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The # GuiltlessG­oodness experience P

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URPLE rice yogurt is probably the most popular drink in the market right now. Even milk tea and coffee brands are starting to offer yogurt drinks on their menus to keep up with the competitio­n.

This chewy, creamy, and healthy yogurt drink has a growing following, especially in Asia and Australia. One of the first brands in the market is Koomi Natural Drinking Yogurt. This Australian brand is making waves internatio­nally with its simple yet solid promise of # GuiltlessG­oodness that many can experience.

Originatin­g from Sydney back in March 2019, Koomi became popular among the Asian and Australian market for its healthy and tasty yogurt drinks. This overwhelmi­ng response resulted in opening four more branches in Australia, which eventually lead to internatio­nal outlets across Southeast Asia like Thailand and

Malaysia.

This Koomi craze allowed the brand to open stores in Manila. It happened when JohnMichae­l "Mike" Hilton and Ahtisa Manalo were exploring downtown Sydney during their trip in 2019. The long queue of people waiting to get their hands on this famous purple-rice yogurt drink piqued their curiosity. That crazy line was worth it, because the moment Mike took his first sip, he was certain that it was a taste experience that he needed to bring back home — and so he did. Three days after, they came back to the store, discussed business with the owner, and locked the deal. That's how the # GuiltlessG­oodness from the Land Down Under came to the Philippine­s!

Koomi prides itself on its Australian and Asian fusion while still appealing to the Filipino palette through flavors like Ube, Avocado, and Mango Graham. Koomi al so launched limitededi­tion drinks like Mais Con Yelo and Halo-Halo, which fared well with the local market. Mike and the team sees the importance of supporting farmers and their homegrown produce thus its premium ingredient­s are sourced from Batangas, Laguna, Baguio, and Davao.

Koomi makes it possible for Filipinos to satisfy their cravings without guilt because every cup is made healthy with natural drinking yogurt and fresh fruits. Recently, they launched a campaign that highlights its drinks' health benefits, now that being healthy is more important than ever. With this in mind, Koomi is committed to caring for the well-being of its employees and customers. It also plays a role in supporting local health officials and community leaders during these tough times.

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 ?? (Chris Navarro) ?? KOOMI AT SM CITY PAMPANGA. John Michael Hilton - President & CEO of Koomi Ph, Andrew Neri - COO, Adrian Luansing - CFO, Hyacinth Luansing - CHRO, Jayvee Badile - President of Too Good Yogurt, Andrea Madlangbay­an - SM Regional Ooerations Manager, Engr. Junias Eusebio - Asst Vice President for Operations and Faye Marie Cruz - Asst Vice President for Leasing during the opening of Koomi at SM City Pampanga.
(Chris Navarro) KOOMI AT SM CITY PAMPANGA. John Michael Hilton - President & CEO of Koomi Ph, Andrew Neri - COO, Adrian Luansing - CFO, Hyacinth Luansing - CHRO, Jayvee Badile - President of Too Good Yogurt, Andrea Madlangbay­an - SM Regional Ooerations Manager, Engr. Junias Eusebio - Asst Vice President for Operations and Faye Marie Cruz - Asst Vice President for Leasing during the opening of Koomi at SM City Pampanga.
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