In Indonesia, Lazada has form an exclusive partnership with GoJek to provide faster delivery to consumers especially for time-sensitive orders such as perishable goods. The partnership with GoJek will see its GoSend as an option for consumers to have their perishable foods such as fresh produce and meat delivered within 3 hours. The instant delivery feature with GoSend started to become an option in April 2020 and is participated by around 6,000 sellers from various categories including Häagen-Dazs, which registered a 40% sales growth since being sold exclusively on Lazada from April 2020.
The homegrown bubble tea brand Tealive is collaborating with various brands including Mamee Monster and Celsius to reach out to Malaysians who stay indoor. Tealive’s partnership with Mamee provides Tealive consumers with free Mamee Thin Thin (assorted flavour) to try. The free Mamee Thin Thin is given away with every Tealive delivery order above RM 20.
In another development, Tealive is offering a free can of Celsius fitness drink with every purchase of Power Up Puas Puas Drink. Celsius contains a proprietary blend including green tea extract, guarana seeds, taurine and ginger extract. The drink improves physical performance and/or mind with enhanced concentration and alertness.
Tealive Power Up Puas Puas is a Horlicks milk tea with nutritious oats and is a collaboration with Horlicks for Ramadan. Both Celsius and Tealive Power Up Puas Puas Drink offer energy and target the same occasion.
The partnership provides Mamee and Celsius access to Tealive consumers and promotes trial among users of Tealive.
Tealive is following the footstep of its sister brand Baskbear Coffee to introduce ready-to-drink brews. The RTD brews are available in Signature Milk Tea & Superior Coco. The brew and cooked topping is freshly-prepared daily with no preservatives. Tealive’s Just Pour It is available for order on https://shop.tealive.com.my/ (Klang Valley only). The new Just Pour It is aimed at the at-home consumption occasion.
As all drinks & toppings are prepared fresh daily without preservatives or stabilisers, it is best to consume within the stipulated duration for maximum quality & enjoyment, according to the FAQ.
Pearls – Same day
Other toppings – 5 days
Bottled drinks – 5 days
In Indonesia, most of the milk tea and coffee chains including Starbucks have already introduced 1 litre take-home pack to target the in-home drinking occasion to mitigate the slump in on-premise consumption.
‘Lebih’ easy payments for Zakat Fitrah Selangor, ‘Banyak’ Raya Promos & Cashback e-Vouchers and an ‘Ekstra’ safe way to transfer Duit Raya
Kuala Lumpur, 19 May 2020 – A cashless and contactless Raya this ‘new normal’ with Touch’ n Go eWallet brings an abundance of rewards with #lebihbanyakekstra Raya Sempoi 2.0.2.0!
#lebihbanyakekstra is Touch ‘n Go eWallet’s promise this 2020 to reward its users with more value and benefits simply because they have made the choice to be a part of Malaysia’s cashless society. From groceries, electronic appliances, food items, wellness products, mobile top ups and more, Raya Sempoi 2.0.2.0 covers all key areas of one’s Raya needs.
As an advocate of charitable acts, Touch ‘n Go eWallet has enabled a seamless cashless journey for Muslims in Selangor to make‘Zakat Fitrah’ payments with Zakat Selangor. It is now ‘Lebih’ easy to fulfil the religious obligations to help fellow Muslims and the less fortunate.
Moreover, Touch ‘n Go eWallet users will enjoy‘Banyak’ Raya promos and Cashback e-Vouchers as well as knowing there is an ‘Ekstra’ safe (and quick) way to transfer and receive ‘Duit Raya’from the comfort of their homes.
Keeping in mind that going cashless is encouraged in these times, the Touch ‘n Go eWallet’s transfer Duit Raya feature is the perfect answer in giving or receiving ‘Duit Raya’ from loved ones anywhere, anytime, safely! Also, when any ‘Duit Raya’ transfer is made, users can enjoy up to RM300* worth of cashback rewards!
This videofeatures the popular traditional Malay culture of ‘dikir barat’ meshed with a catchy and modern rap by local musicians that showcases the future of a cashless society!
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Bangkok, 19 May 2020 – The Coffee Academics, a leading specialty coffee chain from Hong Kong with the first flagship store in Thailand at Velaa Sindhorn Village Langsuan, has rolled out its own version of “Dalgona Coffee”, the trendy whipped coffee that started in South Korea and became viral on social media. The drink is named after a Korean sweet called dalgona.
The fluffy creamy Dalgona Coffee at The Coffee Academics features house-blend espresso, oat milk and organic coconut sugar. Indulge in specialty coffee experience and don’t miss out on trying Dalgona Coffee which is only 240 baht and available now until June 30, 2020 at both Velaa Sindhorn Village Langsuan and Gaysorn Village branches.
Good news! The two branches of The Coffee Academ?cs have finally reopened for dine-in service with strict preventive measures against COVID-19 in place to ensure everyone’s safety.
All employees are required to wear face masks at work, alcohol-based hand sanitizers are provided to customers, and tables have been rearranged to maintain the distance of 1.5 meters.
The Coffee Academics is ready to serve like-minded coffee enthusiasts and coffee lovers quality coffee every day from 8.00 a.m. to 7 p.m. for Velaa Sindhorn Village Langsuan branch and from 7.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Gaysorn Village branch.
You can also get your favorite cup of coffee delivered to your doorstep by ordering via Wongnai or LINEMAN app. For latest updates, exciting campaigns and promotions, follow The Coffee Academics on Facebook: The Coffee Academics Thailand and Instagram: @TheCoffeeAcademicsTH.
The Coffee Academics Thailand
The Coffee Academics offers a unique coffeehouse experience. The modern design in black and gray theme, decorated with green plants, creates a warm atmosphere, while large glass windows let in natural light and allow visitors to observe an urban lifestyle in Langsuan neighborhood. The Coffee Academics sources only the top 5% of specialty Arabica coffee globally, while also crafting new blends using local coffee production, with choices of specialty coffee menu for everyone to enjoy.
Carlsberg Malaysia helps F&B businesses recover after MCO by rewarding consumers with 20,000 complimentary glasses at their local bars
SHAH ALAM, 18 May 2020 – During the Movement Control Order (MCO), refreshing kegs of Carlsberg beer have been sitting lonely in empty bars. Bad for business owners, and sad for fans of Probably the Best Beer in the World.
To get consumers back into their favourite hangouts and help businesses get back on their feet, Carlsberg Malaysia has introduced Adopt a Keg – an initiative that rewards consumers who have purchased Carlsberg for home consumption with free draught beer they can redeem at local F&B outlets when the MCO restrictions are lifted.
Adopt a Keg allows beer lovers to fill their own virtual beer keg at adoptakeg.carlsberg.com.my by simply scanning the receipt and barcodes from their purchases of Carlsberg Danish Pilsner and Carlsberg Smooth Draught cans and bottles whether from convenience stores, online retailers, supermarkets or hypermarkets.
Once the keg is full, consumers will be rewarded with two free beers from Carlsberg Malaysia which can be redeemed via a QR code at participating F&B outlets when they reopen. Outlets offering redemptions will be reimbursed by Carlsberg Malaysia, helping with their operating expenses while building up customer patronage.
Stefano Clini, Managing Director of Carlsberg Malaysia, said, “Our customers are pivotal to the growth of our brands and our business and we are proud to introduce Adopt a Keg as one of our initiatives aimed at helping Malaysian businesses recover when they reopen while rewarding beer lovers nationwide with free draught beers they can redeem at their local bars after the MCO.”
Stefano Clini, Managing Director of Carlsberg Malaysia, said, “Our customers are pivotal to the growth we’ve achieved over the years and we are proud to introduce initiatives aimed at kickstarting their recovery, especially for on-trade customers which have been the most badly affected in this time. Banking on the momentum of our beer sales via e-commerce and off-trade consumption during the MCO, Adopt a Keg aims to reward our consumers with free draught beer on us while supporting their local F&B outlets.”
“Our customers have also innovated with food and beer packages during the MCO including bottling draught beer for delivery and we in turn want to help them regain consumer footfall and lost earnings through this initiative. We call on beer lovers nationwide to help Malaysian F&B businesses come back stronger after the MCO simply by enjoying Carlsberg Danish Pilsner and Carlsberg Smooth Draught they buy from stores,” Clini added.
Redemptions for Adopt a Keg are limited to the first 10,000 consumers, with a total of 20,000 free glasses of Carlsberg beer to be given away. Consumers can redeem their complimentary beer at participating outlets of their choice from 1 June until 31 August or while stocks last.
As an added bonus, Carlsberg Malaysia is offering the chance to adopt a full keg of beer with a special promotion of RM500 for 100 glasses of beer. The offer will be available from 1 June and is limited to the first 1,000 consumers, who can redeem it when participating outlets reopen with the option to share beer from their virtual keg to other registered users on adoptakeg.carlsberg.com.my.
Carlsberg Malaysia encourages consumers to celebrate responsibly by not drinking and driving and practicing social distancing when enjoying their Adopt a Keg redemptions.
Adopt a Keg follows another initiative by Carlsberg Malaysia in support of local coffee shops in collaboration with the Malaysia Singapore Coffee Shop Proprietors General Association (MSCSPGA), where Carlsberg will help defray their utility bills and contribute to their bottom line via a consumer promotion for Carlsberg Smooth Draught – Probably The Smoothest Beer in the World.
Tropicana organises a rewarding virtual contest and customized promos to promote community building while social distancing in times of the new normal
KUALA LUMPUR, 18 May 2020 – With social distancing becoming a new norm, some of us may find that it is a challenge to keep a distance from their loved ones, family and friends. Helping you to form new social connections and getting to know your surrounding community better as we stay home, Tropicana, the World’s No. 1 brand in packaged 100% Juice and Nectars[1], has announced the launch of its Eratkan Jalinan dengan Jirancampaign.
The campaign entails a lively contest and other promotions to encourage netizens to get to know their neighbours and strengthen their bond with those who are socially closest to us. “With the current on-going situation where we may not be able to physically connect with our loved ones or family members, our neighbours might be our closest lifelines. Getting to know them allows us a chance to form a real connection in times of social isolation and in most instances all it takes is a smile or a warm greeting to get a conversation flowing. Through Tropicana’s Eratkan Jalinan dengan Jirancampaign, we hope to encourage our consumers to connect with their neighbours, getting to know them better and instilling a sense of community around them,” said Santharuban T. Sundaram, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Alternate Business at Etika Sdn Bhd.
As part of this campaign, Tropicana will partner with Malaysia’s No. 1 Malay station ERA FM to conduct the Tropicana Trivia Jiran whereby you and your neighbour can participate in a ‘get to know each other’ trivia session. Each trivia session will include three questions with a pre-determined cash amount for getting every response right. The trivia will allow participants a chance to win up to RM1,000 per person, if both you and your neighbour are able to answer all the questions posed correctly, with a prize pool of RM14,000 cash up for grabs! Adhering to social distancing norms, the trivia contest will take place over a Skype video session with ERA announcers. Those of you who are eager to participate can submit your entries until 20th May 2020.
Adding another neighbourly extension to the campaign, Tropicana is partnering with Happy Fresh, an online grocery shopping app to introduce a Tropicana Pek Jiran promotion deal. With this deal, you can purchase a bundle of 4x 1.5L bottles of Tropicana Twister at up to 30% discount with a free greeting card, giving you additional reasons to get to know your neighbour sooner. The significance of the promotion is to share the fruity goodness of Tropicanca Twister with your neighbours while leaving them a positive/ inspiring message. The promotion is applicable on Tropicana Twister Orange, Tropicana Twister Apple as well as an assorted bundle of both these variants. The promotion will run up to 5th June 2020. For more deals and info, head over to the Happy Fresh promotions page:
Let’s all take a step forward to get to know our neighbour’s better and toward building a stronger community by joining the Tropicana Trivia Jiran via Era.je or extending a hand of friendship by sending them a Tropicana Pek Jiran via Happy Fresh. For more information on the contest and other promotions, please visit the Tropicana Eratkan Jalinan dengan Jiran campaign page on the era.je website https://era.je/oap/2020/tropicana-eratkan-jalinan-dengan-jiran-anda/utama.
[1]“Tropicana is the #1 brand in packaged 100% Juice and Nectars* in the world in 2016 in off-trade volume.” Footnote: “Source Euromonitor International Limited; *Soft Drinks 2017 edition. Claim based on 100% Juice and Nectars (25%-99% Juice Content) sales combines, excluding Juice Drinks (Up to 24% Juice Content), 2016 data.”
Malaysia’s Farm Fresh has unveiled Yarra Natural Yogurt in 1.5KG tub and 470g tub for household use. The 470g is priced at RM 5.90 and 1.5KG at RM 12.90. Yarra Natural Yogurt is made from 100% New Zealand milk and has no preservatives, no added sugar and contains 90 billion CFU of live cultures. The chilled yogurt is a source of protein and is high in calcium. The tub packaging is ideal for household use especially for cooking and for stay-at-home consumers.
FamilyMart in Malaysia is following the footstep of FamilyMart in the Philippines to offer take home snack packs to enjoy anytime. These frozen packs only need 5 minutes to reheat and they are ready to serve.
Frankfurter Wurst Cheese: RM 17.90*
Frankfurter Wurst Black Pepper: RM17.90*
Fully Cooked Crispy Chicken Katsu: RM34.90*
Fully Cooked Spicy Crispy Chicken Katsu: RM34.90*
*Pricing not applicable to KLIA2 and Genting. They are available at PandaMart too (different pricing).
FamilyMart’s move to offer frozen packs of their popular items is seen as a move to transform the business to cope with the “new normal” to capture opportunities in at-home eating. This comes as out-of-home may not return to the pre-COVID environment in the immediate future.
Similarly, FamilyMart has also introduced frozen Udang Besar pack in its stores. These large prawns natural sweetness and juicy texture are great for stay at home cooking. The price per 800g pack is RM 49.90.
Here are the top 10 most searched recipes during lockdown in Singapore and the Philippines as revealed by Google.
In Singapore, the most-searched recipes from 9 March 2020 through 7 April 2020 as told by Google to Today Food are:
) Banana bread recipe
) Pizza dough recipe
) French toast recipe
) Chocolate cake recipe
) Dalgona coffee recipe
) Chicken breast recipe
) Carrot cake recipe
) Ground beef recipe
) Fried rice recipe
) Chocolate chip cookie recipe
We see Singaporeans are looking for comforting sweet food that can be easily made at home such as banana bread and chocolate cake. They are also keen on recreating the popular restaurant take-away favourites like pizza, which can be shared with the entire family.
Searches in the Philippines are very much geared towards the local tastes and their love for pasta. Dalgona coffee and banana cake, both are easy to make, are popular in both countries.
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