KFC Malaysia Ole Ole Rice Wrap - A Fiesta Of Flavours

KFC Malaysia has done it again with the new KFC Ole Ole Rice Wrap with new exciting flavours fused together for a new exciting food sensation. This latest Wrap offers a unique combination of Mexican Rice, Salsa Sauce and the signature Zinger strips wrapped in a warm toasted tortilla.

Picture Courtesy of KFC Malaysia Facebook

With the tagline 'A Fiesta Of Flavours' one really gonna try to know it! KFC Malaysia invites its customers to enjoy this vibrantly flavored wrap  that includes everyone's all-time favourite KFC crispy Zinger strips with aromatic Mexican seasoned rice, freshly diced tomatoes, cucumbers and onions, topped with delightful drizzled with mayonnaise and the Mexican Salsa Sauce all jam into a single wrap, promising a flavorful fiesta in your mouth. It is perfectly paired with the new Golden Potato Bites as a side, together with a refreshing Mountain Dew carbonated drink.

Picture Courtesy of KFC Malaysia Facebook

"From only RM5.90, KFC Malaysia Ole Ole Rice Wrap offers a flavourful fresh meal option specially crafted for KFC fans. With tender chicken meat, fresh vegetables and Mexican rice, it is a complete meal in a flavor-packed wrap. Tasty and convenient for those on the go, you will love to have a try, to know!" said Ms Angelina Villanueva, Senior General Manager, KFC Malaysia Marketing.

Picture Courtesy of KFC Malaysia Facebook

KFC Ole Ole Rice Wrap is also available as a combo meal as well as a box meal. At only RM8.90 for a combo meal; this meal includes KFC Ole Ole Rice Wrap together with Golden Potato Bites and a regular Mountain Dew carbonated drink.

For those big eaters, you can opt for a box meal that comes with KFC Ole Ole Rice Wrap, one piece of Original or Hot & Spicy KFC Chicken together with the Golden Potato Bites and a regular Mountain Dew carbonated drink at a value of just RM12.90.

The KFC Ole Ole Rice Wrap is available nationwide at all KFC restaurants from 26th July 2016 onwards, while stock last. For more information please visit KFC Malaysia website at www.kfc.com.my

Anchor Food Professionals Malaysia Official Launch

Globally the Foodservice market is growing at a rate of 6% per annum. Capitalising on the growth of the foodservice sector, dairy giant FONTERRA from New Zealand will be rolling out its new global food services brand, Anchor Food Professionals.

The Anchor Food Professionals reflects the way foodservice team is doing business now i.e working alongside customers to bring business and product solutions that answer questions such as improving profitability and reducing waste.

Picture from Anchor Food Professionals website

In Malaysia, Anchor brand is already a leader in the dairy segment, when we dine in restaurants, hotels, cafes, bakeries or grab and go from quick service restaurants, chances are we would have a taste of FONTERRA's dairy products such as its super cheesy and extra stringy Anchor Mozzarella Cheese, Anchor Culinary Creams, Anchor Cream Cheese, and not forgetting their awesome Anchor Butter.

Speaking at the unveiling of the Anchor Food Professionals brand and team, Ms Linda Tan, Head of Anchor Food Professionals Malaysia, said that Malaysia is one of the first markets to roll out the new proposition which will see them acting as true consultants, working behind the scenes to deliver exciting new tastes and products for chefs, bakers, caterers, commercial kitchens, hotels, restaurants, quick service restaurants, and cafes.

According to her, the team will assist businesses with all aspects of their operations, from front-of-house presentation, and pricing and promotion, to enhancing yield and taste delivering exciting new menu options.

Picture from Anchor Food Professionals website

By getting to know the customers' businesses, Anchor Food Professionals is using this knowledge and optimising dairy ingredients using Fonterra's world leading research and development capability to meet specific needs of chefs, bakers, and restaurant owners.

"With the rapid growth in the food services business due to the changing lifestyles of consumers, Anchor Food Professionals will help our customers keep up with this growth. Our food experts and in-house chefs will help food operator take their businesses to a different level, giving them a competitive edge", said Ms Linda.

Malaysia is one of the first few markets to roll out Anchor Food Professionals globally. With this new rollout, our services to our customers will extend beyond what we have always been doing, which is delivering a great product that chefs love; she continued.

Picture from Anchor Food Professionals website

Globally, Fonterra will be rolling out its' all new Anchor Food Professionals to over 50 countries with more than 5,000 customers. The global Anchor Food Professionals team expects to be an NZ$ 5 Billion business by 2023 with this move, putting the Anchor Brand neck to neck with leading consumers brands worldwide.

Anchor Food Professionals Video.

Events: Carlsberg Smooth Draught Beer In A Bottle Launch

Many people would really enjoy a cool smooth of a freshly tapped beer; if possible wherever there are and at any time of the day. Carlsberg has specially crafted a brew that delivers the smooth, easy-to-drink experience, the same as you would enjoy a freshly tapped beer. The only difference is it’s in a bottle. Introducing the all-new Carlsberg Smooth Draught that offers consumers a chance to enjoy the smooth sensation of freshly tapped beer anytime, anywhere at an affordable price.

Carlsberg Smooth Draught, is available in a big bottle of 580ml, is a must-have on every beer lovers’ bucket, or quart list. Brewed longer for its signature smoothness with an easy finish, the beautiful golden-hued beer is packaged in an easy to grip bottle with smooth contour lines appearing subtly in the background reinforcing the brew’s uniquely smooth taste. The iconic Carlsberg hop leaf motif embossed on the bottle tastefully accentuates the innovative cold hopping process. It is truly a beauty!

“We are privileged that Malaysia is the pioneer amongst the 140 Carlsberg markets in the world to launch Carlsberg Smooth Draught, a line extension of Carlsberg brand. It is indeed a clever innovation that offers the signature smoothness and easy to drink profile with nice carbonation, just like a freshly tapped beer,” Henrik Juel Andersen, Managing Director of Carlsberg Malaysia commented the launch event.

“Very often, consumers yearn for the smooth sensation of a draught beer but this is not readily available in eateries, food courts and coffee shops that they frequent. Carlsberg Smooth Draught is the answer to many beer lovers’ quests and caters to a consumer preference for the smoothness in a draught beer. It captures the smooth sensation of freshly tapped beer in a bottle, so consumers can now enjoy a smooth brew anytime anywhere at an affordable price,” Andersen added.

Carlsberg uncovered consumers’ deeper insights with the introduction of Carlsberg Smooth Draught as a special edition at hundreds of traditional on-trade outlets in March. Unanimity in consumer response is unmistakable; the brew consistently drew positive feedback and recorded overwhelming repeat orders from the trade. Because consumers love it, Carlsberg will keep it! Carlsberg Smooth Draught is now made a permanent offering under the portfolio brands of Carlsberg Malaysia.

At the launch which was held at the visitor’s lounge of the brewery, trade partners, distributors and members of the media were amused by the transformation of the office space into an outdoor eatery and a beer garden and quenched their thirst with freshly brewed Carlsberg Smooth Draught. Spoilt for the choice of local hawker fare, it was a food roulette paired perfectly with the smooth brew. Stars in the dark sky, sitting in an airy relaxing atmosphere, the guests truly enjoyed sampling Carlsberg Smooth Draught making the launch a smooth head start.

.To find out more information on Carlsberg Smooth Draught’s product, please visit www.smoothdraught.com 

2016 New Zealand Food Connection And Blogger Food Bag Challenge

New Zealand is one of only two countries to export more than half of its total food production and Malaysia is; its 9th largest export market, with trade volumes growing year-on-year. The showcase at the 2016 Food Connection Malaysia is a demonstration of New Zealand’s understanding of the complex international food market and the rapidly growing need to produce safe and quality food in a sustainable and innovative manner.  

“Every day, our more than 2,600 food producers create mouthwatering and nutritious foods to suit every palate in Asia, all in safe, sustainable and pristine conditions,” says Matt Ritchie, New Zealand Trade Commissioner to Malaysia.

“We are honoured to work with like-minded partners here in Malaysia and look forward to bringing even more delicious and high-quality New Zealand food to Malaysian consumers,” says HE Dr. John Subritzky,New Zealand Ambassador/High Commissioner to Malaysia. At the event, patrons can relish some of New Zealand’s best F&B products and meet the companies all without travelling to New Zealand! 

Food Connection is a B2B trade show series, running across Asia by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE). This trade show will give Malaysia’s top food and beverage professionals an opportunity to taste some of New Zealand’s finest food and wines, and meet many of the country’s key producers. New Zealand is a trusted supplier of high quality and safe food to consumers in more than 100 countries. 

What’s new this year at 2016 New Zealand Food Connection : 

Spring Sheep Milk Co.: Luxurious, creamy and healthy NZ sheep milk products including gelato and milk powder suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.

Pic’s Peanut Butter: The peanut butter brand in New Zealand, with no preservatives, no colouring, no added sugar, just high oleic peanuts.

 

Southern Fresh: 30 years growing experience. New Zealand's leading professional growers and processors of high-quality baby vegetables, salad lines, and herbs - both fresh and processed.

 

Sealord: One of the largest seafood companies in the Southern Hemisphere. And with more than 50 years of fishing experience, farming, processing and marketing operations.

 

Mud House Wines: Two decades and Award winning vineyard.

Arahi Beverages: High-quality halal wine using high-quality wine grapes.

 Emerald Foods: Premium Ice Cream manufacturer based in Auckland since 1985.

Also featured were the best in meat, seafood, beverage and grocery items from the likes of 

Dunningham, Eco Healthy Foods, Emerald Foods Ltd, Fonterra Brands, Giesen Wines, Kapiti Ice Cream, Mudhouse, New Zealand Unlimited SDN BHD, Pure South, Sealord, Shott Beverages, Spring Sheep Milk Co,Talley's, The New Zealand Dessert Company and The Tatua Co-operative Dairy Company.

Best Restaurant To Eat Food Bag Challenge

In conjucntion with this year Food Connection Event, food bloggers were given a special mystery bag which has special ingredients and are to be used to craft out our specialty dishes for this challenge.

In the mystery bag, we had the Greenshell Mussel and the Hake Steak from Talley and the special Lamb Ribs from Pure South

For this challenge, we have decided to cook 2 dishes which the first is the Spicy Aglio Olio Fettuccine with New Zealand Green Shell Mussel.

Ingredient for the Spicy Aglio Olio Fettuccine with New Zealand Green Shell Mussel are:

• 5 pieces of Green Mussel
• 20 strands of fettuccine
• 10 cloves of garlic (finely chopped)
• 2 medium size onions (finely chopped)
• 1 stalk of fresh coriander
• 1 fresh green chilli (julienne)
• 1 fresh red chilli (julienne)
• 1 teaspoon of mixed herbs
• 1/2 cup of water
• salt and pepper to taste

Direction:

1. Boil the fettuccine in a pot of hot water for 7 minutes.
2. Heat the pan and sauteed the garlic, onions and coriander stalk until fragrant.
3. Fry the green mussel and add in water to cook it,
4. Add in fresh julienne red, green chillies and the semi cooked fettuccine.
5. Stir fried it and add the mixed herbs, add salt and pepper to taste.

Spicy Aglio Olio Fettuccine with New Zealand Green Shell Mussel.




and the second dish is the Bacon Wrapped Hake Steak with Bacon Chip Mashed Japanese Sweet Potato.

Ingredient for the Bacon Wrapped Hake Steak with Bacon Chip Mashed Japanese Sweet Potato

• 1 piece of Hake Steak (200g).
• 150 g Japanese Sweet Potato.
• 1 pcs of medium size Potato.
• 4 pcs of streaky pork bacon.
• 1 packet of Hand Cooked Potato Crisps.
• Salt and black pepper to taste.

Direction:

1. Marinate the Hake Steak with salt and black pepper and set aside for 30 minutes.
2. Pan fried 1 piece of the streaky pork bacon until crisp.
3. Cut the bacon strip to chip size and set aside.
4. Steam the potato (skin removed) and the Japanese sweet potato until soft.
5. Mashed the sweet potato and mix it with the bacon chips.
6. Wrapped the Hake Steak with the 3 pieces of pork bacon.
7. Oven roast the Hake Steak at 175 degrees for 10 minutes; Turn over steak and baked for another 10 minutes.
8. Served it on top of the mashed Japanese Sweet Potatoes.

You can check out the #NZFoodConnection or @NZ_Global for more information.