Somersby has expanded its product range with the launch of Somersby Shandy, marking the brand’s first foray into the shandy category and offering consumers a new refreshing option ahead of the Chinese New Year festive season. Exclusively available in Malaysia and Singapore, Somersby Shandy combines the crisp zest of lemonade with a smooth hint of beer, delivering a light and refreshing taste with an alcohol content of just 0.5 per cent. Packaged in convenient 320ml cans, the new beverage reflects Somersby’s continued efforts to diversify beyond its well-known fruit cider offerings. Designed to be best enjoyed chilled, Somersby Shandy is positioned as a drink suited for festive gatherings, from open…

Global frozen potato supplier Lamb Weston has officially entered the Malaysian retail market, offering consumers access to restaurant-quality fries designed for easy preparation at home. The launch marks the company’s continued expansion in Southeast Asia, following its retail debut in Singapore late last year. Malaysian shoppers can now find Lamb Weston’s frozen fries at selected grocery outlets nationwide, including Village Grocer, Ben’s Independent Grocer, The Food Merchant, AEON, Jaya Grocer, De Market and QRA. Timed ahead of upcoming festive seasons such as Lunar New Year and Ramadan, the retail range features six signature fry cut styles, catering to a variety of meal occasions from family gatherings to casual home entertainment.…

Premium tea brand CHAGEE is ushering in the year-end festive season with the launch of its limited-time Cocoa Oolong Milk Tea, accompanied by a collaboration with Sanrio’s Tanned Hello Kitty, in a celebration centred on warmth, connection and simple seasonal rituals. Available from Dec 12, the festive offering reflects CHAGEE’s intention to encourage consumers to slow down and savour meaningful moments as the year draws to a close. The collaboration combines the comforting character of the seasonal beverage with the familiar charm of Tanned Hello Kitty, a sun-kissed variation of the iconic character popular across the Asia-Pacific region. The Cocoa Oolong Milk Tea features premium oolong leaves sourced from the…

Luckin Coffee Malaysia has strengthened its brand presence in the country with the launch of its first flagship outlet at SkyAvenue, Resorts World Genting, alongside the introduction of a mobile coffee truck designed to extend the brand’s reach to communities nationwide. In a statement, Luckin Coffee Malaysia chief executive officer Dr Jeff Lim said 2025 marks a significant year for the company as it focuses on broadening its footprint and engaging consumers through diversified retail formats. “Our aim is to build an interconnected ecosystem of stores and mobile touchpoints that offer quality, affordability and convenience wherever our customers may be,” he said. The flagship store, spanning 2,084 square feet, is…

Zoku, the contemporary Japanese restaurant at The Hari Hong Kong, is bringing back its signature Sukiyaki Cheese Fondue for the winter season, available from Dec 5 until Jan 31, 2026. The menu features a rich blend of Swiss Emmental, Tokachi cheese and premium sake served in a simmering pot, offered every Thursday to Saturday from 6pm to 9pm at The Terrace, the hotel’s alfresco dining space set amid lush greenery in the heart of Wan Chai. Priced at HK$688 (approximately RM413) for two persons and inclusive of tea or coffee, the fondue set includes vegetarian accompaniments such as toast, shiitake mushrooms, broccolini, asparagus, broiled cherry tomatoes, Japanese sweet potatoes, taro…