Category: Asia
Malaysia Halal Council to launch framework by year-end
The Malaysia Halal Council expects to launch its framework, focusing on empowering local halal companies, making them visible globally and increasing the participation of Bumiputera entrepreneurs by year-end.
Al Islami tops list of influential halal food companies
Top companies considered were Al Islami, BRF, Nestlé, Malaysian agro-foods company QL Foods, and American Wholefoods supplier Saffron Road.
Indonesia told to develop Halal industry
“We need to think about a roadmap to develop a halal industry [in Indonesia] that is consistent with the existing National Industry Development Masterplan (RIPIN),” said CORE researcher.
Opinion: Are ‘Moslem meals’ on board flights halal-certified?
“Moslem meal” is inaccurate and discriminatory, suggesting it is only for Muslims, when what it is meant to be – a halal meal – does not only have to be for Muslim consumption.
The Halal Dining Club directory for Halal Diners
Platform to take Halal diners through their whole dining journey from discovering Halal restaurants locally and internationally, to booking a table and collecting loyalty rewards.
Singapore: Vitafoods Asia 2017: Spotlight on Finished Products
Asia Pacific’s nutraceutical industry will gather at the annual event to do business, uncover the latest product innovations, and to learn more about the market and its best practices.
Japan: NH Foods JV makes progress on Malaysia halal hub
Japan’s biggest food manufacturer has chosen Malaysia to be its hub for halal exports, in partnership with a Malaysian chicken major.
Report: Government Initiatives to Promote Halal Products Drives Halal Nutraceuticals and Vaccines Market
Halal pharmaceuticals include the vaccines and nutraceuticals containing ingredients which are compliant with the Shariah (Islamic religious) law.
Malaysian incubator signs deal to boost China’s halal exports
A Malaysian technology and energy incubator has agreed to collaborate with companies in Hong Kong and China to produce and market halal-certified foods internationally.
Aiming for Muslim market, Taiwan encourages Halal Certification
With a growing population of over 200,000 Muslims, more restaurants in Taiwan are applying for halal certification and the food industry is aiming for a larger market.
Singapore’s halal grocer MyOutlets making offline-to-online global push
After opening Singapore’s biggest all halal-certified foods supermarket, MyOutlets quietly launched its global e-marketplace Haladeen.
Malaysia Fama: TH Global to market agro-based Halal produce to Middle East
TH Global will act as the facilitator in pioneering local halal food products to Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries such as Kuwait, Oman and Qatar.
Malaysia: AsiaBio eyes halal product export venture with Chinese firms
AsiaBio plans to explore opportunities with three Chinese companies to form a partnership to produce and export Halal-certified food products to the global marketplace.
Opinion: Alarming rise in food wastage during Ramadan
Every year, a dramatic increase in food waste is witnessed in Muslim countries during Ramadan due to the uncontrolled and lavish grocery shopping.
Malaysia: Synchronised standards for halal certification in the works
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announces efforts that the Malaysian Halal Council has put in place as part of its agenda for 2018-2020 including and International Halal Authority Board.
Singapore: Speciality & Fine Food Asia 2017 and Speciality Chocolate Asia 2017
The inaugural Asian edition of London’s greatest gourmet trade event will take place in Singapore in July 2017.
Philippines: P150-M budget for DOST Halal program in Davao Region
Components under this program include research and development, testing, human resource development, and technology transfer.
Malaysia: Halal Buddy lets you scan food for Halal Ingredients
HalalBuddy is intended to scan food that doesn’t have a halal certification but may still be completely halal for Muslims to eat.
UAE: Halal sector key topic at International Economic Summit
The summit, which concludes today, began with a session entitled ‘Halal Industry’, which addressed the growing international demand for halal products and services.
Sime Darby, MMC explore sister port relationship to facilitate Malaysia-China halal shipments
Northport Malaysia Bhd and Weifang Sime Darby Port Co Ltd — have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to seal the partnership.
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