motibhai group newsletter january 2016

Go back to school with Motibhai Group. More coverage on page 5
q MOTIBHAI & CO LIMITED
q STINSON PEARCE LIMITED | PROUDS
q FIJI FOODS LIMITED
q VICTUS LIMITED | BURGER KING
q WAQAVUKA DEVELOPMENT CO LIMITED AIRPORT DUTY FREE STORES & RESTAURANTS
q PET TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | SPRINT
q KUSUM INVESTMENTS LIMITED | REAL ESTATE
News From Motibhai Group
January, 2016
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Five win with Sprint
A record number of entries
were received for the “Win Beko
Refrigerators with Sprint” promotion which culminated with a
draw on Friday, December 11 at
the Motibhai Group head-office
in Nadi.
Sprint has become a household name in Fiji with its refreshing taste and comes in different
flavours since 1999 when the
drinks first rolled into the market.
This year the team at Sprint
joined forces with Beko - an
award-winning home appliance
brand officially endorsed by
champion sports team FC Barcelona which has huge following
across the globe and the range is
now distributed in Fiji by Prouds.
Motibhai Group marketing
manager Abraham Gomes said
Sprint executes very successful
promotions every year to give
something back to their customers.
“This time we have teamed
up with United Kingdom’s number one home appliance brand
– Beko to giveaway FIVE brand
new 415 litre refrigerators which
was drawn on Friday, December
11 following a successful promotion which lasted from September
14 to November 28,” Mr Gomes
said.
Motibhai Group sales manager west Rajesh Kumar was a
happy man following the draw on
Friday morning.
“We have received tremendous support from our customers
all over Fiji and we are very happy with the way our promotion
has come to a successful end,” Mr
Kumar said.
He said once again Fijians
have demonstrated that Sprint
continues to be their drink of
choice.
“Whether it’s a birthday party,
In this modern day and age,
finding solutions and tips for your
daily chores and lifestyle needs is
literally at your fingertips.
Keeping this shift of reliance on
the power of internet in mind, Betty
Crocker - a name synonymous with
continuing traditions of quality service to customers since 1921 has
not let its cyber savvy customers
down.
Identified on the internet and
social media networks as the #AskBetty hashtag, Betty Crocker has
been also sharing thousands of
food ideas on its official websites
for many years now.
In fact, Betty Crocker has been
answering kitchen questions since
1921 and she's still at it! You can
search for answers on everything
from ingredient substitutions to
recipe dilemmas, answered by food
experts in the iconic Betty Crocker
Kitchens via http://www.betty-
crocker.com/how-to/ask-betty.
Apart from the many questions
you may have in regards to mouthwatering recipes and snacks, Betty
Crocker already has over 15,000
kitchen tested recipes at your fingertips. Simply log onto http://
www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/
and let the magic of your kitchen
begin for the better.
Betty Crocker’s expert food editors and home economists are followed internationally by food lovers not only for the existing kitchen
tested recipes you can find on their
website, but for also rolling out
special recipes related to specific
events and festivities.
“Our editors handpicked 24 of
Betty's best cookies—from highest-rated fan favourites and can'tbeat classics to a few new surprises
created by the Betty Crocker Kitchens. Be sure to check back each day
as we reveal a new cookie recipe
Motibhai Group sales manager west Manwal Kumar verifies
a winning entry with police officers present at the draw.
gathering of friends, or any special occasion, Sprint is the preferred drink of choice for majority of Fijians across the country,”
Mr Kumar added.
Available in 350ml, 500ml,
1litre and 2.5litre (Jumbo) packs,
Sprint comes in nine assorted flavours and is a trademark of the
Motibhai Group.
Sprint is manufactured by PET
Technology Limited in a state-ofthe-art processing plant in Suva
and distributed by Motibhai &
Company Limited, bringing quality products for you and your
family.
Here are the five winners of
the Beko refrigerators:1.
Virisila Waqa, Lautoka
2. Mornish Goundar, Labasa
3.
Shiu Kumari, Labasa
4.
Solomoni Katia, Nadi
5. Hrisha Sneha Prasad,
Nasinu
Bake Life Sweeter with Betty Crocker
Margaret Fatai of Kashmir in
Lautoka bakes from the Betty
Crocker Cake Mix at her home.
in our countdown to Christmas,”
Betty Crocker’s official website,
www.bettycrocker.com informs in
a featured post.
Distributed in Fiji by Motibhai
Group, bringing quality products
for you and your family, the Betty
Crocker range has definitely lived
up to the expectations of Fijians
looking for mouthwatering food
ideas.
“Whether it’s a special function or just one of those days spent
at home surrounded by family and
friends, Betty Crocker is capable of
turning dull moments into instant
delight without any fuss,” Motibhai
Group marketing manager Abraham Gomes said.
“With Betty Crocker, you can
bake a treat day after day while
the new ‘No-Bake’ cheese cakes
(available in Strawberry and Blueberry flavours) can be enjoyed by
the whole family without having to
literally bake it at all,” Mr Gomes
added with confidence.
He said the iconic ‘Red Spoon’
trademark is a promise of great
taste, quality and convenience.
“Let’s celebrate this festive season with Betty Crocker.”
Head-Office receives surprise visitors
TOP: Staff of Pure Fiji and Motibhai Group get in a jovial mood. BOTTOM: Management and Staff of
Sheraton Fiji Resort with Directors of Motibhai Group during the visit.
There is never a dull moment at
Motibhai Group and the festive season of last month was
definitely no exception.
Many visitors kept us occupied
throughout the month of December and shared their experiences on how the year
had gone by so fast.
The team at Pure Fiji which is
a brand renowned worldwide
for quality and innovation
travelled down to Nadi from
Suva in the early hours of
Thursday, December 10 to
meet the management and
staff of Motibhai Group.
Pure Fiji staff entertained their
friends at Motibhai Group
with great music and entertainment and also thanked
the Group for being their
number one customer.
On the same day, the management team of Sheraton Fiji
Resort which features a
Prouds outlet as well also
paid a courtesy visit to the
head-office expressing their
sincere appreciation for the
support received in 2015.
Motibhai Group is first in Fiji to mark International Tea Day
Tea is one of the most popular beverages around the world.
And it looks so natural to have a
special day to celebrate it. By the
way, here it is, International Tea
Day that every year falls on December 15.
The idea of establishment of
International Tea Day existed for
many years, but the first actions
were made only after World Social Forum held in Mumbai, India
and Porto Alegre, Brazil in 20042005. The first festive events took
place in Delhi in 2005 and the
next year they were organized in
Sri Lanka.
Various exhibitions dedicated to tea are organized in many
countries, where ITD is celebrated. This holiday doesn't have an
official status anywhere, but the
celebration became very popular
in tea producing states, including
Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh,
Indonesia, Vietnam, Malawi, Kenya, India, Uganda, Malaysia and
Tanzania.
Fiji definitely has its share of
tea lovers despite our small size
as a nation.
While there are no formal
events organised to mark this special day, we at Motibhai Group
have decided to create awareness about International Tea Day
via newspaper and social media
posts.
Motibhai Group which brings
quality products for you and your
family are proud distributors of
three international tea brands –
Lipton, Bushells and Twinings.
At a local level, we are the
exclusive distributors of Friend’s
Fiji Style products.
FRIEND is well-known for its
commendable work at grass-root
levels that has enabled many individuals especially in rural areas
to break out of the poverty cycle
through income generating projects.
FRIEND has recently come up
with a range of local tea flavours
which are getting very popular in
the market.
Their range of herbal teas
include famous kava tea, traditional home remedies including
layalaya, cinnamon, lemon grass,
rosella and basil (Tulsi).
You really can’t go wrong
choosing wine as a gift, be it a festive season or just one of those special moments.
Of course, wine lovers generally love wine, so that’s a given.
But also if you’re looking for
something to have on hand for last
minute emergencies, Secret Santa
ideas, or those really tricky gifts
for the hard-to-shop-fors in your
life, wine is almost always a pretty
safe bet.
“There are a few things worth
considering, though, to make the
selection process a little bit easier,”
Motibhai Group Team Leader Hospitality Nitesh Chand says.
“Knowing how much you want
to spend will immediately narrow
your choices. There are great wine
options available at all price points,
but even if you’re on a tight budget,
be considerate in your choices, as
you would be with any other gift.
“Try to find a wine that looks
the part - smart and elegant without
breaking the bank - and is perhaps
an interesting, less obvious choice
of style or variety. For the serious
wine lover or to really spoil someone, the sky’s the limit,” Mr Chand
added.
He said considering the occasion will also enable a customer to
make the best choice.
“Are you buying wine to take to
a meal or party? Consider the food
being served, if possible, and also
the mood of the event,” Mr Chand
said.
He said, a poolside barbecue
will call for a different style of wine
than a formal dinner with relatives,
for example.
“Celebratory occasions might
best be matched with a sparkling
wine for that little extra pizzazz.
And consider whether you think the
wine will be drunk soon or stored.
This can also affect your choice of
style, colour or variety,” Mr Chand
informed.
Here in Fiji, there is no shortage
of good wine – thanks to Motibhai
Group which has been distributing
quality wines for all occasions and
suited to all tastes for many years
now.
“The brands we distribute are
world-renowned and collectively
have won numerous awards at food
and wine shows and other important events across the globe,” Mr
Chand added.
“Our wines have become part of
your daily life, whether it’s a normal day or time for celebration.
“To make your selection of
wines much easy, we have rolled
out exciting deals this festive season as you can see in our advertisements since we wish to be very
much a part of your festivities.
“Wishing all our wine lovers a
prosperous new year.”
It’s always Wine O’Clock with Motibhai Group
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The Prouds team at Damodar City Complex in Suva. Branch Manageress Reshmi Prasad is seen on the centre flanked by her dedicated
staff members.
Prouds Damodar City turns two-years-old
THE presence of Prouds –
Fiji’s Finest Stores, at Damodar
City in Suva for the past twoyears has added a new dimension
to the entire shopping experience
the mega complex has on offer to
residents and visitors alike.
Already a household name in
Fiji known for world-class imported brands, Prouds has also
played a pivotal role in promoting local products which are of
the finest standards and renowned
for its quality and customer satisfaction worldwide.
“Prouds at Damodar City is all
about convenience,” says store
manager Reshmi Prasad.
“We have created a one-stopshop and brought our products
closer to customers in this heavily populated area,” Ms Prasad
added.
She said response has been
overwhelming ever since the
store opened doors in December
2013 and customers can get everything they need from their outlet if they do not wish to travel to
the main city centre.
“On the evening of Wednesday, December 2, customers took
advantage of our great specials
and lucky door prizes during
our VIP Christmas inauguration
which also coincided with the
launching of our Christmas catalogue which is full of amazing
gift ideas this festive season,” Ms
Prasad said.
“Customers were very impressed with our Christmas decorations and promotions, especially the WIN BIG with BEKO
promotion which will be a key at-
traction for us this festive season.
“We invite all our customers
to grab a copy of the 2015 Christmas Catalogue from any Prouds
outlets to plan their gift ideas and
festive season shopping.
“We are also offering Easy
Finance solutions so feel free to
come in to discuss the requirements,” Ms Prasad said.
Meanwhile the management
and staff of Prouds conveys its
best wishes to Damodar City
Complex on its second anniversary.
Dare to go bare with Dove
Ladies, be honest: What are
you looking for in your deodorant? Clearly, you’re hoping it
will curb odours, but beyond that,
wouldn’t it be great if it also gave
you beautiful armpits?
Thanks to Unilever, whose
Dove antiperspirant deodorant
roll-ons and sprays promise to get
you ready to bare those beautiful
underarms day and night alike.
Perhaps you didn’t realize
your armpits were a problem, but
apparently they are: According
to research by Unilever, 93% of
women find their underarms unattractive, the Wall Street Journal
reports.
And, tragically, the problem is
not one you’ll find addressed in
women’s magazines, which are
chock-full of advice on how to
improve almost every other body
part.
So Dove created a special formula of moisturizers to tackle
underarm problems including
breakouts and discoloration.
“Historically the best marketers have been very astute about
pointing out needs that consumers may not have been fully
aware they had, be it dandruff,
bad breath, or body odour,”
says Abraham Gomes, marketing manager of Motibhai Group
which distributes Dove line of
products in the local market.
“Thanks to Dove antiperspirant deodorants there is so much
more you can do – walking to
work in the heat, rushed Christmas shopping, a summer wedding,” Gomes adds.
Recommended by dermatologists, Dove Original Antiperspirant Deodorant provides up to
48-hours of protection against
underarm wetness, offers incredible underarm care, and helps
underarm skin to recover from irritation caused by shaving.
The delicate scent keeps you
feeling clean all day too. What
more could you ask for from a
moisturising antiperspirant deodorant?
Dove's unique moisturizing
creams deeply nourishes the underarm skin to help repair damage caused by shaving. For whiter, smoother underarms, always
use Dove deodorants.
Dove range of world-renowned products are available
at supermarkets and pharmacies
Fiji-wide and exclusively distributed by Motibhai Group, bring-
ing
quality
products for
you and your
family.
ABOUT
DOVE
First marketed
in 1957, Dove
started with the sales
of beauty soap bars
but quickly expanded
to produce a wide
range of personal
care products including
roll-ons, deodorants, body
lotions, facial cleansers,
shampoos and conditioners. It is produced and
marketed internationally
by Unilever - A global
leader in manufacturing
and distribution. Unilever is a British-Dutch
multinational consumer
goods company co-headquartered in Rotterdam,
Netherlands, and London,
United Kingdom. Its products include food, beverages, cleaning agents and Only Dove gives your underarm the
personal care products.
real care they need to be lighter and
smoother.
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Kaiviti by Blair Robertson
By VUNIWAQA BOLA-BARI
of Fiji Times
GETTING started to write a novel is
never easy and this was exactly how it
was for Blair Robertson.
But that challenge did not prevent the
Fiji-born man from starting anyway.
On Wednesday, December 9, he
launched his first book titled Kaiviti — a
413-page novel consisting of Fiji's rich
history from the 1800s to 1980s.
Speaking to The Fiji Times, Robertson said: "I think that got my mind focused on writing because then I realised
what I think I've always known, that I
was going to write a story about Fiji, and
it's the hardest and most satisfying and
also the riskiest thing I've ever done.
"The key for me was to start rather
than wait for the idea."
Robertson said in trying to write the
book, he had to overcome challenges to
finally have Kaiviti published.
Robertson is a Fijian and a New Zealand citizen who was born in Suva in
1973.
He works as a contractor in the energy
sector.
The new novel is available from
Prouds - Fiji’s Finest Stores.
‘ I think Kaiviti would
make a great movie.
It would profile Fiji to
the rest of the world
in a very positive light
’ - Blair
Blair Robertson with
his new novel “Kaiviti”
at the Motibhai Group
head-office.
Cooking and
Baking Corner
Expecting a baby soon?
Surprise your family and friends with the
‘Inside Gender Reveal Cake’
A fun cake filled with a colourful sweet surprise that tumbles
out when you cut into it, revealing to your eager guests if the
baby-to-be is a girl (pink) or a boy (blue)!
Prep Time
Total Time
Servings
:
:
:
30 minutes
2 hours 45 minutes
18
Ingredients
2 boxes Betty Crocker™ SuperMoist™ cake mix (any flavor). Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix boxes
2 containers Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting
2 cups pink or blue candy-coated chocolate candies
¼ cup pink or blue mini candy-coated chocolate candies
¾ cup assorted pink or blue candy sprinkles
Directions
1.
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease or spray two 8-inch round
pans; place 8-inch round piece of cooking parchment paper in bottom of each pan. Grease or spray parchment paper. In large bowl,
beat 1 box cake mix and ingredients called for on box with electric
mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on high speed about 2 minutes
or until smooth. Spread in pans. Bake as directed on box. Cool 10
minutes; run knife around sides of pans to loosen cakes. Gently
remove from pans to cooling rack; remove parchment paper. Cool
completely, about 30 minutes. Repeat to make 2 more layers.
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Flatten cake layers by trimming off rounded tops. In 2 layers, cut small round out of center, using 4-inch round cutter.
3.
To assemble cake: Place 1 uncut cake layer on cake stand
or serving platter; spread 1/3 cup frosting on top. Top with 1 layer with center removed; spread 1/3 cup frosting on top. Top with
second layer with center removed; spread 1/3 cup frosting on top.
Fill cake with candies and candy sprinkles. Gently press candies
to level, top with full cake layer. Frost side and top of cake using
remaining frosting. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.
With
Motibhai
Group
At Motibhai Group, our Uni-Ball and Nataraj stationery, Sony products together with
vitamin packed Tang juice and protein packed Dairylea cheddar cheese and Ovaltine, personal care and hygiene products under the Rexona, Lynx, Dove, Impulse, Life Buoy and
Lux brands will make sure children are ready and excited for school day after day.
Just like thousands of students who are looking forward to going back to school on January 18, 2016, we are also excited to be a part of their school life.
From stationery lines such as pens, pencils, erasers, rulers, sharpeners, markers, colours,
crayons, correction pens, staplers, paper-punch, small batteries, cd’s and dvd’s, memory
sticks (flash drives / usb’s), SD cards, drawing sets, we also have you covered for making
a healthy start to your school day with our consumer products.
While quality stationery and healthy food products are very important for the wellbeing
and development of students, personal hygiene is equally vital.
Our world renowned brands of Deodorants and Antiperspirant sprays such as – Rexona,
Lynx, Dove and Impulse will keep you refreshed and free of bad odour every day.
Those looking for a supercharged start to the day can also do so with Dove shampoo
while our Lifebuoy anti-bacterial and Lux beauty soaps will be ideal for boarders to keep
in stock as well.
Our stationery, consumer and personal care and hygiene lines are available throughout
the country in various outlets making it easily accessible for parents and students to be well
prepared and ready for school mentally and physically.
Going back to school does not have to be an expensive affair. That is why we continue
to bring in quality products at affordable prices.
The management and staff of Motibhai Group wishes all students a very prosperous,
joyous and a safe school year 2016.
Xperia Z5
is here
Fiji’s newest and coolest smartphone is now in the market.
Sony Xperia Z5 (pictured) which is the world’s first dual SIM
4K smartphone has been launched locally and is all set to take the
market by storm.
Distributed in Fiji by Motibhai Group, Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Dual operates on an Android 5.1 Lollipop system and is packed
with a powerful three gigabyte RAM topped up with 32GB flash
memory.
The new phone which is now available at selected Prouds outlets
features an unparalleled 5.5inch 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD)
Triluminos display.
Triluminos enables the display colours that exists in the real
world that ordinary screens can't display, pulling out subtler nuances with higher fidelity. Concretely, this means it provides a
"broader colour space", or "wider gamut".
“With a strong 23 mega-pixels camera (together with five mega-pixels front camera) and additional waterproof and dustproof
features, the all new Xperia Z5 is a trendsetter in its own right,”
Motibhai Group sales executive Nilesh Singh said.
He said the powerful cameras will mean sharper images for direct photography and selfies as well.
“After all Xperia phones are the best for selfies all over the
world,” Mr Singh added.
Mr Singh said the new Xperia Z5 operates on a 4G network and
comes with 32GB micro SD card as an introductory giveaway.
Available in gold, the new Xperia retails for $2,329 and can be
purchased from Prouds Suva Central, Downtown Nadi, MHCC,
Damodar City and Lautoka outlets.
A customer
checks out the
new Xperia
Z5 at Prouds
Damodar City.
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Mix it
with
CLUB
Tokasa Turagacati of Bounty Restaurant & Bar mixes a Vodka shot with CLUB Tonic Water.
To make this festive season especially more exciting, CLUB offers quality products which can be used as great mixers or direct
drinks itself.
CLUB comes in three variants – Tonic Water, Soda Water and
Ginger Ale and has been produced locally since 2013 by PET Technology Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Motibhai Group,
bringing quality products for you and your family.
Just in two-years, CLUB has gained huge popularity amongst
local consumers and corporate customers in the hospitality industry.
The brand has become an all-time favourite for bartenders in
our leading resorts, hotels, night clubs and restaurants as mixers for
cocktails and spirits or as a direct drink.
Even the list of bartenders who have given their sign of satisfaction to the CLUB range keeps growing all the time.
Tokasa Turagacati of Bounty Restaurant & Bar based in Martintar, Nadi was all impressed when recently introduced to the
CLUB range of great mixers.
“I have heard a lot about it from friends and happy to be trying
it out for the first time,” Ms Turagacati said.
“The CLUB brand has been well-received in the Fijian market
and we are happy to supply a quality product which has been made
affordable without compromising on the quality,” Motibhai Group
marketing manager Abraham Gomes said.
Another satisfied customer, Ponipate Lesavua of Nadi was all
hyped up after trying the CLUB Ginger Ale recently.
“I shared a bottle of Ginger Ale with my work colleagues and
they too were surprised with the great taste,” Lesavua said.
“From now onwards, I am hooked to the refreshing and soothing taste of CLUB Ginger Ale!”
So the next time you are out shopping, checkout the great CLUB
range of beverages which are available at all leading supermarkets
and stores.
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Display of CLUB products at RB Patel Jet-Point in Nadi.
Have fun with Marigold
FRUIT juices and drinks are
renowned worldwide for its
health benefits.
With the introduction of the
MARIGOLD brand, consumers now have a better choice
when it comes to health benefits
together with added value for
money.
MARIGOLD is available in
both 100% juice with no sugar,
artificial colouring or preservatives and also fruit drinks which
is very popular in the local market - thanks to Motibhai Group
which continues to bring quality products for you and your
family.
MARIGOLD Fruit Drinks
are a light, refreshing juice drink
enriched with the goodness of
Vitamin C and no preservatives
and comes in three delectable
fruity flavours including Apple,
Orange and Mango.
Igniting fun and liveliness,
these refreshing fruit drinks are
ideal for Fijians who are constantly looking for simple and
refreshing beverages to supplement their busy lifestyle.
The fruit drinks have become
very popular in the local market
because of its refreshing taste
and affordable price. MARIGOLD comes in 250g and One
Litre Ultra Heat Temperature
(UHT) Tetra packs.
“Healthy fruit drinks packed
with vitamins does not have to
cost you a fortune – thanks to
MARIGOLD, we are now able
to deliver quality beverages to
Fijians at an affordable price,”
Motibhai Group marketing
manager Abraham Gomes said.
“As for the 100% juice with
no added sugar, preservatives or
artificial colouring, Fijians can
enjoy the delicious goodness
of real fruits as Mother Nature
intended.
“Available in Apple, Orange
and Tropical flavours, Marigold
100% Juice uses the freshest
sun ripened fruits. With MARIGOLD Fruit Drinks, anywhere
fun goes, it follows.”
Marigold Fruit Drinks and
100% Pure Juice are produced
in Malaysia with Halal certification and available at all leading supermarkets Fiji-wide.
Fruit and Vegetable vendor Sunil Datt says the Marigold 100% Pure Fruit Juice is packed with the
goodness of fresh fruits.
At Omo, we say that dirt is good!
It might sound unusual for a
leading laundry brand, but there’s
a good reason for our philosophy.
The team at Omo believes that dirt
is the mark of adventure. It’s a sign
that we are getting stuck in and
learning from life.
Children don’t only learn by
being taught. They learn by doing.
Hands-on experience, discovery,
and trial and error are vital to every
child’s healthy and happy development. At Omo we believe that children should feel free to explore,
learn and develop – and sometimes
getting a few stains along the way
is part of that process.
It's how kids learn, express their
creativity and even bolster their
immune systems. At a time when
growing number of children are
leading sedentary lives, often cocooned in the home, glued to the
TV and the web, Omo is not afraid
to celebrate this time-honoured
truth.
Omo’s unique technology gives
your family the freedom to get
dirty, safe in the knowledge that
Omo will remove those awkward
stains in 1 scrub - so you can let
your children get dirty and experience life, without worry.
With Omo, tough stain removal
has never been this easy. Omo detergent powder gives you cleaner
clothes, in lesser time and with
lesser effort.
Having great concern for our
environment, Omo’s cleaning
power reduces the time, physical
At Omo we believe
that children
should
feel
free to explore, learn
and develop
– and sometimes getting
a few stains
along the way
is part of that
process.
effort and amount of water needed
to wash clothes by hand. In many
countries, laundry has to be washed
by hand, a laborious and time-consuming activity. Omo has therefore developed a formula which is
very effective for both hand and
machine-wash respectively. Omo
comes in four different sizes: 900g,
450g, 270g & 120g.
Also key to the Omo brand is
our commitment to the Cleaner
Planet Plan – a pledge through
which we’re minimising our impact
on the environment.
The Cleaner Planet Plan is
about bringing you products that
are not only great at cleaning, but
also leave a lighter footprint on the
planet.
A large percentage of greenhouse gas comes from heating water in washing machines. This is
why Omo strives to bring you topperforming products that are great
at cleaning even in cold water.
So the next time you’re out
shopping, pick up the brand which
not only cares about your clothes
but your precious environment as
well.
Omo is distributed in Fiji by
Motibhai Group – bringing quality
products for you and your family.
ABOUT OMO
Omo is the world’s oldest brand
of washing powder first registered
in United Kingdom in 1908. The
brand is now owned by Unilever
- a British-Dutch multinational
consumer goods company coheadquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and London, United Kingdom. Its products include food,
beverages, cleaning agents and personal care products.
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At Motibhai Group, we care about the environment where
we operate. That is why we have Unilever by our side...
Unilever CEO Paul Polman:
He's always looking for GREENER
way to do things
Unilever CEO aims to use only sustainable
materials, halve its carbon footprint by 2020
He heads a multibillion-dollar company that makes and sells fastmoving consumer goods from soap to ice cream, but Mr Paul Polman
is also a green advocate with an eye on the long term.
By 2020, the chief executive officer of consumer goods giant Unilever hopes to halve its carbon footprint and source all of its agricultural
raw materials sustainably.
Among other things, this entails ensuring that all the palm oil
bought by Unilever - estimated to be 3 per cent of global production will be sustainably sourced and 100 per cent traceable.
“Increasingly, consumers are demanding sustainably sourced products,” Mr Polman, 59, told The Straits Times earlier last month (december, 2015) when he visited Singapore. Unilever’s Singapore office
is its global operations hub.
“Sometimes it might be because they want to save the orang utan,
or because they feel very worried about air pollution,” he said.
The other reason for the focus on sustainable raw materials is that
if something is not sustainable, “then by its definition, we will run out
of it”.
To show that he means business, Unilever last November opened
a $202 million palm oil facility in North Sumatra, to ensure that all
palm oil which goes through that facility is traceable to mills.
Mr Polman said the investment in the Sei Mengkai plant is another
step towards achieving the “more stretching target” of purchasing all
palm oil sustainably from certified, traceable sources by 2020.
The plant in Indonesia, he said, will refine palm fruit and/or kernel
only from known and certified sources, which goes into many of Unilever’s products, including margarine, soap and shampoo.
As of December 2015, 72 per cent of Unilever’s palm oil can be
traced back, at least to the mill, in the country of origin, he added.
The demand for greater transparency and sustainably sourced
products came under the spotlight after Singapore and other parts of
the region suffered one of its most prolonged bouts of haze this year.
Mr Polman said most of the issues associated with the haze were a
result of unsustainable farming. And a way to solve this would be to
provide farmers with better access to financing, so as to adopt farming
practices that would help them increase yields without cutting down
trees.
“Indonesia doesn’t need to deforest more to fulfil world demands.
What they need to do is to get a better intensity per acre of production,” he said.
Mr Polman, who joined Unilever in 2009 after stints at two other
consumer goods giants, has made a name for himself as a business
leader who cares for the environment.
In January last year, he criticised business leaders who put profits
ahead of sustainability, Britain’s The Telegraph reported.
In September, he was awarded the United Nations’ highest environmental accolade - the UN Champions of the Earth award - for his
leadership in sustainability.
Mr Polman, who is married with three children, said he grew up
in the countryside in the Netherlands and came from a family of boy
scouts. “I think if you do those things, you are automatically a little bit
closer to nature,” he said.
He believes companies have an obligation to use the planet’s resources wisely.
“We have no rights to use the scarce resources in this world. We
have the right to look after them for future generations.”
Mr David Kiu, vice-president of Global Sustainable Business and
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Unilever CEO Paul Polman and Indian actress Kajol pose for a
photo in New York City. Acclaimed Indian actress Kajol who plays a
lead role in the just released Bollywood blockbuster “Dilwale” talks
about her role as handwashing ambassador and advocate of Lifebuoy's ‘Help A Child Reach 5’ campaign with Unilever CEO Paul
Polman. Kajol met with Mr Polman who stressed the importance of
handwashing with soap in stopping the spread of the Ebola virus at
the UN High Level Panel Dinner.
Communications, Unilever Asia, said he has worked with Mr Polman
since 2012.
“I find him a visionary leader who is always two steps ahead, and
inspiring to work with. He is always thinking about how our business
can make a positive social impact.”
On the UN award, Mr Polman said: “It’s quite an honour, but we
only deserve the award if we have solved the challenges.
“Reputations are not made by what people say, but what people
do... I’d rather stay focused on solving the issues.”
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