Category: Food & Beverage

Spritzer EcoPark Presents Colourful Raya Festivities to Celebrate Hari Raya like never before

Spritzer kicked off this year’s Hari Raya celebration at Spritzer EcoPark in Taiping with a slew of activities to commemorating the double occasion of Hari Raya and the historical town’s landmark 150th Anniversary.

The local attraction warmly invites everyone to Spritzer EcoPark to enjoy nature, fresh air, and an array of engaging activities during this festive period, while taking in the breathtaking decorations showcasing a glittering jewel light display that features Malaysia’s rich cultural heritage. Spritzer’s Colourful Raya celebration creatively showcases national symbols of harmony such as the wau bulan and the bunga raya, set amidst vibrant Hari Raya decorations.

In a celebration like never before, the park’s Colourful Raya themed decoration personifies the festive spirit intertwined with nostalgia associated with Raya and will be on display from now until the 1st of May 2024. The Spritzer exhibit for Raya 2024 seamlessly blends the perks of a small-town life and the glamour of holiday decorations for the local population and tourists alike, combining the surrounding natural environment with the captivating lights of the decorations.

Spritzer’s Head of PR, Winnie Chin, expressed, “Spritzer EcoPark is excited to celebrate this extraordinary milestone, coinciding with Hari Raya and Taiping’s 150th anniversary celebration, with all our visitors! We want to offer people from all walks of life, including local residents, tourists, families, and friends, an opportunity to come together, reconnect with nature, enjoy the holiday atmosphere, and create unforgettable memories.”

In conjunction with the Raya celebration the Spritzer EcoPark is offering special promotions at the souvenir shop and water shop. Amidst the natural reserve, visitors can explore leisurely walking trails, marvel at the 214-million-year-old Cactus Rock and enjoy playing 18-hole Mini Golf – a great activity to burn off all the any excess calories or holiday energy! Additionally, visitors can participate in the DIY handcrafting workshops or unwind at the STG café while enjoying the ambience.

The Colourful Raya display is about showcasing Spritzer EcoPark’s values in promoting sustainability and inspiring harmony. Utilising recycled materials and repurposing elements from previous displays, the exhibit embodies Spritzer’s dedication to environmental stewardship. By beautifying and celebrating the natural resources of Perak, Spritzer aims to inspire the public to explore and appreciate the environment. Through community events and cultural affairs, Spritzer brings people together to appreciate and protect the wonders of nature.

Winnie Chin concluded, “We invite everyone to come and capture moments like never before with the Colourful Raya themed display, amidst the animated joy of celebrating Raya with loved ones. Join us at Spritzer EcoPark to share your most lavish #ootdraya #SEPColourfulRaya2024 posts on social media.”

Visit our ‘heart lock’ corner to immortalise your love and treasured moments, by purchasing a pair of love locks from the souvenir counter to pin your love at our designated area. At Spritzer EcoPark, we offer the essence of small-town celebrations while championing sustainability and eco-friendliness.

Spritzer EcoPark is open daily from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM. During special occasions, the park extends its operation hours until 10:00 PM. You can find us at Lot 898, Reservoir, Off, Jalan Air Kuning, 34000 Taiping.

For more details, please visit our website at: Spritzer Mineral Water Malaysia | Corporate.

Please download the hi-res images from this link.

About Spritzer:

Established in 1989, Spritzer Group has been a pioneer in providing Malaysians with natural mineral water sourced from a 440-acre green rainforest. Committed to innovation, Spritzer Group leads the Malaysian bottled water industry through manufacturing, distribution, marketing, and sales of its diverse product line. From renowned natural mineral water to refreshing non-carbonated fruit-flavoured drinks, each product is carefully crafted to meet consumer needs.

Comprising eight business subsidiaries, Spritzer Group specializes in the production and distribution of silica-rich natural mineral water, sparkling natural mineral water, distilled drinking water, carbonated fruit-flavoured drinks, and non-carbonated fruit-flavoured drinks.

With over 30 years of experience, Spritzer Group is Malaysia’s largest and only listed bottled water producer. For more information, please visit www.spritzer.com.my.

Guoquan: Continuously Expanding the Business Scale While Enhancing Profitability

Guoquan Food (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (Guoquan or the Company; HKG: 2517) is pleased to announce the consolidated results of the Company and its subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the Reporting Period).

In 2023, the Chinese economy showed a sustained recovery and steady improvement. Despite the challenges, which posed threats to consumer-oriented enterprises, Guoquan responded by effectively managing the supply chain and enhancing operational efficiency, thereby bolstering the profitability. During the Reporting Period, Guoquan recorded the revenue of RMB6,094.1 million, the gross profit of approximately RMB1,350.9 million, reflecting an 8.2% year-on-year growth, and the gross profit margin of approximately 22.2%, improving 4.8 percentage points from 17.4% in the same period of 2022. Furthermore, Guoquan achieved the net profit of approximately RMB263.4 million, representing an increase of 9.3% compared to the same period in 2022. The adjusted net profit reached approximately RMB318.0 million, marking a year-on-year increase of 23.8%. Besides, the operating cash flow represents a year-on-year increase of 137.7% to reach RMB678.3 million.

On November 2, 2023, Guoquan was listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, marking a new milestone in the development. Starting from March 4, 2024, Guoquan officially accessed to the Hong Kong Stock Connect, which is expected to enhance the liquidity of the Company’s stock and gradually highlight its investment value. Additionally, to better reward shareholders, the board of directors proposed the payment of final cash dividend of RMB 0.0521 per share (inclusive of tax), with an estimated total distribution of RMB 143 million, demonstrating Guoquan’s emphasis on shareholder interests.

Expansion of offline stores and acceleration of online channels
In terms of channels, Guoquan has established a nationwide store network to occupy market share. During the Reporting Period, Guoquan’s store network expanded despite the sluggish consumption trend. As of the end of 2023, Guoquan had 10,307 retail stores, covering 31 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities, a net increase of 1,086 in the number of stores compared to the end of 2022, further expanding the market influence.

Meanwhile, to empower franchisees and facilitate the sales growth as well as further our consumer reach and offer more flexible shopping experience, we have established multiple online channels, including Guoquan APP, WeChat mini-program, third-party food delivery platforms, Douyin and other popular social commerce platforms. In 2023, through multi-level Douyin accounts for live streaming of Guoquan products or posting related short videos, the total views exceeded 6 billion times.

By establishing close online and offline connections and interactions with consumers, Guoquan achieved a record high number of members, with the top-up amount increasing by 18% annually to approximately RMB720 million. As of the end of 2023, Guoquan had approximately 27.9 million registered members.

Continuous Enrichment of product matrix and digital intelligence driving product innovation
Guoquan has provided offered diversified, tasty, convenient and affordable home meal products in a one-stop shop manner for consumers across a wide range of dining scenarios. With deep consumer insights and R&D efforts, Guoquan has collaborated closely with suppliers and R&D centers to consistently improve its range of products to align with evolving consumer demands and preferences.

In regards to product development, Guoquan leveraged digital tools to analyze consumer behavior, gained in-depth insights into consumers, accurately assessed market trends, and launched new products and upgraded existing ones accordingly. Guoquan also regularly introduced products tailored to local markets to cater to different consumer preferences across regions. In 2023, Guoquan successfully launched a total of 339 new SKUs.

As of December 31, 2023, Guoquan’s product portfolio comprises eight categories including hotpot products, barbecue products, beverages, solo-dining meals, ready-to-cook meal kits, fresh produce, western cuisines and snacks, covering diverse dining needs of consumers comprehensively.

In 2023, the gross profit margin of Guoquan was approximately 22.2%, representing an increase of 4.8 percentage points as compared to 17.4% in the corresponding period in 2022. This improvement was mainly attributable to better cost control resulting from Guoquan’s advantageous scale, along with the development of new products, upgrading of existing products, and the increased proportion of self-production following the acquisition of factories.

Steadily advancing the “three-sphere integrated” development strategy to solidify market leadership
Looking ahead, Guoquan will maintain its commitment to the three-sphere integrated development strategy encompassing brand, product, and channel. This includes expanding product categories, strengthening omni-channel sales network, increasing investments in brand building and marketing, and exploring consumer scenarios to improve consumer value and further solidify the market leadership. Furthermore, Guoquan aims to leverage digital tools to empower both upstream supply chain and downstream franchisees, with the goal of tasty, convenient and affordable home meal products to a diverse consumer base across various channels and scenarios.

Specifically, in terms of channel construction, Guoquan will continue to expand and deepen our omni-channel sales network to further our direct reach to consumers. Strengthen the depth and breadth of the offline store network by deepening offline market penetration in regions already covered, expanding the store network to new regions and by various store types. Further develop our online sales platforms to realize mutual empowerment of offline and online, driving the increase of sales revenue. Moreover, Guoquan will continue to cultivate more entrepreneurial franchisees by encouraging our existing franchisees to open more franchised stores, and propel their sales growth and cultivate entrepreneurial franchisees by continuously expanding to more product categories, upgrading our product portfolio, and developing more online leads.

Guoquan have created a diversified product portfolio in terms of both product categories as well as the consumption scenarios it serves, and in the future, Guoquan will continue to explore campsite dining as a new consumption scenario, explore sales channels for enterprise customers and strengthen the regionalised supply chain of home meal products, so as to provide a wider range of regionalised meal products to cater to consumer needs.

In terms of products, Guoquan will continue to enhance our R&D capability and continue to collaborate with upstream suppliers to improve our R&D and innovation capability. Meanwhile, further integrate Guoquan’s upstream resources and source quality food ingredients through investment in or partnerships with selective and qualified Chinese and overseas food suppliers who have market potential and can achieve synergy with Guoquan, so as to reinforce Guoquan’s core competitive edges.

In terms of digitization, Guoquan will continue to enhance digitization by further improving its procurement and fulfilment management platforms and promoting the development of its membership system, with a view to improving its overall operational efficiency and boosting the growth of sales revenue.

In terms of brand building, Guoquan will increase its investment in brand building and marketing by stepping up its marketing efforts in high-profile TV advertisement, offline advertisement, community group buy and social e-commerce platforms in order to further deepen consumer reach and raise consumer stickiness, thereby elevating brand recognition, brand awareness, brand reputation and consumer loyalty.

2024 Raya Lagi Happening with Spritzer Sparkling New Ambassadors

  • Celebrities Syafiq Kyle & Aina Abdul in Latest Spritzer Raya Music Video

SPRITZER brings the happening to Raya with ambassadors Aina Abdul and Syafiq Kyle. Singer songwriter, Aina along with actor and singer Syafiq showcase what it means to step-out-of-your-comfort-zone during Raya 2024 through Tambah Spritzer Sparkling and highlight the happening – meriah, menarik, fashionable, interesting, exciting.

From Left: Spritzer Ambassador Aina Abdul and Syafiq Kyle
From Left: Spritzer Ambassador Aina Abdul and Syafiq Kyle

The pair teamed up in the most creative ways; a music video, highlighting the fun effects of adding Spritzer Sparkling bringing new inspiration to your Raya celebration. Both entertainers challenged their talents across areas such as rap, acting as the opposite person (watch the video to understand), and composing, performing Spritzer’s Raya Lagi Happening song were firsts for Aina and Syafiq.

Spritzer encourages everyone to sidestep the monotony of life to experience things you always wanted to do like preparing a special Raya dish for the family, wear uniquely coloured baju or tudung, or make the secret refreshing Tropika Ros Sparkling, also known as “Hero Recipe”, drink with tropical and rose cordial, topped with lychee, from the music video for buka puasa!

Spritzer is hosting a meet and greet, named “Tambah Spritzer Sparkling, Raya Lagi Sparkling” with both ambassadors at IOI City Mall Putrajaya on 30 March 2024, from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the LG East Court. Join in the fun and inspiration where Aina and Syafiq will perform, get delicious Spritzer mocktail recipes, and take a few photos of the celebrities’ engagement signing with Spritzer!

Spritzer’s management said, “We recommend trying new things, things you always wanted to do. We encourage our staff at Spritzer to get out of their comfort zone, do a dance on TikTok, making Tropika Ros Sparkling recipe to serve your guests during Raya or buka puasa, it brings new thoughts and creativity. Adding Spritzer Sparkling to your Raya celebration can bring the happening.”

Spritzer Sparkling – 2024 Raya Campaign microsite: https://www.spritzer.com.my/spritzersparklingraya2024/
Spritzer Sparkling – 2024 Raya Campaign Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX6MeQ88IUc
To learn more about Spritzer and sustainability, visit their website at https://www.spritzer.com.my.

SuperMeat’s Forward-Facing LCA Highlights 50% Decrease in Carbon Footprint of Chicken, the Most Efficient Animal Protein

SuperMeat’s Continuous Production Process Fuels Carbon-Efficiency Leap

SuperMeat, a food-tech company dedicated to supplying the world with high-quality cultivated meat, today shared industry-first, forward-looking projections for cultivated chicken based on its landmark continuous production process, outperforming the ambitious benchmarks set for conventional chicken at the start of the next decade.

SuperMeat's Mediterranean Yakitori
SuperMeat’s Mediterranean Yakitori

The Life-Cycle Analysis (LCA) was conducted by CE Delft, an independent sustainability research and consultancy firm, to evaluate the anticipated environmental impact of a large-scale production of SuperMeat’s cultivated chicken, offering a glimpse into the future of sustainable meat production.

The assessment provides a detailed comparative analysis between SuperMeat’s 100% cultivated chicken and the most sustainably produced traditional chicken aspired for the outset of the 2030s.

SuperMeat’s cultivated chicken is projected to achieve a carbon footprint approximately 50% lower than the ambitious benchmarks set for conventional chicken production, when integrating renewable energy sources and sustainable production practices in both conventional and cultivated production methods. Even under the reliance on standard grid electricity, a 27% reduction in the carbon footprint of SuperMeat’s chicken is achieved, in comparison to the ambitious conventional chicken benchmark.

This analysis not only showcases the advantages of cultivated meat compared to conventional methods, but shows, for the first time, that cultivated meat could drastically improve the most carbon-efficient form of animal protein available today – chicken – in carbon efficiency and across numerous other measures.

Key findings:
Reduced Environmental Impact: SuperMeat’s cultivated chicken marks a significant 47% reduction in carbon footprint, a 64% decrease in fine particulate matter formation, an 85% lessening in terrestrial acidification, and a 90% cutback in land use compared to traditional chicken farming.Enhanced Feed-to-Meat Efficiency: SuperMeat’s chicken product exhibits a lower Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) than conventional meats, demonstrating superior efficiency in transforming feed into meat. Specifically, SuperMeat’s FCR is estimated at around 1 vs. 2.8 for chicken, almost three times more efficient.

A Highly Efficient Production Process Fuels SuperMeat’s Sustainability Milestones:
SuperMeat’s continuous production process will be instrumental in achieving the expected sustainability outcomes for its cultivated chicken. The foundation of this analysis is based on practices currently in place at SuperMeat’s pilot plant, underscoring the current effectiveness and feasibility of this approach. The continuous production process allows for significantly higher yields – up to nine times greater than a fed-batch process based on SuperMeat’s data – and is more energy-efficient than fed-batch processes. Moreover, the adoption of high cell densities and the use of spent media in SuperMeat’s process contribute to a favorable feed-to-kg conversion rate. These breakthroughs in cellular agriculture are expected to enable SuperMeat to set these sustainability standards when producing at a commercial scale.

“Efficiency in meat production is no longer a goal; it’s a necessity,” said SuperMeat’s CEO Ido Savir. “Our pilot plant is the proving ground for SuperMeat’s vision of efficiency and sustainability. Through continuous production, we’ve showcased the potential to dramatically increase yields while reducing our environmental footprint, a testament to our dedication to advancing meat production.”

Moving Forward:
SuperMeat remains dedicated to pioneering advancements in sustainable meat production, and will use this LCA as a strategic guide for planning its large-scale production facilities, with a focus on incorporating renewable energy, establishing a sustainable supply chain and enhancing production processes.

For the comprehensive LCA findings, visit SuperMeat’s website.

About SuperMeat:
SuperMeat stands at the forefront of the cultivated meat sector, championing the move towards sustainable, nutritious, and animal-friendly meat production. The company has established a pivotal continuous process, setting a new standard in the production of cultivated meat. SuperMeat has formed strategic partnerships with leading food companies, underscoring its commitment to working together to create a better food system.

Methodology
The research methodology behind SuperMeat’s Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) employs a systematic approach to evaluate the environmental impact of its cultivated chicken product.

The LCA, anchored in the goal and scope definition per ISO 14044 standards, emphasizes an ex-ante approach, comparing SuperMeat’s future production to 2030 ambitious benchmarks for conventional chicken. SuperMeat provided estimates based on specific technological data and efficiency metrics for its large-scale production. The analysis adopts a cradle-to-gate perspective, accounting for all relevant environmental extractions and emissions up to the point of leaving the production facility, including packaging. The assessment critically examines global warming potential among other key environmental metrics, using established environmental databases, ensuring a comprehensive and forward-looking analysis of SuperMeat’s environmental practices.

Contact Information
Osnat Shostak
VP Business Development
osnat@supermeat.com
+1 (917) 855-3348

Shir Friedman
Head of Communication
press@supermeat.com

SOURCE: SuperMeat

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Moolec Science Presents Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Business Update

Moolec Science SA (NASDAQ:MLEC) a science-based food ingredient company focused on producing animal proteins in plants through Molecular Farming technology, announced today its Business Update for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2024 ended December 31, 2023.

Moolec Logo

Moolec Logo
Moolec Science Logo

The main highlights of Moolec’s business update are as follows:

  • SOOY1 | Piggy Sooy™ Platform: Third generation (T3) soybean seed propagation has started, and fourth generation (T4) seeds are expected to be harvested in April 2024. A molecular analysis reveals that the current T3 soybean population contains a stable number of porcine myoglobin gene copies consistent with a population that is not segregating.
  • PEEA1: Scientific team confirms the presence of bovine myoglobin gene in pea seeds and the gene’s stable inheritance across plant generations.
  • YEEA1: Moolec´s prototyping platform includes a novel yeast strain that is being developed as a dietary supplement and food ingredient, and Moolec has begun the first of several pre-submission consultations with US-FDA.
  • Product Marketing: The next generation of textured plant-protein prototypes produced at Moolec’s industrial and commercial R&D center were presented to the public in Gulfood 2024.
  • Financial highlight: Capital Raise of ~$30M with $10M in cash and ~$20M in kind contributions materialized in October 2023 with strategic investors through a convertible note followed by an additional ~$1M raised with farmers in December 2023. Revenues and other income (Ex-IAS 29) of ~$1.7M slightly down QoQ. R&D, Admin and other Expenses in line with historical track record of cost efficiency. Operational cash utilization of ~$4M includes ~$2.7M allocated to lower accounts payable.

“This quarter has been a testament to the dedication and hard work of our team. We have made steady progress in our research and development efforts as well as product development. I am incredibly proud of our team’s delivery and execution. Thank you to the Moolers, and to our partners for their continued support,” stated Gastón Paladini, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Moolec Science.

“Our financial position reflects our commitment on multiple fronts. The strategic partnerships we have formed, most recently with farmers, will be instrumental not only in our funding health, but also contribute to support Moolec’s product growth and commercialization in the near future,” declared José López Lecube, Chief Financial Officer for the company. He then continued by saying: “As we move forward, we remain focused on maintaining a healthy financial position and are confident in our ability to navigate the next stages of our growth.”

Conference Call

Management will host a Conference Call and question-and-answer session, which will be accompanied by a presentation available during the webinar.

To access the call, please use the following information:

Please connect 5 minutes prior to the start time to register and join.

A recording of the call and the pdf version of the presentation will be available after the conclusion of the live event via Moolec’s Investor Relations website.

About Moolec Science SA
Moolec is a science-based ingredient company leader in the use of Molecular Farming technology for food. The Company’s mission is to create unique food ingredients by engineering plants with animal protein genes. Its purpose is to redefine the way the world produces animal-based food, for good and for all. Moolec’s technological approach aims to have the cost structure of plant-based solutions with the organoleptic properties and functionality of animal-based ones. Moolec’s technology has been under development for more than a decade and is known for pioneering the production of a bovine protein in a crop for the food industry. The Company’s product portfolio and pipeline leverages the agronomic efficiency of broadly used target crops, like soybean and safflower. Recently, it acquired plant-based ingredient capabilities to consolidate Molecular Farming Technology. Moolec has a growing international patent portfolio (26, both granted and pending) for its Molecular Farming technology. The Company is run by a diverse team of Ph.Ds and Food Insiders, and operates in the United States, Europe, and South America.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “forecast,” “intend,” “seek,” “target,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” “plan,” “outlook,” and “project” and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. Such forward-looking statements with respect to performance, prospects, revenues, and other aspects of the business of Moolec are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Although we believe that we have a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement contained in this press release, we caution you that these statements are based on a combination of facts and factors, about which we cannot be certain. We cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements in this press release will prove accurate. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results, including, among others, changes in applicable laws or regulations, the possibility that Moolec may be adversely affected by economic, business and/or other competitive factors, costs related to the scaling up of Moolec’s business and other risks and uncertainties, including those included under the header “Risk Factors” in the Moolec’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), as well as Moolec’s other filings with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of Moolec’s assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. Accordingly, you should not put undue reliance on these statements.

Contact Information
Catalina Jones
Chief of Staff & Sustainability
comms@moolecscience.com

Investor Relations
ir@moolecscience.com

Michael Bowen
ICR, LLC
moolecir@icrinc.com

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Spritzer Clinches Dual Honors at the 2023 Putra Brand Awards

  • Gold Award and Putra Brand Personality Award under Special Awards

SPRITZER is pleased to announce that the Company is the proud recipient of two Awards at the prestigious 2023 Putra Brand Awards, Gold Award under Beverage-Non Alcoholic Category to Spritzer, and Putra Brand Personality Award under Special Awards to Founder and Managing Director Dato’ Lim Kok Boon, recognising Spritzer’s continuous commitment to excellence, quality and sustainability.

L-R: Mr Lim Kim Kow, Director of Yee Lee Trading Co. Sdn bhd and Dr. Chuah Chaw Teo, Director of SpritzerFrom Left: Nizwani Shahar, 4As Council Member; from Spritzer, – Ann Foo Sook Chuen, Marketing Manager; Dr. Chuah Chaw Teo, Director; Chan Shiao Chew, Head of Marketing and Winnie Chin, Head of Public Relations (Link)

Dato’ Lim Kok Boon, Founder & Managing Director of Spritzer said, “Thank You for the Awards! We owe it all to our incredible team, whose dedication and expertise have led us to today’s victories. With their continued support, we’re confident that we’ll keep achieving excellence.”

Dr. Chuah Chaw Teo, Director of Spritzer said, “We are greatly humbled by Malaysia public’s recognition and trust of the Spritzer brand. This recognition is a significant achievement as it demonstrates consumers’ continuous trust, confidence and preference for Spritzer, thus solidifying our position as Malaysia’s number one beverage choice. We are thankful to the people, our loyal customers, for selecting Spritzer.”

The Putra Brand Award is the premier brand award in Malaysia, organised by the Association of Accredited Advertising Agents Malaysia (4As) in association with the Malaysia’s Most Valuable Brands (MMVB). It is the only brand award endorsed by MATRADE and supported by the Malaysian Advertisers Association (MAA), the Media Specialists Association (MSA) and the Malaysian Digital Association (MDA). The award recognises brand building as an integral business investment, measured by the consumers.

The 2023 Putra Brand Awards presented 149 winners across 24 categories, showcasing Malaysians’ favourite brands in multiple categories. Over 11,000 consumer responses were received from across Malaysia during an 8-week long survey period.

The results were certified by Ipsos, one of the largest global research agencies with over 16,000 staff in 88 countries and endorsed by the Awards’ Board of Governors. For further understanding of Spritzer’s commitment to sustainability, please visit their website: https://www.spritzer.com.my.

Yowie Announces Allergen Packaging Update

Yowie will be removing the nut-free claim from their surprise inside chocolate packaging and adding this notice on all new production packaging moving forward: Manufactured in a facility that processes peanuts and tree nuts, but not on the same equipment. Yowie chocolate remains nut-free, however, the manufacturing facility in New York State producing the delicious surprise-inside Yowie chocolates is now producing chocolate containing tree nuts/peanuts in an adjacent section of the plant.

Yowie World - The Home of Rumble, Squish, Ditty, Boof, Crag & Nap

We want to assure our fans that we take nut allergies seriously. While our Yowie treats continue to be crafted on our dedicated nut-free machinery, we’re making this packaging change to be completely transparent about the possibility of cross-contamination. It’s crucial to emphasize that our Yowie chocolate recipe is staying the same, free of peanuts and tree nuts, made with the same consistent dedication to quality since 2014.

Join us on a snacking adventure to raise awareness about wildlife conservation through our six clever and mysterious bigfoot characters: Rumble, Crag, Ditty, Squish, Boof and Nap. Join the adventure to find the bigfoot at www.yowieworld.com, on Facebook, and look for @YowieWorld on Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest.

About Yowie
Did you know that yowie is the Australian word for “bigfoot”?! And that the bigfoot are good and not scary? Their purpose is to protect animals from harm! When danger is present, bigfoot use a unique call of “YOWIE” to warn the animals and bring them to safety. With so many modern dangers, they need your help. They are adventuring all over the globe to help animals in distress and want you to join them on their mystery-cloaked quest. Are you up for the challenge? Will you search high and low for the bigfoot to help them rescue wildlife in danger?? Hurry! The bigfoot are calling!

Yowie Group Ltd. makes the Yowie surprise-inside chocolate. Each Yowie chocolate is molded in the shape of the Yowie characters and contains limited-edition collectible animal toys and a full-color leaflet featuring the real-life animal, its profile and level of endangerment. It’s a treat and learning adventure in one! Our social channels & website are brimming with even more fascinating facts on endangered wildlife, along with adventure-filled activities, games, and competitions. The combo of tasty, clean-label treats, fun animal toys and a digital platform encourages kids to join the adventure to find the bigfoot and help endangered wildlife. Yowie surprise inside chocolates are available in more than 30,000 retail outlets across the U.S. For more information visit www.yowieworld.com.

Contact: Devin Mainville
devin@kmkmedia.com, (779) 221-3764

SOURCE: Yowie Group

Spritzer EcoPark Rings in the Chinese New Year with an Enchanting Spring Celebration

  • A Vibrant Start to the Year Ahead

Spritzer EcoPark is thrilled to announce its grand celebration welcoming  the Spring season with an extraordinary display of vibrant décor, meticulously crafted from thousands of repurposed Spritzer bottles. This innovative initiative transforms EcoPark into a charming old-school festive town, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the spirit of festivities, sustainability, and cultural richness.

Spring Time at Spritzer EcoPark
Spring Time at Spritzer EcoPark

As the Lunar New Year approaches, Spritzer EcoPark becomes a mesmerizing wonderland, adorned with meticulously crafted decorations inspired by traditional symbols of prosperity and good fortune, complemented by soft Chinese New Year music in the background. Additionally, an independently designed motif for Valentine’s Day adds an extra touch of romance and charm to the atmosphere.

From ornate ingots to radiant lanterns, every corner of EcoPark offers a captivating backdrop for capturing Instagram-worthy moments that will be cherished for a lifetime. The illuminated pathways and vibrant displays create a magical ambiance, providing visitors with endless opportunities for unforgettable photos. This enchanting spectacle will be showcased from 27 January to 25 February 2024, with complimentary admission for all.

At the heart of Spritzer EcoPark lies a steadfast commitment to environmental consciousness and sustainable practices. Embracing the values of recycling and repurposing, the park exemplifies Spritzer’s dedication to integrating sustainability into every facet of its operations, from bottle production to community engagement initiatives.

Spritzer EcoPark looks forward to welcoming all visitors to embark on an unforgettable and captivating journey into the Year of the Dragon. Plan your visit today, immerse yourself in the wonders of Spritzer EcoPark and share your enchanting moments on Facebook or Instagram, #SEPCNY2024, where nature and celebration converge in perfect harmony.

ImagesPlease download hi-res product and lifestyle images from this LINK.

Korea’s No. 1 “Single-Serving Pizza” GOPIZZA expands to 27 outlets in Singapore, eyeing Indonesia and Thailand as growth markets

GOPIZZA grew its store count by almost 60 percent year-on-year, achieving third place in market share by store count in Singapore behind incumbents Pizza Hut and Dominos
– GOPIZZA, a renowned pizza brand from South Korea, rounded up 2023 with 27 outlets in Singapore
– Almost 40 percent of GOPIZZA outlets broke even within six months of opening

Renowned pizza brand from South Korea, GOPIZZA rounded off 2023 with 27 outlets in Singapore. This comes after the addition of six new outlets across northeastern and western zones in Singapore in December 2023 alone. With a base of 17 outlets in 2022, GOPIZZA has grown its store presence in Singapore by almost 60 percent in 2023 compared to the year before. In terms of market share by store count, GOPIZZA now takes third place behind incumbents Pizza Hut and Dominos which have been operating in Singapore for more than two decades.

Starting from a small food truck in Seoul in August 2016, the single-serving pizza company, lauded for its tech-driven process, opened its first brick-and-mortar location in 2018. In May 2019, the company opened its first branch abroad in Bangalore, India. This was followed by branches in Singapore in April 2020 and Hong Kong in March 2021.

“We are very heartened and encouraged by the growth of GOPIZZA’s presence in Singapore. This shows that there is a strong appreciation for fresh, high quality, single-serving pizzas among consumers in Singapore. We are also very thankful to our franchisees for their commitment in helping us make more delicious pizzas available and accessible to all,” said Kelvin Sia, Regional CEO and Head of APAC at GOPIZZA.

GOPIZZA’s healthy growth trajectory can be attributed to the company’s innovative approach to pizza-making, driven by cutting-edge technology and an unwavering commitment to taste-consistency. This is further supported by GOPIZZA’s emphasis on customer satisfaction and its dedication to fostering a strong franchise network.

Based on financial information collected from existing outlets in Singapore, GOPIZZA observed that almost 40 percent of outlets broke even within six months of opening, an achievement that is uncommon in the F&B sector. According to the Singapore Food Agency, the average F&B business runs at an annual operating loss of 8 percent and it takes about 30 months to recoup initial investment[1].

GOPIZZA has a unique franchising model that is designed to help franchisees enter into the F&B market easily and achieve profitability fast. With high start-up costs being a common barrier to entry in the F&B industry, GOPIZZA has managed to cap its setup cost to one-fifth of what F&B businesses usually require. Franchisees also pay a nominal fee that is one-third the standard for brands of a similar nature. The economies of scale that come with an extensive store footprint along with heightened brand awareness among consumers all help to contribute to a viable environment to position franchisees for profitability.

“As fresh graduates, we are excited by the prospect of owning our own business and shaping our own success. My partner and I run the GOPIZZA outlet at Punggol Plaza. Entrepreneurship runs in my blood, thanks to my grandmother who runs her own law firm. I believe she has played an instrumental role in cultivating a spirit of enterprise and commercial sensibilities in me. I appreciate the plug-and-play model that GOPIZZA has designed for scaling the brand,” said Zin Htoo and Afifah Christelle Camut, franchisees of GOPIZZA outlet at Punggol Plaza.

For 2024, GOPIZZA plans to add at least 10 more outlets in Singapore across eastern and central zones, featuring new business formats. GOPIZZA will also be launching new flavours and a series of pizza pop-ups. GOPIZZA is also looking at plans to expand to Indonesia and has most recently entered Thailand with its first outlet.

[1] Source:
https://www.sfa.gov.sg/docs/default-source/food-retailing/guidebook_turning_passion_into_profits.pdf

Cactus Mineral Water Ties up with Tourism Perak to Promote “Visit Perak Year 2024” Campaign

  • About 7 million cartons Cactus mineral water with VPY2024 label to distribute nationwide

Chuan Sin Sdn Bhd (CSSB or the Company), a leading manufacturer of bottled water, proudly announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Tourism Perak Management Berhad. The collaboration aims to jointly promote sustainable tourism practices and initiatives for the ‘Visit Perak Year 2024’ (VPY2024) campaign by Tourism Perak Malaysia.

From left: YB Teh Kok Lim, Chairman of the Science, Envionment and Green Technology Committee; YB Loh Sze Yee, Chairman of Tourism, Industry, Investment and Corridor Development Committee; Cik Nurmalis Binti Musa, CEO of Tourism Perak Management Berhad; Dr. Chuah Chaw Teo, R&D Director; Ms. Winnie Chin, Head of Public Relations and YB Ong Seng Guan, Pokok Assam State Assemblyman (LINK)

Dr. Chuah Chaw Teo said, “We are excited to partner with Tourism Malaysia Perak in this effort to promote sustainable tourism practices in Perak. For this campaign, approximately 7 million cartons of exclusive Cactus 500ml and 1500ml water with labels highlighting the 11 tourist destinations in Perak will be distributed nationwide to revitalise Perak’s tourism industry.”

The 11 tourist destinations include Kelly Castle, Gua Tempurung, Ipoh Railway Station, Palace in Kuala Kangsar, Menara Chon Dong Teluk Intan, Pulau Giam, Royal Belum State Park, Taiping Zoo, Tanjung Tualang Tin Dredge No. 5, River Explorer White Water Rafting in Gopeng and Spritzer EcoPark.

The partnership agreement was formalized between Tourism Perak’s Chief Executive Officer, Nurmalis Musa and R&D Director, Dr. Chuah Chaw Teo; and witnessed by the Chairman of the Tourism, Investment, Industry, and Corridor Development Committee of the Perak State, YB Loh Sze Yee and the Head of PR, Winnie Chin.

According to YB Loh Sze Yee, this strategic collaboration will effectively promote Perak’s tourist destinations. “With unwavering support from Cactus natural mineral water, beloved by the people, we can showcase Perak’s tourist destinations throughout the country. From a tourism perspective, Tourism Perak is proud that Cactus Mineral Water will launch exclusive packaging featuring 11 iconic tourist attractions in the state,” he said.

The initiative is launched in conjunction with Visit Perak Year 2024, by the Perak state government to boost tourism in the region and aims to attract both domestic and international tourists to experience the diverse beauty and cultural richness throughout Perak.