Somersby Cider’s Giant Apples Unveil #MagicMoments Campaign

12,000 FREE bottles to be given away across Klang Valley, Penang and Johor!

The secret of the two larger-than-life apples with countdown timers at the main entrance of Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and at LG2 of Sunway Pyramid (near Ice Rink) finally unveiled and it transformed into a booth when the clock hit 12 noon today! Somersby, the best-selling cider in Malaysia once again surprised the cider lovers by giving away 4,000 bottles at these two locations in conjunction with the launch of #MagicMoments campaign.

Consumers at Pavilion KL were caught by surprise when picnic goers sitting on a picnic mat with friends, apple pickers plucking apples from the tree while some were reading newspaper – as if in a garden which swiftly assembled to perform a flash mob. This led to the launch of #MagicMoments campaign. We are all searching for things that make us happy and yet simple little pleasures that bring us the greatest joy can be easily overlooked. The new Somersby #MagicMoments campaign is to inspire our consumers to take a break and enjoy life’s little pleasures with the refreshing and fruity taste of Somersby Cider made from sun-ripened apples.

“Life is hectic, especially living in the city. No one would have thought of getting a free

Somersby Cider on a Thursday while heading out for lunch. This is one of those little pleasures in life. We are happy that we put a smile on our consumers’ face and this is simply magical. We believe Somersby is like one’s life’s little pleasure and you can live your #MagicMoments with Somersby too!” said Charles Wong, Marketing Director of Carlsberg Malaysia.

Besides the free Somersby giveaway, consumers at both locations were engaged with the 3D backdrop and the brand’s newly introduced Augmented Reality (aka A.R.) app called Somersby Malaysia. When consumer scans the QR code and download the app, they can post creative photos on their Instagram and Facebook by hashtaging #SomersbyMY and #MagicMoments and something magical awaits. Do check it out to find out more. On site consumers were excited and impressed with the application’s 3D animation and A.R.

That’s not all! Consumers can also win a 3D2N all-expense paid trip to Singapore from 6 August to 30 September using the A.R. app as well. It is simple, fun and easy. Purchase any 4-can or 4-bottle pack of Somersby Cider, take a creative 3D animated photo with the app and post it on Instagram using the app. The most ‘LIKES’ wins. Weekly prizes to be won as well!

Bringing the little pleasure and magical moments closer to Penangites and Johoreans, Somersby Cider will be giving away both Somersby Apple and Blackberry at Gurney Paragon Mall and Sutera Mall on 5 to 6 August.

For more information about #MagicMoments, follow Somersby Malaysia on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SomersbyMY.

Petaling Jaya Hotel : One World Hotel Bandar Utama 10th Anniversary Celebration

One World Hotel Petaling Jaya celebrated its 10th anniversary with a grand celebration on Wednesday, 26th July 2017 at its Imperial Ballroom to honour 650 guest comprising clients, suppliers, travel agents, government agencies, regular guests, bloggers and members of the media. 

To add more festivities to the celebration, each guest is given a lucky draw card and some chips to play the games.

The venue was decorated to reflect the theme “Casino Royale” and there was a buzz in the air from the start of the evening till the end with guest having to try their luck at the casino table.

The event kicked off with a twin aerial silk performance 

This is then followed by a welcoming speech and toast from the owners and directors of the hotel, YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Teo Chiang Hong and YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Teo Chiang Kok respectively. 

The milestone celebration was officiated with a 5kg cake - cutting ceremony graced by the family’s matriarch YBhg Puan Sri Datin Cheng Gek Hong.

“Thank you for being part of our success story. We are definitely excited to see how the next chapter of our story unfolds as we are committed to making every effort to further improve and bring our services to the next level while delivering only the very best!” said Tan Sri Dato’ Teo Chiang Hong in his speech.

Guests were treated to a sit – down dinner and while the sumptuous five - course dinner was being served, all were entertained by Joy Victor featuring the 9 Lives band and the Godfather of stand-up comedy, also known as the funniest person in the world for 2016, Harith Iskander who had the crowd in stitches of laughter. 

One World Hotel’s five top supporters including Gullivers Travel Associates (GTA), Hotelbeds, Quintiq Sdn Bhd, Malaysian Sheet Glass Sdn Bhd and Expedia Travel received awards for their part in building a relationship with the hotel.

The celebration was capped by the grand lucky draw, with the top prize of a travel voucher worth RM6000 courtesy of Parlo Tours Sdn Bhd. Other attractive prizes include the iPad, 60” Sharp TV, tickets to Bali and Bangkok as well as hotel’s dining, room and spa vouchers to lucky winners.

One World Hotel Bandar Utama Petaling Jaya Address

Update: Carlsberg Brewery Tour Copenhagen Lucky Winners

In conjunction with Carlsberg’s 170 years global birthday celebration, Carlsberg Malaysia has released a video, Probably The Best Brewery Tour, to promote the consumer campaign. With a dose of good Malaysian humour, the video showcases who a winner brings on #ProbablyTheBestBreweryTour to Copenhagen, Denmark – girlfriend, boyfriend, parent or drink buddy? The full video can be viewed Carlsberg Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CarlsbergMY/. 

While it may be a happy dilemma for some, it is double happiness for Grand Prize winner, Loong Muh Ruoh, who strike the 6D5N all-expense paid trip for two to Copenhagen, Denmark not just to celebrate Carlsberg’s 170th birthday, but also to celebrate his happy marriage with his wife Chan Mun Yee! 

“When I ordered a Carlsberg at one of the coffee shops I patron, I was on cloud nine when I spotted the Copenhagen wording on the bottle cap! I’m ecstatic that I won Probably The Best Brewery Tour to Copenhagen, which will be the first trip to Denmark for my wife and me, and also our honeymoon before our wedding reception this September,” said Loong who hails from Pahang. 

Sam Yoong Fei, the other Grand Prize winner from Perak shared in delight, “I never thought that I will be one of the lucky winners to win a trip to Denmark, the home of Carlsberg! This will be my first time visiting Europe, and I really look forward to experiencing the culture and lifestyle of the Danes with my grandmother.” he said. 

Bringing alive the sharing spirit of our founder J.C. Jacobsen, Carlsberg will open doors for Grand Prize winners to experience the hidden cellars at the old brewery, explore some of the beer discoveries at the Carlsberg Laboratory and taste some of our very best beers at Visit Carlsberg.

On top of that, winners and their plus ones will also visit the historical landmarks in Copenhagen associated with Carlsberg including the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, the Little Mermaid and Frederiksborg Castle. It all culminates with a great Street Party, where they will celebrate with all of Copenhagen right in the heart of Carlsberg.

For more information about this campaign please click here

All Expense Paid Brewery Tour To Carlsberg Copenhagen And Shah Alam Malaysia

Malaysian Beers lovers, now you can get to go for an all expense paid and all-inclusive brewery tour to Carlsberg Copenhagen and/or Carlsberg Brewery at Shah Alam courtesy of Carlsberg Malaysia in conjunction with the 170th Anniversary. Scroll to the bottom of this post to find out how you can join in this fun and exciting programme.

Carlsberg, Probably the Best Beer in the World, is turning 170 years young this November! Living to its brand promise of delivering Probably the Best experience, Carlsberg figured what better way to celebrate this anniversary than to host Probably the Best Brewery Tour campaign with 20 beer lovers to its homeland in Copenhagen and another 1,800 beer fans to a VIP brewery tour ex-beer-ience in Shah Alam.

“Carlsberg - Probably the Best Brewery Tour is an integrated marketing campaign launched in conjunction with Carlsberg’s 170th years of beer discoveries as Probably the Best Beer in the World. As a brand, we want to celebrate this momentous milestone with our loyal consumers. Fans who join this tour will get to see, hear, touch, smell and taste the natural quality ingredients of our brews – whether while enjoying the Probably the Best Brewery Tour in Copenhagen or while partying VIP-style in Shah Alam,” Charles Wong, Marketing Director of Carlsberg Malaysia shared.

Exclusive trip to Carlsberg’s homeland in Copenhagen

Ten (10) grand prize contest winners will score a 6D5N all-expense paid an exclusive trip to explore Carlsberg’s homeland in Copenhagen, Denmark! These winners who get to bring along a friend will go on an exclusive tour to normally restricted areas of Carlsberg grounds such as the Cellars, the Carlsberg Lab and the Carlsberg Academy. This is a money-can’t-buy opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich heritage of Carlsberg while taking a stroll along the iconic Carlsberg Brewhouse, walk in the footsteps of the founder, J.C. Jacobsen, by visiting his family villa, dine at the Carlsberg Museum and join the Street Party, which will be held in Carlsberg Byen.

What’s more, they will also visit the famous Little Mermaid sculpture by the waterside at Langelinie promenade; the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek art museum; and the Carlsberg Foundation. Just so you know, all these landmarks have a strong connection with the Carlsberg founder, his family, and his profound interest in arts and science.

VIP brewery tour ex-beer-ience in Shah Alam

Fret not for those who are not keen to travel abroad. Carlsberg is bringing the party closer to you and your friends. 300 first prize contest winners will get to bring five (5) friends to enjoy the VIP hospitality at Probably the Best Brewery Tour in Shah Alam. This is not an ordinary brewery visit as these lucky winners and their friends will have a personal chauffeur to fetch them from their doorstep, to and fro Probably the Best Brewery, which is the first Carlsberg brewing hub in Asia outside Denmark. Yes, we are talking about riding in in a luxury MPV, welcomed by brand ambassadors at Probably the Best Lounge, guided tour of Probably the Best Brewhouse where consumers will indulge in beer sensory, pour their own perfect pint, presented with a personalised gift, and a night long of probably the best ex-beer-ience.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a birthday party without fun time with friends for a few rounds of games and entertainment. The newly upgraded Probably the Best Lounge is now equipped with iDarts, iPong (electronic beer table tennis) and Karaoke machine. There will be beer-related quizzes that come with fabulous prizes too. An extra touch of comfort for winners from outside Klang Valley areas – accommodation will be provided for them and their friends at a 4-star hotel just a stone's throw away from Probably the Best Brewery.

How to participate?

Consumers are required to present a bottle cap with “Carlsberg Malaysia 2017” icon printed underneath it, either from Carlsberg 640ml bottle or Carlsberg Smooth Draught 580ml bottle, from any participating coffee shops, food courts, hawker centres and Chinese restaurant will win the first prize of Probably the Best Brewery Tour for six (6) in Shah Alam. Bottle caps with “Copenhagen 2017” icon is the grand prize of Probably the Best Brewery Tour for two (2) to Copenhagen, Denmark.

Consumers who spend a minimum of RM30 on Carlsberg or Carlsberg Smooth Draught in a single receipt at selected bars, pubs, hypermarkets, supermarkets and convenience chain outlets stand a chance to win by answering a simple question via WhatsApp or WeChat.

This promotion will run from now up to 31 July 2017. During this promotion period, consumers who collected thirty-six (36) crown corks with “Hop Leaf 2017” icon can redeem a limited-edition Carlsberg bath towel while twelve (12) crown corks with the same icon can redeem a 320ml can of Carlsberg Smooth Draught.

For more information about Carlsberg, please visit www.probablythebest.com.my.

Here is a snap shot of Carlsberg Brewery Tour Shah Alam Selangor Malaysia

Tokyo Secret Cheese Tarts RM1 - 1st Anniversary Celebration

Tokyo Secret One Utama

Tokyo Secret has recently celebrated its First Anniversary in May 2017. In conjunction with this First Anniversary celebration, Tokyo Secret has started a promotion for the whole month of June. The first celebration was held at 1-Utama on 28 May. 

The first promotion is the Buy One Free One Original Tokyo Secret Cheese Tart (running full day) and a special promo of RM1 Tokyo Secret Cheese Tart.

The tart has a thick crust with crumbly but slightly crispy edges. It is filled with delicate, gooey half baked cheesy rich flavour.

The tart filling is made with a blend of three different types of cream cheese. The molten mousse cheese filling is creamy, slightly salty and flowy when its consume hot.

The aroma of the freshly baked tart from the oven, captivate your taste buds. Best served hot plus the cream cheese that oozes out to your mouth with every bite.

The tarts are freshly baked ala-minute tray by tray each time. This is to ensure the freshness of the tarts.

The next big event will be held at 1 Utama on 17 June with a celebrity emcee hosJng the event starting from 1pm onwards. During this Jme, the special promo will be RM1 All Flavour Drinks (from 1p - 4pm) and Buy One Free One All Flavour Drinks (All Day). 

For more promotions, you can check out Tokyo Secret Cheese Tart Facebook Page

Anchor Food Professionals Launches Artisanal Pizzas Through Pizzart Campaign

Photo Courtesy of Anchor Food Professionals

Anchor has once again proved why they are the reigning leaders in the dairy food services segment, Anchor Food Professionals has just launched an exciting campaign with their partners, and this time with a creation that Malaysians can’t resist – Pizza!

Linda Tan, Director of Anchor Food Professionals (Fourth from left) accompanied by Anchor Food Professionals’ Hot Cooking Chef; Chef Alex (Second from left) and Chef Noorfiruz (Third from left) presenting the five artisanal PizzArts which are the Pizza Bomb, Adjaruli Khachapuri, Mini Muffin Pizza, Pot Pie Pizza and the Flower Pizza.

Celebrating pizza in all its shapes and sizes, the new campaign called “PizzArt” takes the enjoyment of pizza a notch up into an art form. Whether you’re a hard-core foodie or a discerning gourmand, these pizzas will set your taste bud drooling especially for cheese lovers.

Together with 25 outlets in Peninsula and East Malaysia, Anchor Food Professionals will be introducing artisanal pizzas that are taking the world by storm. Masterpieces such as Flower Pizzas, Pizza Bombs, Adjaruli Khachapuri, Mini Muffin Pizzas and Pot Pie Pizzas are waiting to be devoured at participating restaurants from May to mid-November 2017.

Anchor Food Professionals’ Hot Cooking Chef; Chef Alex and Chef Noorfiruz demonstrating the skills needed to create the range of PizzArts during Anchor Food Professionals’ PizzArt Campaign launch.

The artisanal pizzas were conceptualised and created by the Anchor Food Professionals’ Hot Cooking Chefs as a way to help their partners create more excitement and variety in what they offer to their customers.

The flower pizza is a fun and pretty piece of PizzArt. Each petal is peeled off individually to be enjoyed with loved ones.

The pizzas can only be made by kitchen crew with advanced culinary skills, and in restaurants with pizza ovens. Chefs and assistants from participating restaurants were trained in the ways of a skilled pizzaiolo by Anchor Food Professional in preparation for the launch of the campaign. Through workshops, they were taught specialised skills to create unusual pizzas such as the avant-garde Pizza Flower.

The range of Anchor Food Professionals’ products that are fully imported from New Zealand, used to prepare the artisanal PizzArts.

The recipes call for only the finest ingredients such as Anchor Mozzarella Cheese, Anchor Butter, Anchor Culinary Creams and Anchor Cream Cheese. In Malaysia, the Anchor brand is already a leader in the dairy segment. When you dine in a restaurant, a hotel, or a quick service restaurant (QSR), chances are you are already having a taste of Fonterra’s dairy products through Anchor.

Speaking at the unveiling of the PizzArt campaign in Kuala Lumpur, Ms Linda Tan, Director of Anchor Food Professionals Malaysia said that the new campaign will strike a chord with pizza-loving Malaysians.

Linda Tan, Director of Anchor Food Professionals showcases the artisanal Flower Pizza and the range of Anchor Products used to prepare it for the launch of Anchor Food Professionals’ PizzArt Campaign launch.

“Malaysians are increasingly leading busier lifestyles and are grabbing food on the go or dining out. Our insights show us that Malaysians generally love pizzas. We wanted to excite them further by taking the enjoyment of pizza a level up by introducing extraordinary, gourmet pizzas that are taking the world by storm. If you love pizzas, then this is a must try,” Ms Tan said.

The Adjaruli Khachapuri is an exotic type of pizza originating from Greece. It’s stuffed with 3 different kinds of cheese and topped with butter and an egg. To enjoy, the melted cheese is mixed together with the butter and egg before dipping the crust into the cheese. This pizza is perfect to be shared with a group of friends especially during the upcoming Ramadan season

She added that this is an example of innovative campaigns that Anchor Food Professionals has launched with their partners such as the highly successful Say Cheese Campaign which introduced Japanese-inspired cheese based desserts, and the second wave which introduced sweet bread infused with creams and cheese. The more recent French-inspired Travel Cakes (butter loaf cakes) made available at participating bakeries ended on a sweet note as well.

“We are continuously finding ways to help our partners stay ahead of the curve by introducing global trends and unique creations to their consumers using only the best dairy by Anchor. By drawing on our New Zealand-based research and expertise, we are able to help them achieve a competitive edge,” she added.

The Pizza Bomb is coated with a mixture of melted herb butter, bursting with gooey cheese when torn open and perfect to be enjoyed with a dip.

With the new launch of PizzArt, Anchor Food Professional hopes to trail blaze a ‘new age’ of pizzas in Malaysia. Pizza bombs which made an appearance on the international food scene is an explosion of flavour and cheesiness in a ball of chewy dough with a crispy crust. Adjaruli Khachapuri is a boat-shaped pizza filled with hot cheese and oozing egg and is a Georgian invention, all the rage in food capitals of the world. Muffin pizzas are bite-sized versions of delicious pizza and perfect for breakfast and as snacks and pot pie pizzas are as hearty and satisfying as they sound with pizza dough used as a pie crust with all the flavours and stringy cheesiness of a pizza steaming inside.

The Mini Muffin Pizza is jam-packed with cheesy flavours in small muffin sizes; this makes it perfect to be enjoyed on the go.

Consumers can also look forward to participating in some fun contests on Anchor’s Facebook @AnchorDairyMalaysia in the month of July to win exciting prizes. 

The Pot Pie Pizza is a very rustic masterpiece that requires the filling and cheese to be placed in a ramekin or a ceramic bowl, baked until golden brown & then flipped over to be enjoyed with family and friends.

The artisanal pizzas will be available at Movida and U Pizzeria in Klang Valley, Movida and U Pizzeria in Perak, US Pizza and Lunarich in Penang, Sky Garden in Kedah, Movida in Melaka and Johor, Ejohng Concept in Johor, The Chub’s Grill and Mad Ben in Sabah and Chillax, Coup De Grill and Bistecca in Sarawak from May to mid-November 2017.

Taste New Zealand Food Fair at Jaya Grocer's SHOP & WIN 3rd - 21st May 2017!

Fans of New Zealand produce are here for a treat to the highly sought after Taste New Zealand Food Fair is back with quality, honest products comprising a delectable selection of new artisanal treats, guilt-free chocolates, premium New Zealand apples and kiwi fruits from a clean and sustainable environment for every Malaysian home.

Organised by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), Taste New Zealand will be held at all 19 Jaya Grocer outlets nationwide from 3rd May to 21st May, promising something for everyone. Malaysians can look forward to over 150 New Zealand products at the fair, with 30 new exclusive products featured.

Additionally, Customer who spends RM50 in a single receipt at Jaya Grocer Taste New Zealand will also be able to redeem an exclusive 60th Anniversary themed shopping bag and enter a lucky draw contest. The grand prize winner will win RM888 worth of New Zealand products.

“Malaysians consistently seek high-quality New Zealand dairy products, from healthy and tasty milk powder and cheese to yoghurt and ice cream. This demand continues to grow as Malaysians become increasingly conscious and mindful of what they consume,” says Matt Ritchie, New Zealand Trade Commissioner to Malaysia and Brunei.

“New Zealand food and beverages are also safe and sustainably-produced. Our natural environment, climate, and clean air are ideal for almost every kind of production, from horticulture to seafood and farming,” he added.

Kanthan K, Head of Merchandising Department said, “As Malaysia’s Fresh Neighbourhood Grocer, we take pride in carrying quality, premium products for every Malaysian’s daily convenience and needs. Jaya Grocer is glad to collaborate with New Zealand Trade and Enterprise to feature an exciting range of both new and readily available products at the New Zealand Food Fair that are equivalently delicious, nutritious and meeting health requirements.”

Some of the items that consumers can look forward to purchasing at the fair:

‘Grow Young Together’ with Anlene 

Renowned for producing some of the best-tasting dairies the world has to offer, consumers can look forward to delicious products from New Zealand's leading dairy brands, Fonterra, with Anlene Heart-PlusTM. Launched March 2017, Anlene Heart-PlusTM is the only high calcium milk in Malaysia with the dual action formula that supports greater mobility (MoveMaxTM) and heart health (HeartMaxTM). 

The MoveMaxTM formulation contains important nutrients such as magnesium, zinc, and Vitamins B, C, D & E to help care for bones, joints and muscles, while the HeartMaxTM formulation contains Omega 3 (DHA + EPA), plant sterol, potassium, Vitamin B12 and folic acid that enables optimal cholesterol levels, blood pressures, and blood sugar levels. 

Anlene seeks to trigger conversations about ageing, debunking the myth that it should restrict mobility and lifestyle choices. With the right nutrition, people can continue to live as young as they feel inside. 

All Natural New Zealand Ice-cream & Yoghurt ~ The Collective Dairy

Founded by two chefs with entrepreneurial minds, Angus Allan and Ofer Shenhav, The Collective is New Zealand’s leading gourmet yoghurt brand, thriving on creating an extraordinary yoghurt with an unbeatable taste. The Collective takes pride in its all-natural, vegetarian, gluten-free goodness which guarantees no added nasties.

With catchy names like Pink Lemonade, Sassy Strawberry & Fig n’ Ginger, the probiotic yoghurt brand steers away from the corporately packaged world and focuses on being fun, slightly edgy and undeniably approachable by individuals of all age ranges. 

Luv’ya

Blessed to grow in a land of pure water and fertile land, New Zealand apples are renowned for their unbeatable taste and will do more than keeping the doctor away. 

Luv’ya Fruit grows apples in their own orchards right in the sunny, temperate region at the top of New Zealand’s South Island. Known for being mildly sweet and with a subtle pear essence, the Ambrosia apples have crisp, fine-grained flesh that remains white even when sliced. As the name ‘Ambrosia’ means “Food of the Gods’, customers will attest to its out-of-the-world juiciness. 

Rockit™

Rockit™ Apple Snacks have also recently returned to popular Malaysian retailers. Rockit™ is the world’s first specially bred miniature ‘high quality’ apple, positioned as a healthy snack and has a delicious sweet flavour, bright red colour and a juicy, crisp crunch.

 Whittaker’s - Top quality chocolates and biscuits 

Founded in 1896 by James Henry Whittaker, New Zealand’s primary chocolate brand, Whittaker’s sources for top quality, hand-harvested cocoa from Ghana and Madagascar – the two homes of the world’s finest beans. These beans are then batch roasted and made into fine grade chocolate, thus differentiating them from other competitors who often purchase cocoa liquor rather than roasting their own beans.

Dark chocolate fans can look forward to two of Whittaker’s’ new artisanal varieties. The Fijian Ginger and Kerikeri Mandarin is a rich 62% dark chocolate infused with mandarin from the famed citrus growers of New Zealand’s Keri Keri, paired with luscious, crystallised ginger hand is cultivated in the islands of the world’s finest ginger producer, Fiji. 

There will also be limited edition Sharebags – Whittaker’s Tweats comprises of 12 mini slabs of creamy milk chocolate with popping candy, specifically moulded in the shapes of some of our favourite New Zealand native creatures such as the Kiwi and Moa bird, the forest-dwelling Morepork owl, the lizard-resembling Tuatara, owl-parrot Kakapo and a Penguin! These delectable Whittaker’s mini chocolate slabs are made using 33% cocoa. 

Griffin’s

New Zealand’s No. 1 Biscuit brand has also finally set food in Malaysia. Griffin’s, New Zealand’s favourite biscuit bakers have been delighting Kiwi families for more than 150 years. They are armed with its heritage of expertly baking biscuits with top quality ingredients and utmost craft and care. Malaysians can now experience its delicious biscuits made with real New Zealand milk and milk chocolate. 

With over 150 products featured at Taste New Zealand, experience and taste quality at all 19 Jaya Grocer outlets from 3rd – 21st May 2017. 

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