To celebrate the arrival of summer, Wall’s Thailand has made available the new Calippo Mocktail ice lolly in squeeze pack. The mocktail comes in Margarita flavour. We expect this mocktail flavoured ice lolly to be introdroduced in other markets in Southeast Asia soon.
Carabao Group, the world’s leader in the beverage industry, teams up with Vuthithorn “Woody” Militajinda, Thailand’s A-list TV personality and trendsetter in healthy living, and revolutionizes vitamin C drink with the launch of a new joint venture, A Woody Drink, that produces healthy drink with world class technology. The firm is launching its first product, Woody C+ Lock, that comes in lemon flavor and C+ Lock innovation to help lock 200% vitamin C in the bottle. The specially designed green tinted bottle with screw cap is proven to help preserve the vitamin C and prevent it from breaking down by light and air. Woody C+ Lock aims to make consumers feel good and look good with the company’s belief in a huge success of Woody C+ Lock.
Mr. Sathien Setthasit, Chief Executive Officer of Carabao Group Public Co. Ltd or CBG, reveals that, “Healthy living is a big trend, and that inspires the exponential growth of healthy food and beverage industry. Woody and I had the chance to meet and discuss the opportunity of creating a beverage that benefits everyone and at the same time reflects Woody’ unique character. We both agreed that it should be a functional healthy drink that caters to the healthy living trend that is currently a big movement worldwide. Woody C+ Lock also appeals to Woody’s image as the trendsetter in healthy lifestyle.
“Carabao admires Woody’s determination to always do the best and introduce an alternative choice for healthy living for the consumers. We believe in Woody’s potential to represent Woody C+ Lock that he carefully created and as a public figure whose healthy lifestyle interests the majority of the consumers.”
Vuthithorn Militajinda or Woody, Thailand’s top TV personality and producer, says that, “I never had the chance to own a product before, and deep down I’ve always wanted to launch something that benefits a lot of the people for once in my life. And I want this product to be of the best quality. It has always been my commitment that if I set my mind on something, I will give it my best. I then met with Sathien Setthasit who ignited this idea which led to this functional healthy vitamin C drink, Woody C+ Lock, that is suitable for consumers of all ages. Especially now that we are facing the threat of flu pandemic and virus infection that affects respiratory system, we should drink more functional healthy drink, particularly vitamin C drink that boosts immune system.”
Mr. Sathien Setthasit and Woody together developed functional healthy drink, Woody C+ Lock, with Thailand’s first innovation of green tinted bottle that locks the properties of vitamin C in the bottle away from the light that accelerates the breaking down process of the vitamin. The bottle is also filled with nitrogen then locked with special cap to secure the vitamin from exposure to the air. We believe that Woody C+ Lock will refresh, nourish and bring good health to our consumers every day.
Woody C+ Lock will be available from convenient stores such as CJ Supermarket, 7-Eleven and others nationwide at 15 baht per bottle by the end of March. With marketing strategies, full online and offline promotion campaigns on both product and Woody channels and promotional activities, the company firmly believes in a huge success of Woody C+ Lock.
PepsiCo Thailand has rolled out two new flavours to celebrate Lay’s 25th anniversary in the country. The two new intense flavours are Mala Barbeque and Seaweed Gochujang Sauce. Each pack is priced at THB 30.
We have seen new variations of mala flavour including mala + salted egg and mala xiangguo (stir-fry mala). The launch of Lay’s potato chips in mala barbeque flavour showcases how mala flavour can be combined with barbeque flavour to create a new flavour profile.
Thai Glico has introduced a unique Pocky stick that comes with the cooling effect for summer. We have seen Lay’s Thailand launching Lay’s Cooling Sensation snacks with two flavours Icy Lemon and Melon Bingsu back in early 2019. The cooling effect comes from phenylalanine.
Watermelon is a popular summer treat. The limited edition Pocky Watermelon Flavour is priced at THB 20 per pack at 7-Eleven.
More snacking categories are now embracing cooling effect to provide a new dimension to the eating experience.
Extraordinary grants by the Carlsberg Foundation, the New Carlsberg Foundation and the Tuborg Foundation to support scientific, economic and human efforts in response to the global COVID-19 epidemic
COPENHAGEN, 19 March 2020 – The Carlsberg Foundation, the New Carlsberg Foundation and the Tuborg Foundation are targeting extraordinary grants that can mobilise and support researchers, art museums and civil society in the scientific, economic and human efforts at a time when society is challenged by the COVID-19 epidemic.
The three foundations in the Carlsberg family seek to help mitigate the challenges associated with the global COVID-19 epidemic. It is in the DNA of foundations to take responsibility when people and society are met with serious challenges. A total of DKK 95 mil (approximately MYR 60 mil) will be donated.
The Carlsberg Foundation, which fosters and supports ground-breaking research into an informed future, granted DKK 60 mil (MYR 38 mil) to three internationally relevant coronavirus projects:
Professor Flemming Besenbacher, Chairman of the Carlsberg Foundation, commented: “COVID-19 is developing exponentially right now, so we are pleased that we have in a short time been able to mobilise a collaboration between a number of the world’s leading researchers to contribute to solving the enormous challenges we face. Carlsberg’s founders J.C. and Carl Jacobsen and the Carlsberg Foundation have historically helped when communities have been in crisis., and we now need science
more than ever to help solve these issues and think long-term.”
The New Carlsberg Foundation, which supports the arts, is donating DKK 30 mil (MYR 19 mil) to
restart crisis-affected art museums in Denmark. Many art museums are temporarily closed on
instructions from the authorities in connection with COVID-19, and the New Carlsberg Foundation has
decided to provide funding to art museums for the implementation of programs that will draw guests
back to museums when they reopen.
Christine Buhl Andersen, Chairman of the New Carlsberg Foundation, commented: “Museums form
an important part of cultural and business life, and on behalf of the New Carlsberg Foundation, we
would like to support their efforts so the art museums can reopen and hopefully resume their essential
role in society.”
The Tuborg Foundation, which supports young people’s commitment to a sustainable future, donated
DKK 5 mil (MYR 3 mil) to an emergency pool for civil society youth organisations to launch activities
targeted at people who are particularly affected by COVID-19. The Foundation will also monitor the
need for assistance in those parts of the business sector that are severely affected by the current
situation, for example music venues which the Tuborg Foundation has a tradition of supporting.
Anne Marie Skov, Chairman of the Tuborg Foundation, said: “We want to give young people the
opportunity to make a difference for the vulnerable people who are currently particularly affected by
the epidemic. We have a very special civil society in Denmark, and from the Tuborg Foundation we
want to give young volunteers the means to lift the specific tasks that many people can benefit from
in this urgent situation.”
With these extra donations, the Carlsberg family foundations want to signal its support to
stakeholders and partners in its surrounding that are doing a big difference to mitigate the effects of
the pandemic and build better resilience for the future.
Singapore, 23 March 2020 – Deadfall at Barbary Coast announces new lunch hours and evening promotions, taking measures to protect their team and guests alike with responsible service. With increasing stay at home notices and social distancing recommendations having a serious impact on venues in Singapore and beyond, these initiative were designed to support service staff, while still emphasising responsible service standards.
With the new lunch menu on offer, guests can now enjoy the hearty comfort food they’ve grown to love from the neighbourhood bar throughout the day. Lunch is available from 11 am – 3 pm on weekdays through the takeout window and for dining in at limited outdoor tables and bar seating. Combining favourite dishes from the evening offerings with new creations by Deadfall’s talented chef, the menu provides an exciting new lunch offering near the CBD. Perfect for sharing or solo dining alike, the offerings also include a “secret menu” available upon request.
Start with the Jalapeno Poppers with house cream cheese, chives and smoked tartar (S$9), or go for a lighter option with Red Snapper Ceviche comprised of fresh red snapper, house Tiger’s Milk, romaine lettuce, red onion, mango and fried plantain (S$13 / $14 as a wrap). The famous Deadfall Nachos are available with chilli con carne (or vegetarian “carne”), fresh toppings and bottomless queso for dine-in customers (S$12).
The menu also features a selection of sandwiches, including the Cubano Style Pork or Chicken Sando with a choice of smoked pork shoulder or pulled chicken, dressed with coffee BBQ sauce and fresh Granny Smith slaw (S$12 breadless / S$15 on bread). The popular TTW Sando is available with a selection of smoked ham or beef pastrami on a tater tot waffle, chef’s sauerkraut, smokey cheddar and salsa roja (S$15). For the ultimate comfort food, indulge in the DF Grilled Cheese with fermented heirloom tomato jam, house-smoked butter and four kinds of cheese (S$12).
In addition to Deadfall’s colourful cocktail offerings and affordable beer and wine, new non-alcoholic options are also available during lunch. Pair any dish with the refreshing Kaffir Lemon Iced Tea or House-made “Cola”, each available at S$2.50.
As a nod to this challenging, ever-changing time for hospitality venues, Barbary Coast now offers special rewards to thank their loyal customers for continuing to support the bar, responsibly. Guests can enjoy a free Chicken Croquette or Mini Cheese Toasty Bite with the purchase of any cocktail, Monday through Thursday from 5 – 7 pm. Then from 7 pm onwards, all patrons at Deadfall will receive a warm welcome with a complimentary draft Pilsner (200ml) upon arrival.
Barbary Coast has also introduced new safety and hygiene measures, including banning all staff from wearing any jewellery below the elbow and keeping sleeves rolled up to ensure and encourage effective hand washing. As always, staff are required to wash their hands regularly; each table, bar top and chair in the venue is also immediately disinfected after use. Respecting the recommendation for social distancing, Barbary Coast has reconfigured its seating to ensure a greater distance between all guests. Tables and bar seats have been removed and distanced in Deadfall, with expanded outside seating and further distancing between individuals and groups.
Additional promotions will follow for Barbary Coast Ballroom, upstairs at the dual-concept venue – watch this space.
In Indonesia, coffee chain Kopi Guyu has tapped into the latest craze Dalgona with two new series Dalgona Latte and Dalgona Chizu.
Dalgona is latest coffee trend, which has become viral on TikTok. Dalgona (달고나) or ppopgi (뽑기) is what the South Korea calls its spongy toffee candy made with melted sugar and baking soda. Dalgona was popular in South Korea in the 70s and continues to be a nostalgic treat.
As part of the social distancing campaign by the Seoul Metropolitan government, citizens are encouraged to stay at home and use social media instead of meeting people in person. Dalgona is one of the trends that has emerged among South Korean forced into social isolation. At the time of writing, the hashtag #달고나커피 has 86,163 posts. The most viewed Dalgona coffee video on YouTube has 3.2 million views. Making Dalgona at home and sharing it on Instagram has become a popular thing to do during the current period of social isolation following the COVID-19 outbreak.
Dalgona coffee is milk topped with a thick layer of coffee foam that is made by vigorously mixing instant coffee, sugar and water as described by VICE.com.
The Dalgona coffee phenomenon shows how consumers bored of being confined to their home are finding new hobbies including creating or following food recipes and sharing them online.
Fire Tiger by Seoulcial Club in Thailand has introduced Tiger Egg Suger Booster to provide an option for consumers to boost their immunity during the pandemic season. The drink comes in the shape of an egg and contains oolong tea, yuzu juice, yuzu zest, aloe vera, honey and orange pulp offering “vitamin C+++”.
Tiger Egg Sugar Booster is cute, making it appealing even to young children. The promotion price is THB 110 (normal price THB 150) and is only available at Siam Square Branch Soi 3.
Vitamin C boosting beverages are having heyday as wary consumers are turning to food and drinks to boost their immunity.
In Malaysia, the country’s largest milk tea chain Tealive offers the option of adding a free dose of Vitamin C in every Tealive drink purchased via take-away at selected outlets and delivery (foodpanda & GrabFood only). Unlike the other chains, Tealive advises consumers not to consume too much vitamin C as the Recommended Dietary Allowances of Vitamin C for adults is set at 75 mg/day for females & 90 mg/day for males. The vitamin C serving per Tealive drink is 80mg.
Thai dairy company CP-Meiji has launched mango drinking yogurt and mango pasteurised milk. The two new products are Paigen Pro 5 Mango Sherbet Flavoured Drinking Yogurt and Oak Rong Mango Flavoured Pasteurised Milk. Oak Rong is one of the famous mango varieties in Thailand and is a popularly used in Khao Neow Mamuang (mango sticky rice).
CP-Meiji has earlier introduced two Thai dessert inspired pasteurised milk -Taro Balls in Coconut Milk Pasteurised Milk and Ruam Mit Dessert Flavoured Pasteurised Milk. Ruam Mit is a popular Thai dessert made with ingredients such as coconut milk, sugar, tapioca pearls, corn, lotus root, sweet potatoes, beans, and jackfruit. The dessert flavoured milk can be turned into ice cream too.
Kuala Lumpur, 21 March 2020 – In light of recent developments and as part of our initiatives to support our Government’s call to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, 7-Eleven Malaysia will now be operating from 7am till 11pm daily effective today until 31st March 2020. Certain locations will see an earlier closure time and this is subject to the respective local authorities’ guidelines and the period outlined may be extended or reduced upon review of the future situation as well as advice from the relevant authorities.
7-Eleven Malaysia remains dedicated to meeting the needs of the community but the safety and well-being of the community and our workforce is of utmost importance hence the decision. We wish to reiterate to the public that there are sufficient stocks nationwide and for everybody to adhere to our Government’s Movement Control Order (MCO) as well as play our part in keeping our community safe.
We wish to apologize for any inconvenience caused and sincerely thank our customers for their understanding and request that for the public to refer to 7-Eleven Malaysia’s official social media accounts @7ElevenMalaysia for updates as well as provide feedback.
Alternatively, for any further queries, please contact: marketing@7eleven.com.my
