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FIRST ASIAN FOOD WEBSITE IN NZ Mob: 027 495 8477 : filipinonews@xtra.co.nz PH POTATO SNACK GIANT SET TO CORNER NZ MARKET By Mel Fernandez Food Editor Gaston Zubiri, director of Spudsters NZ Limited. and a privilege to have contributed to bringing a leading Philippine-made brand on the global scene to New Zealand,” added famous Philippine potato snack. “We appreciate all your support and patience,” Co Chiong posted on Centre, Henderson, Highbury Shopping Centre, Papatoetoe and Pakuranga. Potato Corner is a glob- process of ramping up its expansion plans. Potato Corner has been serving spud lovers in Australia since 2016 and is continuously expanding its presence in the Oceania region. Currently Potato Corner has over 1,400 stores worldwide. The bulk of the stores are located in the Philippines, AUCKLAND – Filipino food cart giant Potato Corner officially opened its first franchise operation in New Zealand on 15 December 2021 at the Botany Town Centre Night Market. “It’s been long overdue for Potato Corner to enter New Zealand,” said “And now we are finally here!” Auckland’s borders reopened on the same day, which was perfect timing for the celebration as patrons from nearby cities were able to attend and savour these famous flavoured French Fries. “It has been an honour Meryl Co Chiong, a coowner and General Manager of the operation. Already at the soft launch on 18 November at the Henderson Night Market, Filipinos and locals were patiently lining up to satisfy their cravings for this world- Facebook. “We would like to apologize for the longer than expected wait times as we did not anticipate customers ordering up to $100 worth of fries in one go.” The popular potato snacks are now being quickly snapped up at Spudsters’ weekly pop-up carts at the Auckland Night Markets in Mt. Wellington, Botany Town al Philippine food franchise and has been a leading brand in the food industry for over 25 years. In 1992 the first Potato Corner store opened in SM Megamall. In a recent podcast, Asia CEO, Potato Corner co-founder and chief executive officer Jose Magsaysay Jr. said that the company is in the but more than 200 are overseas. In five to 10 years Magsaysay Jr. said that Potato Corner is looking at adding 1,000 more stores to the local market and 10,000 stores internationally. The majority, or 80 percent, of Potato Corner’s stores are held by franchisees. FIRST ‘BROTHERS BURGER’ RESTAURANT GRILLING IN OZ By Mel Fernandez Food Editor PENRITH, Australia – The Philippines first flamegrilled gourmet burger restaurant has opened its flagship international store in Penrith, New South Wales, Australia, on 04 December 2021. A much-loved gourmet burger outlet, Brothers Burger, was launched in the Philippines in 1999. “It pioneered the concept of designer burgers which are made to order with your choice of toppings and condiments on the burger, for example cream cheese, blue cheese, caramelised onions and so on,” said DTI Sydney’s Consul Commercial, Alma Argayoso. Brothers Burger later on expanded its menu to include hotdogs, chicken wings, quesadillas and sweet treats. Brothers Burger Australia directors Christine Jimenez and Edmund Narvaez said that the planning and training to launch the brand in Australia was undertaken amidst the lockdown and travel restrictions imposed by the pandemic. It was a very busy first week for Brothers Burger as many Filipinos and the local community came out to try the new burger place in Penrith. Ambassador De La Vega, who travelled to Penrith to congratulate Ms. Jimenez and her team, said: “Filipinos know good food and sharing; our food is what we do best. We are happy to bring the Filipino brand Brothers Burger to Australia and to share the distinct Brother’s flavours that have flourished in the Philippines over the past twenty years.”
FILIPINO-KIWI BUSINESS DIRECTORY Mob: 027 495 8477 : filipinonews@xtra.co.nz Hairdressing: more listings at www.elistmo.nz Community: more listings at www.elistmo.nz Sunday Worship Time: 11 am North Shore Bethel Missionary Baptist Church WPPS Hall, No. 13 Compton Street, Hillcrest, North Shore, Auckland. Ph 021 02523 202 email:nsbmbcnz@yahoo.com www.nsbmbc.org Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is pure: He is a shield unto them that put their trust in Him. “God cares for you and so do we.” RIGHT FOR US? We welcome short reports with photos about events happening throughout New Zealand from community groups and freelance contributors. Big thanks to our regular community news reporters: Jovi Abellanosa Hamilton. Eileen Cunanan Wellington. Noel Bautista Timaru. Queenie Tanjay Rotorua. Celso Roger Baldo Cambridge. Text, email or facebook message your letters. filipinonews @xtra.co.nz Sari sari stores: listings at www.elistmo.nz Restaurants: more listings at www.elistmo.nz LOW COST LISTINGS! 027 495 8477 City Convenience Store for Sale Next to Philippine Bakery, 475 Papanui Road, Christchurch. Ph: 021 1422 382 FILIPINO NEWS NZ (22nd Anniversary) filipinonews.nz (north island edition) PINOY NZ LIFE pinoynzlife.nz (south island edition) Facebook: Pinoy NZ Life FILIPINO KIWI filipino.kiwi (wellington edition) Facebook: Filipino Kiwi FILIPINO JOB BOARD www.trabaho.nz FOOD / EVENTS www.halohalo.nz Print • Web • Tablet • Facebook • Instagram MIGRANT NEWS (32nd Anniversary) www.migrantnews.nz Facebook: Migrant News ELISTMO Online Directory www.elistmo.nz HERO AWARDS filipinoheroes.nz ASIAN NEWS www.asiannews.nz Facebook: Filipino Migrant News Filipino News NZ Pinoy NZ Life Published by: SM Publications Ltd filipinonews @xtra.co.nz Advertising: 027 495 8477 Publisher: Sheila Mariano Managing Editor: Mel Fernandez Contributing Editors: Dr Lilia Sevillano Francisco Hernandez Queenie Tanjay Louie Encabo Sub-Editor: Kirsty Hotchkiss Contributors: Noel Bautista Michelle Baltazar Chi De Jesus Video Reporter: Eduard Rogelio Photographer: Aisha Ronquillo Please email your Community News, Photos and Feedback to: filipinonews@xtra.co.nz text: 027 495 8477 Copyright Matters, Terms & Conditions of Publication All material (including ads) appearing in FILIPINO NEWS, PINOY NZ LIFE, FILIPINO KIWI, MIGRANT NEWS and it’s related websites: www.filipinonews.nz, filipino.kiwi, pinoynzlife.nz, migrantnews.nz, trabaho.nz, travel.galore.nz, filipinoheroes.nz, halohalo.nz elistmo.nz, asiannews.nz is COPYRIGHTED and cannot be reproduced unless written permission is given by - SM Publications Ltd. Views expressed in the above mentioned publications and websites do not necessarily reflect that of the publisher. The publisher does not accept any responsibility or liability for views and claims in the editorial matter or advertisements appearing in the above mentioned publications and related websites. SM Publications Ltd. T: 027 495 8477 filipinonews@xtra.co.nz Our Community Partners We are proud to be the media partner of the following high profile Filipino community groups: • The Filipino Society Inc (Auckland) • Southland Filipino Society Inc (Invercargill) • Mina De Oro (Mindorenos in NZ) • Alpha Phi Omega (Auckland) • Pinoy Adventurers NZ (Auckland) Big thanks to our community news reporters: We welcome short reports with photos about events happening throughout New Zealand and Australia from Filipino community groups and freelance contributors. Dr Lilia Sevillano - Auckland, Chi De Jesus - Sydney, Eileen Cunanan - Wellington, Queenie Tanjay - Rotorua, Noel Bautista - Timaru, Celso Roger Baldo - Cambridge. Text, email or facebook message your letters to the Publisher: Sheila Mariano, filipinonews@xtra.co.nz mob: 027 495 8477, Facebook Page : https://www. facebook.com/www.filiipinonews.nz
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