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Sinar Daily
03-07-2025
- Business
- Sinar Daily
Loacker celebrates 100 years of pure goodness
Celebrating a century of wafer-making excellence. THIS year marks a momentous occasion for Loacker as the brand celebrates 100 years of wafer-making excellence. It all began in 1925 when Alfons Loacker crafted the very first Bolzano wafer high in the Italian Alps, setting in motion what would become a new standard in wafer confectionery. What started as a modest pastry workshop at 1,000 metres above sea level has since evolved into a globally recognised name, known for its commitment to purity, quality, and authentic Alpine craftsmanship. Speaking on the occasion, Loacker Italy, APAC Business Director, Juan Pablo Carriquiry, expressed deep appreciation for the loyalty and trust of Malaysian consumers, who have embraced the brand as part of their everyday moments. 'This beautiful country has embraced our wafers not just as snacks, but as part of everyday joyful moments shared among families and friends. 'Malaysia reflects the very values we hold dear, family, quality, and authenticity. 'As we look ahead to the next century, we remain committed to delivering natural goodness crafted with care, and to strengthening the bonds that connect our Alpine roots to hearts around the world,' he said. Since its founding, Loacker has stayed true to its principles, producing wafers and chocolate specialities using 100 per cent natural ingredients, without any added flavourings, colourings, preservatives, or hydrogenated fats. Loacker Malaysia introduced a nationwide centennial campaign themed 'Celebrating a Century of Pure Goodness' with a series of strategic activations to reinforce its position as the premium wafer brand in the country. Every bite is made using only the finest components: Italian hazelnuts from its own orchards, non-GMO Alpine milk from South Tyrol, Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar, and ethically sourced cocoa from Ecuador and Côte d'Ivoire. As Loacker embarks on its second century, it continues to blend tradition with innovation, delivering joyful moments through products that remain as honest and wholesome as they were a hundred years ago. Celebrating the Malaysian way Loacker's centenary celebrations will take centre stage with an immersive on-ground experience at 1 Utama Shopping Centre, running from July, 1 to 6 2025. The event promises a lively mix of interactive activities, exclusive product offerings, and attractive giveaways, all designed to bring the brand's 100-year legacy to life. Visitors can look forward to engaging stations such as WePostWeCare, where personalised postcards can be sent across the globe free of charge, as well as family-friendly games like Memory Flip, Interactive Hopscotch, and a Puzzle Challenge created especially for children. The event promises a lively mix of interactive activities, exclusive product offerings, and attractive giveaways, all designed to bring the brand's 100-year legacy to life. A charming 2D Dolomites-themed photo backdrop invites guests to capture memorable moments, while fans of the brand can explore a selection of limited-edition products available only at the event, including the Napolitaner Crispy Spread, Loackini chocolates, and Quadratini Matcha. Shoppers will also enjoy enticing redemptions: Loacker premium socks with a minimum spend of RM18, and a limited-edition cabin luggage for purchases of RM200 or more. The fun continues with lucky draws at the Gashapon & Handwind Chamber, where prizes such as pillows, tumblers, and puzzles await. Adding a delicious twist, HWC Coffee joins the celebration with a special collaboration, offering free handcrafted coffee with every purchase above RM80. Hichizarai and Michiyo Ho during a chit chat session at the Loacker 100 Years Celebration of Pure Goodness media event Through influencer engagement and surprise pop-up activations, the campaign further strengthens Loacker's relationship with Malaysian consumers, celebrating a century of pure goodness with the same joy and warmth found in every bite of its beloved wafers. Sustainable indulgence, now and always Loacker's centenary is not just a reflection of the past, it is a reaffirmation of its future. Loacker's centenary celebrations will take centre stage with an immersive on-ground experience at 1 Utama Shopping Centre, running from July, 1 to 6 2025. The brand continues to invest in sustainable farming, recyclable packaging, and ethical sourcing, ensuring that its commitment to 'pure goodness' remains a responsible choice for generations to come. GBA Corporation Sdn. Bhd deputy general manager, Melissa Tan noted that the centennial is both a celebration and a promise. 'Through this campaign, we hope to bring joy and quality indulgence to Malaysian families, while remaining true to our roots in the Italian Alps,' she added.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hungarian Team Includes 16-Year-Old Eligible For 2026 NHL Draft
Hungary won Division I Group A last year in Bolzano, Italy and is now back in the elite division of the IIHF World Championship for the second time in three years, the third time in nine years, and the fourth time in 16 years. In those four tournaments, the Hungarians have exactly one regulation victory and one overtime victory, and know they'll be hard-pressed to avoid relegation. There are eight professional hockey teams in Hungary. One, Fehérvár AV19, competes in the Austrian-based ICEHL and this past season was in the Champions Hockey League. Fehérvár supplies seven players to this Hungarian team. The other seven teams compete in the lower-level Erste Liga, which also includes three Romanian-based clubs. Eight players on the Hungarian team come from that league. There is no NHL experience on the roster and one player, goaltender Ádám Vay, played two AHL games for the Iowa Wild in 2017-18. The 31-year-old netminder currently plays for Poprad in the Slovak Extraliga. The rest of the team includes a mix of players based in various countries, including Sweden, Switzerland, Great Britain, two for the Iowa Heartlanders in the ECHL and, interestingly, three in Finland. Vilmos Galló and Bence Horváth, who play for KooKoo and Jukurit, respectively, in the Finnish Liiga, are two of the team's better offensive players. A third Finnish-based player, 16-year-old Domán Szongoth, who plays for KooKoo's top junior team, made his World Championship debut on Saturday against Germany. In an interview at the Olympic qualifiers in August, where he scored a goal for Hungary, Szongoth compared himself to Aleksander Barkov and said that he thinks every day about the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, which is when he'll be eligible. The last Hungarian to be drafted by an NHL team was János Vas by the Dallas Stars in 2002. 16-year-old Domán Szongoth of Hungary In the first game of the 2024 Men's Final Olympic Qualifying Group D on Thursday, Hungary dressed 16-year-old Domán Szongoth. Goaltenders: Bence Bálizs (Sarpsborg, NOR), Dominik Horváth (Fehérvár, ICEHL/HUN), Ádám Vay (Poprad, SVK). Forwards: Zsombor Garát (Nottingham Panthers, EIHL), Zétény Hadobás (Iowa Heartlanders, ECHL), Milán Horváth, Bence Szabó (both Budapest Akadémia, Erste Liga/HUN), Henrik Nilsson (Kalmar HC, SWE), Tamás Ortenszky (Winterthur, SUI), Šimon Szathmáry (Jegesmedvék, Erste Liga/HUN), Gábor Tornyai (UTE, Erste Liga/HUN). Forwards: Vilmos Galló (KooKoo, FIN), Domán Szongoth (KooKoo Jr, FIN), Kristóf Németh, János Hári, Ákos Mihály, Csanád Erdély, Gergő Ambrus, István Terbócs (all Fehérvár, ICEHL/HUN), Bence Horváth (Jukurit, FIN), Ferenc Laskawy (Erste Liga/HUN), András Mihalik (DEAC, Erste Liga/HUN), Krisztián Nagy (Budapest Akadémia, Erste Liga/HUN), Kristóf Papp (Iowa Heartlanders, ECHL), Péter Vincze (Gyergyói, Erste Liga/ROU). Can This Roster Break USA's World Championship Semifinal Curse? Can the team that USA Hockey has assembled to represent the country at this year's IIHF World Championship reach the final? Previous teams have appeared good enough on paper.
