Malaysian CropLife & Public Health Association Calls for Action Against Illegal Pesticides

SELANGOR, Malaysia, July 18, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – The Malaysian CropLife & Public Health Association (MCPA), a national association representing the plant science and public health industries of Malaysia, calls for action against illegal pesticides after the tragic poisoning incidents of two young boys and the hospitalization of a teenager upon consumption of rat poison-laced snacks, as reported in the media. These heartbreaking events underscore the urgent need for stringent measures against the use and sale of illegal pesticides.

“The use of illegal and unregistered pesticides poses significant risks not just to public health but also to the environment and economies. We strongly condemn the use of such products,” said Ms. Marie Goh Chooi Fong, Associate Director, Malaysian CropLife & Public Health Association (MCPA).

“Furthermore, the proliferation of unregistered and illegal pesticides through online platforms is a growing concern. We urge the authorities to intensify efforts to govern the online sale of pesticides. Ensuring that all pesticides sold online are properly registered and comply with safety standards is crucial to prevent further tragedies,” she added.

Pesticides are some of the most tested and regulated products in the world. Likewise, in Malaysia, the pesticide industry is rigorously regulated by the Pesticides Board (PB) of the Department of Agriculture (DOA). Only pesticides that comply with stringent safety, toxicology, bio-efficacy, and other standards are approved by PB for sale. MCPA members, as registrants, strictly adhere to the Act, rules, and guidelines provided by PB to ensure safety while supporting national needs, including food security. Additionally, MCPA members adhere to the International Code of Conduct on Pesticides Management (ICOC) by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN).

MCPA and its members have been actively promoting Good Agriculture Practice (GAP) and stewardship programs for decades. These stewardship programs include educating users and promoting practices that encourage the responsible, safe and efficient use of pesticides. This is undertaken within the context of promoting an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy and forms an important part of the industry’s life-cycle approach to product stewardship. MCPA also partners with the food value chain and government agencies to ensure food safety.

MCPA remains committed to supporting farmers and advancing the use of innovative agricultural technologies for a safe, affordable and secure food supply.

About Malaysian CropLife & Public Health Association (MCPA)

MCPA is a non-profit trade association, the voice of the plant science and public health industry in Malaysia. We advocate a safe, secure food supply, and our vision is food security enabled by innovative agriculture. MCPA is one of the 15 national associations under CropLife Asia, based in Singapore. For more information, visit us at www.mcpa.org.my.

For more information please contact:
Marie Goh Chooi Fong
Associate Director
Malaysian CropLife & Public Health Association (MCPA)
marie@mcpa.org.my

The Laughing Cow Brings Innovation to Snacking with Delicious Cheez Dippers

SINGAPORE, July 17, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – The Laughing Cow, one of the world’s leading cheese brands, is revolutionizing snacking with the launch of The Laughing Cow Cheez Dippers.

The snack market in South East Asia is expected to continue growing at a fast pace and will reach 30 Billion USD by 2029. Snacking has been dominated by less nutritious and unhealthy options. Consumers are on the watchout for snacking options that are delicious yet nutritious. This innovative, delicious and playful product caters to the rising demand for convenient and healthy snack options.

Consumers will love playfully dipping breadsticks into creamy cheese. Available in two exciting flavors – Strawberry and Blueberry – these Cheez Dippers add a burst of real fruit goodness to on-the-go snacking. Following an overwhelming response to the plain cheese-flavoured dip, these new flavors elevate the snacking experience.

“The Laughing Cow brand is committed to providing delicious, and nutritious snacking products in line with our philosophy of ‘for all for good,’” says Alamjit Singh Sekhon, General Manager – South East Asia. “Our distinctive range caters to diverse consumer needs, with The Laughing Cow cheese being an exciting nutritious delight created from high-quality dairy ingredients at Bel factories worldwide.”

The Laughing Cow Cheez Dippers go beyond taste, as they are derived from real fruits and cheese made from cow’s milk, making them a healthier choice. Individually sealed and perfectly portioned, they satisfy hunger pangs and keep smiles throughout the day. Available in major supermarkets and online platforms from July 2024. In addition to The Laughing Cow Cheez Dippers, the brand has other products like The Laughing Cow Creamy Cheese Triangles, Belcubes, Cheese Slices, Cheese Spread in Tub, and other Bel brands like BabyBel and Kiri.

“This launch underscores The Laughing Cow brand’s commitment to being an innovative leader in healthy snacking,” adds Alamjit. “We aim to drive growth in Southeast Asia, strengthen our market position, and meet the increasing demand for our innovative snack offerings.”

About Bel:

Bel Group is a global leader in branded cheese and healthy snacking. With a diverse portfolio that includes The Laughing Cow, Kiri, Babybel, Boursin, Nurishh, Pom’Potes, GoGo squeeZ, and other local brands, Bel achieved €3.6 billion in sales in 2022. Committed to providing healthier and more responsible food, the group employs 11,800 people across 29 production sites and distributes its products to nearly 120 countries.

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Moolec Signs an Offtake Agreement With Major Global CPG Company to Hit the US Market in 2025

Luxembourg, July 15, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Moolec Science SA (NASDAQ:MLEC) (“the Company”), a Molecular Farming ingredient company, announced today the signing of an offtake agreement with one of the largest global consumer packaged goods and pet food companies for the use of Moolec’s patented science-based GLA Safflower Oil product, GLASO™ (the “Agreement”). This initial offtake agreement has a term of three years and establishes commercial conditions for the delivery of GLASO™ in US territory with an initial estimated volume of 50 tons for 2025.

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GLASO™ is a nutritional omega 6 oil obtained from bioengineered safflower seeds. With high-GLA (gamma linolenic acid) concentration, Moolec’s product contains almost 3 times more GLA than conventional sources such as borage and primrose oil, making it the most concentrated GLA oil available on the market. GLA is widely recognized for its health-promoting attributes and is primarily embraced as a valuable addition to various diets in the form of a dietary supplement, functional food, cosmetics, and animal nutrition such as pet food, main application targeted by this offtake Agreement.

Moolec Science also announces that it has signed binding agreements with farmers to cultivate safflower as well as with an industrial partner to secure state of the art downstream capacity. Both agreements are paramount to ensure a fully-controlled and traceable supply chain for GLASO™.

“We are thrilled to announce this significant supply agreement for our GLASO™ nutritional oil product. This milestone, coupled with our new partnership for industrial toll processing, marks a pivotal step in our mission to deliver high-quality, innovative health solutions to our customers worldwide. It underscores our commitment to quickly scaling from small to large volume production and meeting the growing demand for sustainable nutritional ingredients,” said Martín Salinas, Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder of the Company.

Moolec’s Molecular Farming Platform encompasses revolutionary technology enabling the production of high-quality ingredients, such as nutritional oils and proteins, in plants. The company leads the industry in demonstrating that its technology can be scaled efficiently, affordably, and sustainably. This allows for ingredients to be designed that will offer significant cost-in-use reductions compared to traditional and cellular agricultural methods.

Gastón Paladini, CEO & Co-Founder of Moolec, concluded: “We are very excited about this team accomplishment. It is a concrete and important step in Moolec’s path to commercialize our flagship technology. Going forward, we will intensify our business development and commercialization efforts with major participants in the manufacturing and ingredients business.”

Note to reader: Due to the competitive nature of these agreements, and the fact that Moolec Science is in continuing negotiations for further contracts, disclosure over third parties and price will not be made at this time. Moolec Science will keep the market informed with updates on its annual report that provides a comprehensive overview of the company’s business and financial condition.

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Chaosua Foods Industry (SET: CHAO) opens trading on the Stock Exchange of Thailand

BANGKOK, July 9, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Chaosua Foods Industry PCL (‘CHAO’) today listed its shares for trading on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) in the “Agro & Food” (AGRO) industry group under the “Food and Beverage” (FOOD) business sector, using the abbreviation CHAO for share trading. The Company boasts market leadership in “modern Thai snacks”, which have been popular with consumers for decades.

CHAO, with 66 years in the industry, is now ready to leverage current successes by taking Thai brands to the global stage, introducing the “Chaosua” and “Wholesome” brands to a worldwide market under the “Bring Local to Global” concept.

The Company is also moving forward with the construction of the second “Wholesome” brand factory and further upgrading operating system automation to support the growth potential derived from expanding overseas markets. This is reflected in the 1Q/2024 operating results, which show net profit for the quarter expanding by 43.4%.

Ms Napatr Morin, Chief Executive Officer of CHAO, said the Company has always been committed to creating tasty food products and can be relied upon to produce consistently high-quality products. This characteristic has been driven by innovations and care for the planet. The Vision is to bring the secret recipes of Chaosua’s Thai flavours to the international market while continuously creating new products to fit the “Everyday Consumption” approach in response to the lifestyle of consumers on every occasion, including being the preferred choices for consumers as “Better-For-You Snacks”.

At the same time, the Company is determined to create growth in the global market by developing the Chaosua and Wholesome brands into the appropriate and universally accepted global brands under the “Bring Local to Global” concept. This is a part of the drive to grow the Company in quantum jumps in a bid to maintain the leadership in the business of producing and distributing “modern Thai snacks to continually meet the lifestyle needs of consumers. The Company will also continue to expand distribution channels to cover both domestic and international markets to create sustainable growth.

“In listing ‘CHAO’ on the Stock Exchange of Thailand, we believe that this move will help promote growth – from the accessibility to capital and to the expansion of production capacity. We are preparing to build the second ‘Wholesome’ factory, along with being ready to further create continuous growth, maintain leadership status in the rice crackers and snack foods processed from pork products, and expand the production of new products in response to current and future consumption trends. More importantly, the company is fully mindful of its responsibility towards society, the environment and all stakeholders, to create good returns for investors in the long term,” Ms Napatr said.

Ms Intu-on Morin, Director of Accounting & Finance, CHAO, said that over the past three years, the Company has achieved strong operating results, both in revenue and net profit. In 2021, 2022, and 2023, revenues from sales were 1,135.1 million baht, 1,413.6 million baht, and 1,493.4 million baht, respectively, representing an average annual growth rate of 14.7%. Where net profit was concerned, the Company posted 64.4 million baht, 86.6 million baht, and 161.6 million baht in net profits in 2021, 2022 and 2023, respectively, representing an average growth rate of 58.45%, and the net profit rate continued to increase at 5.6%, 6.1% and 10.7%, respectively. The Company’s growth in net profit was the result of the increase in sales revenue, effective cost management, and economies of scale.

Meanwhile, operating results in 1Q/2024 showed a sales income of 336.2 million baht, growing 4.1% compared to 1Q/2023 as a result of the growth of the snack product group. Net profit in Q1/2024 was 26.7 million baht, an increase of 43.4%, compared to Q1/2023, reflecting the strong growth of operating results of the group of companies due to the implementation of the strategic plan as it laid out, the expansion of the market and the customer base, as well as the expansion of the distribution channels both domestically and abroad to foster sustainable growth.

Mr. Pongsak Phrukpaisal, Managing Director of Kasikorn Securities, CHAO’s financial advisor and underwriter of common shares, said that CHAO is considered a Company with strong fundamentals, creating good returns for investors, with its strength of being a leader in the modern Thai snack market with No.1 market share in the rice crackers category (78.5% in 2022) and snacks processed from pork (57.2% in 2022). The Company has a wide variety of products that are able to respond to consumer lifestyles, continuously developing new products under the “Better-for-You Snack” concept to meet constantly shifting consumption trends. The Company owns the popular “Chaosua” brand, gaining confidence in its quality by international standards. The distribution channels are wide and varied, while its 66 years of experience and expertise in the industry are reflected in its ability to make profits with a clear investment plan to expand the business.

In addition, the Company is still in its growth stage and the offering is classified as “Growth Stocks” due to being in an industry with a high growth rate, while it is also able to create new products to continuously meet the needs of consumers. That, along with the overseas market expansion plans in countries with growth potential. At the time of the IPO, CHAO was considered a new offering that institutional and retail investors were very much interested in, with a total offering value of 1,034.67 million baht after being listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. This development will help to enhance “Chaosua’s” business growth potential while also creating sustainable growth for the maximum benefit of shareholders and all stakeholders. Therefore, CHAO will be another quality stock for investors in the Thai capital market to consider, said Pongsak.

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Dynasty’s Annual General Meeting is Successfully Concluded

HONG KONG, June 26, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Dynasty Fine Wines Group Limited (“Dynasty” or “the Group”) (Stock Code: 00828), a leading winemaker in China, today held its annual general meeting, at which all resolutions were approved, fully demonstrating the shareholders’ recognition and support for Dynasty’s business operations and development prospects. In addition, Dynasty launched its new product, Heritage Series “Passing on the Glory, Continuing the Brilliant Heritage”, in March this year, and opened the Dynasty Starry Wine Bar in June this year. Through innovation in product and consumption scenarios, the Group continues to enhance its product and brand influence.

As a premium wine producer in China, Dynasty has developed a diversified product portfolio over the years. At present, it produces more than 100 wine products, which have been widely recognized by the market. Based on its existing high-quality products, Dynasty continues to introduce new products and promote product upgrades. It launched a new product, Heritage Series “Passing on the Glory, Continuing the Brilliant Heritage”, at the 110th China Food & Drinks Fair in March this year to further improve its product matrix and provide consumers with diverse consumption choices.

In addition to enriching the product matrix, Dynasty is accelerating the innovation of consumption scenarios and enhancing and strengthening the wine cultural experience. In June of this year, Dynasty Starry Wine Bar was officially opened in Meijiang, Tianjin, the base of Dynasty. Starry Wine Bar is an offline bar meticulously designed by Dynasty to innovate the product experience, meet the diversified needs of consumers, and create new consumption scenarios in the country. It is committed to making consumers feel the warmth of the brand, recognize the value of the brand, and attract more consumers through innovation.

Mr. Wan Shoupeng, Chairman of Dynasty, said in the annual general meeting, “Dynasty has always diversified its wine products to meet the different needs and preferences of various consumer groups. Dynasty will continue to focus on market and consumer demand and promote product quality through technological innovation. At the same time, the Group will continue to innovate marketing strategies to stimulate brand vitality, further expand the market share of Dynasty’s products, consolidate Dynasty’s brand image as a representative of domestic wines, and set a benchmark for the Chinese wine industry so as to create greater value and returns for shareholders and customers.”

About Dynasty Fine Wines Group Limited

Dynasty Fine Wines Group Limited was listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with the stock code 00828 on 26 January 2005. Founded in 1980, Dynasty is the premier grape winemaker in China. It is principally engaged in the production and sale of grape wine products under its reputable “Dynasty” brand. Dynasty is the first Sino-foreign joint venture wine company in China with Tianjin Food Group Limited and the French grape wine giant, Remy Cointreau, as its current major shareholders. The Group produces and sells more than 100 grape wine product series, and introduces imported wine products, providing high-quality and value-for-money grape wines to the full range of consumer groups in China.

New CropLife Asia and EU-ASEAN Business Council Report Highlights Pathways for Sustainable Agriculture in Southeast Asia

SINGAPORE, June 14, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – CropLife Asia and the EU-ASEAN Business Council have jointly released a report on the sustainability of food systems in ASEAN. The report titled “Report on ASEAN Food Systems Sustainability,” draws on discussions from the first ASEAN Food Systems Sustainability Workshop that was held in Jakarta in November 2023. This report provides an analysis of the current challenges and opportunities facing agriculture and crop production in Southeast Asia, underscoring the need for region-specific solutions in light of global sustainability trends.

“This report is a call to action for countries in Southeast Asia to ensure national agricultural strategies address national needs and realities,” said Dr. Siang Hee Tan, Executive Director, CropLife Asia. “Realizing safe, secure and sustainable regional food systems requires balancing increased productivity with environmental protection and economic viability for our smallholder farmers. We can and must work together to make certain Southeast Asia’s smallholders have access to innovative technologies enabling greater food production with fewer natural resources and less impact to the world around us.”

The report sheds light on the effects of rising population growth and food demand in Southeast Asia. The region is expected to have nearly 30 million more people in 2030 compared to the European Union. This projection highlights the need for innovative approaches that help provide a reliable and affordable food supply. Another key finding from the report is the growing climate change impact to the region’s agricultural sector including lower yields, increased risks from extreme weather events and the continued spread of pests and diseases. The region’s unique tropical climate as well as soil condition further contributes to these agricultural challenges.

“We live in a world where food security, improving the nutritional value of the food we produce, and raising rural incomes are all of increasing importance and are all equally key sustainability measures. And, we have to do this whilst also taking care of and protecting our natural environment. As this report highlights, these things can be done together, in balance,” said Chris Humphrey, Executive Director, EU-ASEAN Business Council.

The report also provides insight into the key crop export landscape in ASEAN and how the stringent agricultural and environmental policies of the EU Green Deal could hinder productivity and sustainability in the region. Additionally, the report emphasizes the role and relevance in the region of agricultural innovations including digital solutions for food distribution, training farmers in efficient farming techniques and the use of gene-editing and crop protection technologies.

The full report can be accessed on CropLife Asia’s website through the following link: https://www.croplifeasia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Report-on-ASEAN-Food-Systems-Sustainability-FINAL-2024.pdf

About CropLife Asia

CropLife Asia is a non-profit society and the regional organization of CropLife International, the voice of the global plant science industry. We advocate a safe, secure food supply, and our vision is food security enabled by innovative agriculture. CropLife Asia supports the work of 15 member associations across the continent and is led by six member companies and one associate member company at the forefront of crop protection, seeds and/or biotechnology research and development. For more information, visit us at www.croplifeasia.org.

About EU-ASEAN Business Council

The EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) is the primary voice for European businesses within the ASEAN region and is the only organisation that operates in the intersection of the private and public sectors between ASEAN and Europe. We are formally recognised by both the European Commission, and we are an accredited entity under Annex 2 of the ASEAN Charter.

Independent of both bodies, the Council has been established to help promote the interests of European businesses operating within ASEAN and to advocate for changes in policies and regulations which would help promote trade and investment between Europe and the ASEAN region. As such, the Council works on a sectorial and cross-industry basis to help improve the investment and trading conditions for European businesses in the ASEAN region through influencing policy and decision makers throughout the region and in the EU, as well as acting as a platform for the exchange of information and ideas amongst its members and regional players within the ASEAN region

For more information please contact:
Duke Hipp
Director, Public Affairs & Strategic Partnerships
CropLife Asia
duke.hipp@croplifeasia.org

Homegrown Robobarista Ella Achieves Highest Daily Record of 400 Cups of Coffee Sold at Sengkang General Hospital, Paving Way for Additional Waves of Expansion in the Healthcare Sector

Ella, Singapore’s AI-powered Robobarista, has integrated into the healthcare ecosystem with major healthcare facilities namely, Sengkang General Hospital (SKH), Mount Elizabeth Hospital and Alexandra Hospital as its third location.
While it was originally developed for the retail industry, Ella’s success in the healthcare industry has proven its versatility in carving out a niche to serve specialised sectors in need of on-demand beverages 24/7.
In 2024, Ella is poised for expansion to more SingHealth hospitals and facilities locally, as it continues to serve barista-grade coffee at precision and speed.

SINGAPORE, June 12, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Ella by Crown Digital, Singapore’s first fully-autonomous, AI-led robot barista, has garnered significant acclaim at Sengkang General Hospital (SKH) and Mount Elizabeth Hospital. Her remarkable success in serving healthcare professionals and visitors with precision and efficiency has propelled her expansion into additional healthcare facilities across the nation. Alexandra Hospital is the latest to benefit from Ella’s presence, marking a milestone in her service journey nationwide.

Following Ella’s resounding success in her deployment at SKH, where she not only met but exceeded expectations by achieving a record daily average of 400 cups of coffee, her adaptability and relevance in healthcare settings became undeniable. Seamlessly integrating into the hospital environment, Ella continues to bring convenience and comfort to all through her consistent, efficient and contactless approach to serve high volumes of coffee at precision and speed. Now, with her recent launch at Alexandra Hospital, Ella has elicited positive feedback from healthcare providers, patients, and visitors alike within her first week.

“We are excited to launch Ella in Alexandra Hospital, extending the comfort and convenience of a great cuppa she’s brought to Sengkang General Hospital since October last year. By delivering high-quality barista-grade coffee to our healthcare heroes, patients, and caregivers, Ella embodies our commitment to unparalleled efficiency and reliability. Occupying just four-square-metres, Ella can be easily deployed across various locations while seamlessly managing payments, orders, production, and pick-up through Crown Digital’s technology stack. As we forge ahead, embracing innovation and robotics solutions, our success at SKH drives our continued expansion, commitment and leadership in this space,” said Keith Tan, CEO and Founder of Crown Digital.

Ella’s success underscores the consistent demand in healthcare settings for her precision, speed, and contactless efficiency in serving best tasting coffee ensuring unparalleled convenience and satisfaction to all stakeholders. Originally designed for the retail sector, Ella’s success in healthcare has solidified her position and expanded her reach to serve more consumers. Since her inception in 2018, Ella has delighted coffee enthusiasts locally and globally with artisanal, barista-grade coffee crafted from specially-curated Italian Buscaglione beans, ensuring consistent quality and precision. Capable of serving over 200 cups in an hour, Ella offers a swift coffee fix, significantly reducing wait times during peak periods.

Charity Wai, Chief Operating Officer of Sengkang General Hospital added, “Ella has earned a popular following in Sengkang General Hospital as visitors and staff alike appreciate the barista-grade coffee served with consistency, precision and speed. Having the first fully-autonomous AI-led robot barista aligns well with SKH’s vision also in using robotics and digitalisation to ensure we deliver quality care consistently and efficiently! It’s great to see our visitors, patients and hospital staff able to access a good cup of coffee around the clock.”

“Ella was a lifesaver during my husband’s 6-week stay at Mount Elizabeth Hospital. On the many occasions that I stayed over with my husband, waking up to a nice fresh cup of coffee was essential. Subscribing to the pre-order service ensured I was able to have a quality cup of coffee anytime of the day which I appreciated the most. The commute between home, office and hospital became such a routine that Ella was the only comfort that kept my spirits up. It’s incredible how technology can bring such comfort, turning every stressful situation into a positive moment. Ella’s more than just a robot barista, but a beacon of cheer in a place where people are most vulnerable,” shared Crystal Bok, whose husband was warded at Mount Elizabeth Hospital.

Following Crown Digital’s success with three major healthcare providers in Singapore — SingHealth, National University Health System, and Parkway Health — Ella is poised for wider adoption in 2024.

About Crown Digital

Full-stack start-up Crown Digital began with the goal of delivering a contactless coffee experience gourmet experience to the world’s growing community of grab-and-go commuters. Its creation, ELLA, the one of world’s first successful robot barista, humanised technology and demonstrated the potential of robotics and AI to re-invent the commuter lifestyle experience and re-energize urban retail. As ELLA deploys across major Asian transit hubs and retail locations, and now into the European Market, Crown Digital brings its expertise and insights to find new ways to create social value through robotics. The company strives to re-imagine and re-invent consumer-facing robotics to become the leading inventor, operator, and distributor of future-ready solutions.

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Dynasty’s Brandy Wins First Gold Award at 2024 IWSC

HONG KONG, June 11, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Dynasty Fine Wines Group Limited (“Dynasty” or “Group”) (stock code: 00828), a premier winemaker in China, announced that its “Dynasty Jin.Y Brandy XO Barrel-Aged 18 Years” won the Gold Award at the 2024 International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) for the first time, and its “Golden Dynasty Dry Red Wine” also won the Bronze Award at the competition.

Founded in 1969, the IWSC has a history of more than half a century and is the world’s first official wine and spirit competition. Thanks to its long history and professional team of appraisers, the competition is considered the international standard for wine and spirits quality and is known as the “Olympics of the wine world”. The results of this year’s competition have recently been announced. The judging team, comprising more than 100 top industry experts, selected the best wines from thousands of entries. “Dynasty Jin.Y Brandy XO Barrel-Aged 18 Years” stood out from other entries for its elegant aroma, smooth body and round taste, and won the Gold Award at the competition. In addition, the Group’s “Golden Dynasty Dry Red Wine” won the Bronze Award at this year’s IWSC for its excellent quality.

Mr. Wan Shoupeng, Chairman of Dynasty, said, “The Gold Award won by ‘Dynasty Jin.Y Brandy XO Barrel-Aged 18 Years’ at the 2024 IWSC marks another high honor bestowed on the Group at a premium wine and spirit competition, following the Gold Awards won by Dynasty Brandy at two wine and spirit competitions last year. It is also the first time that we have won the Gold Award at IWSC, which speaks volumes about the recognition of our products by the industry’s top wine connoisseurs. Looking ahead, we will continue to produce fine wines with excellent techniques, so as to increase the Group’s market share, strengthen our brand influence, develop the Dynasty brand into an iconic brand in China’s wine and brandy industry, and promote Dynasty wines and brandy in Asia and around the world.”

Dynasty’s winning products at the 2024 IWSC are as follows:

Gold Award Dynasty Jin.Y Brandy XO Barrel-Aged 18 Years
	The brandy is made from high-quality grapes grown on the southern foothills of Yanshan Mountain in Jizhou, Tianjin. It is distilled twice using traditional French cognac-making techniques and aged in French brandy oak barrels for at least 18 years. The brandy is dark amber in colour, deep and intense, as transparent as crystal, with a fragrant and long lasting aroma. The complex aromas of oak, flowers, cinnamon, vanilla, and dried fruit, among others, are perfectly integrated. The wine has an elegant aroma, a smooth body, a round taste, rich layers and a long lingering aftertaste.
Bronze Award Golden Dynasty Dry Red Wine
	The wine is made from the grapes grown in north of Tianshan, Xinjiang and the east of Helan Mountain, Ningxia. The immaculate ruby red colour, culminating in a blend of perfection permeated by delectable berry flavours, bursts of oak aromas and herbal fragrances offer an elegant, full-bodied and silky tannin experience. Perfect for pairing with hotpots, dishes with a slightly heavy flavor such as grilled foods and stewed fish.

About Dynasty Fine Wines Group Limited

In recent years, Dynasty has won many industry and market awards, including:

Year	Awards
2019	– Dynasty Premier Royal Selection – Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2008 and Dynasty 5° Sparkling Wine won two Silver Awards at the “Belt & Road Wine & Spirits Awards” – Dynasty Wisemenship Collection – Modesta won the Commended Award at the “Decanter Asia Wine Awards” – Dynasty Merlot Series – Gold Label 2009, Dynasty Wisemenship Collection – Modesta 2010 and Dynasty 5° Sparkling Wine have won one Silver Award and two Bronze Awards at the “Cathay Pacific HKIWSC” – Four wines won Bronze Awards at the “HKGCWS Wine & Spirits Judging Awards”
2020	– Six wines won one Platinum Award, one Gold Award, two Silver Awards, one Bronze Award and one Seal of Approval at the “Wine.Luxe International Awards” – Dynasty X.O. 18 Years Old Brandy won the Grand Gold Award at the “2020 International Wine Grand Challenge” – Dynasty won a Silver Award and two Bronze Awards at “The Asian Cabernet Sauvignon Masters” and “The Asian Sparkling Wine Masters” hosted by The Drinks Business Asia – Dynasty garnered two Silver Awards and two Bronze Awards at the “2020 Cathay Pacific HKIWSC”
2021	– Dynasty won two Gold Awards, one Silver Award and two Bronze Awards at the “Wine.Luxe International Awards 2020” – Dynasty won three Silver Awards at “The Asian Cabernet Sauvignon Masters 2021”and “The DB Asia Summer Tasting 2021” hosted by the Drinks Business Asia – Dynasty Garnered Two Silver Awards at the “2021 Cathay Pacific HKIWSC”
2022	– Dynasty won two Silver Awards at “The Asian Cabernet Sauvignon Masters 2022” hosted by the Drinks Business Asia – “Dynasty Dry Red Wine – Seven-Year Reserve” won the Gold Medal at the “International Wine Grand Challenge (IWGC (China))” – Dynasty Garnered Two Bronze Awards at the “2022 Cathay HKIWSC”
2023	– Dynasty Garnered Two Bronze Awards at the 2023 IWSC for the first time – Dynasty won the Master Medal, Silver Medal and Bronze Medal at “The Asian Sparkling Masters 2023” and “The Asian Cabernet Sauvignon Masters 2023” hosted by the Drinks Business Asia – Dynasty won the Gold Medal at the “25th Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles” – Dynasty won one Gold Medal and two Bronze Medals at the “2023 Cathay HKIWSC”
2024	– Dynasty won the Silver Medal and Bronze Medal at “The Asian Chardonnay Masters 2024” and “The Asian Cabernet Sauvignon Masters 2024” hosted by the Drinks Business Asia – Dynasty won one Gold Award and one Bronze Award at the 2024 IWSC

Travel with Syafiq Kyle and Koe Yeet in Spritzer’s ‘Air Love Cuti-Cuti’ Adventure

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Spritzer, Malaysia’s leading mineral water company, is committing to enhancing travel experiences by launching the “Air Love Cuti-Cuti” campaign. This exciting initiative celebrates the passion for travel deep within the Malaysian spirit, offering engaging experiences, games, prizes, and a star-studded ambassador line-up.

Leading the charge as the faces of the “Air Love Cuti-Cuti” campaign are two of Malaysia’s well-known celebrity names – Syafiq Kyle and Koe Yeet. Syafiq Kyle, a renowned actor and model, is famous for his charismatic on-screen presence and love for adventure. Joining him is Koe Yeet, the acclaimed TV and film actress who won the Best Newcomer award at the Asia Content Awards 2021.

Together, these newly appointed Spritzer ambassadors will share their travel stories and vlogs, inspiring Malaysians to embrace the spirit of exploration and create unforgettable memories across the nation’s diverse landscapes. From heritage sites to bustling cities and local food, Syafiq Kyle and Koe Yeet will showcase Malaysia’s best, encouraging travellers to stay hydrated with Spritzer’s refreshing mineral water.

“At Spritzer, we understand that travel is about more than just destinations – it’s about the experiences, connections, and memories created along the way,” said Kenny Lim, Chief Executive Officer of Spritzer Berhad. “Through ‘Air Love Cuti-Cuti,’ we want to become an integral part of those journeys, ensuring that every traveller feels refreshed and hydrated as they explore the beauty of our nation.

The “Air Love Cuti-Cuti” campaign, which started in June, aims to deepen Spritzer’s connection with travel enthusiasts by offering various interactive experiences at major transportation hubs across Peninsular Malaysia. Travellers can enjoy free Spritzer drinks, participate in mini-games, and capture memorable moments at photo booths.

A key campaign highlight is the Air Love Cuti-Cuti: Snap & Menang social media contest, running from June 10th to July 21st. Participants can share their most creative travel photos or videos featuring Spritzer on Instagram or Facebook using the hashtags #AirLoveCutiCuti and #CutiCutiSpritzer. Exciting prizes include 30 weekly local travel vouchers worth RM1,000 each and two grand prizes of overseas travel vouchers worth RM10,000 each. For more details, visit the microsite.

The “Air Love Cuti-Cuti” campaign underscores Spritzer’s commitment to being more than a mineral water brand. It aspires to be a trusted companion that enhances the travel experiences of all locals and tourists alike. The brand aims to become integral to every Malaysian’s travel adventures and daily lives by connecting a joy of exploration with and their experiences with Spritzer. Spritzer’s continued commitment to quality and purity ensures you stay refreshed throughout your adventures.

For more information on the “Air Love Cuti-Cuti” campaign, including the “Snap & Menang” contest, visit www.spritzer.com.my/airlovecuticuti.

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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.

Nissin Foods Acquires Korean Snack Manufacturer Gaemi Food

HONG KONG, June 3, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Nissin Foods Company Limited (“Nissin Foods”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; Stock code: 1475) is pleased to announce that the Group, as the purchaser, and the Vendor entered into the Share Purchase Agreement (the “Acquisition”). This agreement relates to the Acquisition of 100% equity interest in Gaemi Food, a manufacturer of crispy roll snacks, which is a top national brand in the domestic crispy roll market in the Republic of Korea (“Korea”).

Nissin Foods Company Limited acquires Korean snack manufacturer Gaemi Food Co. Ltd. (From left to right) Mr. Shinji TATSUTANI, Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of Nissin Foods; Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO, Executive Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nissin Foods; Mr. Brian Hyunjin YUK, Chief Executive Officer of the Vendor and Gaemi Food; and Mr. Gyeonghoon PARK (Chief Strategic Officer of the Vendor and Gaemi Food, attended the signing ceremony of the Share Purchase Agreement today. — Nissin Foods Company Limited acquires Korean snack manufacturer Gaemi Food Co. Ltd. (On the left) Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO, Executive Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nissin Foods, signed the Share Purchase Agreement with Mr. Brian Hyunjin YUK, Chief Executive Officer of the Vendor and Gaemi Food, today.

The consideration for the Acquisition is KRW 48,000 million (equivalent to approximately HK$271.7 million). Upon completion of the Acquisition, Gaemi Food will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group engaged in the business of baked grain crispy rolls in the Korean and overseas markets. The Korean confectionery brand, “Kemy”, will be added to the Group’s portfolio, further enriching its non-noodle business.

Gaemi Food’s revenue was approximately KRW 20,150 million (approximately HK$121.6 million) for the year ended 31 December 2023, being a top national brand in the domestic crispy roll market in Korea. Gaemi Food has a national brand portfolio that includes its flagship “Baked Crispy Roll” product line and other product lines targeting at the high-value market of kids and toddlers’ snacks. Gaemi Food also supplies private brand and original design manufacturer products to many customers. The snack bars market is expected to experience robust growth in the next five years, not only in Korea but also in overseas markets such as China and Southeast Asia. This growth is driven by the continuous increase in consumer demand for convenient food products. The Group believes that this trend will continue and that there will be ample opportunities for expansion of the baked grain crispy rolls market.

The addition of the Korean snack manufacturer Gaemi Food to the Group would provide greater flexibility to deploy the Group’s distribution capabilities in China and Southeast Asia to respond to the increasing market demand and the changing business environment. The addition of the Korean confectionery brand, “Kemy”, to the Group’s non-noodle business portfolio would expand the business by further deepening its understanding of the Korean market with respect and leveraging the sales, logistics and related networks in the Korean market.

Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO, Executive Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nissin Foods, said, “The addition of Gaemi Food represents a strategic milestone for Nissin Foods in developing our business in the Korean and overseas markets. While leveraging Nissin Foods’ core competencies in marketing and food technology, the Group is developing a non-noodle business that can create synergies with the instant noodle business. Most importantly, expanding into overseas markets not only diversifies our revenue sources, but also deepens our understanding of local cultures and consumer behaviours. This knowledge allows us to build stronger relationships with local consumers, enabling us to identify and pursue additional opportunities. Going forward, the Group will continue enhancing our market insights, ultimately boosting the Group’s market share and overall profitability.”

For more information, please refer to the Announcement on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange website at: https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2024/0603/2024060301475.pdf

Gaemi Food has a national brand portfolio that includes its flagship “Baked Crispy Roll” product line and other product lines targeting at the high-value market of kids and toddlers’ snacks.

About Nissin Foods Company Limited

Nissin Foods Company Limited (“Nissin Foods”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; Stock code: 1475) is a renowned food company in Hong Kong and Mainland China, with a diversified portfolio of well-known and highly popular brands, primarily focusing on the premium instant noodle segment. The Group officially established its presence in Hong Kong in 1984 and is the largest instant noodle company in Hong Kong. The Group primarily manufactures and sells instant noodles, high-quality frozen food products, including frozen dim sum and frozen noodles, and also sells and distributes other food and beverage products, including retort pouches, snacks, mineral water, sauce and vegetable products under its two core corporate brands, namely “NISSIN” and “DOLL” together with a diversified portfolio of iconic household premium brands. The Group’s five flagship product brands, namely “Cup Noodles”, “Demae Iccho”, “Doll Instant Noodle”, “Doll Dim Sum” and “Fuku” are also among the most popular choices in their respective food product categories in Hong Kong. In the Mainland China market, the Group has introduced technology innovation through the “ECO Cup” concept and primarily focuses its sales efforts in first-and second-tier cities. In addition, Nissin Foods operated business in other Asian regions including Vietnam, Taiwan and Korea markets.

Nissin Foods is a constituent of five Hang Seng Indexes, namely: Hang Seng Composite Index, Hang Seng Composite SmallCap Index, Hang Seng Composite Industry Index – Consumer Staples, Hang Seng SCHK Consumption Index and Hang Seng SCHK Consumer Staples Index. Nissin Foods is eligible for trading under Shanghai-Hong Kong and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect. For more information, please visit www.nissingroup.com.hk.