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Dairy Farm Debuts New Brand Meadows in Malaysia

Carefully sourced from reputable farms and producers from around the world, with a wide range of fresh and affordable products that are as close to farm-to-table produce as one can get

KUALA LUMPUR, 3 Sep 2020 — Drive by the mission to make consumers’ life a little easier with high-quality, tasty food choices at great value, the Dairy Farm Group has officially launched the Meadows brand in Malaysia. The range of Meadows products will be exclusively available at Giant, Cold Storage, Mercato, TMC, G-Ekspres and ShopSmart all over Malaysia.

Created as a result of thousands of taste tests conducted with consumers, every product in the Meadows range has been specially selected with utmost care from countries all around the world, with a focus on quality, value and presentation. As Dairy Farm’s exclusive brand, Meadows promises products that customers can trust and keep coming back to, time and time again.

Mr. Lee Yik Hun, Marketing Director of South East Asia Food, Dairy Farm Group said, “Using a customer-centric approach, we have developed an exclusive range of products we are confident will delight our customers. With Meadows, customers can expect fresh, high quality and great tasting products at affordable prices. Being able to offer truly great quality and great value at the same time is now even more important during these times, where many of us may have to stretch our dollar even further.”

He continued, “Customer feedback on the Meadows range has been overwhelmingly positive and we look forward to introducing even more products in the near future. Meadows is a brand customers know that they can trust, with products at a price point that provides the best value.”

Meadows’ products are made from the best and most delicious ingredients specially sourced from reputable farms from around the world. From importing frozen potato wedges from Netherlands; to harvesting oats from Australia for its oatmeal; or having their almonds grown and produced by Californian farmers, Meadows spares no effort to deliver the best flavours to customers.

Mr. Lee concluded, “Meadows firmly believes that everybody deserves the freshest and best food. This is why Meadows’ prices are made very affordable so that families can enjoy their favourite products at any time. We hope our customers enjoy Meadows as much as we do!”

Said Madam Lim, a working mother of three children: “With the current pandemic, my family is eating home a lot more. It is therefore important to make sure that the produce are fresh, of good quality and sourced from the safest places.”

“We find Meadows fits the bill. It is reasonably priced and offers a wide range too. As they are readily available at the supermarkets and convenience stores near our neighbourhood, Meadows is now our preferred brand.”

Sunkist Pistachio Milk in chocolate flavour launched

Heritage Group has launched Sunkist Pistachio Milk Chocolate Flavor in Thailand. The company first launched the Sunkist Pistachio milk, a non-dairy milk alternative made from high-quality, real pistachios, in 2019.

In 2020, Heritage added the localised Thai tea pistachio milk flavour to attract more consumers to try pistachio milk. The latest chocolate variant is a continuation of the trend of making pistachio milk more flavourful, thus appealing to consumers’ palate.

Sunkist Pistachio Milk Chocolate Flavor is made from pistachios from California and it is suitable for those who look for lower calorie dairy alternative that has nutritious for everyone in your family.

It is now available in 180 ml for THB 20 and 946 ml for THB 99 at convenience stores, leading supermarkets, also online platforms at LINE Official: @heritagethailand, Shopee, Lazada, and JD Central.

The Upper House Partners with Specialist Tea Café Teakha

Presenting Café Gray Deluxe Afternoon Tea and Pop-Up

Hong Kong, 2 September 2020 – The Upper House launches its third homegrown brand collaboration with specialist tea café teakha, to present a Café Gray Deluxe Afternoon Tea with tea-infused delicacies from sister brand,  Plantation by teakha, and the brand’s very first pop-up, from September to November.

Founded by Nana Chan in 2012, teakha is an intimate tea café in Hong Kong’s quaint Poho neighborhood that focuses on hand-cooked teas and homemade cakes. The concept was inspired by a desire to recreate a space where teas and cakes are not only delicious, but also serve a purpose – to bring people together. In 2017, Plantation by teakha was born. A purveyor of rare tea and tea ware from small plantations around the world, its aim is to introduce a full spectrum of single origin, true teas to the younger generation.

“Swire Hotels has always been my favourite hospitality brand, with their personal touch and sensitivity to local cultures – qualities which I think have a lot in common with teakha. At teakha, we believe that tea is a window to opening our hearts. Through this window, we welcome you into our “home”, to experience a lifestyle that is in touch with our community and our environment. I think this is what The Upper House is about as well,” said Nana Chan.

“There is something quietly powerful about a nourishing cup of tea.  There is equal richness in sharing it amongst friends and neighbours.  I love the energy that teakha carries in their warm mugs, their fragrant scones, and the heart of what they do: to create community through deliciousness,” said Yvonne Cheung, Director of Restaurant and Bar, The Upper House. 

Café Gray Deluxe x Plantation by teakha Afternoon Tea – 7 September until 30 November

The fragrant Afternoon Tea set features two savoury and two sweet creations that are infused with Plantation by teakha. The fruity quality of cold-brew Red Oolong tea is combined with the creaminess of goat cheese and sweetness from figs. The honeysuckle notes from Apple Blossom Verbena, work perfectly to cure the salmon on Guinness bread. The herbaceous Chamomile tea is married with contrasting citrus notes in the buttermilk verrine. The distinct and robust Red Jade Bergamot tea is matched with luscious milk chocolate chantilly and toasty hazelnuts.  Café Gray Deluxe’s signature scone also gets a transformation with candied ginger, whilst keeping the same fluffy, buttery richness.

A choice of tea featuring Masala Chai, Keemun Rose and Apple Blossom Verbena from Plantation by teakha completes the Afternoon Tea.  The Masala Chai is a double-brewed strong Assam with added ginger syrup and milk on the side, creating a balanced, lighter chai where all the flavours shine through.  The Keemun Rose, blended with organic sweet rose from Yunnan, adds additional depth to the smoke and pinewood base of the tea, topping it off with a natural floral fragrance. Apple Blossom Verbena has a sweet lemony flavour carried by a light, round body. The caffeine-free tea boosts healing properties for sore throats, digestive disorders, and skin whitening.

The Café Gray Deluxe x Plantation by teakha Afternoon Tea

7 September until 30 November 2020

3:30pm to 5:30pm

HK$285 per person, HK$480 per 2 people

Level 49, The Upper House

Book with promo code “TUHteakha” to receive a gift from Plantation by teakha. Available while stock lasts.

For Café Gray Deluxe reservations, please contact +852 3968 1106, email info@cafegrayhk.com or visit www.upperhouse.com to book online.

teakha Pop-Up, Level 6 – 11 September until 29 November

As the cool breeze returns in autumn, guests can savour creations from teakha’s scone and tea pop-up on The Lawn. Inspired by Nana’s family recipe, the baked delights brim with distinctive local touches, featuring flavours exclusively for The Upper House Pop-Up, including Fig, Roselle, Apple Longan, Earl Grey Lemon, Matcha White Chocolate and Banana Peanut Butter. Enjoy the perfect accompaniments of teakha’s Masala Chai, Yin Yang, Caramelised Lemon Tea, Assam Original Milk and more.

teakha Pop-Up

11 September until 29 November (Closed on Mondays)

10:00am to 4:00pm

Level 6, The Upper House

All prices are subject to a 10% service charge.

 @UpperHouse_HKG @teakha

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Berjaya Sompo Embraces Merdeka Spirit with “Sompo Gratitude Pies” for Frontliners

Berjaya Sompo sta and Persatuan STANDrepresentaves handing over SOMPO GratudePies to medical o!cers of Hospital Ampang.

Appreciating the frontliners in conjunction with the 63rd Merdeka Day celebration

Kuala Lumpur, 2nd September 2020 – Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad (“Berjaya Sompo”) continues its Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) initiative with the distribution of “SOMPO Gratitude Pies” for the frontliners who have tirelessly worked around the clock to fight COVID-19 pandemic in the country, to keep Malaysians safe and healthy. The 63rd Merdeka Day celebration, was timely for Berjaya Sompo to thank and celebrate these unsung heroes while embracing the Merdeka spirit. The SOMPO Gratitude Pies is the second CSR initiative for the company under its “Care Freely” brand campaign which was launched earlier of this month and in line with United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (“UNSDG”) for Decent Work and Economic Growth. The SOMPO Gratitude Pies which will be distributed to 17 hospitals in Klang Valley, carry a special meaning for Berjaya Sompo as they are made by Persatuan STAND (“STAND”), a social enterprise that employs special needs young adults who would normally face challenges in finding employment. STAND, along with its dedicated team of staff and volunteers, provide cooking and baking guidance and training for the young adults which in turn gives them access to decent work and growth opportunities.

The SOMPO Gratitude Pies which comes in three flavours, chicken mushroom, beef goulash and vegetarian quiche are packed in a set of two pies in each box after undergoing STAND’s production process which is split into 3 sections; food preparation like peeling or cutting, dough preparation and cooking. The team at STAND ensures these young adults wear a mask, hair net, aprons and gloves while making the pies. The facility is also kept clean as they sweep, mop and sanitise the floors before and after production daily. All products like chicken, beef and other ingredients are sourced locally and are certified halal by local authorities.

Berjaya Sompo staff and Persatuan STAND representatives handing over SOMPO Gratitude Pies to a representative of Pantai Hospital Cheras.

“Our CSR collaboration with Persatuan STAND began in 2018, with the help of Sompo Welfare Foundation in Japan through a RM25,000 grant that was given two years ago for the purpose of purchasing of machinery, premise refurbishment and extension. The grant enabled STAND to provide better service, training and a working environment, for these special needs young adults. The continuation of our collaboration today with SOMPO Gratitude Pies for the frontliners, in time for Merdeka celebration, shows the dedication of all parties involved and I am extremely pleased to see the progress made by STAND,” said Mr. Tan Sek Kee, Chief Executive Officer of Berjaya Sompo.

The 17 hospitals that will receive the SOMPO Gratitude Pies, were chosen with the help of the public through a social media campaign ran by Berjaya Sompo in July 2020. Through this social media campaign, the public was invited to nominate their chosen frontliners who they want Berjaya Sompo to send the pies to. To name a few, Ministry of Health (MOH), University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC), Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Hospital Serdang, Hospital Shah Alam, Hospital Ampang, Pantai Hospital Cheras and Sunway Medical Centre are among the recipients.

The “Care Freely” brand campaign features two CSR activities, with the first one being the SOMPO Care Packs which the company and its army of SOMPO Heroes who are fellow employee volunteers, have started distribution to the communities on 24th August, while the second one is the “SOMPO Gratitude Pies” for front-liners started just before Merdeka Day on 27th August. For more information about Berjaya Sompo’s campaigns and CSR initiatives, please visit www.berjayasompo.com.my

 

Benns Ethicoa celebrates Merdeka with special blend made from best cacao farms in Malaysia

Benns Ethicoa, the ethical bean-to-bar chocolate maker from Malaysia, has launched a limited edition the Merdeka Blend. This bean-to-bar chocolate was launched in celebration of Malaysia’s 63rd birthday.

“With only 1,000 bars being produced, this unique blend of 63% dark chocolate recipe combines two high quality cacao beans from two of the best cacao farms in Malaysia – Sungai Ruan, Pahang and Panchor, Malacca.

This combination is of moderate acidity and creates a flavour profile that is milky with a surprising touch of ginger notes.”

Available from 24th August, DM @bennsethicoa.my to order this celebratory treat!

Ramen Nagi satellite locations make the frozen noodles more accesible

Image from Ramen Nagi Manila

Ramen Nagi in the Philippines, a a Franchise of Ramen Nagi Japan since 2013, has elevated its Ramen To Go concept further with satellite locations in major shopping malls. Ramen To Go is a frozen ready-to-cook ramen first launched during the pandemic. The frozen noodle comes with all the ingredients for consumers to have a ramen experience at home.

The satellite locations are as follow:

Eastwood – near Robinsons Supermarket
Glorietta – activity center
Robinsons Galleria – main atrium
Robinsons Magnolia -near supermarket
Robinsons Manila – near supermarket
Signa Makati – at Ramen Nagi shop
SM Aura – near supermarket
SM Mall of Asia – at Ramen Nagi shop
SM Megamall – ground floor
SM North Edsa – at Ramen Nagi shop
U.P. Town Center – near supermarket

These freezers with Ramen Nagi kits make the frozen noodles more accessible as a take home option in addition to delivery. The frozen noodle kits are best served within 3 days, while the chicken karaage and gyoza are best served within 15 days.

MilkLife launches Indonesia’s first lactose-free milk

MilkLife, a new pasteurised milk from Indonesia’s Global Dairi Alami, has added lactose-free milk to its range. The lactose-free milk is the first of its kind in Indonesia with the tagline “enjoy dairy again with lactose-free milk”.

Lactose-free is gaining popularity in Thailand with leading players such as CP-Meiji launching into this segment. In Indonesia, lactose-free option in liquid milk has yet to gained popularity due to the lack of products in the market. The new launch could introduce more consumers to pick lactose-free as an alternative to normal milk.

MilkLife lactose-free is available in 200ml and 1L sizes. The price of lactose-free is slightly more expensive than plain and chocolate.

MilkLife is available online at blibli.com/milklife (for Jakarta, Bogor, Tangerang, Bekasi, Bandung, Surabaya, Yogyakarta, Solo and Semarang).

Try 1980 Boom Cha Brew Kombucha limited-edition Merdeka release

1980 Boom Cha Brew Kombucha is extending the availability of its limited-edition Merdeka release until Malaysia Day (16 September 2020). Consumers who are interested to get hold of the special Merdeka limited release featuring the flavours of pink guava, green tea and soursop, they can still do so until Malaysia Day.

1980 Boom Cha Brew Kombucha offers digestive benefit targeting consumers interested in gut health. Gut health is key to a strong immune system, which is alluded in a recent social media posting referencing the drink as “guarding your gut against the enemy like the frontliners.”

1980 Boom Cha Brew Kombucha’s existing flavours are Original, Saffron Pomegranate, Pineapple Ginger, Apple Cinnamon and Mixed Berries.

New Ketococo Zero sweetened with luo han guo

88Keto has introduced Ketococo Zero, which is described as an ice cream strict for Keto practitioners. This dairy-free, sugar-free ice cream is also safe for diabetic patients. Ketococo Zero features the use of xylitol and lakanto or luo han guo (monk fruit) as the natural sweetener.

Ketococo Zero in vanilla flavour and chocolate mint will be on a preorder basis with delivery from 30 August 2020 onwards. The price per tub is RM 35 (exclude delivery fee).

The Alley Malaysia launches lemongrass with peach

The Alley in Malaysia has launched a new lemongrass with fruit series. The new lemongrass with peach helps to cool you down during the hot weather.

In addition to the new lemongrass and peach drink, The Alley has made available its mooncake and is available in 2 flavors – Matcha & White Peach Oolong. Just preorder at The Alley outlets with a special price of ???? starting ??/?/???? ?? ?/?/????.

Fans of The Alley can also purchase Mr. Antler. You can adopt him with for only ????.??.

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