Spritzer Malaysia Sends Mineral Water to Families Affected by Flood in Kedah and Perak

KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 9, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Spritzer Malaysia ("Spritzer" or the "Company"), which produces Malaysia's best-selling natural mineral water, is again bringing aid by sending bottle water to victims of the flash floods in the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia who are in need of safe and clean drinking water sources following the recent heavy downpour.

The Company has sent more than 30,000 bottles of Spritzer Natural Mineral Water to flood victims in Gurun and Yan in Kedah and Alor Pongsu in Perak whose homes were affected by the floodwaters, with a number of residents in all these areas having been evacuated to relief centres.

Spritzer has been donating aid to flood victims and rescue crews, especially those in flash floods affected areas, where victims may not have access to drinking water which is important for hydration and ensuring hygiene at all times.

Spritzer draws its silicon-rich mineral water sources from an environmentally safe and substantiable facility in Taiping, Perak surrounded by a tropical rainforest that is more than 200-million-year-old. Silicon-rich mineral water has also been found to be beneficial to health, which helps reduce or eliminate aluminium toxins found in bodies.

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Nissin Foods Announces 2021 Interim Results

HONG KONG, Aug 30, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Nissin Foods Company Limited (the "Company" or "Nissin Foods", and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"; Stock code: 1475) has today announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2021 ("the reporting period").

The PRC operations continued to perform well during the reporting period, while the Hong Kong operations were hard-hit by the high-base effect benefiting from the "stay-at-home" economy last year. Accordingly, the Group recorded a revenue of HK$1,853.8 million, representing a 6.8% growth year-on-year (2020: HK$1,735.4 million). It is primarily attributable to continuous revenue growth in the PRC operations, offset by the decrease in consumption in the Hong Kong operations. Gross profit was HK$592.3 million (2020: HK$588.0 million) with gross profit margin of 31.9% (2020: 33.9%), mainly attributed to the surge in raw materials prices, the decline in revenue from the Hong Kong operations and the lower contribution from the joint venture distribution business in Shanghai in the first year of its operations.

The Group's EBITDA was HK$281.3 million (2020: HK$310.7 million), representing an EBITDA margin of 15.2% (2020: 17.9%). Profit attributable to owners of the Company was HK$170.9 million (2020: HK$178.4 million) with a net profit margin of 9.2% (2020: 10.3%). Profitability was affected during the reporting period as a result of the surge in raw material costs, and the increase in operating and non-operating expenses stemming from the continuous investment in various brands. The rise in costs was, however, compensated by the lower applicable tax rate during the period. Basic earnings per share were 15.94 HK cents (2020: 16.61 HK cents).

Hong Kong Operations
Revenue from Hong Kong operations was HK$682.2 million (2020: HK$708.6 million), owing to the absence of sudden surge in demand as in last year's, especially in the bag-type instant noodles and frozen foods. Segment results was HK$52.6 million (2020: HK$97.9 million), mainly attributable to the decline in revenue, the escalating raw material prices since the second half of last year and the brand investment expenses.

The Group keeps up its effort to offer original and authentic Japanese delicacy with the launch of the inspirational and popular specialty of Kyushu Oita – fresh yuzu pepper, in tonkotsu soup base for both "Demae Iccho" and "Demae Iccho Bar Noodle" in the reporting period. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the "Cup Noodles" brand this year, the Group has introduced a bold revamp to the whole series of sixteen flavours of the "Cup Noodles" to revolutionize the noodles quality. To further complement the instant noodles portfolio, the Group has also launched additional offerings under the "ROAH" and "FUKU" brands, together with the broad spectrum of offerings from the "Doll" brand in instant noodles and frozen foods.

For non-noodles business, the Group has continued to broaden its product portfolio in Hong Kong. The distribution business has shown a solid improvement as the people resume their normal activities, while the Group's in-house production of granola continued to be one of the consumers' favourite choices. The Group also made further efforts to the KAGOME products during the reporting period. With the products of the vegetable business already reaching the shelf of the supermarkets, the Group foresees it would continue to be a good complement in the long run.

To facilitate Nissin Foods' long term development, the Group acquired 100% interest in Ming Fong Packaging & Chemicals Limited ("Ming Fong") at a cash consideration of HK$48.9 million on 14 April 2021.
Ming Fong holds a portfolio of plants and machineries and a right-of-use of the land and leasehold property.

PRC Operations
Revenue from the PRC operations increased by 14.1% (in local currency: 4.8%) to HK$1,171.6 million (2020: HK$1,026.8 million), thanks to the growth in sales volume from the cup-type instant noodles as customers continued to prefer better quality products. The joint venture distribution business also contributed to the revenue inorganically in the first quarter of 2021. Segment profit increased slightly by 1.8% to HK$145.4 million (2020: HK$142.8 million), mainly attributable to the better control in cost of sales and a prudent investment in branding.

Echoing the revamp of "Cup Noodles" in Hong Kong, the Group has had a major product reform in the PRC to celebrate the brand's anniversary. During the reporting period, the Group launched various online and offline marketing and advertising campaigns to foster a stronger sense of brand loyalty and to reinforce a feeling of fashionable and premium brand. The Group also collaborated with different brands to launch crossover packaging for "Cup Noodles" and "ROAH" respectively.

With the joint venture distribution business in Shanghai commencing operation in April 2020, the Group has distributed food and beverage under famous third-party Japanese brands and handled the distribution of granola and "KAGOME" products in the PRC. The distribution business has performed up to the Group's expectation during the reporting period.

Prospects
Look forward, the soaring raw material prices that have been disrupting the manufacturing process and raising the production costs will remain one of the major concerns in the short run. Nonetheless, the Group is cautiously optimistic about its business outlook and will adopt efficient cost-saving measures to maintain competitiveness during challenging times. In Hong Kong, the launch of the Consumption Voucher Scheme is expected to stimulate consumption in the near term, especially on the small-value items such as the groceries, whereas the gradual increase in the vaccination rates will allow the economy to regain momentum in the medium term.

In May 2021, the Group announced an investment plan of approximately HK$194 million to consolidate production facilities and install new smart production lines in Hong Kong. The production facilities will help create a flexible manufacturing system, while the new smart production lines will see higher productivity and management efficiency, as well as better quality control. The construction is expected to complete by 2023.

With the consumption continues to improve with higher per capita spending, the Group is confident on its time-proven track record and would continue to expand its business territory in the PRC with sustainable return.

Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO, Executive Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nissin Foods, said, "At Nissin Foods, we considered it our corporate social responsibility to ensure the stable supply of food, and the pursuit of quality a strategic move towards the Group's success. The Group has thus relentlessly kept serving consumers with consistent product optimisation, lately with Cup Noodles' major product upgrade for instance. While consumption demand has been fluctuating as the global economy continues to reset, the Group has continued to provide better quality products and superior customer experience, a commitment which has helped it sail through good times and bad times. As a responsible corporate citizen, we are dedicated to protecting everyone's wellbeing with stable food supply, and we will continue to stay alert, innovative and persistent in enhancing overall competitiveness, so as to create sustainable long-term value for all stakeholders."

For complete information, please refer to the interim results announcement available on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange website at:
https://tinyurl.com/4mkarkns

About Nissin Foods Company Limited
Nissin Foods Company Limited (The "Group"; Stock code: 1475) is a renowned food company in Hong Kong and the PRC with a diversified portfolio of well-known and highly popular brands and the largest instant noodle company in Hong Kong. The Group officially established its presence in Hong Kong in 1984. The Group primarily manufactures and sells instant noodles, frozen foods and other food products under its two core corporate brands, namely "NISSIN" and "DOLL" together with a diversified portfolio of iconic household premium food 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 PRC market, the Group has introduced technology innovation through the "ECO Cup" concept into the market and primarily focuses its sales efforts in first-and second-tier cities in the PRC.

Nissin Foods is a constituent of eight Hang Seng Indexes, namely: Hang Seng Composite Index, Hang Seng Consumer Goods & Services Index, Hang Seng Stock Connect Hong Kong Index, Hang Seng Stock Connect Hong Kong MidCap & SmallCap Index, Hang Seng Stock Connect Hong Kong SmallCap Index, Hang Seng SCHK Mainland China Companies Index, Hang Seng SCHK ex-AH Companies Index, and Hang Seng Small Cap (Investable) Index. For more information, please visit www.nissingroup.com.hk.

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Tianyun International Announced 2021 Interim Results

HONG KONG, Aug 26, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Tianyun International Holdings Limited ("Tianyun International", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") (Stock code: 6836.HK), a leading seller and manufacturer of processed fruits products in China is pleased to announce its interim results for the 6 months ended 30 June 2021 ("Review Period").

During the first half of 2021, China's economy enjoyed a strong start with consumption and investment in the manufacturing sector driving continuous growth. Consumption confidence has steadily recovered while the consumer market exhibits vitality. Under the favorable business environment and continuously improving consumer sentiment, the Group maintained a flourishing business and a robust financial position. The Group continued to achieve breakthroughs in research and development ("R&D") and innovation, realise enhancements in production capacity and production efficiency as well as continuous product structure optimization. The Group's revenue, gross profit and net profit grew by 54.3%, 54.2% and 87.5% respectively reaching RMB 472.2 million, RMB 131.8 million and RMB 89.5 million. Among which own brand sales recorded a substantial increase of 92.0% driven by the increase in sales from both processed fruit products and newly launched beverage products. The encouraging results further consolidated the Group's core competitiveness.

Blockbuster new beverages received enthusiastic response giving a strong boost of own brand development
As a food enterprise with the most complete quality certifications in China, the Group's own brands namely "Bingo Times", "fruit zz" and "Tiantong Times" have always been loved by consumers for their safe, healthy and delicious images. The own brand products successfully landed renowned chain supermarkets and stores such as RT MART, AEON, Jingkelong, JHCVS and Jiajiali with sales network covering 27 provinces, direct municipalities and autonomous regions across the PRC.

During the Review Period, the Group launched its new own brand "Shiok Party" vitamin sports drink, centred around sports and healthiness, bringing a brand new, healthy and safe choice to consumers. The "Shiok Party" series beverages is made of natural and healthy ingredients and contain no added synthetic caffeine or preservatives. As these product features match health-conscious trends, "Shiok Party" has rapidly seized the market with overwhelming responses from consumers and distributors and helped the Group securing its "crossover" position in the beverage industry. The Group also launched a proprietary developed chunky fruit beverage "Yao Guo Ji" combining fruit chunks, fruit juice and vitamins into a single can in March this year. This new product instantly attracted strong interest from the market and distributors since its debut at the 2021 Spring Food and Drinks Fair. Three flavours including peach, grape and strawberry have been released and other flavours such as lychee, orange, coconut, hawthorn, pear and loquat will be launched gradually in the future.

Apart from new products, the Group continued to improve its technology and enhance its packaging. During the Review Period, the Group promoted a more extensive range of products and flavours and launched series of new packagings targeting younger age groups and fused with elements from Chinese traditions. The new designs helped satisfying the customers' desire for new tastes and accelerating the penetration and visibility of the Group's own brands.

OEM and Fresh Fruits Trading stayed on track
Despite the volatility of the global pandemic situation, there is still a robust worldwide appetite for importing various processed fruit products made in China. The Group's OEM business kept up its development pace during the Review period, with business coverage over renowned international brands in regions across the five continents, including the United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and Japan, bringing stable income to the Group. Furthermore, the Group selected and resold a small portion of fresh fruits to domestic fresh fruit wholesalers. During the Review Period, the Group takes the responsibility of providing consumers with abundant, more diversified and quality fruits, set the goal of increasing the sales and processing of fresh fruit raw materials from different origins at home and abroad, and actively seeks to have domestic and foreign sales channels for fresh fruits and to develop business cooperation related to fresh fruits to welcome the huge opportunities brought by the fresh food retail market in China.

Production capacity improvement and outstanding automation lay a solid foundation for business development
Currently, construction for the Group's new No. 5 and No. 6 production workshops in Shandong has fully commenced with remarkable progress. It is expected that construction will be completed and operations will commence in 2021. The Group's overall production capacity will progressively increase. In addition, the Group is setting up a production base in the Honghe Hani and Yi Prefecture of Yunnan Province in China, which is expected to commence operation in 2022. The Yunnan production base has a planned land area of over 130,000 square metres and total designed production capacity of 90,000 tonnes per annum. The Group intends to establish a research centre, processing centre, grading centre, sales and trading centre, and storage and logistics center, focusing on tropical processed fruit products. At the same time, the Yunnan production base will facilitate greater optimisation of the Group's arrangements with warehousing and transportation across China, thereby enhancing cost efficiency of own brand products.

During the Review Period, the Group's new project in Yuan'an County of Yichang City has strategic significance for the Group's expansion in the Central China market as it will effectively raise the Group's production capacity of beverage products. With the gradual release of the new production capacity of the Group's production bases in Shandong, Hubei and Yunnan, it is expected that the total production capacity of the Group will be significantly increased, which will help the Group's long-term and solid development.

Mr. Yang Ziyuan, Chairman and CEO of the Group said, "Looking ahead, as China's food and beverage industry continues to benefit from the trends of the acceleration of internal circulation and consumption upgrade, the Group will seize the pace of economic recovery and strive for good results in product line extension, new product research and development, capacity expansion and stable operation. With policy support, retail consumption and service industries are expected to pick up further which will promote economic development in the next stage. Over the years, the Group has established solid foothold in China processed food industry with sound advantages in product quality, brand, production capacity and sales network.

Faced with the rapid changes and development of the industry, the Group has full confidence towards the future. We will continue to uphold the philosophy of stable operation, continue to promote endogenous growth, and hope to accelerate development through appropriate mergers and acquisitions and strategic cooperation opportunities, The Group will strive to further expand its China and global market share and to create value for shareholders and investors."

About Tianyun International Holding Limited (Stock Code: 6836.HK)
Tianyun International Holdings Limited (the "Company") and its subsidiaries (collectivelyreferred to as the "Group") are principally engaged in (i) the research and development, production and sales of processed fruit packaged in metal containers, plastic cups, glass containers and aluminum foil bags, and beverages ii) trading of fresh fruit. Processed fruit products are sold both under its own brands "Bingo Times", "fruit zz" and "Tiantong Times" and on an OEM basis. The beverages are sold under its ownbrand "Shiok Party".

The Group has been consistently committed to providing its customers with healthy and safe products. As a food enterprise with the most complete quality certifications, we rigorously adhere to stringent international production standards and are accredited with BRC (A), IFS Food (High), FDA (FSMA), HALAL, SC, KOSHER, BSCI and ISO22000, etc. in respect of our production facilities, quality control and management. The Group has also passed the internal food production standards reviews and audits from several UK and US supermarket chains. At the same time, as a Chinese "Equal production line; Equal standard; Equal quality" food production and export enterprise, the Group has been supplying products of equivalent quality to domestic and international markets. Since 2016, the Group's own-brand processed fruit products have continued to achieve high market recognition, and the Group became China's first fruit processing company to place a "Zero Added Preservatives" label on its products.

The Group was awarded the China's Most Promising Listed Companies by the internationally renowned financial magazine Forbes, and the "2017 Linyi Mayor Quality Award" by the PRC Government respectively in 2017. The Group's proprietary researched, developed and produced pure fruit snack food received the national "Certificate of Invention Patent" in 2018. The Group was awarded the National Hi-tech Enterprise Certificate in 2019. In 2020, the Group was recognised as one of the Most Valuable Chinese Brands for the fourth consecutive year.

For more information, please visit www.tianyuninternational.com

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Azelis publishes its 2020 sustainability report, demonstrating progress against ambition to innovate and advance in sustainability

SINGAPORE, Aug 26, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Azelis, a leading innovative service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, is proud to publish its second sustainability report which covers the 2020 group-wide sustainability performance.

Highlights & rationale
– The report showcases Azelis' environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments and reinforces its ambitions to become the world-leading provider of sustainable solutions and services
– Azelis sustainability strategy, Action 2025, is built upon four pillars: People, Products and Innovation, Governance and Environment
– Azelis was awarded a Platinum rating by EcoVadis, the highest distinction in the supplier sustainability rating scheme, a recognition of its sustainability commitments

Azelis' sustainability journey started in 2015 when the company defined the fundamentals of its sustainability program, following the Paris Agreement on climate change and the release of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by the United Nations. Based on the United Nations Global Compact (UN GC) initiative, ISO 26000 and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the program consists of four pillars, each with goals and KPIs. Within each pillar, Azelis also contributes to a number of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).

In 2020, Azelis laid the grounds for its new sustainability strategy, Action 2025. Rolled out in early 2021, the strategy captures the company's continued ambitions to innovate and to advance in sustainability. The main 2020 developments across all four pillars of the Azelis sustainability strategy include:

– People – Another edition of the company-wide employee satisfaction survey, which has been in place since 2014, was conducted. Thanks to the extensive improvement actions put in place across the entire organization following the 2018 survey, Azelis succeeded in already reaching the 2025 goals for loyalty and working conditions and is very close to the goal for engagement. As the company aims to continuously improve, it intends to raise the bar of the 2025 goals by the end of 2021.

– Products and Innovation – Azelis continued with the identification of sustainable products and intensified sustainable formulation work. For this, the company specifically focused on products that minimize or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances. Progress was also made on the sustainable sourcing due diligence procedure in 2020. This was reinforced by Azelis' membership to "Together for Sustainability" a joint initiative and global network of 31 chemical companies, which delivers the de facto global standard for environmental, social and governance performance of chemical supply chains.

– Governance – Azelis launched its SpeakUp! Policy and SpeakUp! Line, which are available to employees and any third-party stakeholder for reporting malpractices. This ensures a culture where employees are encouraged to speak up in a safe environment, and where they will not feel victimized or retaliated against.

– Environment – Azelis is committed to a carbon intensity reduction target of 25% by 2025 and 50% by 2030. Furthermore, the company has set targets of using 100% of electricity in its offices and sites from renewable sources as well as decarbonization in its operations and supply chain.

Dr. Hans Joachim Muller, Azelis Chief Executive Officer, comments: "Perhaps the most important lesson of 2020 was that we cannot and must not continue as before the Covid-19 pandemic. It is the responsibility of all of us, as businesses, as consumers, as human beings, to act more sustainably and responsibly. Despite the turmoil 2020 brought, it has been yet another pivotal year of progress for Azelis. More than ever, sustainability is a driver of innovation for Azelis and innovation is a driver of sustainability. Across all market segments, our formulation experts are helping customers reduce their environmental impact by developing innovations that minimize or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances. They are also creating formulations and practices that deliver enhanced performance while protecting human health and the environment. Our innovations catalyze sustainability in the market segments we serve and their value chains, and will help realize concepts such as circular economy."

Maria J. Almenar Martin, Group Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) and Sustainability Director, adds: "As Group Sustainability Director I look back at our 2020 sustainability achievements proudly and with excitement and confidence to the years to come to reach our 2025 sustainability targets. With our recently awarded Platinum rating from EcoVadis and this latest edition of the sustainability report, we confirm to all our partners the proven track record of our sustainability efforts and commitments since we started our journey back in 2015. We are in a resolute course of action to be catalyst of change when it comes to sustainable business models and become the benchmark for the industry."

To become a world-leading innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients distribution industry, Azelis has identified digitalization, innovation and sustainability as its growth drivers. Through Azelis' connected solutions, the company is leading the way in customer engagement, whilst providing the digital insight that will drive new levels of chemical innovation. With its redefined sustainability strategy, Action 2025, Azelis is building a resilient, thriving and responsible business. Through these commitments, the company will meet the needs of its stakeholders, whilst also creating a positive and widespread impact on the environment and communities around the world.

Contact information
Azelis
Marina Kaptein
Group Communications Director
T: +32 3 613 0125
E: marina.kaptein@azelis.com

About Azelis

Azelis is a leading global innovation service provider in the specialty chemical and food ingredients industry present in over 50 countries across the globe with around 2,500 employees. Our knowledgeable teams of industry, market and technical experts are each dedicated to a specific market within Life Sciences and Industrial Chemicals. We offer a lateral value chain of complementary products to more than 45,000 customers, supported by ~2,200 principal relationships, creating a turnover of EUR 2.22 billion (2020).

Across our extensive network of more than 60 application laboratories, our award-winning staff help develop formulations and provide technical guidance throughout the customers' product development process. We combine a global market reach with a local footprint to offer a reliable, integrated and unique digital service to local customers and attractive business opportunities to principals. EcoVadis Platinum rated, Azelis is a leader in sustainability. We believe in building and nurturing solid, honest and transparent relationships with our people and partners.

Impact through ideas. Innovation through formulation.

www.azelis.com

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Nissin Foods named “Food Partner of Hong Kong, China Delegation to Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games”

HONG KONG, Aug 26, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games kicks off today! Nissin Foods Company Limited ("Nissin Foods", and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") is named Food Partner of Hong Kong, China Delegation to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, reiterating its commitment to support the development of sports and local athletes in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Boccia representatives Tse Tak Wah and Ho Yuen Ki received the supportive gift packs prepared by Nissin Foods before their departure to Tokyo.

Nissin Foods pressed ahead to support the Olympic-qualified athletes from Hong Kong at a time when the Tokyo 2020 Olympic was still clouded with uncertainty early last year. As a sponsor of the local delegation, the brand is thrilled to see Hong Kong's athletes have marked a historic showing at the recently concluded Olympic Games, bringing home six medals – one gold, two silvers and bronzes.

Today, Nissin Foods is pleased to announce extending its support to the local elite athletes with disabilities, not only as the Food Partner of Hong Kong, China Delegation to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, but also to the upcoming 11th National Games for Persons with Disabilities to be held in Shaanxi Provence in October and the Bahrain 2021 Asian Youth Para Games in December.

For the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games set to take place from 24 August to 5 September, a total of 24 athletes will represent Hong Kong in eight sports, namely: archery, athletics, badminton, boccia, equestrian, swimming, table tennis and wheelchair fencing.

Mr. Kiyotaka Ando, Executive Director, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Nissin Foods, said: "Hong Kong athletes have participated in 12 Paralympic Games since 1972 and achieved outstanding results by capturing a total of 126 medals. We are moved and inspired by the courage and perseverance of the athletes, particularly during such uncertain time under the threat of Covid-19. We wish all athletes to break through their limits and the Hong Kong, China Delegation to find yet another success in Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. We also call for Hong Kong people to join us and cheer for each and every Hong Kong Paralympian!"

"Nissin Foods would also like to send our heartfelt appreciation for the efforts of The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games for bringing together all the elite athletes around the world amid the pandemic-impacted difficult time, showcasing the spirit of the Olympic Movement to promote friendship, solidarity and fair play to the fullest," Mr. Ando said.

In pursuit of its founder Mr Momofuku Ando's belief that "eating and sports as the two axles of health", Nissin Foods has been an active sponsor of local sports activities and athletes in order to contribute to the development of sports in Hong Kong. With a strong belief that more sustainable measures are needed to fully maximise the city's potential in sports development, the Group will continue to groom budding athletes in local matches and training while sponsoring local elite athletes in international tournaments and games.

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About Nissin Foods Company Limited
Nissin Foods Company Limited (The "Group"; Stock code: 1475) is a renowned food company in Hong Kong and the PRC with a diversified portfolio of well-known and highly popular brands and the largest instant noodle company in Hong Kong. The Group officially established its presence in Hong Kong in 1984. The Group primarily manufactures and sells instant noodles, frozen foods and other food products under its two core corporate brands, namely "NISSIN" and "DOLL" together with a diversified portfolio of iconic household premium food 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 PRC market, the Group has introduced technology innovation through the "ECO Cup" concept into the market and primarily focuses its sales efforts in first-and second-tier cities located in the eastern and southern parts of the PRC.

Nissin Foods is a constituent of eight Hang Seng Indexes, namely: Hang Seng Composite Index, Hang Seng Consumer Goods & Services Index, Hang Seng Stock Connect Hong Kong Index, Hang Seng Stock Connect Hong Kong MidCap & SmallCap Index, Hang Seng Stock Connect Hong Kong SmallCap Index, Hang Seng SCHK Mainland China Companies Index, Hang Seng SCHK ex-AH Companies Index, and Hang Seng Small Cap (Investable) Index. For more information, please visit www.nissingroup.com.hk.

About Hong Kong Paralympic Committee & Sports Association for the Physically Disabled
The Hong Kong Paralympic Committee & Sports Association for the Physically Disabled (HKPC&SAPD), previously named the Hong Kong Sports Association for the Physically Disabled (HKSAPD), was established in 1972 under the leadership of Founding President Prof. Sir Harry Fang and a group of rehabilitation enthusiasts. The Association plans, organizes, develops and promotes sports to the physically impaired so they could enjoy fun of sports and lead a healthy lifestyle. The Association also plays the role of National Paralympic Committee (NPC) in developing and selecting athletes to represent Hong Kong in Paralympic Games and competitions sanctioned by international sports federations.

The Association officially renamed as HKPC&SAPD as requested by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) in 2005 to duly reflect the NPC role which the Association has been undertaking since its establishment. As the NPC of HKSAR, the Association is committed to promoting Paralympic Movement in Hong Kong, as well as enabling local Para athletes to achieve sporting excellence.
Website: https://www.hkparalympic.org/
HK Delegation Website: https://tokyo2020.hkparalympic.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HKPCSAPD/

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Five HKTDC August fairs and ICMCM draw to a close

HONG KONG, Aug 16, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – The HKTDC Food Expo, HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair (Special Edition), HKTDC Hong Kong International Tea Fair, HKTDC Home Delights Expo and HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), as well as the International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM), jointly organised by the HKTDC and the Modernized Chinese Medicine International Association, have all drawn to a successful close. The five public fairs brought together over 900 exhibitors and attracted more than 370,000 visitors.

The Food Expo, Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair (Special Edition), Hong Kong International Tea Fair, Home Delights Expo and Beauty & Wellness Expo drew to a close today, attracting more than 370,000 visitors.

The Gourmet Zone at the Food Expo showcased exquisite high-end food products. Various star chefs demonstrated "less salt and less sugar" recipes to encourage urbanites to develop healthy eating habits.

Pavilions and exhibitors from overseas participated at the Food Expo through local representatives to promote speciality foods and beverages. Mainland China, Cambodia, Finland, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Thailand and Vietnam were among the countries and regions taking part.

Benjamin Chau, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, said: "The Food Expo and concurrent fairs welcomed more than 370,000 visitors, showing that people are willing to spend and keen to use their consumption vouchers even though food and beverage sampling was not allowed in the fairground due to the pandemic. We were also encouraged to see a number of group pavilions participating through their local representatives to grasp business opportunities, confirming Hong Kong as an important trading platform."

Purchases through e-payment become popular

The HKTDC interviewed more than 1,400 visitors during the fairs through random sampling. A positive appetite for consumption was reported, with 44% of the respondents spending HK$1,000 or more and the average per capita spending reaching HK$1,273. With 85% of exhibitors at the fairs accepting at least one consumption voucher payment method, the survey showed that nearly 80% of visitors made purchases at the fairs using electronic payment methods, while more than half of the respondents used their consumption vouchers, highlighting the growing popularity of e-payment services.

The Hong Kong & Kowloon Provisions, Wine & Spirit Dealers' Association Limited (PWSA) and Nam Pak Hong Association set up a pavilion at the Food Expo for the first time, bringing about 20 food companies to promote their alcoholic beverages, canned foods, snacks, fruits and other food items. PWSA Director Michael Li said: "All our exhibitors adopted e-payment services to create a seamless shopping experience for customers. During the expo, around 80% of our sales were transacted through e-payment platforms. The Consumption Voucher Scheme has certainly helped to stimulate consumption and our sales result was better than expected. We plan to expand our participation at next year's expo."

Special temptations attract customers and boost sales

With great food and wine pairings in mind, some of the exhibitors at the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair (Special Edition) said that running the fair in conjunction with the Food Expo had boosted exhibitors' sales performance. John Lee, Director at Everrise International Trading Co Ltd and spokesperson for Wuliangye International (HK) Limited, said: "To engage more customers, we offered discount vouchers during the fair period which can be used when they make purchases at our stores at a later date. Our eye-catching booth also attracted many customers to visit. We expect our onsite sales turnover to reach HK$1 million."

At the Home Delights Expo, exhibitor Bingo Leung, Customer Service Assistant at Smartech International Marketing Limited, Hong Kong, said the company's participation in the expo over the years had helped promote its brand and new products to consumers. This year, Smartech launched new promotion plans tailored to the Consumption Voucher Scheme. "We provided discount offers, free gifts and four e-payment methods to tempt consumers to use their consumption vouchers for purchases. Our bestsellers included handheld vacuum cleaners, robotic vacuum cleaners and dehumidifiers. We are very satisfied with the results and expect the five-day expo to generate HK$500,000 in sales turnover."

Since the Beauty & Wellness Expo debuted in 2016, Beauty Sensation Co Ltd, Hong Kong has participated as an exhibitor every year. Marketing Director Kin Wong expressed strong confidence in the company's sales performance at this year's event. "The expo provides an effective platform to raise brand awareness and promote our Australian skincare products to both existing and new customers," he said. "Visitors were particularly interested in our organic skincare products this year and we expect our onsite sales turnover to exceed HK$1 million."

Global traders view Hong Kong as an important trading platform

Despite the ongoing travel restrictions, numerous group pavilions participated at the Food Expo through local representatives, including the Ministry of Agriculture Trade Promotion Center, Shandong Province, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Chongqing City from Mainland China which joined Japan, Korea and Poland to offer their food specialities to local shoppers. The Tea Fair also featured the Guizhou Pavilion to promote famous teas from the province. In addition to organising local buying missions, the HKTDC arranged nearly 200 virtual business matching meetings to enable global traders to stay connected and forge new deals.

Blanka Golebiowska, Deputy Consul-General at the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Hong Kong, said the Food Expo had given them the chance to connect with local importers to explore further cooperation. "The expo is a great place for us to promote Polish food products and test the market. We really appreciate the HKTDC's efforts in organising virtual business matching meetings to enable potential business development," Ms Golebiowska said.

For more comments from exhibitors and buyers, please visit: https://bit.ly/3g4N8Xc

Websites:
– HKTDC Food Expo: https://hkfoodexpo.hktdc.com
– HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair (Special Edition): https://hkwinefairaugust2021.hktdc.com
– HKTDC Hong Kong International Tea Fair: https://hkteafair.hktdc.com
– HKTDC Home Delights Expo: https://homedelights.hktdc.com
– HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo: https://hkbeautyexpo.hktdc.com
– The International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM): https://icmcm.hktdc.com
– Photo download: https://bit.ly/3AKzJLX

About HKTDC

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn

Media enquiries:
HKTDC Communication & Public Affairs Department
Clayton Lauw, Tel: +852 2584 4472, Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.org
Angel Tang, Tel: +852 2584 4544, Email: angel.hc.tang@hktdc.org
Sam Ho, Tel: +852 2584 4569, Email: sam.sy.ho@hktdc.org

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HKTDC Food Expo and concurrent fairs open today

HONG KONG, Aug 12, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – The HKTDC Food Expo, HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair (Special Edition), HKTDC Hong Kong International Tea Fair, HKTDC Home Delights Expo and HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo, hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The five public fairs have assembled 900 exhibitors from Hong Kong and beyond to showcase a global selection of delicacies and lifestyle products. About 85% of the exhibitors said they are making available at least one consumption voucher payment method to provide a smoother shopping experience for visitors.

Edward Yau, Secretary of Commerce and Economic Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (front row, fourth from right), Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC (front row, fourth from left), Margaret Fong, HKTDC Executive Director (front row, third from right), and other distinguished guests officiated at the opening ceremony.

The Food Expo is a summer shopping hotspot, attracting thousands of public visitors. The Public Hall presents a global selection of specialty food products.

In addition to the five public fairs, the International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM), jointly organised by the HKTDC and the Modernized Chinese Medicine International Association, runs at the HKCEC on 12 and 13 August.

Officiating at this morning's opening ceremony for the fairs was Guest of Honour Edward Yau, Secretary of Commerce and Economic Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). Margaret Fong, HKTDC Executive Director, said: "Given the current travel restrictions, we are grateful to see group and individual exhibitors from outside Hong Kong showcasing products through their local representatives, including those from Mainland China, Cambodia, Finland, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Norway, the Philippines, Poland, Thailand and Vietnam. Their presence underlines Hong Kong's strength as the ideal trading platform through which food suppliers from around the world can expand their business networks. We are most delighted to welcome 900 exhibitors who are showing their support for these events."

On-site hygiene measures to ensure safe shopping experience

The well-being and safety of exhibitors and visitors is the top priority at the exhibitions. Various measures have been put in place to protect people against the pandemic, including requiring everyone entering and staying in the fairground to wear a mask; not allowing eating, drinking and sample tasting in the fairground; setting up temperature-screening stations; providing hand sanitiser at multiple locations around the venue; and stepping up the cleaning and disinfection of exhibitors' booths and the venue itself. Physical ticket sales for the August exhibitions are not available at the fairground to avoid the use of cash and minimise contact. Visitors can pay with their Octopus cards at the entrance toll booths to gain entry. To spread the flow of visitors and encourage the public to visit the exhibitions during non-peak hours, the HKTDC has introduced morning and night admission tickets at special prices.

Updates on the visitor flow and crowd control measures at the HKCEC will be provided on the event website for the consideration of those wishing to visit the fairs. For more details, please visit hkfoodexpo.hktdc.com/tc

Food Expo (12-16 Aug): wide selection of delicacies and culinary masterclasses

The 31st Food Expo comprises the Gourmet Zone and the Public Hall. The Public Hall, which opens throughout the five-day fair, showcases a global selection of food items including Japanese salted half boiled egg marinated in sea salt from Okinawa (booth: 1B-D02); Malaysian bak kut teh from Klang Back Street King Seng (booth: 1B-C21); radish pickles with three times more Chinese parsley, deep fried garlic, sakura shrimp and dried chillies (booth: 1C-B34) and low-calorie cauliflower rice (booth: 1E-E21). The Premium Food Zone in the Public Hall features food items offered by more than 20 renowned brands, including Tai Pan's brand-new vegan snowy mooncakes, Maxims' "Minions Collection" mooncakes, as well as other products from Nissin, Chui Lau Heung, WH Group, Chewy, Kee Wah, Wing Wah, Super Star Group, Tao Ti and more. New joiners in 2021 include Sau Tao and Chen Yun Pao Chuan.

The much-anticipated Gourmet Zone is open to the public for four consecutive days (12 to 15 August) and features five thematic zones, namely Asian Cuisine, Western Delicacy, Sweet Delight, Green Palate and Coffee Avenue. Speciality food items are featured in each zone, including tender aged sashimi with rich umami taste (booth: 3C-B17); lemon ginger kombucha that is both healthy and delicious (booth: 3C-E08); decaffeinated sparkling coffee tea brewed from Bolivian Cascara (booth: 3C-F24); Japanese Kohakuiro plum wine that uses 100% Japanese plums soaked in distilled brandy (booth: 3C-A02); and Daitouryou premium white peach from Yamanashi, Japan with 13.5 degrees of sweetness (booth: 3C-F07).

Activity highlights at the Food Expo include:
– Culinary masterclasses on "Less Salt and Sugar" recipes to encourage urbanites to develop healthy eating habits (13 August)
– Cooking demonstrations performed by eight celebrity chefs, including Ricky Cheung, Executive Chef of The Food Story; Kitty Siu, Executive Chef of Kitty's Kitchen; Will Leung, Executive Chef of 1111; Sandy Keung, founder and Executive Chef of Good BBQ; and Ng Kong-kiu, founder and Chef of Ju Xing Home (12 to 15 August)
– Local Fresh 123 at which the Fish Marketing Organization and Vegetables Marketing Organization will introduce fresh ingredients from local fisheries and farms (13 August)
– A series of seminars covering topics such as Dark Magic in Microwave Cooking (13 August), Plant-based Meat Development in Hong Kong (13 August), EatSmart Restaurant Star+ (12 August), Diet Therapy (14 and 15 August) and Foodwise (13 August)
– The Beef-and-egg King Prize Presentation Ceremony, highlighting what goes into making one of the most popular choices served at Hong Kong-style cafes, the beef and egg sandwich (13 August)
– Hosted by Jacky Chan, Chef's Dialogue invites three renowned Hong Kong chefs to share their tips on cooking, eating and ingredient selection (14 August)

Wine & Spirits Fair (Special Edition) (12-16 Aug): expert sharing, huge range of drinks

A new addition to the August fairs, the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair (Special Edition) introduces a broad range of old and new world wines, such as Luna di Luna prosecco (booth: 3D-A01) and wine from the East Helan Mountain Area of Ningxia, Mainland China (booth: 3C-G14). Popular craft beers include Hokkaido Brewing Melon Ale (booth: 3D-A31); MiMi Beer Ruby Roselle Gose (booth: 3C-G13) and Lion Rock Signature, a beer with a silky foam and a refreshing complex fruity taste (booth: 3C-G12). Japanese sake and spirits lovers will enjoy Pure Rice Daiginjo Dairi Special Limited, a masterpiece sake by Fujinishiki brewed with Omachi rice and low-flow water from Mount Fuji, with a specially designed bottle in the shape of the sacred mountain (booth: 3C-G08), Japanese whisky with a unique yuzu and myrtle flavour (booth: 3C-G20) and other interesting brews.

Wine lovers should not miss the series of activities covering the outlook for natural wines (13 August); sake basics delivered by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Wine & Spirits (13 August); a chit-chat on wine and food pairing with TV host Cecilia Wong (14 August); criteria for selecting high-quality wines from different production regions by Anty Fung, an MWM Wine School recognised instructor (14 August); spirit recommendations by the Hong Kong Wine and Spirits Association (15 August), and more.

International Tea Fair (12-16 Aug): selected teas and teaware, inspirational events

The 12th Hong Kong International Tea Fair showcases a variety of high-quality specialty teas, including Rooibos Tea from South Africa (booth: 3D-A12), fully hand-processed Tieguanyin Coal Fired Tea (booth: 3D-A20), 2002 Yiwu Song Ping Hao Lao Shu Tea Block (booth: 3D-A16), premium blended Da Hong Pao and Aged Old Growth Shui Xian from Wuyi Mountain (booth: 3D-B13), Matcha Divine Cloud (booth: 3D-A08A) and other selected teas. Delicate teaware is also featured at the fair, such as NIKKO – FLOWER DANCE designed by Japanese artist Shinpei Naito (booth: 3D-A08), Nambu Iron Kettle from Japan (booth: 3D-A02) and a Famille-Rose tea bowl with an intricate image of a woman teaching her child in the garden (booth: 3D-A10). Activities include an introduction to Japanese tea leaves (13 August), Tea for the Soul (14 August), The Mystery of Tea Therapy (15 August) and a milk tea workshop hosted by KamCha (15 August).

Home Delights Expo (12-16 Aug): one-stop shop for home tech and household products

The Home Delights Expo returns for its seventh edition, running for five consecutive days. The Avenue of Delights gathers multiple lifestyle brands, such as Towngas, ZWILLING J.A. Henckels, Tiger and German Pool, offering various kinds of home appliances, kitchenware, tableware and household items. Featured products include sterilisation items such as a car air purifier that employs NASA-developed technology (booth: 3F-D20) and an intelligent disinfection diffuser using ultrasonic technology (booth: 3G-E07).

In addition, the fair features Hong Kong's first-ever Smart (IoT) Anti-scorch Gas Built-in Hob (booth: 3F-E02), which can be linked to a mobile application that ensures hassle-free monitoring and supports remote emergency shut-off; and a foldable universal cooker that can be used as an electric oven, a hot pot, a stir-fryer, a grill pan or a barbeque grill (booth: 3F-A16), offering a creative solution for those who love cooking but have limited space at home. Other attractions include a showcase of home design solutions from the Hong Kong Furniture and Decoration Trade Association, while Sharon Lam, Founder of Home Therapy, will deliver a talk on decluttering under the pandemic (12 August).

Beauty & Wellness Expo (12-16 Aug): discover the formula for improved wellbeing

The fifth Beauty & Wellness Expo welcomes the Federation of Beauty Industry (H.K.), Hong Kong Hair & Beauty Merchants Association, International Beauty & Health General Union and The Cosmetic & Perfumery Association of Hong Kong to present a variety of health- and beauty-related products at their pavilions. Popular products include a bedding and mattress spray with an anti-dust mite function and blended Indian Neem and eucalyptus essential oils (booth: 3E-D06); an energy-balancing therapy machine that incorporates big data into body analysis and health advice (booth: 3E-A12); and a professional plasma skin purification treatment that employs thermal plasma condensation technology to purify skin, enhance absorption and accelerate skin regeneration (booth: 3D-C01).

Mask-induced skin problems have become of increasing concern since the pandemic began. Beauty & Health Columnist Yoko Tsang will share tips on treating mask-related skin problems (15 August). On the same day, the Hong Kong China Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness will stage an event to introduce the Hong Kong Bodybuilding & Fitness Invitation Championship.

ICMCM (12 to 13 August): convergence of healthcare insights

Jointly organised by the HKTDC and the Modernized Chinese Medicine International Association, the International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM) runs on 12 and 13 August. The conference this year is themed "Integrative Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19 and Related Disorders: Clinical Studies and Product Development", presenting invaluable Chinese medicine insights to industry practitioners. The speaker line-up features professors from Yale University in the United States and experts from the Netherlands, Malaysia, Mainland China and Hong Kong. Running in a hybrid format, physical and online sessions will be offered to facilitate the exchange of ideas among participants. Registered Chinese medicine practitioners in Hong Kong are eligible for the CME application.

More opportunities to spend consumption vouchers plus daily lucky draw

The HKTDC has invited Octopus and WeChat Pay to provide exhibitors with exclusive discounts to encourage them to use the payment platforms, which in turn will give visitors more opportunities to spend their recently received consumption vouchers under the HKSAR Government's Consumption Voucher Scheme. Besides, the "Buy-more-win-more Lucky Draw" will be held every day during the exhibition period with prizes including five-star hotel accommodation packages, restaurant vouchers, luxury food items, skincare kits and health products. Spending HK$200 or more with a single receipt gives visitors one entry into the lucky draw – the more you spend, the greater your chance of winning.

The HKTDC has launched the August Happy Buy website for the five exhibitions, allowing the public to keep up to date with the latest shopping news and various flash sales, including a HK$1 Super Star Seafood Feast, bottled Hong Kong-style milk tea and Musang King durian snowy mooncakes. E-coupons can be downloaded in advance to enjoy all the special offers at the exhibitions. For more details, please visit the August Happy Buy website at https://ecoupon.hktdc.com/food

In addition, a vaccination incentive campaign is running during the fairs to give out 30,000 free admissions to citizens who have been vaccinated (that is, having received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine). Members of the public can enter the venue for free on weekday mornings (12, 13 and 16 August before 12 noon) by presenting their COVID-19 vaccination record. Free admission will be given on a first-come-first-served basis while the quota lasts. Many exhibitors are also participating in providing discounts and gifts for people who have been vaccinated. For details, please visit the August Happy Buy website.

Websites:
– HKTDC Food Expo: https://hkfoodexpo.hktdc.com
– HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair (Special Edition): https://hkwinefairaugust2021.hktdc.com
– HKTDC Hong Kong International Tea Fair: https://hkteafair.hktdc.com
– HKTDC Home Delights Expo: https://homedelights.hktdc.com
– HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo: https://hkbeautyexpo.hktdc.com
– The International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM): https://icmcm.hktdc.com
– August Happy Buy website: https://ecoupon.hktdc.com/food/
– Photo Download: https://bit.ly/2VGD0x5

About HKTDC

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via trade publications, research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn

Media enquiries:
HKTDC Communication & Public Affairs Department
Clayton Lauw, Tel: +852 2584 4472, Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.org
Angel Tang, Tel: +852 2584 4544, Email: angel.hc.tang@hktdc.org
Sam Ho, Tel: +852 2584 4569, Email: sam.sy.ho@hktdc.org

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Spritzer Malaysia Offers Exclusive Promotions to Quench Thirst on Hot Days

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Spritzer Malaysia (Spritzer or the Company), which produces Malaysia's best-selling natural mineral water, is having exclusive promotions on the Company's official Shopee store in conjunction with Shopee's 8.8 Brands Festival that ends on 08 August 2021. Stay safe, remain hydrated and healthy in this hot weather by shopping for various Spritzer Natural Mineral Water subscription plans from the comfort of home through https://shopee.com.my/spritzer.os from as low as RM127.50 per month catering to different household needs that can be delivered safely to your doorsteps.

In addition, every subscription plan comes with a trendy rechargeable water pump dispenser that is not only functional but also lightweight in design, compact and portable.

Spritzer is also pleased to introduce So Tinge!, a new line of fruit flavoured carbonated drinks coming in three flavours – watermelon, grape and lemon packed in 325ml bottles that is refreshing and thirst quenching on a hot day.

In conjunction with Shopee's 8.8 Brands Festival, Spritzer is offering on the Company's official Shopee store the Spritzer Sparkling range at 50% off the regular price. Up until 08 August 2021, consumers can also enjoy the following attractive store vouchers:
– RM10 off, with a minimum spend of RM120
– 88% off, with a minimum spend of RM1, capped at RM5
– 50% off, with a minimum spend of RM1, capped at RM5

Besides these attractive offers, consumers who shop on the Spritzer official Shopee store can get free shipping with a lowered minimum spend of RM8, daily 88% off and RM8 branded deals. There are also up to 38 million Shopee Coins up for grabs with Shopee prizes when shoppers play Shopee Farm, Spin & Win, Shopee Bubble, Shopee Candy and more.

Check out Spritzer's official Shopee store to find out more – https://shopee.com.my/spritzer.os.

Contact:
Muhammad Hakim
Email: h.juraimi@swanconsultancy.biz

About Spritzer Berhad
Spritzer Berhad (MY:7103; SPZ.MY; SPTZ.KL) is the largest bottled water producer in Malaysia. The brand, SPRITZER, is Malaysia's best selling natural mineral water, produced and bottled from a vast environmentally-friendly 220 acre site replete with plentiful natural mineral water resources and lush greenery. Learn more at http://www.spritzer.com.my.

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HKTDC Food Expo and five concurrent events open next week

HONG KONG, Aug 4, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – The HKTDC Food Expo, Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair (Special Edition), HKTDC Hong Kong International Tea Fair, HKTDC Home Delights Expo and HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo, hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be held concurrently at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 12 August. More than 880 exhibitors are expected to participate, providing the public with a diverse one-stop shopping experience.

The HKTDC Food Expo, Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair (Special Edition), HKTDC Hong Kong International Tea Fair, HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo, HKTDC Home Delights Expo and the ICMCM will be staged concurrently at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, starting from 12 August. Benjamin Chau, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, introduced highlights of the six events at a press conference today.

The Food Expo gathers international foods from different countries and regions, including a Coffee Capsule which is originated, roasted, ground and packaged in France, and natural beauty care product rosehip puree from Finland.

The Hong Kong International Tea Fair presents a number of high quality teas including premium Da Hong Pao, aged Pu'er tea and South African Rooibos Tea.

Running alongside the five public events at the HKCEC, the International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM), jointly organised by the HKTDC and the Modernized Chinese Medicine International Association, will be staged on 12 and 13 August.

Introducing highlights of all six events at a press conference today, Benjamin Chau, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, said: "More than 830,000 visitors attended the seven-day HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair held last month, showing that the public appetite is there for our upcoming exhibitions this month. The Food Expo has long been a popular annual event in the city and this year it will be complemented by the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair (Special Edition). The concurrent exhibitions will provide a great place for people to shop and relax during the summer vacation. What's more, everyone can enjoy plenty of offers and discounts and find a good way to spend the consumption vouchers they received earlier this month."

Highlighted Food Expo presents global tasting tour with distinctive pavilions

The 31st Food Expo presents the Public Hall and the Gourmet Zone which have long been popular with foodlovers, showcasing a broad range of speciality foods and drinks from around the world. The Premium Food Zone in the Public Hall will feature more than 20 renowned brands, including Tai Pan, Chui Lau Heung, Nissin, WH Group, Maxims and more. New joiners in 2021 include Sau Tao and Chen Yun Pao Chuan, adding to the diversity of products available at the expo. Those wishing to seek out exquisite high-end food items should head to the Gourmet Zone, which will display delicacies from Asia and Western, desserts, organic foods and speciality coffees from across the globe.

A number of organisations will set up pavilions at the expo, including Hong Kong & Kowloon Provisions, Wine & Spirit Dealers' Association x Nam Pak Hong Association, Hong Kong People and Brands, and the Korean Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. There will also be multiple regional pavilions set up through local representatives, including the Ministry of Agriculture Trade Promotion Center, Shandong Province, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Chongqing City from Mainland China, as well as pavilions from Japan, Korea and Poland presenting their countries' specialties.

Those who love to travel and sample the cuisines of the world will enjoy the global tasting tour offered at the Food Expo. Asian food includes Jeju black pig with no gamey flavour from Korea, the highest-grade Daitouryou white peach from Yamanashi, Japan, top Musang King durian pulp from Malaysia, and River snail rice noodles from Liuzhou of Guangxi. Looking further afield, there are coffee capsules from France with details of the roasting, grinding and packaging processes, natural beauty products and rosehip puree from Finland, rare chocolate from a 200-year-old cocoa tree in Peru, and beef balls made from top Australian wagyu beef.

In addition to eating well, it is important to think about eating healthily. The Hong Kong Vegetable Marketing Organization and Fish Marketing Organization will feature high-quality ingredients from local fishermen and farmers. Various exhibitors will introduce healthy foods such as a vegetarian easy cooking pack, cauliflower rice, healthy stew soup, vegetarian mooncake and desserts. During the expo, famous chefs will demonstrate "less salt and less sugar" recipes to encourage urbanites to develop healthy eating habits. Celebrity chefs will also be invited to demonstrate cooking on the spot, including Executive Chef of The Food Story, Ricky Cheung and Mak Kwai-pui, founder of Tim Ho Wan Dim Sum Restaurant.

Other activities at the expo include discussions on food technology, EatSmart Restaurant Star+, diet therapy, food wise and a range of other topics. There will also be Beef-and-egg King Prize Presentation Ceremony, highlighting what goes into making one of the most popular choices served at Hong Kong-style cafes, the beef and egg sandwich.

Special edition of Wine & Spirits Fair features quality wines, beers, sakes and spirits

The Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair (Special Edition) will introduce a broad range of alcoholic drinks including old and new world wines, sake, whisky and craft beer. Among the featured exhibits are special fruit beer from Hokkaido and limited-edition sake with a specially designed bottle in the shape of Mount Fuji. The Hong Kong Wine and Spirits Association and Hong Kong General Chamber of Wine & Spirits will exhibit fine wines from around the world. In addition, wine lovers should not miss the talk by Anty Fung, an MWM Wine School recognised instructor, who will teach participants what to look for when selecting high-quality wines from different production regions.

Tea Fair presents Tea Therapy, Tea for the Soul and tips on HK-style milk tea

The 12th Hong Kong International Tea Fair presents a variety of high-quality speciality teas, such as Rooibos Tea from South Africa, fully handmade Tieguanyin Coal Fired Tea and Ceremonial Grade Matcha from Japan, as well as a variety of tea sets. The fair also features the Guizhou Pavilion, bringing famous products from the renowned tea-growing province. There will be talks on Tea Therapy and Tea for the Soul, linking the art of tea with health. Beside, KamCha will also share valuable insights into brewing Hong Kong-style milk tea.

Home Delights Expo featues trendy utensils for new wave of home chefs

The seventh Home Delights Expo will feature a wide range of household appliances, kitchenware, tableware and household products. The Avenue of Delights will gather 40 exhibitors to display multiple lifestyle brands, including Towngas, ZWILLING J.A. Henckels, Tiger and German Pool. It will also present Hong Kong's first Internet of Things smart anti-scorch built-in gas hob along with a foldable five-function universal cooker from Japan.

A number of exhibitors will also feature anti-epidemic and sterilisation products that can help ensure a safer home. Products include an intelligent disinfection diffuser using ultrasonic technology, an air purifier using a Korean-made CEPA filter, a floor-cleaning robot, smart sterilisation wardrobe, electronic bidet toilet seat with a nano organic anti-virus coating, a certified anti-viral mattress and a car air purifier that employs NASA-developed technology. The Hong Kong Furniture and Decoration Trade Association pavilion will exhibit different home design elements. And decluttering professional Sharon Lam will speak on the subject of "Household Tidying" offering suggestions on how people can declutter their homes amid the pandemic.

Beauty & Wellness Expo showcases popular beauty and fitness products

The fifth Beauty & Wellness Expo will showcase a series of beauty and wellness products, with four pavilions at which the Federation of Beauty Industry (H.K.), Hong Kong Hair & Beauty Merchants Association, International Beauty & Health General Union and The Cosmetic & Perfumery Association of Hong Kong will showcase all kinds of health- and beauty-related products. Featured products include a popular Korean shampoo set, organic face sunscreen, anti blue light booster, a bedding and mattress spray, and more. Exhibitors will also feature a portable gym for easy strength training at home, while diet therapy, health and beauty expert Yoko Tsang will share how to address skin problems caused by the prolonged wearing of masks.

ICMCM runs in hybrid format, sharing important COVID-19-related research

Jointly organised by the HKTDC and the Modernized Chinese Medicine International Association Ltd (MCMIA), the International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICICM) will be held on 12-13 August to provide the industry with topical information related to developments in Chinese medicine. The theme this year is "Integrative Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19 and Related Disorders: Clinical Studies and Product Development", with speakers including professors from Yale University in the United States and experts from the Netherlands, Malaysia, Mainland China and Hong Kong. The conference will run in a hybrid format with both physical and online sessions to allow more participants to exchange ideas. Registered Chinese medicine practitioners in Hong Kong will be eligible for the CME application.

Octopus and WeChat Pay offer consumption voucher discounts plus daily lucky draw

To give the public the opportunity to spend their consumption vouchers as soon as possible, the HKTDC has invited Octopus and WeChat Pay to provide exhibitors with exclusive discounts. The response to this initiative has been overwhelming, with 85% of the exhibitors surveyed saying they will accept electronic consumption vouchers. In addition, the "Buy-more-get-more Lucky Draw" will be held every day during the exhibition period with prizes including five-star hotel accommodation packages, restaurant vouchers, luxury food items, skincare kits and health products. Spending HK$200 or more with a single receipt gives visitors one entry into the lucky draw – the more you spend, the greater your chance of winning.

The HKTDC has launched the August Happy Buy website for the five exhibitions, allowing the public to keep up to date with the latest shopping news and various flash sales, including HK$1 mooncakes, fruit vinegar and almond egg rolls. E-coupons can be downloaded in advance to enjoy all the special offers at the exhibitions. Visit the August Happy Buy website at https://ecoupon.hktdc.com/food

In addition, a vaccination incentive campaign will run during the event to give out 30,000 free admissions to citizens who have been vaccinated (that is, having received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine). Members of the public can enter the venue for free on weekdays (12, 13 and 16 August) by presenting their COVID-19 vaccination record. Free admission will be given on a first-come-first-served basis while the quota lasts. Many exhibitors are also participating in providing discounts and gifts for people who have been vaccinated. For details, please visit the August Happy Buy website.

The five exhibitions will last for just five days, but online store platform Boutir is providing exhibitors with a 3-month electronic online store platform service for free, meaning that everyone can continue shopping online after the physical exhibition ends.

Strengthened pandemic prevention measures to protect health of visitors

The well-being and safety of exhibitors and visitors is the top priority at the upcoming exhibitons. Various measures will be put in place to protect people against the pandemic, including requiring everyone entering and staying in the fairground to wear a mask; eating, drinking and sample tasting will not be allowed in the fairground; setting up temperature-screening stations; providing hand sanitiser at multiple locations around the venue; and stepping up the cleaning and disinfection of exhibitors' booths and the venue itself. All on-site staff and exhibitors will be required to present a negative COVID-19 nucleic acid test result or a record of receiving two COVID-19 vaccination injections in order to enter the fairground. All visitors to the exhibition need to record their entry date and time using the LeaveHomeSafe mobile app or by filling out a record form.

Physical ticket sales for the August exhibitions will not be available at the fairground to avoid the use of cash and minimise contact. Visitors can pay with their Octopus cards at the entrance toll booths to gain entry. To spread the flow of visitors and encourage the public to visit the exhibitions during non-peak hours, the HKTDC has introduced morning and night admission tickets at special price.

Websites:
– HKTDC Food Expo: https://hkfoodexpo.hktdc.com
– Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair (Special Edition): https://hkwinefairaugust2021.hktdc.com
– HKTDC Hong Kong International Tea Fair: https://hkteafair.hktdc.com
– HKTDC Home Delights Expo: https://homedelights.hktdc.com
– HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo: https://hkbeautyexpo.hktdc.com
– The International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM) https://icmcm.hktdc.com
– August Happy Buy website https://ecoupon.hktdc.com/food/
– Photo download: https://bit.ly/3AezPeF

About HKTDC

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn

Media enquiries:
HKTDC Communication & Public Affairs Department
Clayton Lauw, Tel: +852 2584 4472, Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.org
Angel Tang, Tel: +852 2584 4544, Email: angel.hc.tang@hktdc.org
Sam Ho, Tel: +852 2584 4569, Email: sam.sy.ho@hktdc.org

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CropLife Asia Echoes FAO Call to Transform our Food Systems

SINGAPORE, Jul 13, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – With the release of the United Nations (UN) 2021 State of Food Security & Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report, CropLife Asia highlighted the need for the region's food value chain stakeholders to work together in transforming our food systems to better enable food security, improved nutrition, and affordable healthy diets for all.

The challenge of achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2 of 'zero hunger' globally by 2030 has grown even more complicated with the broad impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this latest UN report, it is estimated that the number of people affected by hunger worldwide in 2020 was between 720 and 811 million people. This is a marked increase of over 100 million more people than in 2019. The prevalence of undernourishment (PoU) has also climbed up to around 9.9 percent in 2020 compared to 8.4 percent the previous year. This new report also confirms a sadly familiar refrain for Asia: our region is failing to deliver food security for far too many – particularly among the more vulnerable parts of society. Asia continues to be home to the greatest number of undernourished people with 418 million suffering from hunger in 2020.

"The challenge of feeding Asia and the world requires us to explore all possible solutions. This can only be achieved through greater collaboration with others, as multi-stakeholder approaches are crucial for transformation of our food systems," said Dr Siang Hee Tan, Executive Director, CropLife Asia. "The plant science industry champions innovation in both crop protection and plant biotech, as well as precision and digital agriculture solutions to benefit both people and the planet."

"The innovative technologies of the plant science industry have a key role to play, but it is only one part of the solution," Dr Tan added. "Ensuring that an ample supply of affordable and nutritious food reaches those who need it most is a shared responsibility. Farmers' access to innovation is an increasingly crucial component to combatting food insecurity in Asia and around the world."

Global crop losses due to pests and disease are a major contributor to global food loss and waste. These losses would be twice as high without the use of crop protection products. Crop losses can be further reduced through more effective crop protection stewardship practices. Without innovations such as crop protection products and plant biotechnology, global pre-harvest crop losses could double. Meanwhile, biotech crops are developed with improved traits such as increased yield, better resistance to pests and/or improved nutrition, among others. These traits are crucial tools that enable farmers to produce more food using fewer resources to feed our growing world.

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 at the forefront of crop protection, seeds and/or biotechnology research and development. For more information, visit us at www.croplifeasia.org.

For more information please contact:

Duke Hipp
Director, Public Affairs & Strategic Partnerships
CropLife Asia
Tel: +65 6221 1615
duke.hipp@croplifeasia.org

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