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Fight hangover with Sober Up Candy, the first of its kind in Malaysia

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Sober Up Candy is Malaysia’s first hard candy to fight hangover. The right way to consume this product is to take 2 candies 2 hours before drinking.

Sober Up Candy by Berjaya Pharmacy Distribution Sdn Bhd has a patented ingredient imported from France. The active ingredient is French oak wood extract (Robuvit). The candy with a tasty Himalayan salt and lemon flavour is classified and registered as food in Malaysia. Sober Up Candy has a clinically proven effectiveness within 24 hours.

We are increasingly seeing more hangover remedies appearing in Southeast Asia and most of them are imported from Korea. In China, even dairy major Mengniu has introduced a yogurt drink with kudzu root to reduce the effects of alcohol.

Unlike the older generation, the younger generation do not want to be seen as getting drunk but still want to enjoy a good night out. We are also seeing a new generation of sober curious who do not want the intoxicating effect of alcohol. That’s why brands are increasingly introducing sophisticated alcohol-flavoured drinks in the market targeting drinkers who choose to remain sober.

Sober Up Candy is available for purchase on Boozeat at a price of RM 14 (normal price RM 19) per pack (2×2.5g) or at selected 7-Eleven outlets at RM 14. Click here for the participating stores.

Sober Up Candy is not used to condone excessive drinking and it is user’s sole responsibility to drink responsibly.

Experience the taste of Australia at Village Grocer with Woolsworth products

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Village Grocer, the premium supermarket chain in Malaysia, is bringing the taste of true Australia to your neighbourhood from one of Australia’s leading food brands – Woolworth.

Woolworth products that Village Grocer are introducing do not come with artificial colours or flavours and they span across snacks, beverages, breakfasts, cooking needs, condiments and many more.

We have seen supermarkets collaborating with each other especially in private label. For example, Philippines’ largest retailer SM has introduced Tesco range of products to its stores in the Philippines. At the moment, private label penetration in Asia is still low but retailers are working hard to improve consumer acceptance as private label does offer higher margin. Dairy Farm recently rebranded its private label under the Meadows brand.

Imported private label M&S does score high in consumer perceived quality as they are seen as branded goods. M&S even has its own dedicated outlet at Mid Valley Megamall.

For Woolsworth to succeed in Malaysia, it has to tie in with popular Australian products such as meat pie, dips, dairy products etc.

At the moment, Woolsworth private label products are available at the Village Grocer, Subang Parade Mall but it will be available in other outlets very soon.

 

New Wall’s Kopi Negeri and Unicornetto Mini

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Wall’s Indonesia has introduced a new coffee ice cream. The new Wall’s Kopi Negeri in a 110ml cup is a milk coffee that comes with vanilla cream, brown sugar (gula merah) and chocolate topping. The ice cream pays tribute to Indonesia as it uses 100% Indonesian coffee.  The price per unit is IDR 11,000 (USD 0.75).

Apart from Wall’s Kopi Negeri, Wall’s has also added Marshmallow and Cotton Candy in cone as part of its Unicornetto Mini. The price for a pack of 12 is IDR 33,000.

Nestle Mochi Vanilla Salted Egg brings consumers on a journey to Japan

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Nestle Mochi Vanilla Salted Egg is the new talk of the town in Thailand. This mochi ice cream contains chewy mochi on the outside with delicious vanilla ice cream and a salted egg flavored sauce as the core. This mochi ice cream is priced at THB 20.

In a period where consumers cannot go overseas, the new Nestle Mochi Vanilla Salted Egg helps bring consumers on a mental vacation to Japan with a flavour that is surprisingly deeply rooted in Southeast Asia.

Deksomboon adds more types of sauces in portable 150ml tube format

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To connect with the younger demographic, Deksomboon, Thailand’s most famous sauce brand, has introduced more sauces in the portable tube format. The brand has earlier launched dipping sauce in small squeezable tube of 150ml . The range offers different flavours ranging from Sassy Korean sauce to Spicy Green Chilli Seafood sauce to elevate the taste of the dish.

The latest sauces in tube format (150ml) include the following:

  • Sweet & Sour Plum Sauce
  • Sweet Chilli Sauce
  • Chilli Paste in Oil
  • Thai Spicy Dipping Sauce
  • Seafood Dipping Sauce

All of them are free from preservatives, artificial colour and MSG.

They are available at Tops, Big C, Deksomboonshop, Lazada and Shopee.

Betagro announces new products

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Thailand’s Betagro Group has penetrated the premium market with 2 newest products, according to its press release.

Korat Chicken

1) Korat Chicken – high quality chicken products from a new breed of chickens. It is developed from the genuine local breeder chicken offering better taste and texture different from the normal chicken. It has 62% less fat and is full of Free Amino Acid which is useful to our body. This product meets the needs of consumers who enjoy the delicious taste and texture of local breeder chickens.

Delish Pork

2) Delish Pork – premium pork products from genuine Canadian Duroc Jersey pigs with their unique firm and soft texture.

Under the S-Pure Brand, pork, chicken and egg products are produced from the animals raised without the use of any antibiotics or RWA (Raised Without Antibiotics) in every step from Day One. The Brand is the first in the world to be certified by NSF. Betagro continues to expand its distribution channels so that more consumers can have easy access to the products with high quality and safety.

Betagro Sea Bass

The Betagro Brand has launched new products into the fish market covering fresh fish like Catfish, Tilapia and Seabass. Consumers can conveniently use these products, which are now sold at every Betagro Shop and modern trade outlet around the country by this November, to cook various menu.

The Group has expanded the S-Pure Brand into the premium supermarkets with its homemade-style sausage products. These sausages are manufactured from S-Pure pork packed in natural pork intestines without using nitrite, MSG and preservatives to satisfy consumers who select an excellent taste with safety. Four types will be distributed: Nuernberg Weisswurst, Chorizo Bockwurst, Cheese Kabanos and Muenchen Weisswurst.

At the same time, the Itoham Brand – premium Japanese-style sausages – has launched 2 new products to respond to the trend of consuming coarsely ground sausages: 1) Mixed Grill Arabiki, sausages with various tastes in one pack, and 2) Jumbo Steak Arabiki – bigger size sausages than the original.

In addition, the Betagro Brand has launched Betagro Extra Meat sausages, hams and bolognas. They come with additional coarsely ground pork for more enjoyment in one bite with the smoky taste and barbecue flavor. Four types are currently on sale: BBQ Chunk Sausage, BBQ Chunk Ham, Smoke Chunk Sausage and Smoke Chunk Bologna. They are available at leading stores around the country including Big C, Tops Supermarket, Gourmet Market, Home Fresh Mart, Max Value, UFM Fuji, Villa Market, Family Mart, Tesco Lotus Express, Lawson 108, CJ Supermarket, Jiffy, Betagro Shops and Betagro Deli.

Betagro has also announced the launch of Pork Floss with Chilli Paste Sandwich and Ham & Cheese with Pizza Mayo Sandwich.

7-Eleven Philippines offers affordable ramen bowls, hard boiled eggs

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7-Eleven in the Philippines is offering consumers with affordable ramen bowls – Miso Ramen and Tonkotsu Ramen. Each bowl is priced at PHP 99 (USD 2) featuring fresh egg noodles and pan grilled pork belly.

For those who want to have fresh boiled eggs, 7-Eleven has also made available seasoned hard boiled eggs in a pack containing 2 pieces for a price of PHP 35. These eggs are soaked in brine for umami flavour in a vacuum packed for longer shelf life.

Pascual extends to pudding in the Philippines

Calidad Pascual, which has launched a range of Pascual Creamy Delight Yogurt in the Philippines, has now extended the portfolio to include pudding. Pascual has a joint venture with Asia Brewery to develop an entire range of long-life yogurts under the Pascual Creamy Delight brand.

Pascual Pudding is made of fresh cow’s milk and contains zinc, calcium and protein to offer a daily source of delicious energy.

We are increasingly seeing yogurt brands including Lactel in Malaysia expanding into pudding or dessert to offer consumers with something that is delicious yet healthy.

All-Filipino Bayani Brew available Down Under

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Bayani Brew, the all-Filipino, all-nutritious iced tea, has announced it has picked Australia as its first export destination. This is made possible with the cooperation of its Australian partners Castleglen Filipino Foods, Merchants Manila and GKraft.

Bayani Brew is now officially available at the stores below in Melbourne and Tasmania:

Melbourne:
– My Asian Market
– JJ Online Store
– Online Milkbar
– Lutong Pinoy, Deer Park
– Merchants Manila, Deer Park
– Pampanga Delicacies, Albanvale
– Asian Oz, Shepparton/Regional
– Mrs Wan, Frankston
– Kabsat, Werribee
– Amelia, Laverton
– Super Pinoy, St. Albans
– Manila Bread, St. Albans
Tasmania:
– Devonport Asian Groceries, Tasmania

Proshake to Go offers 32g of protein, dairy-free

Proshake to Go is a new high protein drink in Thailand that offers 32g of protein per 300ml. Each bottle contains protein from sterilised chicken breast from Betagro ideal for those who want to control weight, lose fat and gain muscle.

The drink is free from dairy, making it suitable for people with lactose intolerant. It is also free from gluten and low in fat. Proshake to Go is available in Tropical Fruits and Green Apple flavours.

Proshake to Go

The drink can be stored at ambient temperature for 1 year without the need for refrigeration.

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