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Detox the body with new Kirin Ice+Detox

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Tan Heng Hong
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Kirin has added a new detox drink to it Ice+ range of fruit tasted water in Vietnam. The new Kirin Ice+Detox Cranberry contains imported cranberries, vitamin C and antioxidant-rich pomegranate extract that helps to purify the body and improve health. 

The new drink taps into the functional beverage space where consumers are increasingly seeking convenient ways to improve their health and wellness.

Other products in the Ice+ range includes Ice+Beauti containing acerola juice and glutathione, which is said to brighten the skin and slow down skin aging.

Mama instant noodle maker Thai President Foods to postpone plans to launch new products

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Tan Heng Hong
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Thai President Foods PCL, the maker of Mama instant noodle, has temporarily postponed their plans to launch any new Mama instant noodle varieties in the second half of 2020, reported Bangkok Post citing Pun Paniangvait, manager of the company’s President office. Mr Pun said “we want to closely watch whether there is still real demand for instant noodles in the second half of this year if the pandemic is resolved by June.”

The stocking up on pantry foods has contributed to an increase in demand for Thai President Foods’ products including instant noodles, instant rice soup and rice porridge cups. The company expects sales during the first quarter of 2020 to grow by 10% compared with a 5% growth in the same period a year ago.

Thai President Foods also said it is committed to invest around THB 700 million for business expansion in 2020. The investment will be used to install new instant noodle machines to increase the annual production capacity to about 8 million package a day from nearly 6 million. The money will also be deployed to expand warehouses. The expanded capacity will serve both the local and international markets.

Thai President Foods’ Mama brand has a 50% share of the instant noodle market in Thailand, followed by Thai Preserved Food Factory’s Wai Wai brand with 23-24% and Ajinomoto’s Yum Yum at 20-21%.

Dutch Mill launches melon, mango sticky rice flavours

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Tan Heng Hong
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In the Philippines, Thailand’s Dutch Mill has launched Dutch Mill Melon filled with the goodness of cultured yogurt, fresh milk and real melon juice. The yogurt drink with melon juice (90ml) contains Nu3io Plus vitamins and nutrients– calcium, vitamins B1 and B2 to support children’s growing up needs.

With children staying at home, Dutch Mill has come up with interesting things for children to do at home including instruction on how to create cookies and strawberry shake using Dutch Mill flavoured yogurt drinks. Brands that continue to engage with consumers will strengthen consumer top of mind when it comes to purchase.

In Myanmar, Dutch Mill has recently introduced Dutch Mill Mango with Sticky Rice spoonable yogurt for the summer season. Mango sticky rice is a traditional Thai dessert and a popular summer flavour. Mango stick rice also evokes the feeling of Thailand and offers consumers with a mental vacation to Thailand without them leaving their home.

28 HONGKONG STREET BRINGS THE PARTY WITH NEW TAKEAWAY & DELIVERY OFFERINGS

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Tan Heng Hong
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Singapore, 17 April 2020 – Recognising how much more there is to a bar than just the drinks, the team from 28 HongKong Street invites friends and family to break the COVID-19 monotony with the famous 28 experience at home. All you need is cabin fever and the internet, and anyone can log on for a socially distanced 28HKS House Party.

So, what are the crucial elements to a memorable House Party? Let’s break it down… 

The Drinks

You clearly can’t have a cocktail party without cocktails. Each guest can choose three drinks (100ml each) from the House Party menu, including:

  • Lazy Bear (Herbal, Fresh, Smooth) – the best mix of peaches and herb since the death of disco
  • 28 Mezcal Negroni (Smoky, Earthy, Bittersweet) – the 28 take on the classic, equal parts aperitif
  • Remember the Maine (Spirit-forward, Bold, Debonair) – a lost cousin to the Manhattan 
  • The Fess (Rich, Comforting, Night-capper) – Rum and chocolate, the best pairing since rhythm and blues
  • Wake Up Call (Bright, Nostalgic, Crushable) – Put some pep in your step with this modern coffee classic
  • Last Dragon (Spiced, Tart, Complex) – Chai spice and new/old tech meet gin’s great grandfather

Additional offerings such as beer, shots or champagne are also available upon request. You can even surprise a friend with a drink, just add it to your order and it will be included in their delivery.

The Food

Snacks are also an essential part of any well-hosted party. Each guest will receive a selection of bites from 28’s menu, including:

  • Truffle Mac N’ Cheese Balls – crunchy truffled bites of gooey American comfort
  • Garden Chips – a medley of sweet potato, taro and yam
  • Fancy Nuts – whiskey praline and chilli lime
  • Apple Fritters – with bourbon cream

Hot food arrives nearly ready, however, may require a bit of assembly before serving to ensure it tastes its best.

The Music

Music is one of the elements of the 28 HKS experience that guests enjoy most – a blend of mostly hip-hop, some songs are nostalgic while some are Avant-Garde. The House Party experience includes access to a curated Spotify playlist with some of 28’s favourite jams to enjoy at home.

The Hosts

Any party is only as good as its hosts, so naturally, the House Party experience includes 28’s bar family to serve as your hosts, as they would for any guest at the bar. Powered by Zoom, the team will greet everyone and get the party started, sharing details and stories about each cocktail selected for the party.

The Logistics

The 28 HKS House Party is available to groups of four or more, priced at S$88 per person or S$158 per couple in the same residence. Delivery costs are not included in the pricing and will be dependent on location (starting from S$12 for centrally located destinations).

Party Plus Ups

Essential rations from 28 HKS’ food and drinks menus are also available a la carte or as an add-on to the House Party. Each cocktail from the House Party menu is available in 100ml portions for S$21. Nibbles include 28 favourites such as The Burger, made with 100% American beef, secret sauce, sharp cheddar and served with fried pickles on the side (S$19) and the Hot Chicken Tenders, chicken fried with Mexican panko and scorpion chilli, served with whipped Ranch dressing (S$18).

All offerings are available for takeaway or delivery by advance order between 5 to 10 pm, Tuesday through Saturday via WhatsApp (+65 8318 0328) or email (findus@28hks.com). One to two days of advance notice is requested on any House Party orders for the experience to be curated accordingly. Payment can be made via PayPal.me/28HKS for deliveries, and cash or credit card for takeaway.

Janice Wong Presents Mothers Day Offerings

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Tan Heng Hong
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April 17, 2020, Singapore: To the mothers, grandmothers and mother-figures of our lives, Janice Wong presents beautiful Mother’s Day offerings as a token of appreciation for the people we love most.

In collaboration with award-winning local florist, Fiore Dorato, Janice Wong Singapore has launched a special range of chocolates, the Mother’s Day Box of 9 and Flowers (S$120+). The pastel heart-shaped chocolates come in three flavours: Praline Popping Candy, Baileys Salted Caramel and White Truffle Chocolate. Surrounded by a lush, romantic bed of fresh florals, this is the perfect feminine gift to gift mothers.

Now available for pre-orders and delivery one week before Mother’s Day, the Box of Chocolates can be purchased through Janice Wong Singapore’s online store. Free home delivery is applicable for orders above S$80, with same day and next day delivery available.

Janice Wong Singapore Mother’s Day Bake at Home hamper

For an alternative stay-home-friendly activity, bake with Janice Wong at home with the Mother’s Day Bake at Home Hamper (S$148+). This exclusive Mother’s Day hamper includes everything you will need for a family baking session, including recipes, premixes, key ingredients and essential utensils. The hamper also comes with a gift, Janice Wong’s dessert recipe book Perfection in Imperfection worth $48.

Bakes made from the Mother’s Day Bake at Home hamper

Customers can look forward to baking elaborate pastries and confectioneries, made easier with premixes, step-by-step recipes and special ingredients not available in general supermarkets, with the Bake at Home kits. (Please refer to the appendix below for the hamper kit inventory.)

Now available for pre-orders and delivery one week before Mother’s Day, the Mother’s Day Hamper can be purchased on the Janice Wong Bake at Home website. Free home delivery is applicable for orders above S$80, with same day and next day delivery available.

Enjoy stay-at-home weekend with Magnum ice cream and get free ‘designer’ cooler bag

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Tan Heng Hong
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Wall’s Malaysia is offering not just free delivery of ice cream to your doorstep (for any purchase above RM 50) but also free cooler bag with a touch of design. The cooler bag does make it worthwhile to order your favourite Wall’s ice cream including Magnum and Cornetto online from the official Wall’s flagship store on Lazada.

Click here to purchase.

Image credit: Alex Peng Hong Alex

You can also get hold of the latest Cornetto Royale Hojicha Ice Cream and Wall’s Olaf Ice Cream with a few clicks of a button.

Refresh with Bajo sparkling water infusion from The Tapping Tapir

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Tan Heng Hong
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The Tapping Tapir, the maker of artisanal soda from fresh fruit juices, spices and herbs in Malaysia, has unveiled its latest creation Bajo, a new range of sparkling water infusion with juices to help you stay hydrated.

The range consists of Starfruit Syok and Watermelon Wild.

Starfruit Syok comes with a citrusy blend of 50% starfruit juice and antioxidants from green tea.

Watermelon Wild is packed with a juicy blend of 50% watermelon juice and antioxidants from green tea.

The sugar content for both drink is low at 2.6g/100ml, thanks to the use of stevia. The drink also delivers 5mg/100ml of vitamin C and is low in calories at 12kcal/100ml. The himalayan salt, which is part of the ingredient, is traditionally known to offer electrolyte balance within the body.

The sparkling water infusion (12x325ml) is available for a price of RM 55 and can be purchased on The Tapping Tapir official store. Click here to buy.

Infusion water is a category to watch in the beverage space as more consumers turn to better-for-you drink but still want to enjoy some flavour in their beverage.

Bajo is an interesting take on sparkling infusion water. The use of local starfruits and watermelon for the natural flavour is a continuation of The Tapping Tapir’s preference of using ingredients native to the country in their drinks. By combining juice with the antioxidant benefit from green tea, Bajo offers clean hydration with no artificial ingredients.

Unlike the existing Tapping Tapir range in premium glass bottle, the canned format does allow Bajo to have the flexibility to be sold in more channels.

Stay at home with Starbucks premium instant coffee

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Tan Heng Hong
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Nestlé has made available Starbucks premium instant (soluble) coffee in Malaysia as part of a global launch. The latest innovation is co-developed by Nestlé and Starbucks under the global coffee alliance, which in the last year has brought a broad range of new offerings to more than 40 markets.

David Rennie, Deputy Executive Vice President, Head of Nestlé Coffee Brands said “the instant coffee segment is growing fast globally. With the launch of Starbucks premium instant coffee, we have a new range that resonates with Starbucks consumers and will strengthen our leading position.”

The new launches comprise Medium Roast and Dark Roast coffees, as well as a variety of coffee mixes – Cappucino, Caffe Mocha, Caramel Latte and Caffe Latte with 4 sticks in a box.

Click here to purchase the new Starbucks premium instant coffee from the Starbucks Coffee at Home flagship store on Lazada.

All products are crafted with the same high-quality, ethically sourced C.A.F.E. Practices arabica beans that are served in Starbucks coffeehouses around the world.

Starbucks premium instant coffee is also available at FamilyMart outlets.

Tiger Beer launches RM1.5 million fund to ‘Save Our Street Food’

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Tan Heng Hong
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Tiger Beer creates fund to help street food vendors cover rent during MCO; creates voucher system to support coffee shops and food courts upon reopening

KUALA LUMPUR, 17 APRIL 2020: Tiger Beer announced today that it will donate RM1.5 million to support Malaysian street food during the Movement Control Order (MCO). The funding will be used to help cover rent for street food vendors, coffee shops and food courts across the country as they face reduced income due to ongoing restrictions. RM1 million of the funds will be made available immediately, and will benefit street food vendors operating in more than 1200 coffee shops and food courts nationwide.

Tiger Beer is also giving the public a way to support their local coffee shops and food courts through this tough time, by purchasing vouchers to be used once restrictions are relaxed.

Supporters can log on to www.drinkies.my/TigerSOS and purchase a voucher for a big bottle of Tiger or Tiger Crystal (RSP RM17) at only RM10. This voucher can then be redeemed at any participating coffee shops and food courts across the country when they reopen. The outlet will receive the initial RM10 voucher price, plus the full RM17 RSP value from Tiger Beer for each voucher redeemed.

Roland Bala, Managing Director of Heineken Malaysia Berhad said, “Tiger has long been a champion for Asian street food, so it was important for us to help support the people who create the dishes we all love. We hope that the Tiger ‘Save Our Street Food’ fund goes some way to easing their financial burden during this tough time, and look forward to supporting them further as conditions improve.

We also invite the public to join us in supporting the local coffee shops and food courts where many of our favourite street food vendors operate, with the purchase of vouchers to be redeemed once restrictions are relaxed. For every RM10 spent, Tiger Beer will contribute another RM17, helping these outlets get back on their feet.”

Meanwhile, Tiger Beer is also working with the Malaysia Singapore Coffee Shop Proprietors’ General Association on additional initiatives to help the wider industry.

The Tiger Save Our Street Food fund is part of a comprehensive package of support for F&B Operators and the wider community by Heineken Malaysia Berhad (HEINEKEN Malaysia). HEINEKEN Malaysia recently announced that it was providing 80,000 meals to more than 3,000 B40 community members located around the brewery premises. More measures aimed at helping outlet owners and other associated business partners are expected to be announced in due course.

Tiger Save Our Street Food is part of a wider regional initiative from Tiger Beer, #SupportOurStreets. In addition to supporting street food vendors across Asia, #SupportOurStreets encourages consumers to stay off the streets as part of continued safe distancing measures across the region.

To find out more about the campaign and purchase a voucher to help support local coffee shops and food courts, visit www.drinkies.my/TigerSOS. For more information on Tiger Beer, visit www.facebook.com/TigerBeerMY .

HEINEKEN Malaysia – Business Update on COVID-19 Extension of Movement Control Order (MCO)

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Tan Heng Hong
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16 April 2020 – Heineken Malaysia Berhad (HEINEKEN Malaysia) is today issuing an update on the impact of the MCO which has been implemented by the Government since 18 March 2020 and now further extended to 28 April 2020 as announced by the Prime Minister of Malaysia on 10 April 2020.

The Board of Directors and the Management of HEINEKEN Malaysia are closely monitoring the impact of the MCO on the Group’s operations and financial objectives. In these unprecedented times, HEINEKEN Malaysia’s priorities remains the health and safety of our employees, customers and business partners in the market and in playing a constructive role supporting the Government by ensuring full compliance with the relevant authorities’
requirements and guidelines as they work to contain the spread of Covid-19.

This major negative macro-economic development is having a significant impact on HEINEKEN Malaysia’s business.

As per our announcement on 7 April 2020, the suspension of operations of Sungei Way Brewery remains, and we continue to engage with the Government on the matter of resuming limited operations with minimal number of essential staff as and when this is possible.

HEINEKEN Malaysia’s Management is mobilised to enable the Company to face this crisis in the best possible way and to protect the long term potential of its brands and businesses.

The Group has a strong balance sheet and Management is focusing on efforts to mitigate the impact to our business, on efficiencies and protecting cash flow. Management has identified and is implementing mitigating actions to manage costs and to reduce the effect of suspended operations of the brewery on the financial results.

The lack of visibility on the end date of the Covid-19 pandemic means that it is impossible for us to estimate the financial impact of this at this stage.

The Company will provide more information on its mitigating actions in its 2020 first quarter financial report which is scheduled for release in May 2020.

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