Stories & Updates

The Kalimark Journal

Recipes, history deep-dives, and news from our journey across Malaysia — one fizzy bottle at a time.

Bovonto Lands in
Kuala Lumpur

Why we chose Malaysia for our first export market

A century after Bovonto first fizzed in Virudhunagar, we explain the cultural and culinary reasons Malaysia felt like the natural next home for the brand.

Read the full story →

3 ways to serve Vibro Paneer Soda at your next gathering

From a simple over-ice pour to a rose-and-lime mocktail, here's how to make Vibro the star of your next Malaysian house party.

Read the full story →

The 1958 recipe: how Bovonto's grape-cola blend was born

A look back at Virudhunagar in the late 1950s, and the small tweaks that turned an aerated water works into a household name.

Read the full story →

Zero caffeine, always: what that actually means for you

We unpack why Kalimark has never used caffeine in any of its formulations — and why that matters more today than ever.

Read the full story →

Meet the sundry shops bringing Bovonto to Petaling Jaya

Our early Malaysian stockists share what made them say yes to a 100-year-old soda from Tamil Nadu.

Read the full story →

Have a story idea or press enquiry?

Our Malaysia team would love to hear from journalists, food bloggers, and curious fans alike.

Get in Touch