Tipco has made available fah talai jone (
This traditional cold medicine has long been used to cure the flu, sore throat and inflammation.
Tipco’s herbal extract has been certified by the Thai FDA. There are 2 SKUs with different dosage.
The Thai government has recently opened up a hotline to clear up misunderstandings about the properties of fah talai jone and answer all questions regarding this herbal medicine.
The world’s number one rum producer, Tanduay Distillers, Inc. has launched Ginto, a gin aged in oak barrels. Ginto is a new product by Tanduay to capture the more adventurous younger market of gin drinkers.
“Gin continues to be a popular choice among Filipinos. What we are offering the market is a fresh twist on a classic drink, a cross-category oak barrel-aged gin, blended in the same gold standard of craftsmanship. But most importantly, we’re making it available to consumers at value price point,” said Tanduay president and COO Lucio Tan III.
Ginto gin is now available in the Luzon market where the Greater Manila region accounts for 95% of gin sales value in the country in 2017. Rum still dominates the spirits category in Visayas and Mindanao.
The Philippines is the largest gin market in the world, consuming 22 million cases per year, according to alcoholic beverage market intelligence group the International Wine and Spirits Research (IWSR).
Ginto Gin:
A blend of neutral spirit and natural flavors of juniper berries, coriander and orange oils, Ginto is a complex mix of sweet and spicy flavors with hints of fresh botanicals. With a distinct golden sunset color only achieved after being aged in oakwood barrels for six months. Ginto is testament of Tanduay Distillers’ gold standard in blended and aged spirits. Best enjoyed over a glass of ice. Come and discover a new world of gin.
Alcohol content 36% ABV
Price: PHP 125/600ml
PT. Mega Global Food Industry, the maker of Kokola biscuits in Indonesia, has recently unveiled Kukis Hygienic Pack ideal for sharing during Lebaran in the midst of the pandemic. Biscuits in bucket are popular during Lebaran but the key issue is hygiene. Now, the biscuits come in individual sachets to protect the rest of the content from contamination.
The company also said its Kokola biscuits are rich with various vitamins and minerals to support immune health.
Coca-Cola is offering a 1 month VIP access to JooxVIP. Just purchase 250/500ml or a 325ml can of Coke beverage and scan the QR code to participate.
CPF has made available its Chef Cares ready meals at 7-Eleven and Makro outlets. The proceeds from the sale of these healthy ready meals prepared by chefs will be donated to Chef Cares Foundation’s charitable campaigns. The price per pack is THB 69.
The Chef Cares Foundation aims to promote and preserve Thai food to the global level with the following resolutions:
The Chef Cares ready meals comprise four menus:
Chef Cares began in March of 2020 as a collaborative effort with over 70 of Thailand’s renowned chefs and corporate sponsors to donate delicious and nutritious meals to frontline hospital and transit personnel during the initial fight against Covid-19. Over four months the project delivered over 30,000 lunch boxes and helped to lift spirits during a difficult time.
PepsiCo has introduced three new Lay’s flavours in Thailand to bring consumers on a journey through street food. The three flavours are King Crab XO Sauce, Larb Zaab Nua and Spicy Salted Prawn. All of them are priced at THB 20. Larb Zaab Nua is a flavour from Thailand, while King Crab XO Sauce reminds consumers with the taste of Hong Kong.
URC (Thailand) has recently made available Jack ‘n Jill Roller Coaster Jumbo potato chips and pancake roll flavoured potato rings in the Thai market. The jumbo potato chips are bigger in size and come in flavours including cheese and sour cream.
The pancake roll flavour potato rings are described as offering the smell of Thai street-style Tokyo pancake (Khanom Tokyo).
Malaysian coffee maker Gold Choice has launched 100% freeze-dried coffee in two new exquisite choices – Americano and Cold Brew Sensation.
The dual freezing process techniques are employed to preserve all the original tastes & flavors of coffee beans to its best. The end result is 100% freeze-dried coffee and nothing else.
The new variants Americano and Cold Brew point to growing consumer interest beyond the usual coffee like latte and cappuccino to explore something more café-style like Americano and cold brew.
Click here to purchase Gold Choice coffee products from its official store on Shopee Malaysia.
Nestlé Malaysia has introduced the new KitKat Bar offering more chocolate and more indulgence. This KitKat Bar from Australia (170g) is available in milk chocolate and dark chocolate. Click here to purchase from Nestlé Malaysia official store on Shopee Malaysia.
