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Lawson, Kopi Kenangan launch jamu drinks

Indonesian jamu (herbal medicine) has gained attention as a much-sought-after drink during the current pandemic. Some consumers are convinced drinking jamu can help them to avoid COVID-19. Sensing consumer interest in jamu, convenience store chain Lawson has added a new range of jamu beverages priced between IDR 12,000 and IDR 15,000. Lawson’s Wedang Seger is available in hot and cold.

Coffee chain Kopi Kenangan, meanwhile, has launched the Seri Jamu range said to be based on traditional recipe dated back to 1919. The range comprises:

  • Sari Asam Splash: a modern jamu made from tamarind sweetened with palm sugar
  • Jahe Jeruk Squash: a mixture of orange and ginger
  • Kunyik Kelapa Latte: a mixture of curcurmin and coconut milk

The price is IDR 18,000 per cup.

Antabax Teams Up with MYDIN to Raise Funds for Charity

RM0.10 from all Antabax products sales from MYDIN outlets nationwide to be channelled to selected organisations

Shah Alam, May 4, 2020– Antabax, Malaysia’s number 1 Halal antibacterial personal care range, will join MYDIN Corporate Social Responsibility, MYDIN Prihatin: Zahirkan Kesyukuran, Semarakkan Keriangan 2020.  

The fundraising initiative will run from April 13 to June 21, 2020 and will see RM0.10 from the sales of all Antabax products from all MYDIN outlets nationwide channeled towards providing the basic necessities to Asnaf (groups of Zakat beneficiaries) and orphanages registered with the Department of Social Welfare. 

Antabax is among the 5 brands participating in the second MYDIN Prihatin charity fundraising initiative. This year the funds collected will be donated to underprivileged families, orphanages and old folks homes in conjunction with MYDIN’s 63rd Anniversary in August, and in time for the Back to School season in December.

The Covid-19 pandemic is having a staggering impact on the global economy. Among the hardest hit are those who are most at risk especially the underprivileged.

To flatten the curve of transmission, washing hands frequently with soap and water, using sanitisers and showering upon returning from crowded areas are recommended. Antabax shower creams, hand soaps, bar soaps, gel and spray sanitisers, and antibacterial wipes offer 24 hour antibacterial protection from 99.9% of harmful germs, and are available at MYDIN outlets, nationwide. All Antabax products are certified Halal, giving Muslims full confidence in using them.

“The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in increased demand for Antabax’ products as frequent handwashing, sanitising hands and surfaces, bathing and showers are recommended to flatten the curve. As a caring corporate citizen we would like to give back to communities in need during this time,” explained Mr Francis Ng, Senior General Manager at Antabax.

“As a proudly Malaysian brand, Antabax understands the challenges of local communities. During these challenging times, we need to adopt the #KitaJagaKita spirit to help out. We are proud to partner with MYDIN on this initiative that will assist those who are most in need,” he added.

Through the first MYDIN Prihatin initiative in 2019, Antabax contributed approximately RM18, 000 towards 14 charity homes, nationwide.

“We truly appreciate the support of Antabax in joining this noble initiative to reaching out the underprivileged. The previous MYDIN Prihatin has successfully collected more than RM 150,000 for charity, and we hope to bring more smiles this year, especially during these challenging times” said Datuk Wira (Dr.) Hj Ameer Ali Mydin, Managing Director of Mydin Mohamed Holdings Berhad.

“Contributions in cash and in kind have reduced tremendously since the Covid-19 pandemic started because times are tough for everyone. We are thankful for the MYDIN Prihatin initiative and the support we received from Antabax. For us these contributions make so much difference, and we feel very grateful for the contribution,” said a NGO representative.

Join and be part of Antabax’s community and find out more about the latest campaigns and initiatives by visiting the official Antabax Facebook page at www.fb.com/NewAntabax or @antabax on Instagram.

About Lam Soon Edible Oils Sdn Bhd

Lam Soon Edible Oils Sdn Bhd (Lam Soon) has been an established manufacturer of edible foods, household and personal care products in Malaysia since the 1950s. In the household and personal care category, their selection of quality products include Antabax antibacterial soap, hand sanitizer, medicated powder and cleansing wipes, Orchid feminine wash range, ZIP homecare product range of dishwashing liquid, floor cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, powder and cream cleanser, Labour dishwashing liquid and paste, and Bio-home multipurpose cleanser and dishwashing liquid range.

As a renowned and trusted household brand among consumers, Lam Soon is dedicated to producing quality products for a healthier lifestyle and cleaner homes.

About Mydin Mohamed Holdings Berhad

MYDIN is a home-grown wholesale and retail chain operated since 1957. MYDIN continues to be the HALAL key driver for Malaysia Retail Industry providing wide selection of products while simultaneously orientates the wholesale pricing policy whole year round. Why Pay More? Buy At Wholesale Prices! MYDIN stores provide every day promising price deals without compromising the quality of goods. MYDIN operates 69 outlets nationwide, compromises of 7 business formats. This number of outlets encompasses, 26 Hypermarkets, 17 Emporiums, 3 Bazaars, 8 Supermarkets, 9 MyMart, 4 Franchise outlets (Mydin Mart) and 2 SAM’S Groceria Supermarkets.

7-Eleven Shares Ramadan Joy With Less Fortunate Community

7-Eleven Malaysia General Manager of Marketing, Ronan Lee (left) handing over food supplies to a representative of Rumah Titian Kaseh

KUALA LUMPUR, 5 MAY 2020 – As Muslims in Malaysia welcome the holy month of Ramadan and gather with family and friends over scrumptious meals to break the fast at sunset, some less fortunate members of the society are unable to experience the bliss that Ramadan brings.

This Ramadan, 7-Eleven Malaysia, collaborating with its startup NGOHub alongside with Majlis Belia Malaysia (MBM) distributed Iftar food items to help alleviate the burden faced by charitable homes, especially during these challenging times.

As part of its corporate values, 7-Eleven has taken the initiative to help out with food supplies in the form of kurma or dates, dairy products, snacks and biscuits for Rumah Kasih Harmoni Paya Jaras, Rumah Titian Kaseh and Pertubuhan Kebajikan Ehsan Ash-Shakur (PEKEAS) to mitigate the financial impact of the pandemic on at-risk underprivileged communities.

The extension of the movement control order (MCO) in Malaysia has certainly impacted charitable homes that provide shelter and care for underprivileged children as well as the less fortunate ones.

7-Eleven Malaysia General Manager of Marketing, Ronan Lee said: “Some welfare homes and orphanages are in dire need of food supplies in order to remain sustainable, particularly in the month of Ramadan. Giving back to the less fortunate is a strong part of the corporate values of 7-Eleven. We reach out to homes in need of help and give them the same opportunity to celebrate the fasting month like everyone else.”

Elaborating further, Lee said: “Necessary precautions were taken by 7-Eleven Malaysia and Majlis Belia Malaysia during the handover of food items with minimal personnel from both the recipients and our side. In light of the ongoing pandemic, we dropped off the food supplies at the front gate of the respective homes with minimal interaction.”

“As a business entity, people are at the heart of what we aspire to do and our approach to corporate responsibility is driven by our own experience and passion to help the less fortunate and vulnerable communities. Ramadan is a time to spare a thought for underprivileged children living in welfare homes and orphanages, especially during these unprecedented times,” he added.

Hausboom Asam Jawa carbonated soft drink now on Shopee, Shell Select

Hausboom has a new and exiting flavour – tamarind (Asam Jawa). The new tamarind flavoured carbonated soft drink is available at all Shell Select stores and on the Hauboom official store on Shopee. Click here to purchase on Shopee.

Del Monte debuts new boba milk tea, boba coffee

Image from Del Monte

Del Monte has launched two new boba milk tea and coffee flavours in Indonesia. The new Boba Coffee Caramel Cheese flavour and Boba Milktea Taro flavour capitalise on consumer longing for a ready to drink version of their favourite boba milk tea and boba coffee drinks. This is especially pertinent during the pandemic stay-at-home period where most milk tea is only available in the form of take-away or delivery.

Del Monte is known for its RTD coffee range in Indonesia.

Celebrate summer with Pepsi osmanthus flavoured soda

Osmanthus (桂花) is now the new flavour for Pepsi carbonated soft drinks in China. PepsiCo launched the new flavour to celebrate the arrival of summer in 2020. Osmanthus is well known for its distinct fragrance and is often used in China to make traditional cakes and pastries. Osmanthus is also an ingredient in sour plum drink.

The success of sakura flavoured drinks has emboldened beverage companies to innovate with more floral flavours including osmanthus. PepsiCo’s new osmanthus flavoured carbonated soft drink not only rides the floral flavour trend but also taps into consumer interest in Chinese style flavours in a celebration of all things Chinese.

For carbonated soft drink brands in Southeast Asia looking for an idea for their limited-edition national day flavour, look no further. We have a suggestion for you to innovate with the flavours of the respective national flowers. For Malaysia, it will be hibiscus flower. The hibiscus flavoured carbonated soft drinks will be something different from the usual flags or national icons imprinted on the can.

Tealive, LiHO launch DIY milk tea kit in Singapore

The temporary closure* of all bubble tea shops in Singapore to curb the spread of COVID-19 has opened up the opportunity for RTD bubble milk tea and other substitutes. With a nose for opportunity, Tealive is now bringing the DIY bubble tea kit across the causeway into Singapore.

Tealive, a popular milk tea chain from Malaysia, announced on 1 May 2020 that its exclusive DIY kit (SGD 79.9) is now available online at https://shopsg.tealive.com.my. The DIY kit is specially-curated with quality ingredients & recipes to make your own bubble tea at home. On the following day, Tealive said the DIY kit is also now on Fave (MY & SG).

Not to be left out, LiHO Singapore announced on 1 May 2020 the LiHO DIY Bubble Tea Kit is now available exclusively on Shopee. The DIY Brown Sugar Golden Pearl Kit can prepare 30 cups. The promotion price is SGD 36 (normal price SGD 42).

The pack comprises golden pearls x 1 packet, brown sugar powder x 3 packets and one printed recipe (hot & cold) x 1.

*Online retail of these products is allowed, only if they are fulfilled from the licensed central kitchen of the F&B establishment

Wall’s scores big time by bringing back Viennetta ice cream to Indonesia

In Indonesia, Wall’s has brought back the much-loved Viennetta, an ice cream which was popular in the country in the 90s to early 2000s. Since then, consumer longing for Viennetta gathered pace. There was even a petition on change.org to bring back the Viennetta ice cream to Indonesia and around 75,000 people had signed the petition.

Similar things are happening in other markets where vocal consumers are lobbying brands to bring back their favourite foods or restore the original taste of the products they once knew.

Wall’s has hit the right spot this time with the relaunch of Viennetta as a limited edition for Ramadan. The relaunch also coincided with the pandemic and provided consumers with a comfort food to help them stay the course during this difficult times.

“Viennetta ice cream comeback will make its fans recall their happy memories, as well as quench the thirst of curiosity for those who have not had the experience of enjoying it,” Arya Bahupringga, PT Unilever Indonesia’s head of ice cream marketing, said in the statement reported by the Jakarta Post.

Due to higher than expected demand, Wall’s is now scrambling to ensure consumers can get hold of their much-missed Viennetta as the ice cream is flying off the shelves as quickly as they are restocked.

Sometimes, brands do not always need to innovate with kurma for Ramadan. They can dip into nostalgia to take consumers down memory lane.

CP-Meiji lactose-free milk celebrates the “feel so good” factor

Image from CP-Meiji

Thailand’s CP-Meiji has added a flavoured variant to its lactose-free milk range. The dark chocolate flavoured lactose-free milk and the original variant offer a solution to people who are suffering from lactose intolerance but still want to enjoy the goodness of milk.

The new commercial emphasises the “feel so food” factor of being free from all the symptoms associated with lactose intolerance such as diarrhea and abdominal pain.

Lactose-free milk appears to have gained traction in Thailand but not yet in other Southeast Asian markets. The probable reason is other Southeast Asian markets are still at an early stage where efforts are still being made to encourage consumers to drink more milk.

Dairy companies can still offer lactose-intolerant consumers with something that is safe to drink with a low-lactose option such as the Marigold HL Low Fat Milk in Singapore and Malaysia, which has 75% less lactose than other milk.

Dalatmilk launches UHT milk

Image from Dalatmilk

Vietnam’s Dalatmilk, known for its fresh pasteurised dairy, drinkable yogurt and edible yogurt from the highland, has introduced a new line of UHT milk in carton and pillow packaging.

The UHT milk in pillow packaging was launched in February 2020, while the 180ml UHT milk in carton was introduced in April 2020.

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