AJINOMOTO TO LAUNCH CALPICO WATER -
A HEALTHY FERMENTED MILK SOFT DRINK



Hong Kong - December 28, 2001 - Ajinomoto Co., (HK) Ltd announces the launch of its new product CALPICO Water - a healthy, fresh and tasty fermented milk soft drink.

As young generation tend to express a more urban healthy lifestyle, --- CALPICO Water --- "Light Sensation" is warming the cold winter season. "Light" represents healthy and fitness. "Sensation" comes from self confidence & feeling good. To capture the new trend, Ajinomoto launch a new drink, CALPICO Water that can better fulfill their needs to enjoy life with an unprecedented "Light Sensation".

CALPICO is made from fermented milk. It has healthy, smooth taste with refreshing sweetness, "Light Sensation". It is not just common drink, since it can improve digestion and overall body conditions. Why? Because CALPICO is made from skim milk fermented by Lactobacillus bacteria. Lactobacillus is a good bacteria, and has special function to keep the microflora equilibrium.
The idea of CALPICO was inspired by an ancient Mongolian's practice of fermented milk by a special bacteria called Lactobacillus. In 1919, this amazing drink was produced in Japan under the name of CALPIS - a combination of the words, Calcium and Sarpis (the Sanskrit word for delicious).

If you are interested in enjoying the new appeal of "Light Sensation," try CALPICO Water! Bring the appeal of "Light Sensation" to your life!

CAPLICO Water comes in two different tastes, Original and Orange flavor. 200ml each pack, and is solely available in 7-ELEVEN convenient stores from 2 January, 2002 at HK$4.20 each.

(*) A join research conducted between Japan and Indonasia showed that students on elementary school who drank CALPICO every day had less diarrhea problems than those who did not drink CALPICO.


The effect of CALPICO consumption on the recovery from Diarrhea for one month

AJINOMOTO' CO., (HK) LTD. was started in 1979, though it started the business as a representative office of AJINOMOTO CO. INC., in 1927. The company's mission is to contribute 'High Quality & Good to Health', and put efforts to introduce various consumer items such as, Nutritional Drinks ('AMINO GEAR'), Frozen Food, Seasonings ('HON-DASHI', 'AJI-SHIO PEPPER', 'AJI-SHIO-CHILI'), as well as Sweeteners ('Pal Sweet', 'SLIM UP').

For further inquiries, please visit our website at www.ajinomoto.com.hk or contact:

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

 

 

 

 
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