MILO in collaboration with OBEC kicks off “Sports Development Program in School” caravan with a mission to encourage Thai kids to grow with sport because sport is a great teacher

          Mr. Chaiyong Sakulborrirug (Center), Business Executive Officer - Dairy & Adult Nutrition, Nestle (Thai) Ltd.; Ms. Wanla Ruenchaiwong (Left), Director - Student Activities Development, Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC), Ministry of Education; and Mr. Sittichai Puthklang (Right) – Piboon Prachasan School Director in Charge.
          Since "Sport is a great teacher," MILO beverage has partnered with the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC), Ministry of Education, to kick off the "Sports Development Program in School" caravan. The program encourages students to exercise for at least 30 minutes through activities such as Healthy Thai Kids Aerobic Fit & Firm to warm up the body to songs that educate students about nutrition, and a Football Clinic, in which a former national football team coach teaches students football techniques. The caravan also gave away MILO beverage, providing nutritious energy with a delicious taste to over 900 students at Piboon Prachasan School, which is under the administration of Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC). The Sports Development Program in School drives MILO's mission to support Thai kids to grow with sport because sport is a great teacher, and also reflects the Nestle Purpose of enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. The caravan roadshow will visit 1,600 schools, reaching 1.5 million Thai kids nationwide, from now until September 28, 2018.

          Nestle is the world's largest food and beverage company. It is present in 191 countries around the world, and its 328,000 employees are committed to Nestle's purpose of enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Nestle offers a wide portfolio of products and services for people and their pets throughout their lives. Its more than 2,000 brands range from global icons like NESCAFÉ or NESPRESSO to local favourites like BEAR BRAND or MINERÉ. Company performance is driven by its Nutrition, Health and Wellness strategy. Nestle is based in the Swiss town of Vevey where it was founded more than 150 years ago.
          The lineup of Nestle's MILO products in Thailand include MILO with Activ-GoTM 3-in-1 chocolate malt beverage, MILO with  Activ-GoTM chocolate malt beverage, MILO with Activ-GoTM UHT chocolate malt beverage, MILO Wholegrain Breakfast Cereal, MILO ice cream, and MILO Choco bar.