Category: Food Manufacturing
Opinion: Is Indonesia ready for Halal certification obligation?
Indonesia’s halal industry is underdeveloped because the local and domestic players have not significantly seized the opportunity.
Malaysia: Malaysian International Food & Beverage Trade Fair – 26-28 June 2019
The event is set to be held on 26 – 28 June 2019 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) and open to trade visitors from 10.30am – 6pm.
Saudi Arabia: 7th Edition Foodex Saudi in Jeddah Centre for Forums & Events
Get high exposure in the Saudi Food Market, The largest & fastest growing food market in GCC and Middle East!
Bahrain: Arla Foods to shift some production to the Middle East
Arla Foods said production from its Bislev and AKAFA sites in Denmark and from its Riyadh site in Saudi Arabia will be moved to a site in Manama in Bahrain.
China: Food2China Expo 2019
Food2China Expo 2019 is the only professional B to B trade fair only focusing on imported food industry in South China.
MoUs boost Brunei, Bangladesh ties in trade, investment
One of the MoUs signed was between Brunei’s Ghanim International Corporation Sdn Bhd and Bangladesh’s Taj Food Industries Ltd, a subsidiary of the Nizam Group of Companies.
USA: Vegan products face a pea shortage as consumers avoid soy-based foods
“Any chance you have to break up these large commodity crop monocultures like corn and wheat and soy, it’s going to be such a benefit, even if it’s with a single other crop,” Center for Biological Diversity.
Cambodia Hands Out Halal Certification Under Strict Food Safety Rules
Before getting a certificate, businesses will have to go through inspections by officials under the Cambodian Halal Steering Committee monitored by the Ministry of Commerce.
UAE: Malaysian organic and halal baby food brand sets sights on regional expansion
Malaysian organic baby food brand SquEEEze Me Baby has its eye on neighbouring countries and perhaps even the Middle East.
The Halal Maturity Checklist – a key performance indicator
It is crucial for companies that are serving Muslim markets to be proactive on halal matters and bring halal to the same level as food/product safety.
Canada: RIZ Global launches premium beef and lamb Halal products
Syed, with his team of industry specialists quickly identify gaps in the Halal marketplace to provide premium, customized product solutions.
Canada: Getting a handle on the halal consumer
Kevin Andrews, director of control brand marketing at Loblaw, which has its own halal brand called Sufra, added that at the end of the day halal consumers want good tasting food.
Malaysia: MIHAS generates $42M for Philippine firms
Among the best-selling Philippine halal products were cassava chips, coconut water, virgin coconut oil, turmeric brew and canned tuna.
Singapore to develop ‘most advanced’ halal hub in Southeast Asia
Located in the western region of the republic, it will house halal food processing units, central kitchens, cold-rooms, a Halal Excellence Centre and logistics operations in a multi-storey state-of-the-art complex.
Lightlife, Field Roast Parent Plans New U.S. Plant-Based Meat Factory
Canada’s Maple Leaf Foods took another step toward its goal of becoming the world’s biggest protein supplier this week.
Malaysia: Brahim’s seeks white knights
KUALA LUMPUR: BRAHIM’s Holdings Bhd is looking for potential joint venture partner or buyer for its catering arm Brahim’s SATS Sdn Bhd, executive chairman Datuk Seri Ibrahim Ahmad said.
Saudi Arabia: Investment opportunities in the Saudi food sector
Domestic, regional and international demands for Saudi food products have been increasing year on year, with seafood, dates and halal foods leading the way.
Malaysia: World Halal Conference Reinforces Malaysia’s Position as a Global Halal Hub
Presenting the theme “Fostering A Robust Halal Economy: Global Integration and Ethical Practice”, WHC 2019 provided a platform for global halal policymakers and stakeholders to share their experiences.
Malaysia: Halal Cluster Network with Halal clusters in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Spain
First MOUs signed for groundbreaking collaboration under the Halal Cluster Network with halal clusters in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Spain during MIHAS.
Malaysia: Conference presents Strategic Direction for the Halal Economy
The 11th World Halal Conference (WHC) 2019 held in Kuala Lumpur, facilitated discussions on the ever-growing need for the industry to reflect on its existing strengths; and to build new capabilities.
