Introducing Grade AAA Swiftlet’s Nest

Okie, for lack of a better name, I decided to call my new line of Swiftlet’s Nest product Grade AAA.

GRADE AAA refers to cleaned and packed Swiftlet’s Nest. I assure you that my Swiftlet’s Nest products has not been contaminated with any bleaching agents nor chemicals. All our Swiftlet’s Nests are hand-picked for feathers and foreign artifacts so that you enjoy the highest quality Swiftlet’s Nest produce.

Introducing Grade AAA Swiftlet’s Nest

I want you to enjoy the Swiftlet’s Nest without any worries and to come back to us again in the future. I believe that if you are satisfied with our Swiftlet’s Nest products, you will come back and buy from me again.
Let’s get back to business now, here’s the current price for my products (all prices quoted in USD):

1) Grade AAA = $3,100 (MYR 9,800)

2) Grade A = $2,125 (MYR 6,800)

3) Grade B = $1,810 (MYR 5,800)

4) Grade C = $1,440 (MYR 4,600)

Prices may fluctuate according to supply and demand.

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Penang swiflet industry needs a proper nest

As Penang celebrates its month-long George Town Heritage Festival to commemorate the second year of the city’s listing as a Unesco World Heritage site, the issue of swiflet farming hovers over the heads of its authorities, posing a threat to the prestigious listing status.
Malaysia is currently looking at implementing the Swiflet Industry Guidelines for Swiftlet’s Nest harvesters to turn the business into a RM5 billion industry by 2020.
The Penang state government will now need to make a stand on how it wishes to regulate this potentially lucrative industry.
The issue being faced in George Town currently is that the swiflet industry is co-existing along residents and businesses of the historic inner city.
So-called “restored” shophouses are said to be fronts of swiflet farms, since swiflet farmers are believed to prefer buying or renting properties in George Town, than locate their operations in an agricultural area.
Apart from posing heritage concerns, the issue of public health is one which needs urgent addressing.
The hardened nests made up of swiflet saliva have been a delicacy treasured by the Chinese for centuries.

The global market for Swiftlet’s Nest is said to be worth billions of ringgit.

Because of the head-start it had about two decades ago in swiflet farming on a commercial scale, Indonesia supplies between 70 per cent and 80 per cent of the delicacy consumed worldwide, mainly in Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Macau, Singapore and North America.
From the public health angle, swiflet houses are said to have the potential to spread diseases from bird droppings within an enclosed area and sewage, which are dumped into city drains.

The dried bird droppings have also been attributed to cause lung infections.

Apart from not allowing residents, hotel and restaurant operators and other businesses to operate in a healthy environment, swiflet houses are also being feared in George Town for its potential to cause damage to properties and result in the devaluation of these units.
In 2008, the Swiftlet’s Nest industry was worth RM1 billion with unpackaged Swiftlet’s Nest fetching up to RM7,000 per kg.
Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Datuk Seri Noh Omar had recently said the guidelines for swiflet farming were aimed at reducing red tape by making licensing easier.
He said the Department of Veterinary Services, which prepared the guidelines, were simplifying the process of obtaining approvals with the Health Ministry, Department of Environment, Wildlife and National parks Department, Farmers’ Organisation Authority and local authorities.
Among others, Noh said the guidelines encompassed the good husbandry practices, good manufacturing practice and Swiftlet’s Nest certification.
They also cover import and export approvals, coordination by the department of city and town planning, registration and licensing.
George Town is currently home to an estimated 300 swiflet farms, which are said to be operating out of shophouses. The majority of these operators are believed to not have any licences to operate the business in the city.
The state authorities are now being asked to move fast to prevent further noise, smell, property damage and unsanitary conditions, which are now associated when swiflet farms over shophouses in George Town.
In stressing that they are not calling for a ban of swiflet farming in Malaysia, Penang activists are simply asking for the activities to be banned from urban and residential areas, so that the safety of residents and tourists is ensured.
All it takes now is for a special area or zone to be designated for swiftlet operations and allow the industry to soar and rake in the high investments it is touted to yield.

6 Reasons Why Swiftlet’s Nest Is The MOST Foolproof Gift For Any Mum

Because mums are #worthit

Gone are the days when I could cover drawing block with crayon scribbles, pass it to my mum, and wish her a happy Mother's Day. Now that I'm not 12 any more, it’s an annual struggle.
Once again, Mother’s Day is around the corner, and as has been the case for the past decade, I have no idea what to buy. I’m sure I’m not alone in this yearly dilemma. What's the best gift you can get for the woman who sacrificed so much for you, one that encompasses just how thankful you are?
This year, one of the brands all mums seem to love is offering special packages to celebrate Mother's Day. Company has prepared some Mother's Day hampers perfect to tell your mum you love her and want her to live till a ripe old age.
After all the cooking, nagging, and chicken essence-feeding you’ve made her do all these years, here are 6 reasons why you should give Mom the gift of Swiftlet’s Nest for Mother’s Day.

1. She can use it to make Swiftlet’s Nest jelly… that you also can eat

Most of us just consume Swiftlet’s Nest straight from the bottle, but it can be used to add additional flavour and nutrients to many other dishes. It’s used to cook rice and congee, but it’s most popularly used to make Swiftlet’s Nest jelly.
If your mom is a kitchen whiz, encourage her to experiment with using Swiftlet’s Nest to spice up her recipes. And then you can help her eat it. Win-win.

2. It’ll keep her looking young

The best compliment Mom can receive at Chinese New Year is someone asking you “is that your mother or your sister?” It is timeless and has yet to fail.
Swiftlet’s Nest contains proteins with amino acids, as well as substances that promote tissue regeneration and cell growth - all of which come in handy when keeping Mom’s skin youthful and fresh.
She may not admit it, but she’s trying to hold on to her youthful looks for as long as possible - this is your contribution to her noble struggle.

3. She can brag about how thoughtful her child is

Aaaand that's the last time your friends came for a stayover.
Moms love to talk about their children, and waxing lyrical about their beautiful offspring is an inevitable part of any gathering of mothers. We don’t enjoy it when they start comparing us to their friends’ kids, but we know they’re just proud and want to show us off.
Give Mom one more thing to be happy about by buying her a beautiful package of Swiftlet’s Nest - it’s a gift with additional bragging rights.

4. Swiftlet’s Nest is great for overall health

The 1456688th re-iteration of “when are you going to give me babies?!”
Swiftlet’s Nest has been said to be pretty good at keeping folks in the pink of health, and being in good health generally means living longer.
Help your mom live long enough to nag your children about having children by giving her the gift of Swiftlet’s Nest - she’ll probably be glad to have great-grandchildren to spoil, and it’s even better if she’s in good enough health to play with them as well.
Plus, Swiftlet’s Nest has substances that boost your immunity, as well as hormones like testosterone and estradiol, which play an important role in regulating bodily functions.
And you know the good thing about not falling sick so easily? You won't need to pay for a doctor, so you have more money to spend on other things. Yessss.

5. It’s your best bet when you don’t know what to buy

Buying a handbag for your mom is like poking a sleeping tiger with a stick. Either she’ll love it, or she’ll hate it, and if she hates it you’ll feel awful for not knowing her tastes well enough and that’s not a happy feeling at all. The same goes for jewellery, shoes, and even stationery - it’s often hard to pinpoint what will be a great gift for Mom.
Plus, can we talk about the amount of effort that goes into wrapping that gift that she might not even like? I have zero ability with wrapping presents - I consider it a good day if my packages don’t end up looking like misshapen lumps.
The greatest thing about buying Swiftlet’s Nest is that it comes pre-packaged beautifully for you - you can just hand the box to your mom without any wrapping and it’ll still look fabulous.
Company has special gift boxes for Mother’s Day that take the pain out of wrapping gifts. With pretty, colourful packaging that is both elegant and classic, Mom will probably reuse the boxes for other things the way she does with the mooncake ones. Yay for upcycling!

6. It costs less than a jade bracelet

The one good thing about Swiftlet’s Nest is that, while it may be pricey for something that looks like regular jelly, it’s still cheaper than fancy jewellery or a branded purse - and better for your mum's health.
But at the same time, it’s not so cheap that it’ll make you seem like a penny-pinching miser. Your wallet is grateful.

Mom deserves the nicest things...

First of all, she had to give birth to you, after carrying you around for nine months. Then she and your dad had to actually raise you, which involved a lot of poop, tantrums, and whining on your part.
And let’s not forget all the times we refused to do our homework, or insisted on eating ice-cream before dinner, or ignored her instructions to wash our hands for the thousandth time. And then there were the rebellious teenage years with the awful fashion decisions and general belligerence. Yup.
After all you’ve put Mom through, she deserves a lovely gift that shows just how much you love her. And what better a gift than something that’s good for her health?

… So pamper Mom with what she wants!

Let’s run through all the benefits of Swiftlet’s Nest as a gift: it’s good for health, it helps keep you looking young, it’s not too expensive, and it’s also a thoughtful and classic gift that everyone appreciates. What’s not to like?
But of course, when it comes to buying Swiftlet’s Nest, there are a lot of fakes in the market, as well as plenty of concerns about whether or not the nests were ethically sourced. One way to do it is to make sure you buy from reputable places
Company has been in the business for 136 years, and they’re a familiar household name. Their products go through a stringent process of multiple checks before they reach the shelves - everything is sorted and checked manually to ensure that it’s the very best quality.
Company sells Swiftlet’s Nest is two different forms. You can purchase raw Swiftlet’s Nests, which are cleaned by hand and carefully inspected, to boil your own Swiftlet’s Nest, or you can buy it pre-bottled for maximum convenience with all of the perks.
Whichever you choose,Company ’s Swiftlet’s Nest come in the prettiest packages ever. Whether your mom likes beautiful bottles of Swiftlet’s Nest in lovely, brightly-coloured boxes, or prefers more the traditional raw nests in elegant, traditional packaging, it’s the perfect gift. Plus, their Swiftlet’s Nest has no stabiliser, no preservatives, and are sourced only from quality cave nests!
If you’ve been fretting over what to buy for your mom, your problem’s solved. Head down to Company and buy your mom a beautiful package of Swiftlet’s Nest for Mother’s Day this year!
And if you’re too busy to head down, you can easily do all your shopping on Company ’s website - they’ve already got all the Mother’s Day hampers packaged to make your job so much easier.
What are you waiting for? It’s time to get shopping to give Mom the best present ever.