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est Play taps popular K-dessert trend Bingsu

Thai Beverage PublicĀ CompanyĀ Limited’s (ThaiBev) newest est Play Melon Bingsu and Mango Bingsu carbonated soft drinks have made their debut in Thailand. As usual, the est range is thoroughly K-Pop, which first started with the appointment of the Korean pop band Got7 as the endorser of est Cola in 2016.

Zaa Zeed Sud Kua

The est brand is using the “Zaa Zeed Sud Kua” communication strategy, “which means the coolest carbonated soft drink to inspire teenagers to enjoy life to the fullest and express their real selves,” reported The Nation.

Having Korean celebrity on board is also part of the strategy to bring est closer to the international market.Ā Vivek Chhabra, president of Thai Drinks Co., said ā€œwe will build on our success by introducing Got7 as est brand ambassadors to bring teens in the Thai and international markets closer to the est brand.”

For the latest promotion, participants who take part in the contest with the purchase of est PlayĀ Melon Bingsu or est Play Mango Bingsu beverages will get a chance to watch the concert and attend the fan meeting with the Korean boy band NCT.

Bingsu dessertĀ 

The two new est Play are based on the popular Korean shaved ice dessert BingsuĀ (ė¹™ģˆ˜), which is most sought after during summer.Ā  The new drink can be frozen and consumed in the form of a Slurpee-like drink, which is also a serving suggestion by competitor’s MirindaĀ Mix-It.

What Mini Me thinks

The latest est PlayĀ Melon Bingsu and Mango Bingsu rides on the popularity of K-Pop and the K-dessert trend of bingsu, which are likely to resonate with young Thai consumers.

* Image of the bingsu comes from Wanista.com

Soy-based ice cream Campina LuVe Litee adds new variants

PT Campina Ice Cream Industry has unveiled two latest addition to its LuVe Litee range made from non dairy isolated soy protein in November 2017 during the Namaste Festival 2017 – International Yoga, Healing and Wellness Festival. The Vanilla Brownies Strawberry Sauce andĀ Chocolate Chunk are low in fat and are vegan friendly.

First non-dairy ice cream

The LuVe Litee range was first introduced in 2011 representing the first non-dairy ice cream from Campina and the first of its kind in Indonesia. The non-dairy range contributed 20% towards Campina’s total revenue, while the biggest share is still children at 40%, followed by teens (Concerto) at 30%, disclosed Adji Andjono, National Sales & Marketing Manager PT Campina Ice Cream Industry in an interview with Marketeers Magazine in 2016.

The first three products under the LuVe Litee range are Raspberry Rosella, Chocolate and Green Tea.

In 2011, the LuVe Litee ice cream in 110ml was priced at IDR 8,000. In 2017, the new LuVe Litee in 110ml is selling for IDR 11,000.

What Mini Me thinks

LuVe Litee is a good example illustrating the on-going diversification of Indonesian’s protein intake driven by dietary needs (vegan diet) and health perception in the indulgence category.

* The image of the two LuVe ice creams comes from UrbannewsID

11street Introduces Offline Payment Convenience with MOLPay Cash @ 7-Eleven

John Lim, Head of Business Development of MOLPay Sdn Bhd; Eng Sheng Guan, Chief Executive Officer of MOLPay Sdn Bhd; Chuljin Yoon, Chief Operating Officer of 11street; and Hishammudin Hasan, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of 7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Bhd, initiating a new partnership between the companies.

A new partnership with MOLPay, Southeast Asia’s leading payment gateway service provider, now allows consumers to make cash transactions at over 2,200 7-Eleven outlets nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR, 20 November 2017 – Providing convenience to consumer is key for any businesses, and as Malaysia’s second largest online marketplace, 11street is taking initiatives to ensure that consumers have variety when it comes to choosing the transaction method that suits them best.

Since the partnership with MOLPay, 11street has received more than 10,000 orders with MOLPay Cash @ 7-Eleven as the preferred payment method. The performance is encouraging and it indicates that the expansion of an omni-channel payment gateway is on its course to provide consumers with freedom to choose how and when to pay for their products.

ā€œWe live in a time where a user-friendly alternative drive our payment decision, and our collaboration with MOLPay and 7-Eleven embodies this,ā€ stated Chuljin Yoon, Chief Operating Officer of 11street. ā€œAs a result of technological advancement, consumers are always looking for the most suitable way to conduct daily activities and 11street endeavours to provide this convenience. This partnership also marks our strategic move as we innovate to provide newer payment methods, to support the growing number of transactions we receive per day.ā€

Launched in 2014, MOLPay Cash was designed alongside with other standard payment channels to build convenient gateways and solutions to make purchasing goods online simpler for all consumers. Chief Executive Officer of MOLPay Sdn Bhd, Eng Sheng Guan shared, ā€œAs a service provider, it is very important to consider each consumer when designing a system that works and is adaptable to everyone. These solutions were conceptualised in order to cater to Malaysia’s wide consumer base. This helps enhance the user experience for all online shoppers across the nation. This partnership with 11street and 7-Eleven creates the necessary awareness and ensures that everyone has options.ā€

Deputy Chief Executive Officer of 7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Berhad, Hishammudin Hasan said, ā€œThe central theme to 7-Eleven’s commitment has always been about catering to consumer needs, in which the key driver for our business is convenience. We believe by partnering with MOLPay, it keeps us on point with the ever-changing business landscape; at the same time fullfils our consumers’ needs by providing them with an avenue to process their transactions at any of our 7-Eleven stores nearest to them, 24-7.ā€

With close to 13 million product offerings, 11street continues to explore significant partnerships that will offer consumers with a holistic online shopping experience. Having over 2,200 stores located throughout Malaysia, 7-Eleven plays a key role to provide convenience for the benefit of consumers on a nationwide scale. Along with MOLPay, it can be expected that the offline payment method (MOLPay Cash), will make the online marketplace a more holistically-abled e-commerce platform.

For more information on 11street and monthly promotions, please visit http://www.11street.my/.

About 11street (www.11street.my)

11street is a trustworthy and convenient online marketplace that offers a great variety of products at competitive prices. It strives to revolutionise today’s consumers’ online shopping experience by making it more personalised and engaging. 11street has a diverse selection of product categories which are tagged on Fashion, Electronics, Groceries, Health & Beauty, Kids & Baby, Leisure & Sports, Home & Living, and Books & Services including deal offerings like E-vouchers. 11street is also an optimised marketplace where its merchandising ecosystem, education and training programs can fully support sellers regardless of the size of their businesses. Established in Korea since 2008, 11street is now one of the top global e-commerce marketplace providers with 400,000 sellers serving over 30 million consumers worldwide. 11street also has a presence in Turkey and Thailand, known as n11 and 11street respectively. For more information, please visit http://www.11street.my.

About MOLPay Sdn Bhd (https://molpay.com/v3/)

MOLPay Sdn Bhd is part of the MOL Global Group, one of Southeast Asia’s largest internet companies with offices in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, US and Brazil. MOLPay is the first payment gateway in Southeast Asia enabling online purchases to be paid physically with cash at popular retail chains, outlets or via online using global credit cards, debit cards, charge cards, e-banking, and e-wallets.

About 7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Berhad (www.7eleven.com.my)

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 28 years.
7-Eleven Malaysia is the single largest convenience store chain with more than 2,200 stores nationwide, serving over 900,000 customers daily.

 

Fight blue light with Lutein & Zeaxanthin with Brand’s Lutein Essence

Nowadays, people just cannot get their eyes off the tiny screen. But staring at those tiny screens can cause a lot of damage to vision. This is especially true when using the smartphone in the dark due to impact on eyesight and health.

Infographic by Skye Gould/Tech Insider

Myopia starts early in Singapore

Myopia is a serious issue in Singapore and most children are wearing spectacles. A survey shows 10% of kindergarten children, 60% of primary 6 students, and 80% of 18-year-olds in Singapore are myopic, said Dr Deborah Tan, Associate Consultant, General Cataract and Comprehensive Ophthalmology Department, Singapore National Eye Centre.

Singaporeans spend USD 250 million on prescription glasses a year

Singaporeans spend a staggering USD 250 million a year on prescription glass every year and this figure was highlighted by Professor Tin Aung, deputy director of the Singapore Eye Research Institute in a lecture to mark World Sight Day in 2013.

One reason why more children in Singapore have myopia compared to children living in Sydney is because of the lack of outdoor time by Singaporean. Exposure to higher light levels outdoors can create dopamine in the eye that can stop the development of myopia. So it is essential to get the children to spend more time outdoor.

New Brand’s Lutein Essence

In the meantime, there is the new Brand’s Lutein Essence containing 5:1 Lutein to Zeaxanthin ratio and is supported by the US National Eye Institute as a recommended dietary ratio to benefit vision health. Lutein and Zeaxanthin absorb blue light and protect against harmful free radical damages which are important to help in preventing digital eye strain and maintaining vision performance.

Active ingredients:

  • Lutein 10mg
  • Zeaxanthin 2mg
  • Vitamin E 0.60mg
  • Blackcurrant Essence

Brand’s Lutein Essence can be purchased online at Lazada and GuardianĀ and other online and physical stores in Singapore including at FairPrice.

TOP ā€˜A Brighter Future’ Fundraising Campaign Returns To Support Children with New School Uniforms For Third Consecutive Year

Subang Jaya, November 17, 2017 – TOP, the No.1[1] brand in Peninsular Malaysia in Detergent category, is back for the third consecutive year with its ā€˜A Brighter Future with TOP’ or ā€˜Cerahi Kehidupan Bersama TOP’ fundraising campaign to provide back-to-school necessities for children from selected care organization, nationwide.

Over the past two years close to 1,000 children from care organizations have received a full kit of school uniforms, as well as shoes and stationery. This year the brand is aiming to provide another 400 children with a full school kit, including shoes and socks, each so that they can start the year on a level playing field for a brighter future.

The campaign aims to collect more than RM40,000 in funds that will be used to purchase school uniforms for children aged between 7 to 17 years old from 18 new homes across 10 states in Malaysia.

 

TOP will be collaborating with leading retailer, Giant which has more than 150 stores across Malaysia to encourage more people to support the campaign to offer these children a brighter future.

The campaign will see 30 sen from the sales of any TOP products from November 13 to December 13, 2017 contributed through all Giant outlets nationwide channeled to the ā€˜Cerahi Kehidupan Bersama TOP’ fund.

The campaign has two simple objectives, namely to gift these children with new uniforms that they can take pride in, that can motivate them to achieve more by boosting their self-confidence and self-esteem; and to educate them on the importance of a hygienic lifestyle, including caring for their clothing so that they are clean and hygienically laundered.

TOP, the No.1[2] brand in Peninsular Malaysia in Detergent category, developed by LION Corporation Japan is well-known for championing the concept of hygienically clean living to encourage cleaner laundry, more comfort and a better sense of well-being through its continuous innovative breakthrough Japan technology.

Last year, the brand introduced its TOP Micro-Clean Tech with Anti-Sebum innovation that has given users in tropical climates such as Malaysia a practical solution to the problem of ground-in sweat and sebum.

Ā Sebum or body oil is naturally secreted by our body, especially in our hot humid weather. These invisible stains leave visible impact on our clothing. Sebum often gets trapped deep in the fabric core that ordinary detergent does not remove well causing white clothes to turn yellowish and even coloured clothes to look dull. The trapped sebum is also a nutrient source for bacteria, which can result in unpleasant odour even in clothes that have been washed.

TOP Micro-Clean Tech with Anti-Sebum innovation reaches deep into the fibre core to pull out trapped sebum and sweat molecules effectively.

Malaysian consumers have embraced TOP Micro-Clean Tech for its ability to remove both visible stains and invisible stains such as those caused by sebum and sweat, in keeping with the brand’s tagline of ā€˜It’s not clean until it’s micro clean!’. TOP Micro-Clean Tech users enjoy cleaner laundry for a happier and healthier lifestyle.

The TOP Micro-Clean Tech with Anti-Sebum range includes all the functionality that TOP is renowned for including its anti-malodour, anti-mite dust, and antibacterial properties; while the Blooming range includes all these functionalities with FreshCareā„¢ fragrance technology for up to 30 days freshness after washing.

Southern Lion Sdn Bhd Senior Marketing Manager, Carmen Foo explained that the brand has seen the benefits that the contribution of new uniforms has had on children; and the acceptance and support of the campaign among consumers, business partners and TOP’s staff.

ā€œWhen we began the ā€˜A Brighter Future’ campaign we saw a need among these children, and set out to help them. Along the way, we found that our users and retail partners were as invested, willing and eager to participate, every year, because of our shared belief that it was making a difference. We have received many messages of thanks and appreciation from the children who received the uniforms. Our thanks to all consumers and retailers who have and are working with us to make this campaign possible,ā€ Ms Foo said.

ā€œWe are glad to provide a platform to more people to support the community they live in, while giving them the innovation and benefits of our products in return, always with the purpose of motivating more children to enjoy a brighter future. Our thanks to all the TOP users who have supported this campaign into its third year,ā€ Ms Foo added.

As a household essential for many Malaysians families, TOP shares the values of community sharing, the emphasis on education and caring for the community that shape Malaysia.

ā€œHead to your nearest Giant, get yourself any of our TOP products including our TOP Lite and TOP Day Fresh softeners from November 13 to December 13, 2017, and know that you are giving a child the opportunity to fit in better with their peers, and to engage better at school, through the ā€˜A Brighter Future with TOP’ campaign,ā€ she said in closing.

Children from the following charity homes will be receiving a complete school kit each, including shoes and socks.

TOP laundry solutions are available nationwide with a host of variants in powder and liquid detergents as well as softeners, for top-loading and front-loading washing machines, and for handwash options. Among the TOP variants are liquid Stain Buster, Brilliant Clean, Blooming Pleasures, Odour Buster, Colour Protect for top-loading machines, with the Smart Clean variant for front-loading machines. The powder detergent variants include Super White, Super Colour, Super Hygienic and Blooming Freshness for top-loading machines, and Super Low Suds for front-loading machines. TOP Day Fresh softeners are formulated for both top-loading and front-loading machines, and come in variants that include Romantic Pink, Sensual Purple and Serene Blue. TOPLite is for delicate clothes.

To find out more please about the ā€˜A Brighter Future with TOP’ campaign please visit http://www.southernlion.com.my or call customer care line at 1800-88-0133.

About Southern Lion Sdn Bhd

Southern Lion Sdn. Bhd. is a 50/50 joint venture company between Lam Soon (M) Bhd and LION CORPORATION, Japan. It continuously improves the quality of life of Malaysia consumers by offering household products of innovative concepts at affordable prices ranged from fabric care, home care and beauty care to oral care. Southern Lion is the first detergent manufacturer to be ISO 9001 certified.

[1] Based on Retail Index Service for Detergent category for the 12 months ending September 2017 in Peninsular Malaysia. (Copyright Ā© 2017, The Nielsen Company (M) Sdn Bhd)

[2] Based on Retail Index Service for Detergent category for the 12 months ending September 2017 in Peninsular Malaysia. (Copyright Ā© 2017, The Nielsen Company (M) Sdn Bhd)

 

5 Most Popular E-Commerce During the 11.11 Sale

Analysing Malaysia’s Top E-Commerce During the 2017 Singles’ Day Sale

Last Saturday (11 November 2017), Alibaba broke its previous sales record by garnering a total of US$25 billion (RM104.86 billion) during its Singles’ Day sale. Known as the 11.11 Sale, the e-commerce phenomenon has entered Malaysian soil in recent years and this was evident as we see various online and offline retailers promoting the sale on multiple channels. However, were businesses able to galvanise consumers’ interest for Singles’ Day? If yes, consumers were most attracted by deals by which e-commerce? To find out, we conducted a study utilising Google Trends and found the following insights from Malaysians.

Ā The Top Five Online Merchants

Lazada solidifies its market dominance in Malaysia by owning the number one spot by a large margin. Owned by the originator of the 11.11 Sales, Alibaba, Lazada experienced an increase of 108% in Google searches just within eight minutes (between 11:52pm, 10 November and 12:00am, 11 November). Just recently, Lazada announced that it experienced an ā€˜explosive growth’ in Malaysia and across the region, racking up US$23 million (RM96.4 million) in sales through the 6.5 million items ordered by shoppers.

Other top merchants who experienced an increase in search interest in the same period were Shopee (+71.4%), 11street (+66.7%), Hermo (+50%) and Zalora (+25%). By averaging the search interest on 11 November 2017, the five most popular e-commerce in Malaysia is:

1st PlaceĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  : Lazada

2nd PlaceĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  : Shopee

Sharing 3rd PlaceĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  : 11street & Zalora

4th PlaceĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  : Hermo

Shoppers Began Searching for 11.11 Deals by Midnight

Consumers began searching for deals as early as 12:00am on Singles’ Day. After the wee-hours of the morning, consumers were back up searching for deals as early as 7:00am and search interest reached its highest point at 9:00am. This is a unique occurrence as Singles’ Day is the only sales event that has successfully garnered such a high number of search interest during midnight.

Methodology

Utilising Google Trends, the findings were garnered by analysing search interest of Malaysians between 12:00, 10 November and 12:00, 12 November 2017. Data was garnered by comparing the search interest between the following terms: ā€˜lazada’, ā€˜shopee’, ā€˜11street’, ā€˜zalora’ and ā€˜hermo’.

About iPrice Group

iPrice Group is a meta-search website where Malaysian consumers can easily compare prices, specs and discover products with hundreds of local and regional merchants. iPrice’s meta-search platform is also available in six other countries across Southeast Asia namely in; Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, The Philippines, Vietnam and Hong Kong. Currently, iPrice compares and catalogues more than 100 million products and receives more than five million monthly visits across the region.

iPrice currently operates three business lines: price comparison for electronics and health & beauty; product discovery for fashion and home & living; and coupons across all verticals.

Nissin Foods U.F.O. Fried Ramen with Turbo Drain now in Malaysia

Nissin Foods U.F.O. Fried Ramen is now available in Malaysia. The U.F.O. Flaming Hot Seafood Flavour Fried Ramen and U.F.O. Japanese Sauce Fried Ramen were spotted at the Sun Eagle Food Industries Sdn Bhd booth at the recently concluded Tastefully Food & Beverage Expo 2017 (10-12 November 2017) at Mid Valley Megamall.

Sun Eagle Food Industries is the sole importer of Nissin Foods instant noodles in Malaysia covering cup noodles and å‡ŗå‰äø€äø (Chu Qian Yi Ding). The company also sells instant noodles under the Sau Tao (壽攃) label from Hong Kong and Maxchup sauces from Thailand.

The interesting thing about the U.F.O. Fried Ramen is it comes with the turbo drain system. The system is designed to make draining the water from the bowl easier without accidentally spilling the noodles.

The two new products are made in Indonesia and come with the Indonesian halal logo issued by the Indonesian authority LPPOM MUI.

According to the distributor, Nissin U.F.O. Fried Ramen is available at Aeon and Aeon Big.

What Mini Me thinks

The Turbo Drain System brings instant noodle innovation to a whole new level but the impact is likely to be muted as U.F.O. is largely unknown to consumers in Malaysia unless social media turns in into a hype.

* The image of the Turbo Drain System comes from Nissin Foods Indonesia Instagram. The rest of the images were photographed by the author.

TH True Herbal provides vision boost and relaxation

Vietnam’s TH Group, in cooperation with the Netherlands-based NIZO, introduced TH True Herbal in August 2017. The range is made using natural ingredients including pennywort, lemon, mint, Gac fruit, passionflower, red artichoke, and black raspberries. They comprise:

  • Gac fruit with passionflower
  • Pennywort with lemon
  • Gac fruit with red artichoke and black raspberries

According to Madame Thai Huong, Chairwoman of TH Group, “Whether you’re looking for protein power, energy, a vision boost, a relaxation or heart health support, True Herbal beverages can provide you with those benefits in just a few sips.”

The natural plants are grown in accordance with international organic standards.

The gac fruit has a high beta-carotene and Lycopene content and is good for the eyesight and prevents aging and cancer. Passionflower (Lįŗ”c tiĆŖn) acts as a sedative with calming effect and anti-anxiety. Red artichoke has a cooling effect and is high in vitamin C, while pennywort is known for its detoxification benefit.

Each bottle (345ml) is retailed at a price of VND 15,000 (USD 0.66) on TH Truemart.

What Mini Me thinks

Native superfruits are being tapped to provide benefits that are known to local consumers, thus making it easier to relate to and accepted by local consumers.

* Image comes from Natural Organic Products Asia 2017 supplied byĀ TH Group

 

TH completes organic journey with new EU-certified organic milk

The organic theme is becoming increasingly entrenched in the Vietnamese dairy industry. Following Vinamilk’s inauguration of its first EU-certified organic dairy farm in Da Lat in March 2017, TH Group finally rolled out its organic milk to consumers in August 2017 under the TH True Milk brand.

TH Group’s organic milk journey started even before the birth of its first organic calf in a farm in Nghia Dan district in Nghe An province in September 2016. To provide fodder for the cows to produce organic milk, the company spent two years starting from 2015 to convert over 200 hectares of pastures to achieve European and US standards, reported Vietnam Business Forum in November 2017.

Since then, the company owns the country’s biggest organic dairy cow herd with over 1,000 organic dairy cows, reported Vietnam Investment Review in March 2017.

The pastures are free from pesticides, genetic modification and are grown without the use of chemical fertilisers. In April 2017, the company obtained the Europe’s EC 834-2007 and EC 889-2008 standards.

The TH True Milk Organic was subsequently launched in Vietnam in August 2017 and is produced based on the EU Organic standard. The protein per 100ml is 3.1g and the calcium level is 100mg per 100ml.

In addition to True Milk Organic, the company has also unveiled TH True Milk Topkid UHT Organic Fresh Milk with Natural Vanilla Ice Cream Flavour for children. The milk is sold in a 180ml pack. The protein per 100ml is 3g, calcium at 140mg and fiber at 420mg.

The TH True Milk Organic 500ml is priced at VND 31,000 (USD 1.36) and TH True Milk Topkid UHT Organic Fresh Milk (4x180ml) is selling at VND 50,000 (USD 2.20).

*Images from TH Group

Coca-Cola Supplies Drinking Water To Flood Relief Centres

McGeown hands over drinking water to representatives from the Welfare Department at the Lubok Meriam relief centre

9 November 2017

Coca-Cola Malaysia recently activated its extensive nationwide supply network to deliver 24,000 bottles (1,000 cartons) of Dasani mineral water to relief centres and other distribution channels across Penang and Kedah to ensure that the flood victims will have immediate access to clean drinking water.

ā€œAs a business that operates locally, the Company is committed to assisting local relief efforts where needed and this happens in communities and countries around the world. In many cases, The Coca-Cola Company is in a unique position to provide assistance during and after natural disasters when the community needs to rebuild their lives because of our large distribution network and presence in over 200 countries,ā€ said Coca-Cola’s Bottling Investment Group Malaysia-Singapore-Brunei CEO,Ā Gareth McGeown McGeown.

McGeown and General Trade Sales Director, Yap Wei Han were at the Sekolah Kebangaan Bertam Indah and Pusat Banjir Lubok Meriam flood relief centres recently in the badly hit Seberang Perai area where cases of water were delivered to the 700-odd families seeking shelter there.

The Coca-Cola team also visited affected retailers in the surrounding areas to see how the Company can extend their support on repair works.

 

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