Tiger Sugar has up the ante in the topping game with the launch of Tiger Jelly in Singapore in October 2019. Tiger Jelly is the bubble milk tea chain’s specially made coffee infused jelly. The new topping is part of Tiger Sugar’s newly released Brown Sugar Boba/Pearl Coffee Milk Tiger Jelly series.
The new Tiger Jelly also marks the launch of the coffee series by Tiger Sugar as it moves into the coffee segment to broaden its consumer base.
6 November 2019 – Drinkies by Heineken Malaysia Berhad (HEINEKEN Malaysia) has recently launched its Draught@Home service, bringing the bar to Malaysian homes. Tapping into the evolving consumer behaviour, this new offering will bring greater convenience to Drinkies consumers and make every celebration even better.
Whether it is for a home party, wedding celebration, company dinner, and even family reunion, consumers can now have the entire bar experience at their location of choice, with perfectly poured and freshly tapped draught beers and ciders. Draught@Home comes with complimentary barman service and amenities, including cups.
Roland Bala, Managing Director of HEINEKEN Malaysia said, “Consumers today seek convenience and better experience anytime, anywhere. They want their products right here, right now. With a consumerinspired approach, Drinkies solves the biggest pain point of home consumption – carrying heavy beverages home. Order via Drinkies.my and you can have your favourite chilled beers, ciders and more delivered directly to your doorstep within 60 minutes or scheduled at your convenience.”
“Drinkies now takes convenience to the next level, and today we tell consumers that you can enjoy freshly tapped beers in the comfort of your home. For those who have always desired the complete bar experience at your home events, with Drinkies you can now enjoy hassle-free beverage support for you and your guests to celebrate with a fresh pint of beer. Now you can Bring the Bar Home!” he added.
Launched in 2018, Drinkies by HEINEKEN Malaysia is a one-stop-shop that curates drinks, snacks, and services for all party occasions. Beyond enhancing end-to-end consumer experience from purchasing to delivery of alcoholic beverages, the online platform is the first in the country to deliver chilled beers and ciders on demand to consumers’ doorstep within 60 minutes. The on-demand delivery service is currently available in select locations within Klang Valley, Penang, and Johor Bahru.
As for the Draught@Home service that is available nationwide, consumers can place their orders in advance before their planned event via www.drinkies.my or contact the Drinkies Hotline at 012-281- 8888 for any enquiries. The service comes with complimentary barman to tap the beers as well as free delivery and amenities including cups. Truly, a hassle-free way to Bring the Bar Home!
Drinkies offers HEINEKEN Malaysia’s iconic portfolio of brands including Heineken®, Tiger, Guinness, Anchor, Strongbow, and Apple Fox Cider. With a comprehensive alcoholic beverage selection catered to any moment, Drinkies also offers a variety of wine and spirits as well as various party snacks and even games – truly a platform that provides something for everyone.
If you are planning for a great night-in with family and friends with the holiday season approaching, follow these simple steps to place your orders:
To receive exciting updates on Drinkies, visit the official Facebook page via https://www.facebook.com/drinkies.malaysia/. New users will get to enjoy RM30 off their first orders. Drinkies is only for non-Muslim consumers, aged 21 and above only.
November 6, 2019, Singapore – 2am:dessertbar, which is helmed by award-winning pastry chef Janice Wong, is celebrating its twelfth anniversary this year. To commemorate, the venue has launched an anniversary menu which is available exclusively until 15 December 2019.
The menu is a showcase of Janice’s journey focussing on the creativity of food and art and invites guests to enjoy from a special 12-item a la carte menu. Each item is a tribute to the various iconic desserts that Janice Wong and her team have explored and created at 2am:dessertbar over the past 12 years.
The dessert bar’s all-time signature Cacao Forest ($24) is a seasonal dessert, with four versions reflecting the four seasons. This season’s Cacao Forest is made with Dulcey Chocolate Mousse, Passion Fruit Chocolate, Banana Ice Cream and Mango Lime Lychee Consomme. Other contemporary favourites in the a la carte menu include Cassis Plum ($24) made with Cassis Bomb, Elderflower Yoghurt Foam, Choya Granita, Yuzu Pearls and Yuzu Rubies, Chocolate H20 ($22) made with 65% Dark Chocolate, Salted Caramel and Kochi Yuzu Sorbet, and Shades of Green ($19) made with Pistachio Sponge, Coco Mousse and Pandan Ice Cream.
Items from past menus are also making a comeback in this special celebratory month. Featuring Shades of Purple ($20) made with Blackcurrant Parfait, Purple Potato Puree, Lavender Marshmallow and Cassis Leather, Chilli Chocolate ($22) with Chocolate Soil, Honey and Sea Salt Caramel Ice Cream and Twix ($21) made with Burnt Caramel Bavarois, 85% Dark Chocolate Sorbet, Peanut Crumble, Salted Caramel and Chocolate Chips, these decadent contemporary desserts are a major throwback for long-time patrons of 2am:dessertbar. Together with the recent addition of the 5 Tastes Chocolate ($24), these contemporary desserts will make guests spoiled for choice.
For those who prefer more classic desserts, the special a la carte menu also includes Green Tea Tart ($20) with Jasmine Rice Sherbet and Yuzu Kalamansi Gel, Chocolate Tart ($17) with Blood Orange Sorbet and Salted Caramel, Tiramisu ($17) with Kahlua Jelly and Espresso Ice Cream and Chocolate Praline Poprocks Cake ($19).
All the a la carte desserts come with optional recommended pairings at an additional cost. Other anniversary specials are also included in the menu, including choices of ice cream and savoury dishes.
About Janice Wong:
Chef Janice Wong’s never-ending passion for culinary art has propelled her forward to test the limits of dessert making. The native Singaporean has learned from some of the world’s best chefs, including US luminaries Thomas Keller and Grant Achatz, virtuoso Spanish chocolatier Oriol Balaguer, and prodigious French pastry chef Pierre Hermé. An undisputed favourite among sweet-toothed Singaporeans, her dessert restaurant 2am:dessertbar has recently celebrated their twelfth year anniversary, redefining the dessert experience and pushing the boundaries between sweet and savoury with carefully researched progressive dishes.
In November 2014 she launched her eponymous sweet concept, JANICE WONG, and recently launched her new concession stand at the world-renowned Harrods department store in London in 2018. Chef Janice has received worldwide recognition for her cutting-edge creations, expanding globally to include an outlet in Tokyo, and is a regular on the global pop-up circuit. Notable global collaborations include Janice Wong MGM in Macau, a sweets shop where customers can observe a live dessert station with the world’s biggest chocolate fountain, and Janice Wong’s first solo exhibition in Huis Ten Bosch Nagasaki featuring her signature edible art works. She has been named Asia’s Best Pastry Chef; for the second year running by the prestigious San Pellegrino Asia’s 50 Best for 2013 & 2014. Janice Wong also won the title of Pastry Chef of the Year from the World Gourmet Summit Awards in 2011, 2013 and 2015, including the title of Young Woman of the Year from Her World in 2012.
To meet consumer demand for a convenient pasta meal, Unilever (Malaysia) Holdings has introduced the highly popular Knorr instant pasta in a cup to Malaysia. The instant pasta series, which comprise Chicken Bolgonese, Cheesy Carbonara and Creamy Mushroom, are made in Malaysia under license from Knorr-Nahrmittel Aktiengesellschaft.
All the instant pastas have been certified halal by the Department of Islamic Development of Malaysia (JAKIM).
Knorr Instant Pasta is available at 7-Eleven Malaysia outlets at RM 5.90.
Cong Caphe has picked Malaysia has its 2nd overseas destination after South Korea (2018) with the opening of its maiden Malaysia store at Nu Sentral on 2 November 2019.
Vietnam is a popular destination for Malaysians with 433,287 arrivals from Malaysia recorded in the first nine months of 2019, a year-on-year growth of 13.5%. For Malaysian tourists, Vietnamese instant coffee is one of their must buy items. Some Malaysians might have already come across Cong Caphe during their travels in Vietnam.
Having a Vietnamese coffee chain in Malaysia like Cong Caphe allows those who have travelled to Vietnam to satisfy their craving for Vietnamese coffee without having to travel to Vietnam. For those who have not been to Vietnam, Cong Caphe is a place to experience what Vietnam has to offer in terms of their coffee culture.
In Vietnam, the Hanoi-based Cong Caphe has grown to more than 50 outlets since opening in 2007, making it one of the successful coffee chains there.
At the Malaysian outlet, Cong Caphe’s unique decor, which is modeled after Vietnam’s command economy in the late 1970s and early 1980s and staff wearing the olive green fatigue, is clearly reflected at the new outlet.
The furniture and decor including curios and Vietnamese old books, weighing a total of 1 tonne, were shipped all the way from Vietnam to decorate the new store to give it an authentic feel.
Cong Caphe is known for its signature drinks – coconut milk with coffee and coconut milk with cocoa. The coffee shop also serves Vietnamese “Phin” based coffee such as coffee with fresh milk and coffee with coconut milk (Bac Xiu) as well as Western coffee, tea, juices and snacks. Vietnamese hot foods like Banh Mi and rice noodles will be available soon.
In South Korea, Cong Caphe has made available RTD coffee in cup through convenience store for on-the-go consumption. This RTD Vietnamese coffee would surely be a promising format if it is launched in the country as there is a gap now for RTD Vietnamese coffee in Malaysia.
*All the images above were taken from the Cong Caphe Malaysia official Facebook page otherwise stated.
Kuala Lumpur, 5 November 2019 – Fans of the popular animation We Bare Bears can now redeem the exclusive Around the World with We Bare Bears cup collection at 2,382 of the nation’s largest convenience chain store, 7-Eleven Malaysia nationwide. The We Bare Bears cup collection comes in 35 colorful designs, each featuring a country such as Malaysia, England, Japan, Belgium and many more.
From now until 30 December, customers who spend RM5 and above in a single receipt at any 7-Eleven Malaysia outlet will receive program stickers. A bonus sticker will be rewarded if the purchase includes a selected partner product from brands like Heaven & Earth and P&G. 7-Eleven Malaysia’s ever-expanding fresh food range – including 7-Eleven Pau and onigiri – is also eligible as a partner product. With a total of 10 stickers, an Around the World We Bare Bears cup can be successfully redeemed. Another option for customers is to purchase the cup at RM7.90 alongside 6 stickers. The redemption period for this campaign starts now until 6 January 2020.
Ronan Lee, Marketing General Manager of 7-Eleven Malaysia said they are absolutely ecstatic to be having yet another exciting redemption campaign. “With the successful Cartoon Network franchise’s huge following, especially the youth, we are confident avid fans of the bear trio will show tremendous support for the campaign. Moreover, each cup design features an iconic landmark and national costume of various countries – a great learning opportunity for the young ones to get to know the different cultures of these countries. The BPA-free cup collection is also perfect for the upcoming holiday season, where it can be used to serve drinks during dinner parties with friends and family.”
Excited fans can also participate in the social media contest “1 Bear 1 Cup” for a chance to take home an adorable large-sized We Bare Bears soft toy. To join, participants are required to submit a creative photo of 1 bear and 1 cup along with the hashtags #WBB1Bear1Cup and #7ElevenMY on Facebook and Instagram. Entries must be set for public viewing.
7-Eleven Malaysia is the number one convenience chain store in Malaysia, with 2,382 outlets across the country and counting. For more information on Around the World with We Bare Bears cup collection, visit www.7eleven.com.my or follow 7ElevenMalaysia on Facebook and Instagram.
About 7-Eleven Malaysia
7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Berhad through its subsidiary 7-Eleven Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is the owner and operator of 7-Eleven stores in Malaysia. Incorporated on 4 June 1984, 7-Eleven Malaysia has made its mark in the retailing scene and have been a prominent icon for over 35 years. 7-Eleven Malaysia is the pioneer and largest 24-hour standalone convenience store operator in Malaysia with over 2,382 outlets nationwide and serves close to 1 million customers daily. 7-Eleven stores can be found across bustling commercial districts to serene suburban residential compounds throughout Malaysia, from petrol stations and LRT stations to shopping malls and medical institutions. 7-Eleven is Always There For You.
The signature Nescafe Gold range made with premium Arabica beans has a new Americano variant. The new premix coffee contains instant coffee and sugar with a sweetness profile of 2 out of 3 and strength of 2 out of 3. Each pack contains 15 sticks and can be bought on the Nescafe official site at Lazada.
In addition to the new variant, the Nescafe Gold range of cafe-style coffees have been elevated with a new look.
Singapore, 4 November 2019 – Executive Chef Lachlan ‘Loki’ Lynch presents a newly refreshed edition of ATLAS’ much-loved Afternoon Tea set. Featuring a thoughtful curation of sweet and savoury items, the new selection is the perfect way to indulge and enjoy the grand Art Deco interior of Parkview Square.
Available from Monday to Friday from 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm, and Saturday from 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm, the elegant set features an assortment of delectable nibbles complemented with either an ATLAS Selection (SGD56) or Prestige Selection (SGD60) tea of choice. For an added indulgence, guests can opt to add a tulip of Piper-Heidsieck “Cuvée Essential ATLAS” Extra Brut Champagne for SGD20.
Continuing with tradition, the experience begins with an amuse-bouche of mushroom ragout with crunchy barley and potato espuma, followed by the presentation of ATLAS’ beautiful rose-gold tier stand that houses a dainty selection of delicious treats.
To start, the lower tier showcases a range of homemade savoury items, including a newly added butternut pumpkin quiche with whipped cream cheese garnished with mustard cress and a sprinkle of Basque pepper. Another addition is the crushed peas and parmesan sable, a short textured savoury biscuit, topped with crushed peas, dressed with lemon juice and olive oil.
The lobster crostini is served on a toasted brioche crostini, garnished with chives and espelette pepper. From the previous Afternoon Tea, the popular 5j Iberico Jamon on toast remains and continues to feature with the most luxurious of hams on a traditional Spanish toast, delicately spread with freshly crushed tomatoes.
The Afternoon Tea set sees the addition of three quintessential finger sandwiches – classic cucumber with pink pepper, egg and watercress, as well as a comté cheese and quince.
The upper-tier showcases a total refresh of glorious sweet treats, such as the raspberry financier, the chocolate budino complemented with olive oil and sea salt and a bite-size version of the crowdfavourite dessert; the banana cream pie. The panna cotta is served in a white chocolate cone, filled with raspberries and baby basil, while the passionfruit pavlova with pistachio showcases Chef Loki’s Australian roots consisting of a meringue base served with a passionfruit curd.
For a break from the sweets, guests can enjoy the key lime meringue, inspired by the key lime pie. Chef Loki reimagines the famous dessert in a mini pastry cone, filled with lime curd before being topped with torched soft meringue.
Afternoon tea sets are not complete without the classic scones, and Chef Loki has mastered the art of creating the perfect brown butter scones paired with mascarpone and raspberry jam, where the browning of the butter gives the scones a slightly richer flavour, adding to the softness and fluffy texture.
The ATLAS Selection of teas includes the exclusive ATLAS Art Deco Blend, a fine black tea incorporating dry gin botanicals, with added elderflower and yuzu. For something slightly more refined, choose from the ATLAS Prestige Selection where you can find the Carmelia Bud, a Chinese white tea with soft tones of apricot and a fresh finish.
Each component of the ATLAS Afternoon Tea is hand-made to order. Reservations are required with at least 48 hours’ notice.
Amazin’ Graze, the pioneer of artisanal granolas in Malaysia, has embraced the mala flavour trend with the new limited edition Extra Spicy (2x) Mala Nut Mix. This small batch, made-to-order halal snack features cashews, peanuts, sunflower seeds and white melon seeds generously coated in spices that make your senses tingle.
The spicy mala is available at the following stores including on Lazada and Shopee.
Click here to buy for those from Malaysia or click here for those from Singapore. The price is RM 12.90 or SGD 5.90 per pack.
Save up to 30% when you buy in bulk with the Kampung Pack featuring 7 packs for only RM64.50 (normal price RM 92.30).
Kellogg’s Malaysia is testing its Kellogg’s cornflakes in cup for on-the-go occasion as part of a collaborating with Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad. The two companies entered into a partnership to provide 50,000 free breakfast to LRT commuters in October 2019. The free breakfast featured the combination of Dutch Lady UHT milk and Kellogg’s cornflakes in a cup.
The Kellogg’s corn flake in a convenient cup format is the on-the-go version of the company’s latest cereal products Kellogg’s Banana Corn Flake and Kellogg’s Strawberry Corn Flake that were launched in Southeast Asia including in Malaysia. The cup format is available in Thailand for THB 20 but is still not available in Malaysia at the moment.
In Malaysia, offering cereal in a cup format is the next step for the cereal segment to capture the eating occasions of busy consumers in search of a healthy and convenient snack/meal.
In Singapore, the Kellogg’s-Dutch Lady collaboration comes in the form of a corporate social responsibility program to provide food to people in need as part of the Better Days program.
