Ice cream producer Aice has introduced two new mass market ice cream products in the Philippines to satisfy consumer sweet craving. Ice Pop comprises strawberry, melon and pineapple ice cream in cute size and is priced at PHP 15 (USD 0.30).
Bingo Balls, also priced at PHP 15, consists of apple, grape and sweet orangeĀ flavored ice ballsĀ in the shape of a bowling pin. The interesting shape adds playability to the ice cream.
The COVID-19 pandemic is fuelling consumer interest in DIY as consumption is shifting from out of home to in home. Rice & Shine in the Philippines is the latest entrance into the DIY scene with the Gulaman Kit to make the popular local Filipino beverage, reported Yummy.ph.
The kit comes with sago, gulaman (powdered form of dried agar) and sweet gulaman syrup. Now you can make your own gulaman at home.
Brands can take the opportunity to come up with creative ways to help consumers recreate popular dishes at home with DIY kits. Getting the children involved is a good way to relieve their boredom and foster better relationship too.
In Thailand, MILO has introduced a paper straw that will initially be used for two variants, which are MILO UHT 30% Less Sugar and MILO UHT No Sucrose. This is the first time a product in the UHT category in Thailand is using a paper straw. The innovative MILO paper straw is bendable and has no paper odor. It delivers the same great MILO taste and is environmentally-friendly as itās made from 100% virgin paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
āThe introduction of this innovative bendable paper straw for MILO UHT is one of Nestleās efforts to reduce the use of single-use plastic, which will help lead to a waste-free future,” said Mr. Victor Seah, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nestle Indochina.
Nestle plans to plan to expand the use of the paper straw to cover the entire MILO UHT product range by early 2021. With this change, Nestle aims to eliminate the use of more than 100 million plastic straws by the end of 2021.
Nestle started using paper straw on selected MILO products in Malaysia in 2019 and on selected Nescafe RTD products in Indonesia in 2019.
Thai sweet corn producer V Foods has announced the launch of V Farm Corn Milk with chewable corn texture inside the drink. V Farm Corn Milk (220ml) is made from 100% fresh golden sweet corn and is free from milk powder with no extra flavour added. The chilled drink is price at THB 19 at 7-Eleven outlets in Thailand.
Corn drink is still a niche segment in Thailand. For example, Malee i-Corn is positioned as a natural energy and is suitable for those who are allergic to milk or on a diet. In Vietnam, corn milk is positioned as a healthy drink but unlike soy, the packaged version has not become mainstream.
Suntory Pepsi Co., Ltd. (Thailand) Co., Ltd has recently introduced Pepsi Max Taste Cream Soda. The zero calorie cream soda drink is available in 245ml can, 440ml bottle and 1.45 litersĀ bottle. The drink, which can be added with ice cream, is targeting at health-conscious young consumers looking for a sugar free choice.
Thai President Foods, the producer of Mama instant noodle, has brought personalisation to the instant noodle category with My Own Mama Cup. As a limited time offering, consumers can have their chosen images printed on the instant noodle for a price of THB 99 at the Saha Group Online Fair on 2-5 July 2020. My Own Mama Cup can be used to deliver joy to the recipients.
Old Hen Coffee, a specialty coffee outlet in Singapore, has announced the launch of vegan-friendly oat coffee. This dairy-free and unsweetened cold brew coffee with oat milk Cold Oat Coffee (330ml) is now available. The price is SGD 7.90 per bottle.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 7 July 2020: In an effort to restart the economy and accelerate business growth, Fave has been tasked as the official e-commerce partner of the Government’s short-term Economic Recovery Plan (PENJANA) 2020. In partnership with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Fave will co-fund the newly launched Micro and SMEs E-commerce Campaign (MSME E-commerce Campaign) aimed to encourage and enable e-commerce adoption, help widen their reach and drive growth.
For this Campaign, the Government has allocated RM70 million for the local businesses operating on the participating e-commerce partners under PENJANA to spur the recovery of local businesses. As a home-grown brand, Fave is co-funding the government’s budget and providing additional marketing funding of RM10,000 per merchant in the form of promotion codes and e-Cashback incentives to merchantsā customers. This in turn will support merchantsā marketing expenses, help them drive sales and attract more customers. Additionally, the newly issued e-Cashback used by customers to purchase online vouchers and gift cards on the Fave platform will increase merchantsā cash flow and grow their e-commerce sales.
Increased sales for all Fave merchants are projected to grow 10 times, with an estimated economic growth of RM200 million in sales within the next three months with immediate uptick expected in the retail, F&B and service sectors. In addition, merchants will receive immediate exposure to the 5 million customers on Faveās platform through the co-sponsored budget.
All eligible MSME Fave merchants that have active services of FavePay with Cashback, FaveDeals and/or eCards are automatically enrolled in the SMEs E-commerce Campaign to scale up their business. Starting from July 1st 2020 onwards, customers who have saved the promo codes of their preferred merchant during this campaign will be able to receive additional sponsored e-Cashback up to 20% and spend it again on any digital vouchers (FaveDeals) and gift cards (eCards) on Fave platform from over 15,000 merchants across Malaysia.
The campaign will run up until 30th September 2020 and all merchants are encouraged to register on the Fave platform (www.favebiz.com/penjana) during the month of July to reap benefits from the co-sponsored marketing budget. Additionally, newly onboarded merchants will have free access to the FaveBiz digital merchant platform, its digital solutions and cashless payment options, designed to attract new customers, retain current customers and increase sales.
“With the recent recovery movement control order being implemented, the MSME E-commerce Campaign couldn’t have come at a better time in helping save jobs and stabilise those businesses most at risk. With the support of the Government, the PENJANA plan is an opportunity for us to drive economic support and growth for the merchants who have been most affected by the crisis,ā said Jason Wong, General Manager, Growth and Operations for Fave Malaysia.
He added, “The pandemic has badly affected the retail, F&B and services sectors, and in turn, affecting other industries. We are committed to better ensure business growth is supported. Malaysian SMEs and micro-enterprises are key to economic recovery as they contribute to employment and growth. Supporting SMEs with the funding injection by the Ministry of Finance will preserve our economyās growth and help businesses become more resilient, dynamic and innovative.ā
MDECās Chief Executive Officer Surina Shukri said, āBy transitioning to the online marketplace and embracing e-commerce, MSMEs are better positioned to strengthen their agility and build resilience against future aftershocks. While the intended key beneficiaries of this campaign are the local businesses and individuals with and without businesses registrations, the spillover effect will also benefit other local e-commerce players in the ecosystem such as digital marketing, delivery and e-payment services. Through the MSME Campaign under PENJANA, the MSMEsā transition to e-commerce will support a growing and sustainable MSME ecosystem, in line with our national digital transformation agenda.ā
With the SME sector contributing to more than two-thirds of total employment in Malaysia and almost 40% to the economy (by GDP), the MSME E-commerce Campaign is expected to increase the confidence of all merchant players in Malaysia as they are empowered to take on new digital opportunities and grow along with the nation in the new digital economy.
āThe Covid-19 pandemic has had a big impact on my restaurant as we dealt with high overheads, staff salaries, and the biggest challenge for us to recover has been the expenses. The RM10,000 funding will help us relaunch business operations, from covering marketing and advertising, to increasing sales and digitizing our operations. It is a timely initiative carried out by the Government and Fave to help us protect our long-term growth!ā said Jun Kit, Co-Founder of Down To Bones.
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Kuala Lumpur, 6 July 2020: FMX and Presto are proud to announce that they have forged a strategic partnership to provide a one-stop e-commerce fulfilment and delivery solution to potential sellers, as well as to improve customers experience. The strategic partnership focuses on storage and shipment solutions exclusively for business-to-business-to-consumer (B2B2C) model.
This partnership aims to introduce FeF (FMX e-commerce Fulfilment) ā a one-stop courier service center specializing in courier service, warehouse (storage) and e-commerce fulfillment services. FeF will integrate with ParcelHub that will act as a drop-off point for various third-party e-commerce merchants allowing them to use this service to drop-off or pick up their goods at any given ParcelHub which are located across Malaysia. For sellers who wish to store their large amount of goods, they can head straight to FMX warehouse and FMX will assist in packing and delivering their goods once the order is confirmed. The partnership also ensures next day delivery service if orders from customers are confirmed before 2.00PM.
In total, FMX has a ready fleet of more than 1000 trucks, vans and bikes that does not only cover
Malaysia, but also has the ability to reach 193 countries worldwide and deliver operational
excellence. Moreover, FMX has more than 30 hubs, 150 retail outlets, and more than 1000 pickup and drop-off points nationwide. With this unique and strong logistic coverage across Malaysia,
FMX can reach more people especially to communities in rural areas. It is a service that not only
benefits sellers, but it also allows consumers to not have to worry about the delivery of their
purchases.
By introducing this FeF service, one of the benefits that sellers can gain is the shortest lead time
with a reasonable cost (cost efficiency). It is cost saving as FMX team will handle all the packing,
delivery, and immediate shipment once the order is confirmed with seamless and hassle-free
service.
Using the Presto app, SME sellers are now able to migrate their offline business to online platform
which will allow them to generate more sales, improve buyer satisfaction, and will be able to bring
their businesses to the next level.
Presto is one of the largest e-commerce marketplace in the country with a database of more than
10 million users. With its extensive reach, itās an excessive platform where SME sellers can
market and sell their goods and reach a larger group of consumers and new potential buyers.
Through Presto, sellers can enjoy greater visibility and pay more attention to market their goods,
as all the operational and backend services will be handled by both Presto and FMX. Its strong
network with e-wallet partners, credit card, loyalty partners and bank partners for cashless and
contactless payment methods makes it even more appealing.
SME sellers can also be assured that with Prestoās vast experience in digital marketing, they will
gain better visibility and reach.
Buyers and consumers will benefit from this partnership, as they will receive their orders in a much
āFaster, Cooler and Richer digital experienceā manner and will have accessible pick-up or dropoff points options made available to them across the country, with the option of returning goods
available.
As home grown regional players with an extensive network of logistics, reliable and professional
services coupled with cutting edge technology, this partnership hopes to explore and introduce
more services in the near future to both consumers and SME sellers that are ready to explore and
evolve on online platforms with the drive to further expand their businesses to greater heights.
KUALA LUMPUR, 6 JULY 2020 ā 7-Eleven, a household name across many continents and the worldās largest convenience retail chain has reached a momentous milestone of its 71,100th store being opened across the globe, from the United States to Japan, Denmark to Australia, Thailand to UAE, among others. In recognition of this achievement, 7-Eleven Malaysia will be rewarding its fans with a series of daily in-store great offers and special deals between 7th till the 11th of July 2020 ranging from snacks, beverages to daily household necessities.
Whatās more, 7-Eleven Malaysia has recently launched its loyalty app aptly called My7Eā¢ that rewards successful new user sign-ups with a RM3 e-cash voucher as well as monthly exclusive e-stamp card and coupon deals and during the 5-day celebration period, My7Eā¢ members get an added bonus of enjoying āThe Coolest Drink on EarthĀ®ā, the iconic SlurpeeĀ® for only RM0.71 for a 12oz cup daily. To top it off, new or existing My7Eā¢ members who make any transaction and scan their member ID between the 7th to 11th July will enjoy a complimentary Sunkist Pure 380ml as part of its āFree Sunkist for Malaysiaā campaign, terms and conditions apply.
7-Eleven started out as Southland Ice Company on Oak Cliff, Texas, 93 years ago in 1927. In 1946, with stores open from 7am to 11pm, the name was changed to 7-Eleven and stores started staying open around the clock in 1971. In 1984, the first 7-Eleven was opened in Malaysia at Bukit Bintang and since then has grown from store-by-store, community-by-community, stretching across every state in Malaysia to be the nationās No.1 convenience store with more than 2,400 stores at last count and serving more than 1 million customers daily which is truly an amazing and inspiring achievement with 7-Eleven Malaysia staying focused on the constantly changing convenience needs of the communities it serves as well as remaining steadfast to its commitment of being Always There For You.
To know more, please visit www.7eleven.com.my or follow 7ElevenMalaysia on Facebook or Instagram.
