Lee Kum Kee Gluten Free Soy Sauce Wins Healthy Food Guide 2026 Award

First Win in the Pantry Staples Category

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 9 October 2026 - Lee Kum Kee Sauce ("Lee Kum Kee"), the global Asian sauces and condiments brand, has been named a winner in the Healthy Food Guide 2026 Awards in New Zealand for its Gluten Free Soy Sauce. This marks the first time the product has received this recognition. The win also comes as Lee Kum Kee Gluten Free Soy Sauce continues to grow its presence in Australian and New Zealand supermarkets.

Lee Kum Kee Gluten Free Soy Sauce wins the Healthy Food Guide 2026 Awards in New Zealand.

Judged by a panel of qualified dietitians, the Healthy Food Guide Awards is one of New Zealand's independent guides to healthy eating and nutritious supermarket products. Products are assessed by dietitians, based on nutritional profile, value for money and taste. Lee Kum Kee Gluten Free Soy Sauce was awarded Best Soy Sauce for its simple ingredients and gluten free formulation, enabling consumers with gluten sensitivities to enjoy authentic, flavourful meals with confidence.

"We're proud to receive the Healthy Food Guide Awards, alongside reaching a decade of availability for our Gluten Free Soy Sauce in New Zealand" said Gary Hui, Business Development Director – Oceania of Lee Kum Kee Sauce. "This award validates our commitment to quality and to ensuring consumers with dietary requirements never have to compromise on flavour."

Trusted by home cooks across Australia and New Zealand, Lee Kum Kee Gluten Free Soy Sauce has become a go-to pantry staple for everyday cooking.

Traditionally fermented using non-GM soybeans, Lee Kum Kee Gluten Free Soy Sauce contains no added colouring, flavouring or preservatives, and is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. It is designed for use across everyday cooking, from stir-fries and marinades to dipping sauces. It serves as a trusted pantry staple for home cooks seeking a gluten-free alternative that delivers the same depth of flavour and versatility expected from traditional soy sauce.

The product also carries the Coeliac New Zealand Crossed Grain logo — the nationally recognised symbol for tested and certified gluten-free products, giving shoppers reassurance at a glance. As a sponsor of Coeliac Awareness Week by Coeliac New Zealand and Coeliac Australia, Lee Kum Kee has been a keen supporter of the programme that helps raise awareness of coeliac disease across the country.

Meet us at the upcoming gluten-free events this October in Australia and New Zealand for cooking solutions with Lee Kum Kee Gluten Free Soy Sauce, food sampling and special offers. Stay tuned for more updates on the brand's Instagram accounts:@leekumkeeaustralia, @leekumkeenz.

Melbourne Gluten Free Expo

Date: 17-18 October 2026 (Saturday: 9am-5pm; Sunday: 9am-4pm)
Booth and Venue location: Stand #30, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Website: https://www.glutenfreeexpo.com.au/

Auckland Gluten Free Food Festival

Date: 31 October 2026 (9am-4pm)
Booth and Venue location: Stands H1 & H2, Due Drop Events Centre, 770 Great South Rd, Manukau City, Auckland
Website: https://www.theglutenfreefoodfestival.co.nz/

Lee Kum Kee Gluten Free Soy Sauce is available nationwide at major supermarkets across New Zealand and Australia. Discover more about our recipes and serving inspiration featuring Lee Kum Kee Gluten Free Soy Sauce at: https://nz.lkk.com/en/products/gluten-free-soy-sauce.

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About Lee Kum Kee Sauce

Lee Kum Kee Sauce is the global gateway to Asian culinary culture, dedicated to promoting Chinese culinary culture worldwide. Since 1888, it has brought people together over joyful reunions, shared traditions and memorable meals. Beloved by consumers and chefs alike, Lee Kum Kee Sauce’s range of more than 300 sauces and condiments sparks creativity in kitchens everywhere, inspiring professional and home chefs to experiment, create and delight. Headquartered in Hong Kong, China and serving over 100 countries and regions, Lee Kum Kee Sauce’s rich heritage, unwavering commitment to quality, sustainable practices and “Constant Entrepreneurship” combine to enable superior experiences through Asian cuisine for people worldwide. For more information, please visit www.lkk.com.

About Healthy Food Guide Awards

The Healthy Food Guide Awards is the credible and definitive guide to the most nutritious food products on supermarket shelves, brought by Healthy Food Guide magazine. Judged by qualified dietitians, the annual awards help consumers identify healthier food choices across a wide range of categories. For more information on this year's award list in New Zealand, visit https://awards.healthyfood.com/winners/nz/.

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KOTA DAMANSARA, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2026 – Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara (Thomson) has unveiled handheld, robotic-assisted technology in its operating theatres, bringing a new level of surgical precision to minimally invasive total knee replacement. This new service strengthens the hospital's orthopaedic capabilities and reflects its ongoing focus on elevating value-based care for its patients through technology.

Robotic-assisted technology allows for less disruption to surrounding tissue, which supports a more comfortable path to recovery.

Robotic-Assisted Precision Delivered Through Skilled Surgical Expertise
Thomson's orthopaedic surgeons are trained in robotic-assisted techniques, ensuring that this new capability is applied at an optimal level of skill, care and clinical judgement. The robotic system pairs precise digital planning with robotic-guided instrumentation, giving surgeons real-time, data-driven insight into each patient's individual knee anatomy. Surgeons build a plan around that anatomy, then execute it with robotic guidance through bone preparation and implant placement, supporting highly accurate positioning and alignment tailored to each patient's natural movement.

The handheld technology allows for small incisions and less disruption to surrounding tissue, which supports a more comfortable path to recovery. "As our population ages, demand for knee replacement surgery continues to grow. This technology enables us to extend Thomson's surgical expertise and holistic care to more patients, supporting recovery and return to daily life," says Dr Savitha Dharan, Chief Executive Officer of Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara.

Value-Based Care for Better Patient Outcomes
Thomson has built its surgical services around minimally invasive techniques, from arthroscopic and laparoscopic procedures to thoracoscopic (VATS), endoscopic and microsurgical approaches across a wide range of specialties. It's expansion of services to include robotic-assisted technology reinforces its pursuit of value-based care, using advanced technology to deliver better outcomes for patients alongside greater efficiency and long-term value for both patients and its clinical team.

"Thomson's approach towards value-based care is built on a foundation of purpose and precision. Expanding into robotic technology is yet another stepping-stone for prioritising personalised, outcomes-driven care through minimally invasive surgical precision," Dr Savitha adds.

Making Robotic Technology Accessible
Thomson recently launched its Robotic Knee Replacement package priced at RM32,999. It includes the surgery, expert's fees, hospital stay, tests, medications and inpatient rehabilitation services. For more information, visit www.thomsonhospitals.com or speak to Thomson's Total Knee Replacement Liaison at +6012 368 4960.

This package reflects Thomson's ongoing commitment towards making advanced medical technology more accessible, further cementing its standing as one of Malaysia's leading private hospitals for innovation, clinical excellence, and patient-centred care.

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About Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara

Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara ("Thomson"), the flagship hospital of TMC Life Sciences Berhad, is a multi-disciplinary tertiary care centre strategically located in the prime alcove of Kota Damansara, Selangor, established in 2008. Thomson holds a capacity for 554-beds including 25 critical care beds, and houses more than 160 consultant specialists across over 60 specialties and sub-specialties.

An award-winning institution, Thomson's regional accolades include recognition by Newsweek and Statista as one of Asia's Top Private Hospitals and Clinics 2026, awarded the Specialist Hospital of the Year, and Specialty Hospital of the Year – Malaysia in 2024 for paediatric services and in 2025 for pulmonology services.

Guided by its vision to be the "Premier Provider of Outstanding Value-Based Medical Services in Southeast Asia", Thomson remains committed to clinical excellence and is poised for continued growth to meet evolving healthcare needs.

For more information, please visit thomsonhospitals.com or follow THKD on social media platforms @thomsonhospitalKD.

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