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Cancer fundraiser launched


The Motibhai Group in part-
nership with Fiji Cancer Society
has launched the thirteenth edi-
tion of the Bushells Fiji’s Biggest
Morning Tea (BFBMT) initiative
on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at
their Walu Bay office in Suva.
Funds raised from the initia-
tive which started way back in
2006 in a humble way has over
the years helped thousands of
cancer patients and also played a
pivotal role in cancer awareness
and advocacy.
Following the successful
launch, this year’s campaign will
be executed from June to Sep-
tember whereby various business
houses and organisations across
the country will work closely
with the Fiji Cancer Society to
host morning tea events to raise
funds which will be directed to-
wards the society’s efforts to
support patients and also raise Fiji Cancer Society officials and vol-
awareness on the disease. unteers with Motibhai Group manage-
“We are very excited with the ment and staff following the launching
launching of this year’s Bush- of the Bushells Fiji’s Biggest Morning
ells Fiji’s Biggest Moring Tea Tea campaign in Suva. INSET: Breast
campaign and look forward to cancer survivor Saimoni Tuilaucala,
working closely with various centre, is flanked by Fiji Cancer So-
companies and NGO’s that will ciety chairman Makrava Wilson and
be hosting their own events over Motibhai Group director Rajesh Patel
a period of four-months,” Fiji during the launching of the cancer
Cancer Society chief executive fundraiser in Suva.
officer Belinda Chan said.
“Every year funds raised from ner for the last thirteen-years and Of these NCDs, cancers are tions to include cancer into the
the morning tea event helps the our association with the society the third leading cause of death Fijian school curriculum’s Fam-
society carry out its patient care will carry on in future for a noble behind cardiovascular diseases ily Life Education (FLE).
and awareness activities and we cause,” Mr Gomes said. and diabetes. “Currently we are so prescrip-
thank the Motibhai Group for He said Bushells is a premium Looking at these alarming sta- tive in our curriculum services
being a loyal partner for the past brand of tea which is distributed tistics, fundraising events such as in Fiji because we are preparing
thirteen-years,” Ms Chan added. in the country by Motibhai Group the Bushells Fiji’s Biggest Morn- children for exams,” she said in
She said the BFBMT has been and by teaming up with the Fiji ing Tea is playing an important Nadi during a cancer awareness
the longest running and biggest Cancer Society, the brand has role in spreading cancer aware- event.
cancer fundraising initiative in helped raise awareness and as- ness and advocacy. “But we do have Family Life
the country and every year par- sisted in the patient care initia- Meanwhile, the Fiji Cancer currently within our school sys-
ticipation from the various stake- tives of thousands of cancer sur- Society welcomes the move by tems and I intend to use that to
holders is growing. vivors over the years. the Fijian government to include ensure that we include awareness
Motibhai Group marketing According to statistics re- cancer awareness in the school on any form of cancer and on
manager Abraham Gomes said vealed by the Fiji Cancer Society, curriculum. all forms of diseases. And these
the company will continue to an estimated 79% of deaths in Fiji Minister for Education, Heri- little children can actually be our
support the Fiji Cancer Society are due to Non-Communicable tage and Arts, Honourable Rosy mouth pieces. They’re the ones
in years to come. Diseases (NCDs) and premature Akbar made the revelation earlier who can take the information
“We have been a genuine part- mortality from NCDs is rising. in March this year of her inten- back home.”
Ovaltine league ends on high note
The 2019 Ovaltine Suva Business House Futsal Soccer League
culminated on a high note with the Minister for Health and
Medical Services Honourable Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete being
the chief guest at the finals on Saturday, June 8.
While addressing players, team management and futsal fans at
the finals which was played in five different categories at the
National Hockey Centre in Laucala Bay, Dr Waqainabete
commended the organising committee and sponsors for pro-
moting sports as a means of an active and healthy lifestyle
while addressing the alarming prevalence of NCDs in the
country.
Pacific Customs Limited (PCL) were declared the overall win-
ners of the series after the side defeated Holiday Inn 1-0 in
the main cup final. League winners Pacific
Tournament organiser Alan Kumar said the Ovaltine Business Customs Limited with their
House Futsal Soccer League this year has been dubbed as trophy and gifts from
the biggest futsal league series to have ever taken place in
the capital city with 32 teams playing over the last 17 weeks. Ovaltine.

Market visit
impresses
GM executive
A senior executive of Gen-
eral Mills – makers of the iconic
Betty Crocker and Nature Valley
food products is very impressed Customers in a jovial mood after getting their free Nature
with the response received from Valley bars during sampling at Damodar City. INSET: Fiji’s
customers and retailers alike 7s star Jerry Tuwai is flanked by Motibhai Group director
during his market visit to Fiji. Rajesh Patel and Graeme Gardner of General Mills during
Graeme Gardner, senior ac- the sampling.
count manager of General Mills
responsible for the Pacific Is- and customer demand for our tibhai Group team and for the “Nature Valley granola 42g
land countries said they have products especially the Nature session that I attended on Friday, bars were given for free so
brands that is loved worldwide Valley brand grow over the past June 7, it was a huge success people who are unware of the
and he looks forward to seeing 12-months,” Mr Gardner said. with over 2000 bars sampled in product could know that it’s a
it develop further in Fiji under This he said is reflected in the two-hours,” Mr Gardner added. healthy snack and it contains no
the watchful eyes of the team at ranging and positioning of the Sharing similar sentiments, artificial sweeteners and it's af-
Motibhai Group. products now throughout all of Motibhai Group marketing fordable too,” Mr Gomes said.
“It has been great to spend Fiji’s leading retailers. manager Abraham Gomes said “Everyone should know that
the week in Fiji with the Mo- “The Nature Valley sampling the Nature Valley sampling at Nature Valley gives that imme-
tibhai Group team and it is activity was a great example of a Damodar City was a great suc- diate energy and it's filling as
pleasing to see the consumer flawless execution from the Mo- cess. well.”

Founder’s Day Awards for staff


SIXTEEN staff members
based at various business op-
erations under Motibhai Group
around the country have been
recognised for their hard work,
commitment and dedication to-
wards their work in the annual
Founder’s Day Awards this year.
“This momentous event is
held every year in respective
locations to recognise the top
performers of the Motibhai
Group employees who have had
a significant, positive impact on
the group over time,” Motibhai
Group chairman Kirit Patel said
while addressing recipients at TOP: Recipients with directors
the head-office in Nadi. and management at Motibhai
“Each one of us can impact Group head-office in Nasoso,
Motibhai Group in very differ- Nadi.
ent ways given the differences
in our jobs and the different LEFT: Recipients with directors
and management at Motibhai
strengths we each bring to work Group office in Walu Bay, Suva.
every day,” Mr Patel added.
“As we say “In business,
words are words, explanations
are explanations, promises are “The tireless contributions together go a long way towards “This Founders Day Award
promises, but only your perfor- that you staff make on a daily success of our Motibhai Group you don’t win it, you earn it. So
mance is reality”, and today you basis, going above and beyond for which we all can be proud take a bow and give yourselves
have proved this. your call of duty I am sure will of. a big round of applause.”

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Let the race begin
Fiji Times sponsors Sabeto Horse Racing event in Nadi
The third annual Sabeto Races will be a little different this
year with the inclusion of Fiji Times Pte Limited – A Sabeto will be a hive of activity this month when the third annual Fiji
Motibhai Group company as the main event sponsors. Times sponsored Sabeto Races takes place on Saturday, June 29 at
The horse racing at Aviva Farms has become a much an- Aviva Farms in Sabeto Valley, Nadi. PICTURE: Vantage Fiji.
ticipated event for locals and tourists alike and has also
helped revive the sport in Nadi after a lapse of many
years.
The popular horse races takes place in Sabeto Valley only
two minutes’ drive from the famous Garden of the
Sleeping Giant.
A great day out for the whole family the event will feature
great music with Legend FM, food stalls, bar's, a kava
bar and bouncy castles for the kids from 10am on Sat-
urday, June 29.
"The Fiji Times coming on board as the naming rights
sponsors as we prepare for the third annual Sabeto
Races is a huge boost for our preparations for the
event,” event founder and organiser Kim Beddoes said.
“We are very grateful that The Fiji Times shares the same
vision we have for the potential of this event to attract
a large local and growing international audience put-
ting spotlight on the beautiful Sabeto Valley and all of
the nature based attractions available in the area,” Ms
Beddoes added.
“We are thankful to the management and team of The Fiji
Times for their support and we look forward to hosting
a successful event.”

Lancome award
for BA’s at L’Oréal
event in Japan

Customers take advantage of the sale at Prouds Damodar City


which was one of the four stores on sale.

Prouds Beauty Advisors Mereoni Vulano and Praveena Chand


with their awards. Customers flock in
Prouds Beauty Advisors Praveena Chand and Mereoni Vulano
who have recently returned from Japan after attending the L’Oréal
Travel Retail Asia Pacific Seminar held in Fukuoka are beaming
numbers for Prouds sale
with joy after being recognised for their ten-years of service to THOUSANDS of customers flocked into Prouds Lautoka,
Lancôme which is one of the many award-winning brands under MHCC, Damodar City and Nakasi for the annual “The Sale
the L’Oréal portfolio. You Love The Most” campaign which was held at the four
“This seminar is held every two years and comprises of brand respective stores from May 29 to June 2.
marketing, special awards and introduction of new products,” The genuine sale which is the most awaited in Fiji takes part
Prouds Nadi beauty and cosmetics head-of-department Praveena in two phases whereby the first four stores mentioned above
Chand said. carry out the event first while the two bigger flagship stores
‘During this seminar BA’S are acknowledged for their hard – Prouds Suva Central and Prouds Nadi have the same at a
work and awarded accordingly,” Ms Chand added. later date.
“This seminar gives opportunities to us BA’s to meet our superi- “The sale was a great success and we served thousands of cus-
ors, trainers, area managers and beauty advisors from other regions tomers at the four respective stores,” Prouds team leader
and we wish to thank Motibhai Group for allowing us to be part of marketing Arti Singh said.
this seminar by giving us this opportunity to attend.” She said there were huge reductions on cosmetics, fragrances,
L'Oréal is the world's largest cosmetics company and has devel- handbags and leather products, toys and electronic items.
oped activities in the field concentrating on hair colour, skin care, “We wish to thank all the customers who supported us in this
sun protection, make-up, perfume, and hair care. sale.”
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Group secures new distributorship


Motibhai Group has further
strengthened its association
with Mars Incorporated after
gaining rights to distribute all
brands under the Mars Wrigley
Confectionery banner.
In doing so, Fiji becomes the first
market internationally where-
by Mars Wrigley Confection-
ery has a sole distributor for all
its brands.
“It is very encouraging to note
that we are the first company
globally to secure rights to
distribute all brands under the
Mars Wrigley Confectionery
portfolio as a sole distribu-
tor,” Motibhai Group director
Rajesh Patel said.
Mars Wrigley Confectionery
customer development leader
– export, Craig Aylen while
addressing guests at a special
function on Friday, May 17 Mars Wrigley Confectionery customer development leader - export, Craig Aylen, fourth from left,
said the company is excited is flanked by Motibhai Group directors Tejash Patel, from left, Rajesh Patel, chairman and CEO
about this renewed relation- Kirit Patel, Manu Patel, Jinesh Patel and Sujan Patel during the special event.
ship with an existing partner.
New addition to the distribution
list are world renowned chew-
ing gum brands – P.K, Juicy
Fruit, Extra and Eclipse.

Motibhai Group marketing Craig Aylen with Rajesh Patel of Supreme


manager Abraham Gomes with Fuel and his namesake of Motibhai Group.
Jodie Hart of New World IGA.

Craig Aylen delivers his official address.

Address by Craig Aylen of MWC


Firstly thank you to the Motibhai Group directors and
staff for the opportunity to participate today in the launch
of Mars Wrigley Confectionery (MWC) and the Motibhai
Group partnership in Fiji.
Thank you as well to all the retailers for attending. This
reflects on the excellent relationships built between the Mo-
tibhai Group and their customers.
The bringing together of our Chocolate with Gum &
Mints ranges in Fiji, is a first for the Pacific region.
Wrigley has had a connection with Fiji for some time
with its go to market model involving a local distributor
and Wrigley associates travelling here regularly while
MARS has involved a third party and sold product into Fiji
from a distance.
The move to Motibhai Group brings the Mars Wrigley
Motibhai Group chairman and CEO Kirit Patel with Ravinesh Deo of Extra Confectionery business together under one umbrella.
Supermarket. The decision though to move to the Motibhai Group
was one that Mars Wrigley Confectionery took consider-
able time to come to, but it is one that we know will drive
further growth into the Fijian market.
Mars Wrigley Confectionery is confident that we have
made the right choice in selecting Motibhai Group and that
they will perform a fantastic role in bringing our range of
Global brands to life in your stores.
The hard work for the Motibhai Group is about to begin
as this all kicks off this Monday (May 20), so you only have
two-days to wait to begin to write those big orders.
I look forward to talking with many of you here today if
there are any questions that you see are important to YOUR
business and the role that Mars Wrigley Confectionery can
Motibhai Group sales man- play in it.
ager Sudesh Bhan with Amit Please enjoy yourselves and thank you again for the
Maharaj of Pacific Energy. Invited guests at the function. chance to be here.

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