"HON-DASHI"
海鮮素Offers A New Flavor For Your Home
Japan's No. 1 Seafood Flavor Seasoning Is Now Available In Hong Kong

[5 December 2002 - Hong Kong] Ajinomoto Co., (HK) Ltd. today announced the launch of a unique seafood flavored seasoning specially for Hong Kong market with great taste named " HON-DASHI" 海鮮素which is Japan's No.1 flavor seasonings. Aligning with a new series marketing campaign themed "A New Flavor For Your Home", Ajinomoto is expected to bring more joyfulness in everyday cooking.

Japan is famous with high quality dried seafood such as dried scallop, abalone, bonito or seaweed. And, today Ajinomoto Co., Inc. also known as the biggest seafood flavored seasoning company in Japan is introducing " HON-DASHI" ®üÂA¯À. The high reputation "HON-DASHI" 海鮮素will turn a dish into an authentic, seafood cuisine with just one addition. It is in light granular form which is easily soluble in water.

Mr. Masaichi Shimbo, Managing Director of Ajinomoto Co., (H.K.) Ltd., claimed, '"HON-DASHI"海鮮素ranks at the top of the Japanese seasoning market. We are very confident that local families will also warmly welcome once they experience the magic of this seafood flavor seasoning.'

Ms. Kitty Choi, a well known recipe book author said, '"HON-DASHI"海鮮素adds fun and variety to home cooking. It easily and conveniently enhance the taste of dishes. Only 1 teaspoon of "HON-DASHI"海鮮素could make a delicious dish for 4 servings".

New Marketing Campaign "A New Flavor For Your Home"

"HON-DASHI"海鮮素is also bringing a new high-profile marketing campaign themed "A New Flavor For Your Home" to the Hong Kong consumer. With a major investment in television advertisement, the TVC depict a mother and daughter on using "HON-DASHI"海鮮素to create a new flavor for their home cooking in an humorous way. 'With Ms. Rena Tanaka and Ms. Kirin Kiki, a famous Japanese actress staring in our TV commercial, we will surely gain stronger brand recognition.' Said Mr. Shimbo.

The message isn't just reaching TV fans. People who are out and about have been able to get a taste of the new seasoning wonder in major supermarkets. Other market-wide promotional campaigns include bus panel advertisements, cooking classes and a cooking contest run in cooperation with Kitty's Cookery & Catering.

"HON-DASHI"海鮮素is available in major supermarkets in two convenient sizes: 150gm and 65gm.

About AJINOMOTO

AJINOMOTO set up its representative office in Hong Kong in 1927 and in 1979 Ajinomoto Co., (HK) Ltd. was founded. Based on the motto, 'High Quality & Good for Health', today the company continues to develop its market presence in Hong Kong and actively sponsors food and health related activities in the SAR. Ajinomoto Co., (HK) Ltd. also markets the Ajinomoto product range in China.

The company's product range in Hong Kong includes seasonings such as AJI-NO-MOTO, HON-DASHI, AJI-SHIO-PEPPER, AJI-SHIO-CHILLI and AJI-SHIO-SALT; nutritional drinks including AMINO GEAR and CALPICO WATER; sweeteners such as PAL SWEET and SLIM UP; and frozen foods including the top-selling JAPANESE FRIED DUMPLING, TENDER FRIED CHICKEN and YAKITORI. For further information visit: www.ajinomoto.com.hk

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Ajinomoto Co., (HK) Ltd.
Ms. Elna Yau
Tel: 25342803
Fax: 25342899
Email: elna_yau@ajinomoto.com.hk

 


 

 

 

 
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