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CP Meiji x Au Bon Pain with Boba Lactose Free

Milk tea is so popular these days in Southeast Asia. Consumers are prioritising their spending on milk tea at the expense of other food and drink products including dairy, which is an ingredient in milk tea. However, there are some consumers who are lactose intolerance.

In Thailand, CP Meiji has partnered with Au Bon Pain (ABP), a fast casual restaurant, bakery and café chain, to tap into the milk tea craze as well as offering a solution for those with an intolerant to lactose. The collaboration sees the dairy company jointly introducing Boba Lactose Free with ABP. The partnership is also meant to popularise and promote CP Meiji’s lactose-free milk, which was launched in 2018.

The Boba Lactose Free range comprises the following

  • Lychee Rose Cold Brew Tea
  • Boba Earl Grey
  • Brown Sugar Boba

Cerelac NutriPuffs has new Brocolli & Carrot and Zucchini & Onion flavours

Nestle Malaysia has rolled out new products under its Cerelac NutriPuffs range. The cereal snacks comprise Brocolli & Carrot and Zucchini & Onion for little ones from 12 months old and above.

Cerelac NutriPuffs is made with oats and vegetables and fortified with important nutrients such as iron, calcium, vitamin B1 and source of zinc that are important for overall growth and development during a child’s growing year.

Unlike the previous Cerelac NutriPuffs range in star shape, the new Cerelac NutriPuffs is a crisp.

Cerelac NutriPuffs Brocolli & Carrot and Zucchini & Onion are available on Lazada and Qoo10.

FamilyMart sofuto embraces spirulina and sea salt

Image from FamilyMart Malaysia

FamilyMart Malaysia has introduced a new sofuto ice cream that is made with Mediterranean Sea Salt and 100% natural colouring from Spirulina extract. The new ice cream could inspire ice cream makers to come up with something similar tapping spirulina for the Instagrammable effect.

Previous FamilyMart Malaysia sofuto launches.

  • December 2018 – Hojicha Latte Sofuto
  • September 2018 – Murasaki Sweet Potato Cheesecake Sofuto
  • May 2018 – Coco Sofuto
  • November 2017 – Hokkaido Melon Sofuto
  • May 2017 – Cheesecake Sofuto

When Mamee Monster meets Manhattan Fish Market

Image from Manhattan Fish Market

Once again, Mamee-Double Decker has delighted Malaysians with another interesting food service collaboration. This time, Mamee brings its iconic snack Mamee Monster to Manhattan Fish Market. Mamee Monster is a childhood snacks for many Malaysians.

The all new Mamee Monster Fish ‘N Chips is actually a fish and chips with the dory fish coated with Mamee noodles and seasoning.

Cover image via Seismik Makan

Mamee has previously collaborated with The Chicken Rice Shop in 2017 to celebrate the year of the fire rooster. The Ayam Rangup Berapi was coated with Mister Potato Crisps Fiery Fried Chicken Flavour.

Mamee Monster Fish ‘N Chips is available for a limited time at RM 25 with free soup and drinks.

Gotta Catch Em’ All at 7-Eleven Malaysia

(From left) Lee and Colin Harvey, 7-Eleven Malaysia Chief Executive Officer with Pikachu, the lovable fan-favourite in the Pokémon franchise

Kuala Lumpur, 2 July 2019 – Fans of Pokémon can rejoice as 7-Eleven Malaysia, the nation’s largest convenience chain store launches yet another loyalty programme that features the popular Japanese franchise. The Pokémon Poké Plates collection comes in 28 vibrant designs, each featuring a popular Pokémon character such as Pikachu, the lovable Electric-type Pokémon, Snorlax, a gigantic sleepyhead, fiery Charmander, the ever lovable Jigglypuff and many others.

Customers are rewarded with program stickers from now until 26 August 2019 for every purchase of RM5 and above in a single receipt at any 7-Eleven Malaysia outlet. A bonus sticker will be rewarded if the purchase includes a selected partner product from brands like Cadbury and Tropicana. With a total of 12 stickers, a free Pokémon Poké Plate can be redeemed. Another option for customers is to purchase a Poké Plate at RM7.90 alongside 6 stickers. Adding excitement to the ‘hunt’ for all 28 plates is the inclusion of special Masterball Poké Plates with a unique PIN each. Lucky participants who managed to get their hands on these exclusive Poké Plates stand a chance to win RM200 worth of Razer Pay coupon.

Ronan Lee, Marketing General Manager of 7-Eleven Malaysia said, “We are absolutely ecstatic to be moving into the second half of the year with yet another exciting redemption campaign. With the franchise’s successful movie Detective Pikachu a couple of months ago and the continuing Pokémon Go craze, we are confident that the fans will react positively towards the collectibles. Inserting the ‘fun’ in ‘functional’, the Pokémon Poke Plates will add a colourful spectrum to your dining experience at home.”

7-Eleven Malaysia’s latest product offerings include Salted Egg AiskleemTM, a creamy, golden salted egg yolk flavoured soft serve that will leave taste buds with a savoury and spicy sensation. The new cool treat is available in selected 7-Eleven Malaysia outlets. Its ever-expanding fresh food range – including Strawberry Swiss Roll and Crabstick Mayo & Egg Sandwich – pairs perfectly with the Poké Plates, as each tasty treat fit nicely on the square plates.

7-Eleven Malaysia is the number one convenience store chain in Malaysia, with 2,335 outlets across the country and counting. For more information on Pokémon Poké Plates, visit www.7eleven.com.my or follow 7ElevenMalaysia on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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-hours standalone convenience store operator in Malaysia with over 2,330 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.

New Milo Protein Up has 13g of protein equivalent to protein in 2 eggs

Nestle’s Milo is increasingly focusing on protein eg Milo Protein Granola. To meet the protein requirement of adults on-the-go, Nestle has launched the latest Milo Protein Up in Malaysia. The drink is currently exclusively available at myNEWS.com.

With 13g of protein, which is equivalent to the protein in 2 eggs, the drink is said to help with muscle recovery, including muscles wear and tear during exercise. Protein also helps to build strength.

The 13g of protein meets 21% and 24% of protein needs among male and female adults respectively, according to RNI Malaysia 2017, for adults 18-59 years.

The existing Milo Nutri Up in the market is formulated for adults who would like to increase their calcium intake. It’s high in calcium with 270mg calcium per serving, which help to meet 27% of calcium needs per day, according to RNI Malaysia 2017, for male and female 19-50 years. Milo UHT is more suited for kids as it is designed to meet their special nutritional needs.

Milo Protein Up has 6.5g of total sugar/100ml, of which 1.3g is sucrose and 4.3g is lactose. Calcium is 60mg/100ml.

At myNEWS.com, the new Milo Protein Up is selling at RM 4.50, while Milo Nutri Up is RM 3.10.

Mamee SLRP instant noodle offers flaming hot flavour (updated)

Image credit: Minimeinsights.com

Mamee-Double Decker has made available Mamee SLRP spicy flavoured instant noodles in Malaysia. The Mamee SLRP, which mimics the sound of slurping your noodle, comes in two variants – Kari Berapi (flaming curry) and Kari Xtra Pedas (extra hot curry) in pack and cup.

Mamee SLRP is the updated version of the existing Mamee SLLRRRP range. Following the success of the famed but limited edition Mamee Daebak Ghost Pepper Chicken, which is extremely spicy and cannot be consumed on a regular basis, Mamee appears to want to give the Mamee SLLRRP range a new makeover to reclaim the brand’s role as the definitive fiery noodle. Moreover, Mamee SLLRRRP is losing shares to Korean competitors. So it is the right time to remake Mamee SLRP with a visual language that suggests the brand is still “dangerously spicy.”

Image from brand design agency Jones Knowles Ritchie (JKR), which has been tasked to remake the range visually

At Aeon, Mamee SLPR Kari Extra Pedas (5x81g) and Mamee SLRP Kari Berapi (5x81g) are respectively priced at RM 5.69. The price of the Mamee Curry Flavour (Perisa Kari) 5x75g is RM 3.59.

Mamee SLRP is available in both pack and cup.

Summerfield milk launches Noosa Australian free range milk

Hybrid Allied Dairy Company Sdn Bhd, the maker of Summerfield fresh milk in Malaysia, showcased its latest free range milk Noosa at the Malaysian International Food and Beverage Trade Fair (MIFB 2019) at the end of June 2019. Noosa, which comprises full cream and low fat milk, differentiates from other similar products in the market by claiming to use milk from free grazing cows in Australian farms.

Competitor Farm Fresh has Yarra made 100% from imported Australian fresh milk.

The standard for free range is the cows get to spend 180 days per year (50%) outdoor. At Hybrid Allied Dairy, the cows get to spend 70% of their days grazing on fresh pasture in open field. The company said studies have shown that the free range milk has higher omega 3.

Noosa Free Range Milk is pasteurised and homogenised to keep the shelf life in 21 days. The milk will be launched in the market in August 2019 and will be priced at a premium compared to the existing Summerfield pasteurised milk

Hybrid Allied Dairy launched its range of Summerfield Fit spoonable yogurts including set yogurt and yogurt drinks in Malaysia in April 2019. Apart from kurma (date) yogurt drink, the company introduced Kurma & Hazenut Yogurt drink in April 2019, making it likely the first company to have a yogurt drink with both kurma and hazelnut.

According to the company’s spokesperson, kurma milk is the company’s top selling flavour, followed by plain milk, which is not surprising given kurma has become a popular flavour in dairy in Malaysia. Consumers consume kurma milk for the extra energy. Kurma is also said to be beneficial to lactating mothers. By ethnic group, kurma milk is very popular with Malay consumers.

Hybrid Allied Dairy plans to launch lactose-free milk and UHT milk in the future. The move to roll out UHT milk will allow the company to capture a larger share of the market since UHT milk is still the most popular dairy format in Malaysia.

Healthier Choice Logo nutrition guideline criteria revised – June 2019

Today (1 July 2019) is the start of the sugar tax on soft drinks and juices in Malaysia. However, not many Malaysian consumers realised the Nutrition Division of the Ministry of Health has changed the nutritional guidelines on nutrient criteria for the Healthier Choice Logo (HCL).

The HCL Secretariat, Nutrition Division first published the guideline in 2017. In 2018, stakeholders were given the draft of the revised HCL guideline and the nutrient criteria for HCL was published in March 2019. Minor changes were made and the final version was issued in June 2019. Interestingly, the HCL Secretariat has not made public the June 2019 version of the HCL guideline on its website. What is available currently is still the 2017 version.

Nevertheless, we have compiled the nutrient criteria (June 2019 update) for the beverage group.

Below is the additional criteria for selected beverage products

Compared with the 2017 version, one notable thing that stands out is the threshold for sugar for the 2019 version has been lowered to ≤5g per 100ml, down from ≤6g in line with the sugar tax.

Certain beverage groups now have to comply with additional nutrient criteria such as vitamin, calcium and dietary fibre. The total sugar requirement in malted or chocolate drink – powder such as Milo now excludes lactose from milk.

Lipton ice tea has been reformulated to contain 4.9g of sugar per 100ml.

Jiangxiaobai goes international – Malaysia stop

Image credit: Minimeinsights.com

Jiangxiaobai (江小白), a popular baijiu or Chinese white spirit brand, made a surprising debut at the Malaysian International Food & Beverage Trade Fair (MIFB 2019). Jiangxiaobai has been on a road tour bringing the brand to FOODEX Japan 2019, Vinexpo Bordeaux in Paris in May 2019 and at London Whisky Weekender 2019 in May 2019 as part of its international expansion.

Jiangxiaobai was first exported to South Korea in 2016, making South Korea the first export destination for this youth-oriented white spirit brand. At the end of 2018, Jianxiaobai has entered 27 countries and regions in Asia, Europe, Oceania and the Americas.

At MIFB 2019 in Kuala Lumpur, Jiangxiaobai offers the taste of Chinese white spirit to Malaysians.

Showcasing Jiangxiaobai as a cocktail mix. Image by Minimeinsights.com

In Malaysia, Jiangxiaobai is distributed by JJ Suppliers Sdn Bhd, a retailer, distributor and wholesaler of beers, wines, spirits and liqueurs. Jiangxiaobai is available at Jaya Grocer.

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