canned food supply from Ayam Brand
“We have reached out to different communities, especially those in need through the community care campaign, and are glad to work with JAKOA to support Orang Asli communities. Our products are nutrient dense with reduced sugar and sodium that well suit Orang Asli diets. We modified the community pantry concept as there are fewer donors due to the isolated locations. We welcome other brands to join us in supporting these communities. The take away from the #AyamWithYou campaign is that as communities we can lift each other up,” says Ayam Brand Malaysia’s Marketing Manager, Ms Teoh Wei Ling.
The #AyamWithYou campaign was a welcome surprise to residents of Kampung Orang Asli Changkat Bintang in Selangor, Kampung Kangkar Senanga in Johor, Kampung Teluk Gunung in Pahang, dan Kampung Orang Asli Tibang in Perak.
“Times are very tough for us as economic activity in our area has reduced, and opportunities are scarce. This contribution from Ayam Brand and JAKOA eases some of our worries on providing for our families. We appreciate the thoughtfulness, and the quantity of quality products. This can keep all 39 families here fed for a month or longer. We have not tried tuna, saba or pasta before so this is also a culinary adventure for us!” Tok Batin Hassan bin Kaku from Kampung Orang Asli Changkat explained.
A villager said the contribution was a windfall, generous and highly welcomed by the Changkat Bintang Orang Asli community.
“All of us know Ayam Brand, but it is a luxury or special occasion treat. And now we have enough to last a month. We don’t even need a can opener for the tuna, saba, baked beans and santan. We are feeling that the rest of Malaysia is with us too through the #AyamWithYou campaign,” the villager shares.
Ayam Brand, a household name in Malaysia and Asia for 128 years, is famed for its wide range of quality and healthy canned food that are preservative free and contain no added MSG. Ayam Brand products are manufactured in state-of-the-art facilities that meet the highest international standards with worldwide-recognized certifications (HACCP, ISO 9001) and are certified ‘Halal’. Since 2013, Ayam Brand has been ranked in the Top 10 of Malaysia’s most chosen FMCG brands, according to the Kantar Worldpanel’s Brand Footprint Study.
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