For most of us, when we are making purchasing decisions, we often focus on buying international known brands and more often then not, due to their reputation rather than quality.
Although local brands and products also have the same (if not better) quality and standards, we tend to focus on the grass on the other side.
Truth to be told, there is a wealth of local products that are just on par with international ones. In this article, we won’t be talking about the already known ones – this time it’s the boutique ones that has tons to offer!
So here are 5 local brands that you should consider the next time you go on a shopping spree:
1. Calli Ice Cream
Launched back in December 2018, this ice cream is definitely Calli-cious! This ice cream hits the sweet spot for those with sweet tooth due to their low-calorie ice creams. In other words, you can now binge on your favourite ice cream, sans guilt! One pint of their Chocolate (name Choc-A Lot) has 390 calories while their vanilla flavour (Oh La La Vanilla) has 240 calories!
And it lives up to its name. Their name “Calli” is a play-on word for low-calorie. It also subverts the myth that something low in calories doesn’t taste good.
With its catching quality assurance tagline- Guarantee Frozen Delivery, what makes this brand unique from other brands is they deliver it to their customers from door to door! Customers have a choice in choosing delivery from their website. Do note that delivery is currently only available for KL and Selangor.
2. The Tapping Tapir
What do you call a soda that is natural and artificial free? The Tapping Tapir.
Established in 2013, it serves up to 7 flavors of natural sodas that are a fusion of fruits, herbs and spices. From Hibiscus and Lime, Apple and Vanilla, Lemonade and Lengkuas,and more, these family of natural sodas are guaranteed: no artificial and 100% natural!
And it’s not only natural sodas that they have to offer; The Grand Hornbill Series that fused floral notes with zesty limes and The Classics pays homage to the wild where drinks are natural, with exotic herbs and spices.
Drinks can be ordered through their website.
Note: Use “MYFIRSTTAPIR” for 10% off your first drink!
3. The BIG Cookie Theory
Those who have a sweet tooth can definitely rejoice to this brand over here!
Having collaborated with university students for projects, events, companies, and parties, The Big Cookie Factory has surely made its mark albeit a small company that it is. Exclusively homemade dough and batter, The Big Cookie Factory bakes cakes, cookies, and brownies from said dough and batter.
Founded by Khalisa Adila in 2012, she started the business with a belief that there is a perfect formula, the perfect batter for the recipe that combine an explosion of taste and pleasure. All her baked cookies, cake, and brownies are creatively made with imagination, experiment and the craving for a sweet tooth.
4. Serasi.MY
Beauty and skincare ingredients made exclusively by hand and natural products!
According to its website, Serasi was created from “self-discover and self-satisfaction” by Ms. Intan Halim who was tired of products that use chemicals which causes irritation and incompatibility with her aging skin.
Started off from the founder’s kitchen, Serasi uses the finest essential oils that are carefully chosen for its targeted skin benefits and well being. Honest, raw ingredients made by hand for the finished product. Its product ranges from lotions, creams to body care products.
5. LAVE Republic
Zero waste is the aim for local brand, Lave Republic. With the slogan that goes “Feel Good, Do Good”, Lave Republic is definitely living up to its motto by making their soap and shampoo in solid form.
The brand believes in its commitment to natural ingredients by using science and sustainable ingredients for the betterment of our environments. Founded by 4 people with a shared interest, they believe that being clean, beautiful should produce as little waste as possible.
With a wide range of product variants that gives off different aroma, you’ll be spoilt for choice. With soaps like the Bluest Maldives… you get the picture of what it’s like to enjoy a bath under the bluest sky and the whitest sands.
What do you love about local brands? Let us know in the comments!
Header Image Source: Big Cookie Factory | Calli | Lave Republic | Serasi | Tapping Tapir
