(From left) RWG executive vice president (sales, marketing and public relations) Spencer Lee, chief executive officer Masatsuna Ogi, PNH chief operating officer Jian Tat Lee, HoReCa and e-commerce business manager Angie Lim Hwee Jian, Premier Milk (Malaya) commercial director Lee Lay Yean, Nestle Professional (Malaysia and Singapore) head Yit Woon Lai, Nestle national key account manager Joey See and RWG president and chief operating officer Lee Thiam Kit posing for a picture following the signing of the MoUs at the opening ceremony of Genting Sustainbiz F&B Expo 2024.
BENTONG: Resorts World Genting (RWG) has announced its plan to sign five Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) worth RM12mil at its first sustainability focused exhibition, Genting SustainBiz F&B Expo at Genting International Convention Centre.
The recent inaugural Genting SustainBiz F&B Expo kicked off with the signing of the first MoU with Nestle Malaysia for the supply of Harvest Gourmet plant-based products for its meetings, incentives,
conferences and exhibitions (MICE) events and F&B outlets.
The initial agreement, which takes effect from Oct 1 and is valid for a year allows RWG access to the full portfolio of Harvest Gourmet products.
Speaking at the event, RWG executive vice president (sales, marketing and public relations) Spencer Lee said, “Resorts World Genting is keen to grow its commitment towards sustainable futures and development.
“It is with this in mind that we are infusing elements of sustainability in our kitchens and bringing more plant-based foods to the table.”
Nestle Professional (Malaysia and Singapore) head Yit Woon Lai said, “We are thrilled to collaborate with RWG to drive awareness of plant-based alternatives in the Malaysian food psyche and grow the meat-less food segment.
“Harvest Gourmet offers a viable alternative for increasingly environmental and health-conscious
consumers looking to incorporate high quality all-natural plant-based ingredients into their diets.”
The next MoU was with Fraser & Neave (F&N) to explore the use of natural mineral water packed in fully recyclable packaging using Tetra Pak cartons to reduce the dependence on plastic and single use bottles at the resort.
RWG also inked a third MoU with PNH Malaysia that focuses on upcycling food waste and transforming it from carbon powder into hotel amenities such as toothbrushes, hair combs and cutleries for use at the resort.
Signing on behalf of RWG was Spencer with RWG president and chief operating officer Lee Thiam Kit present as witness.
Yit, Premier Milk (a member of the F&N Group) commercial director Lee Lay Yean and PNH Malaysia chief operating officer Jian Tat Lee, were signatories for their respective companies.
RWG signed the two other MoUs with Farm Fresh and Aqina Farm.
The MoU between RWG and Farm Fresh is expected to centre upon the undertaking of a joint marketing campaign to promote nutritional awareness and healthy living at RWG whilst RWG’s agreement with Aqina Farm will explore the purchase pineapples cultivated by B40 farmers.
The launch of the expo marks the start of three exciting days of free workshops, networking opportunities with top-tier buyers and knowledge sharing of the latest trends in F&B sustainable practices at RWG.
Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan graced the opening ceremony.
At the event, seven chefs from the RWG Superchef Squad were honoured with badges for their invaluable contributions to the food and beverage industry by Thiam Kit, witnessed by HAPA Group chief executive officer Jennifer Ong and RWG executive vice president (leisure, hospitality and lifestyle) Peter Dewey Foster.
Spencer said, “Genting SustainBiz F&B Expo was conceptualised to showcase the transformative dynamism of Malaysia’s F&B and MICE sectors.
“Our focus on sustainable F&B is in line with our ever growing commitment towards sustainable development up here on the hills.”
“We aspire to be on par with Singapore’s FHA-HoReCa with the aim of making Malaysia the regional MICE hub for sustainable F&B,” he added.
The expo is expected to welcome 3,000 visitors with 50 multinational and local brand exhibitors during the period.
For more information, log on to rwgenting.com/sustainbiz.
