Ento, the Malaysian edible cricket startup, has done the unthinkable by suggesting consumers to try dumpling (pau) filled with larvae. From the look of it, the combination does look gross but for those who have bought into the idea, insect and larvae are high in protein, calcium and iron. They are also a sustainable source of protein.
Crickets are:
Ento’s products are available in roasted crickets and roasted larvae in various flavours including BBQ, salted egg yolk, kimchi and original. Granola Protein Bites Honey Almond is available for purchase as well as 100% Cricket Protein Powder.
Get RM10 discount when you buy any ento product on @kravve.co and remember to use the promo code CZ779X. Free delivery when you purchase RM 50.
Free shipping is available for order on Ento.my until 30 April 2020.
FamilyMart in Thailand has rolled out two new retail concepts to cope with changing consumer shopping behaviour during the COVID-19 outbreak. To fight the spread of COVID-19, authorities in Bangkok and Phuket have ordered convenience stores to stop operating 24 hours a day. Convenience stores in Bangkok must close from 12am to 5am, while those in Phuket have to cease operation from 8pm to 3am until the end of April 2020.
As a result of the new ruling, FamilyMart responded by placing vending machines outside of their selected stores to sell snacks and chilled beverages, reported Marketingoops.com.
The other business model is to place container stores in front of shopping centers, condominiums, universities, residential communities and factories using attractive designs such as graffiti art to attract consumers. The container concept fulfills the proximity shopping needs of nearby residents during a time when consumers are encouraged to stay at home and limit their shopping trip to the minimum.
On 27 March 2020, Grab launched GrabMart in partnership with Central Food Retail Group to provide convenience to consumers to buy more than 64 consumer products such as ready-to-eat meals and beverages from more than 230 FamilyMart outlets.The delivery fees start from THB 55.
In mid-April 2020, the service will be expanded to Tops Market and Central Food Hall.
Singha Corporation, which sells Masita seaweed snacks, has partnered with the Korean fried chicken chain Bonchon to roll out a new co-branded product. The new roasted seaweed snack features the soy garlic fried chicken flavour and is free from MSG.
Masita has been with using K-pop to promote its seaweed snacks, which makes Bonchon, one of the leading South Korean fried chicken chains, as a natural partner for the latest cross-category promotion. Masita has previously collaborated with Bar B Q Plaza in 2018.
The new Masita Bonchon soy garlic fried chicken flavour is available at 7-Eleven Thailand for THB 39 per pack.
Leading grocery retailers in Malaysia are scrambling to offer order and pick up service to provide consumers, frustrated by the lack of delivery slots, with another means to get their groceries.
Tesco Malaysia is the latest grocery chain to provide the order and pick up service. Details below:
Click here for the list of participating Tesco outlets and their Whatsapp number.
COVID-19 has sparked a surge in consumer interest in online shopping but the inability of service providers to fulfill order could dampen consumer interest in online shopping, especially online grocery shopping, going forward. The order and pick up service is just a temporarily stop gap measure.
Tesco Online Malaysia
The spillover effect of this is the strong performance of proximity stores such as 99 SpeedMart, which has become a key beneficiary of the current crisis. Even before COVID-19, shoppers are already switching to smaller format stores, driven by convenience and value-for-money, and this trend is expected to continue after COVID-19.
Update:
Tesco Malaysia has made available more slots for online shopping with its Click+Collect service. Consumers can book their slots and place their orders on Tesco Online, bit.ly/TOcnc. Then select your store for self-collection.
The free service is now available at 8 stores: Tesco Extra Cheras Tesco Extra Mutiara Damansara Tesco Extra Puchong Tesco Extra Selayang Tesco Extra Seberang Jaya Tesco Extra Ipoh Tesco Extra Tebrau City / Desa Tebrau Tesco Melaka
Due to the long queue, we decided to give the AEON Personal Shopper Service a try on a Saturday afternoon. The process was quick and easy. Just fill in the form including the details of the shopping list. An AEON staff would be there helping you to pick up the products. In our case, the AEON staff was the one who gave us the form and we were able to go through the shopping list with her so that she understood our requirements
Since the requested items totalled only less than 10 SKUs and all of them were fresh vegetables, the entire process took under 10 minutes including payment and waiting.
The AEON Personal Shopping Service is convenient for consumers armed with a shopping list and are only interested in a quick shopping experience. Such service is not suitable for price-sensitive shoppers and those who would like to wander around the aisles looking for products to buy.
Shah Alam, April 8, 2020 – You have made it through 20 plus days of the Movement Control Order (MCO), stayed at home and #dudukrumahdiamdiam. You have cooked everything you know with the ingredients you have at home, twice. The food on the delivery apps are âmehâ and youâre worried about the delivery charges.
What can you do?
How about trying these quick and easy recipes to add variety to your stay at home. Using only affordable pantry essentials that you have at home, these dishes are so simple with minimal ingredients. Pair them with a carbohydrate of your choice for a filling meal. If you donât have an ingredients, skip it or substitute with what you do have. Donât have a stove top or oven, then a microwave will work for some of these.
1 ) ONE PAN BAKED BEANS WITH EGGS
Do you have a can of baked beans, eggs and some basic spices? Then you can make this one pan baked beans and eggs. The baked beans and eggs are good sources of protein, essential vitamins and minerals. For your bored taste buds the combination of sweet and firm Ayam Brand baked beans with creamy eggs is a heavenly treat. Another plus point â only one dish to wash up after.
2 ) TUNA PIZZA
White bread can be challenging to find. When you do get it, make it special and make it last with this Tuna Pizza recipe. Use the Ayam Brand tuna that you have, spread a base of tomato ketchup or puree on the sandwich bread. Sprinkle on mozzarella or any cheese that you have, and jazz it up with some Ayam Brand sweet corn or other toppings of your choice. Grill in an oven, or heat through until the cheese is melted in a microwave or on a stove top. So satisfying. https://www.ayambrand.com.my/recipe/recipes-video/866-tuna-pizza.html
3 ) COCONUT & PANDAN RICE
Rice, Ayam Brandâą coconut milk and pandan from the garden. Thatâs all you need to make this super fragrant and appetising coconut pandan rice in your rice cooker. It will immediately elevate your daily rice meal into a nasi lemak experience.
4 ) SARDINE PASTA
You have had bread for breakfast, rice for lunch and dinner for a week. It is time for a change. How about an easy pasta with a ready sauce from your pantry staple of Ayam Brandâą sardines in tomato sauce? Tasty, filling, exotic with a hint of basil. Mmmm. https://www.ayambrand.com.my/recipe/recipes-video/104-sardines-pasta.html
5 ) CURRY MACKEREL
Never cooked curry before but craving for it? The Ayam Brandâą curry mackerel is deliciously simple and you can stretch one can of mackerel over two meals, if you are on a tight budget. Add vegetables for a balanced, piquantly Malaysian meal. https://www.ayambrand.com.my/recipe/recipes-video/68-curry-mackerel.html
6) SPICY TUNA POTATOES
Potatoes, Ayam Brandâą Tuna, chilli powder and onions and youâre ready to roll this out. Fry this up and enjoy the aroma, the spiciness and the deliciousness. Garnish with whatever you have. https://www.ayambrand.com.my/recipe/recipes-video/180-spicy-tuna-potato.html
7) FRIED SARDINE ROLLS
Celebrate scoring some bread with this simple yet classic sardine roll recipe. Get your bread, Ayam Brandâą sardines, eggs and seasonings. Mash up a seasoned sardine paste, roll up in a slice of bread, dip in beaten egg and fry it up. Dip in chilli sauce or ketchup. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
Find more stay at home recipes from Ayam Brandâą recipes from https://www.ayambrand.com.my/recipe/stay-at-home.html. Until the MCO is over, stay home, stay safe and stay healthy.
About Ayam Brand
Ayam Brand, a household name in Malaysia and Asia for 128 years, is famed for its wide range of quality and healthy canned food that are preservative free and contain no added MSG. Ayam Brand products are manufactured in state-of-the-art facilities that meet the highest international standards with worldwide-recognized certifications (HACCP, ISO 9001) and are certified âHalalâ. Since 2013, Ayam Brand has been ranked in the Top 10 of Malaysiaâs most chosen FMCG brands, according to the Kantar Worldpanelâs Brand Footprint Study.
Singapore, 9 April 2020 â Following the recent challenges that have been felt across the Singapore F&B scene, Junior is keeping spirits high with the launch of Junior at Home. Guests can still continue to enjoy their favourite tipples and selected food menu items from the comfort of their living rooms.
Featuring a selection of bottled cocktails and DIY food kits, the menu which will be updated on a regular basis (keep an eye on the Junior Instagram page for the latest offerings), features classic throwbacks from some of Juniorâs early menus. Kicking things off, Junior returns with NORMA, the barâs very first concept from the spring of 2017. Five of the best-loved Agave cocktails together with fresh tacos and guacamole are up currently up for grabs.
To order, guests can simply drop a message to the team via Instagram, SMS, WhatsApp or call at +65 8121 1462. All orders made before 6 pm will see same day delivery, however, donât fret if you miss the cut off as Grab couriers or self-collect can be arranged until 10 pm each night. Free delivery is available for those who spend $130 and above.
All cocktails are pre-mixed, properly diluted and arrive chilled and ready to drink. Garnishes, nice ice and premium mixers are also included where needed. Servings come in 700ml bottles, which will see from five to nine servings of regular size drinks, depending on the cocktail. Food comes ready for you to heat up and assemble, so no need to worry about anything arriving cold!
Singapore, 8 April 2020 â As F&B establishments close doors to do their bit to keep Singapore safe, guests are invited to enjoy the very best of ATLAS from the comfort of their own homes with the launch of ATLASâ online retail store and new takeaway menu, #ATLASatHome.
Housing a selection of home cocktail sets, handcrafted bottled cocktails and a range of gin, including the exclusive St. George ATLAS Orange Gin, ATLASâ online store offers all that is needed to enjoy a much-loved tipple at home or to your home bar. With new additions to the site each week, guests can choose from a curated selection of cocktail sets, including sets for gin and whiskey, with the option to add a range of premium bar tools, ideal for those who enjoy indulging in the art of fine drinking from home.
An extensive selection of gin, wine and Champagne is also available for purchase directly through ATLAS. Those interested are encouraged to reach out to ATLAS directly via WhatsApp or email, where the team will share the full product brochure and instructions for placing an order. All orders placed online and via WhatsApp or email over $100 will enjoy free delivery.
The new ATLAS dining takeaway menu features a mix of classics and new additions. All-time favourites, such as the arancini, beef short ribs and madeleines, as well as family-style options, are available for pickup curbside. Takeaway hours are from 12 pm to 9 pm daily, and orders can be placed via WhatsApp. No meal at ATLAS is complete without a classic cocktail, so guests are invited to choose from five bottled cocktail options including the ATLAS Martini, all of which come in 100ml, 250ml and 500ml options.
Bazar Ramadan favourites will be available on GrabFood
GrabExpress to help micro-entrepreneurs and social sellers address surge in online demand
Petaling Jaya, 8 April 2020 – Today, the governments of Selangor and Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur officially announced their partnership with Grab Malaysia. These partnerships will see the homegrown company working with state councils to digitise our beloved Bazar Ramadan to serve Malaysians from the comfort and safety of their own homes.
âEach year, micro-entrepreneurs and social sellers look forward to the season as their busiest period. They participate in their neighbourhood Bazar Ramadan, and organise pop-up stores across our cities. But without a physical presence this year, they may not yield the same sales as before. Therefore, we want to support them to go cashless and expand their reach to millions of Grab users and use our ecosystem with services like GrabPay, GrabFood and GrabExpress* to help them continue to thrive and deliver their goods directly to Malaysian homes, be it bazar favourites, cookies or Hari Raya outfits,â said Sean Goh, Country Head of Grab Malaysia.
As a mobile tech platform, Grab has always encouraged businesses to embrace the digital economy to grow their business. The company recently took a stand to support small, independent restaurants and hawkers by boosting their visibility and demand with Grabâs âLocal Heroesâ campaign, as they are least likely able to weather the harsh economic storms ahead.
âOur hearts go out to the Mak Cik Kiahs and Haji Sallehs who are just trying to earn what they can during these times. Ramadan is a time that all Malaysians look forward to as we naturally participate in each otherâs festive celebrations together, and we love our local street food! It is even more important for us to unite through this shared culture during these challenging times. â added Goh.
With Selangor and the Federal Territory as pioneers, Grab is actively engaging with other state councils on the possibility of digitising their local Bazar Ramadan merchants to safeguard the income of micro-entrepreneurs.
In addition to making e-Bazar Ramadan a reality, Grab also has two other initiatives to bring the spirit of Ramadan to the homes of Malaysians, while supporting the small businesses and micro-entrepreneurs.
Firstly, Grab has collaborated with its wide selection of restaurant partners to curate menus with timeless Ramadan favourites like Ayam Percik, Murtabak and Roti John to be available on GrabFood during the fasting month.
Secondly, Grab is welcoming social sellers and home-based micro-entrepreneurs throughout Malaysia to leverage on their nationwide network of more than 100K delivery partners to help them serve their online customers in a more convenient and efficient manner.
âWe are inspired by the many social groups who are trying to help these micro-entrepreneurs and social sellers, and keeping the spirit of Ramadan alive. At times like this, we are humbled to be able to use our technology and platform so that Malaysians can still celebrate the fasting month in a safe, hygienic and socially distanced manner. Together, we hope to work with other local councils and bring a new meaning and experience to Ramadan across Malaysia,â said Goh.
For businesses who are keen to tap into Grabâs resources can reach out to the company via grb.to/GrabRamadan. Local councils who are keen to explore digitising their local Bazar can also reach out to Grab at the same website.
Beginning on April 9, Malaysians can also enjoy up to 30% when they shop and pay online with GrabPay for their festive needs through Grab’s ‘Raya Deals Dari Rumah’ promotion.
* GrabExpress is an on-demand delivery service by car or bike, subject to size and weight of package(s) that is available in 26 cities nationwide.
Kenny Rogers ROASTERS shows support and appreciation by contributing well-balanced meals to Malaysiaâs front-liners
Kuala Lumpur, 7 April 2020 â Kenny Rogers ROASTERS (KRR) and Mamee Double-Decker Sdn. Bhd. partnered up to contribute 100 sets of delicious and wholesome Seoul Sedap Chikin meals to the brave medical front-liners at Pusat Kesihatan Lembah Pantai Kuala Lumpur under the Ministry of Health (MOH).
The initiative of contributing the meals to the medical front-liners during this one-month coronavirus (Covid-19) Movement Control Order (MCO) period is in line with the companyâs commitment to encourage and keep the front-liners nourished, who have been tirelessly working to curb Covid-19 and treat patients.
âFood is an essential part of our lives â providing us with energy and nutrients to be healthy and active. As a corporate citizen of Malaysia, Kenny Rogers ROASTERS is doing its part by providing wholesome and delicious meals to these frontline heroes, as an expression of our gratitude to them for sacrificing and risking their lives during this critical period. Our hope is to ease their burden in our own small ways, amidst this difficult time. We also want to let them know that they are not alone in this combat against Covid-19 and we stand together with them,â said Kennie Thong, Senior Marketing Manager of Berjaya Roasters (M) Sdn Bhd.
Apart from the meal contribution to Pusat Kesihatan Lembah Pantai Kuala Lumpur, KRR recently delivered 900 sets of Kennyâs Quarter Meals to the medical front-liners at Hospital Sungai Buloh as part of their ongoing corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative.
Kenny Rogers ROASTERS is urging Malaysians to support all front-liners by abiding with the Movement Control Order (MCO) strictly, avoid unnecessary trips to crowded places, practise social distancing, and to #StayHome. The public is reminded to wear face masks correctly so it is used effectively, as well as to sanitise and wash hands frequently.
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