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Indonesian Ulema Council MUI Declares Nabidz Wine Forbidden for Muslims
The Fatwa Commission of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has emphasized that Nabidz wine is haram (forbidden) for Muslims because laboratory tests have found a high alcohol content in the product.
Published 23 Aug 2023
ANTARA News
Indonesia, Canada pursue halal product assurance cooperation
Indonesian Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas met with Canadian Minister of Trade, Small Business, Export Promotion, and International Trade Mary Ng to discuss opportunities for cooperation in halal product assurance.
Published 21 Aug 2023
Green Queen
Unlocking Halal Cultivated Meat’s Potential: Exploring an Untapped Opportunity
The global Halal food market is estimated to reach US$1.67 trillion by 2025, growing to meet the demands of a rapidly increasing Muslim population that will comprise 30% of the world’s population by mid-century.
Published 21 Aug 2023
Packaging Gateway
Food packaging trends shift towards sustainability
In the ever-evolving landscape of food packaging, significant strides have been made in the past ten years, with a notable focus on environmental considerations.
Published 18 Aug 2023
Vietnam Posts English
Lots of potential for Vietnamese businesses to exploit
The conference was co-chaired by the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore and the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade, in collaboration with Warees Hala Pte Ltd to help Vietnamese businesses better understand the Singapore Halal market landscape and standard conditions. for Halal certification in Singapore.
Published 17 Aug 2023
Báo Công Thương
Thị trường Halal Singapore: Nhiều tiềm năng cho doanh nghiệp Việt Nam khai thác
Sáng 17/8, tại Singapore đã diễn ra Hội nghị tìm hiểu thị trường Halal Singapore và kết nối doanh nghiệp Việt Nam- Singapore.
Published 17 Aug 2023
AsiaOne
TiNDLE Foods Announces Brand-New TiNDLE Chicken Pieces, the Company's First Innovation to be Developed, Produced and Exported from Singapore
The food tech company launches its latest product, TiNDLE Chicken Pieces, completely designed, manufactured, and exported out of Singapore
Published 08 Aug 2023
Bangkok Post
Govt cooks up 'Halal corridor'
The government's Halal Economic Corridor (HEC) would help improve Thai livelihoods in the deep South, says a senior state official who is responsible for the project in the area.
Published 06 Aug 2023
The Food Institute
3 Future Food Trends: Well-Being, Bitter Flavors, and Air-based Protein
For 16 harrowing months at the height of the Covid pandemic, Dr. Morgaine Gaye lost her sense of taste and smell. The experience, she said, “was mind-blowing.” Turns out, you talk an awful lot about flavor and scent when you lose two invaluable senses.
Published 27 Jul 2023
Green Queen
Gelatin Substitute Made From Peas Emerges From University of Alberta
Researchers have developed a novel plant-based substitute for gelatin derived from pea protein.
Published 26 Jul 2023
The Straits Times
Meat and fish importer fined for falsely labelling smoked duck as halal
A meat and fish importer and his company were fined on Monday for falsely labelling smoked duck as halal to the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore’s (Muis) halal-certified food establishments.
Published 26 Jul 2023
Singapore Business Review
10 trends shaping the way Singaporeans consume food
As Singapore works to achieve food security by 2030 and with more Singaporeans looking into healthy diets, experts believe that meal tables in the country will be revolutionised by 2040.
Published 17 Jul 2023
Asia Food Journal
Deliveroo launches Snack To The Future report revealing key trends
Deliveroo has today launched its Snack To The Future Report, bringing together leading industry experts across the worlds of food, science, technology and innovation. The report identifies how consumers in Singapore and the region will be eating by 2040 and how meal tables are set to revolutionise.
Published 03 Jul 2023
CNA (Channel NewsAsia)
Beverage toppings such as bubble tea pearls, whipped cream required to have sugar level labels by end-2023
Buying your favourite bubble tea or ice-blended coffee will be a slightly different experience from the end of this year, with new requirements covering the sale of freshly prepared beverages.
Published 30 Jun 2023
ABS-CBN News
DOF, DOH eye higher sin tax rates on junk food
The Department of Finance (DOF) on Thursday said it is collaborating with the Department of Health (DOH) to pursue a higher tax for junk food and sweetened beverages to tackle diseases related to poor diet such as diabetes and obesity.
Published 22 Jun 2023
The Korea Economic Daily
S.Korean SMEs unprepared for Indonesia’s mandatory halal certification
South Korea's Ministry of SMEs has begun moving to help SMEs planning to export to Indonesia obtain halal certification. The SME Ombudsman said on Tuesday that it has forwarded a recommendation to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to...
Published 20 Jun 2023
New Straits Times
Malaysia-Indonesia heighten trade, investment & halal ties
Malaysia and Indonesia today further heightened their collaboration on trade, investment and halal sector following the signing of agreements in conjunction with the visit by Indonesian President Joko Widodo and his delegation to Malaysia.
Published 08 Jun 2023
TTG Asia
New gastronomy award for halal culinary excellence launches in Singapore
To elevate halal culinary excellence in Singapore, the first-ever HalalTrip Gastronomy Awards 2024 was launched at last week’s Halal in Travel Global Summit 2023.
Published 08 Jun 2023
Asian Scientist
Spearheading Singapore’s Sustainable Development
In 2021, Singapore unveiled the Singapore Green Plan 2030 as the national agenda for sustainable development. The plan outlines various targets the government aims to achieve by 2030, including adding more green spaces, reducing landfill waste, transitioning to cleaner energy and strengthening the capability of the food industry to produce food locally.
Published 05 Jun 2023
Lifestyle Asia
What is 3D printed food and which are the companies working on it?
Ever heard about 3D-printed food and wondered if it is real? Well, it is, and almost on the verge of transforming conventional restaurant kitchens across the globe. According to a 2022 report by Statista, the global market value for 3D printing products and services in 2020 was around USD 12.6 billion.
Published 31 May 2023
Thai Public Broadcasting Service
Trends to watch from the region’s largest food trade fair
Halal, sustainable, clean label, plant-based and alternative protein food products were in the spotlight last week, as they are expected to dominate the food industry in the near future, THAIFEX-ANUGA ASIA 2023 revealed.
Published 31 May 2023
Korea.net
Halal-certified premium domestic beef set for 1st export
Halal-certified hanwoo (premium beef) will be exported to Malaysia. This is the first time for such meat to be shipped overseas. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs on May 14 said it signed a contract to export halal-certified hanwoo to Malaysia and...
Published 16 May 2023
Korea JoongAng Daily
Functional health foods targeting older adults are becoming hot commodity
Korean food companies are diving into the so-called care food market in the era of the aging population. Care foods are marketed as foods for older adults that are healthy and easy to digest.
Published 11 May 2023
Asia Food Journal
Tetra Pak Reveals Key Consumer Trends for the F&B Industry via ‘Trendipedia’ 2023 Report
Tetra Pak, a world-leading processing and packaging solutions company, released key findings and insights from its full report, Trendipedia 2023. The annual global report monitors changes in consumer behaviour, identifying and analysing interesting...
Published 10 May 2023
Nikkei Asia
Indonesia's food companies rush for halal seal of approval by 2024
Restaurants, retailers and other food businesses in Indonesia are scrambling to meet a government mandate requiring official certification for their halal products by 2024, as Jakarta seeks to promote economic activities compliant with Islamic law.
Published 10 May 2023
MENAFN
Warees Halal And IHATEC Paves Way For Singapore Businesses For Export To Indonesia
Introduced in 2014, the Indonesian Law No. 33 Year 2014 on Halal Product Assurance, stated that products circulating in Indonesia must be Halal certified. This will be enforced in phases from 17 October 2024, starting with food and beverage products.
Published 05 May 2023
BERITA Mediacorp
Warees Halal, PT Insan Halal Terpercaya meterai perjanjian bagi perhalusi proses eksport produk Halal SG ke Indonesia
Bagi memperhalusi proses mengeksport produk ke Indonesia, Syarikat Berkaitan Pemerintah (GLC) di bawah Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS), Warees Halal Limited (WHL), memeterai perjanjian kerjasama dengan PT Insan Halal Terpecaya (IHATEC).
Published 03 May 2023
Republika.co.id
Dukung Ekosistem Halal, IHATEC Kerja Sama dengan Pusat Halal Singapura
Dalam mendukung terciptanya ekosistem halal, Halal Training and Education Center (IHATEC) terus berupaya menjalin kerja sama dengan berbagai lembaga halal di luar negeri. Kali ini, lembaga pelatihan halal Indonesia ini menggandeng Warees Halal Limited (WHL) Singapura sebagai rekanan dalam bidang pelatihan halal.
Published 19 Apr 2023
The Manufacturer
How to avoid a costly product recall: 10 top tips
Over the years product recalls have cost organisations billions in lost revenue, damaged brand reputation and reduced consumer confidence. Food and beverage and consumer packaged goods manufacturers demand high volumes at low margins.
Published 14 Apr 2023
Food Safety Magazine
Global Food Chain Traceability—Reflections on the Past, Present, and Insights into Future Directions
Traceability determines how materials, packaging, products, processing aids, and so forth have moved through the supply chain. Often broken down into two aspects, track and trace, traceability systems underpin food safety, food quality, sustainability claims,...
Published 10 Apr 2023
FoodTechBiz
How packaging contributes to the safety of Ready-to-Eat and Ready-to-Cook foods
Today's consumers are experiencing evolving food habits and cooking styles due to cultural influences, urbanization, and social changes. The adoption of convenience foods like ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook is unprecedented as they require minimal time and effort.
Published 06 Apr 2023
The Straits Times
Nutri-Grade labelling system steers consumers to opt for drinks with less sugar: Study
Nutri-Grade, the mandatory labelling system for pre-packaged beverages, is likely to encourage consumers to opt for drinks with lower sugar content, a trial by researchers at Duke-NUS Medical School concluded.
Published 27 Mar 2023
Arab News
Brazilian businesses look to expand halal food exports to Arab countries, Islamic communities
Brazil, the world’s leading exporter of halal meat and poultry, is now seeking to expand the selection of food products it could potentially export to the world’s 57 Muslim-majority nations, as well as Islamic communities in other countries.
Published 17 Mar 2023
Singapore Business Review
Manufacturers innovate, reformulate drinks to meet Nutri-Grade labelling regulations
Several beverage manufacturers in Singapore have taken steps to redesign their labels and reformulate their beverages to benefit from health claims following the mandatory introduction of "Nutri-Grade" labelling regulations, according to a report by GlobalData.
Published 01 Mar 2023
Packaging Gateway
How new food trends will impact packaging in 2023
Last week (14 February) Packaging Gateway’s parent company, GlobalData, hosted a webinar for industry professionals titled ‘The top trends in food 2023 ’that brought up a number of key trends set to impact the future of the food industry.
Published 23 Feb 2023
International Tax Review
Plastic taxes: a guide to new legislation in Europe
European countries are paving the way for comprehensive plastic packaging taxes, re-shaping the trade and market conditions for exporting firms from developing countries, explains Grzegorz Peszko of the World Bank.
Published 15 Feb 2023
All About Feed
Russia adopts new halal standards
The Russian government has adopted the first nationwide halal standards in a bid to ramp up food exports to Muslim countries. New rules, scheduled to come into force in 2 stages on March 1, 2023, and July 1, 2023, will lay the ground for the Russian halal standardisation system.
Published 02 Feb 2023
Food Safety News
Singapore unveils guidance relating to food sold online
A set of voluntary guidelines has been launched in Singapore dealing with food sold on the internet. Singapore Standard 687: 2022 (Guidelines for food e-commerce) provides guidance to e-commerce players on their roles and responsibilities to ensure the safety of food products sold via online platforms.
Published 24 Jan 2023
ANTARA News
Indonesia, Malaysia explore cooperation in halal product assurance
Indonesia's Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) and Malaysia's Department of Islamic Development (JAKIM) are exploring cooperation in strengthening halal product assurance to bolster the halal product ecosystem.
Published 18 Jan 2023
ANTARA News
VP Amin meets with Singapore President
"I expect Singapore can become an investment partner for the halal industry and encourage the completion of an agreement on halal product guarantees between the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body and the Singapore Islamic Ulema Council (MUIS)," he said.
Published 16 Jan 2023
IoT World Today
Robotic Hand Design Hopes to Fill Gap in Robotic Gripper Market
A new soft robotic hand has been developed to help users pick and pack items with more flexibility and accuracy, with particular use cases in the food and logistics industries.
Published 13 Jan 2023
The Sun Daily
Malaysian companies tie up with Saudi firm to offer food products for haj, umrah sector
Saudi Arabia-based Mrasi Almamoura Group has entered into a strategic partnership with two Malaysian companies, Syed Food Industry Sdn Bhd and Fario Holdings Sdn Bhd.
Published 12 Jan 2023
JLL Research
Healthy demand for food factories in Singapore
Singapore’s growing food manufacturing and processing industry is spurring a vibrant food factory market. Data from the Singapore Food Agency show that the number of licensed food manufacturing and processing establishments (including central kitchens)
Published 10 Jan 2023
The Japan Times
Japan's hottest new food trend is frozen solid
Frozen food items available in Japan have become more diverse thanks to advances in refrigeration technology as well as growing demand for eat-at-home products amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published 08 Jan 2023
The Business Times
Refreshed industry map to boost wholesale trade’s efforts to go global
SINGAPORE’S updated industry transformation map (ITM) for the wholesale trade sector will help grow globally competitive local traders, expand global traders’ presence in Singapore, as well as create more than 10,500 new PMET (professional, manager...
Published 05 Jan 2023
FoodNavigator-Asia
Regulatory repertoire 2023: Five need-to-know policies set to impact the APAC food and beverage sector this year
From regulations to reduce salt and sugar consumption, to emerging cultivated protein rules, FoodNavigator-Asia brings you five must-know policy updates that look set to have a significant impact on Asia Pacific food and beverage industry in 2023.
Published 04 Jan 2023
Bangkok Post
Off to the Halal market
The government should promote Halal-certified products to help Thai food entrepreneurs expand their businesses into a broader market, according to the Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT).
Published 02 Jan 2023
The Straits Times
Refreshed road map aims to build resilient, sustainable firms in food manufacturing sector
Building resilient and sustainable companies will be key in the food manufacturing sector in the coming years, with the move unveiled as one of four key pillars of a refreshed road map for the industry.
Published 14 Dec 2022
The Edge Singapore
Singapore on path to becoming innovation factory for global food system
The global food system is at a critical juncture. The disruption of global supply chains, reduced access to critical food staples, and sky-high fuel prices due to Covid-19 and the Russia-Ukraine war have created a worldwide food crisis.
Published 14 Dec 2022
HalalFocus
Pioneering and Comprehensive Food Traceability Technology with DNA Verification Launched by OneAgrix and Ecosystem Partners
OneAgrix, Inexto, OriginTrail and their ecosystem partners announce a pioneering and comprehensive halal digitalization solution, tracing beef from the DNA to QR code.
Published 13 Dec 2022
ANTARA News
Indonesia, New Zealand explore cooperation in halal product assurance
The Indonesian government explores cooperation in halal product assurance with New Zealand in a bid to become a leader in the global halal industry by 2024.
Published 07 Dec 2022
Eco-Business
Agriculture and Halal literacy to the surface: Helping agriculture grow to new heights
The 2022 International Association for Agriculture Sustainability (IAAS) Annual Meeting was held as a webinar on the 2nd of December.
Published 06 Dec 2022
South China Morning Post
Halal in Hong Kong: Muslims cheer KFC’s move, hope more fast-food chains, restaurants will cater to community
It was lunchtime on Friday and the KFC restaurant just minutes from the Kowloon Mosque in Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui was packed with customers relishing their fried chicken meals.
Published 13 Nov 2022
AsiaOne
Say 'annyeong' to Singapore's first halal Korean buffet catering joint
Halal Korean food is no longer a rare sight in our city state, but all you-can-eat halal Korean food? Just thinking about it makes our mouths water.
Published 03 Oct 2022
InfoPublik
Indonesia-Singapura Matangkan Rencana Kerja Sama Jaminan Produk Halal
Kedua negara sepakat segera menuangkan rencana kerja sama tersebut dalam Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)/Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC).
Published 10 Sep 2022
Berita Harian
Portal rangkaian halal Warees dilancar
SEBUAH laman baru yang akan membolehkan masyarakat halal sejagat mewujudkan peluang pertumbuhan dan perniagaan bersama telah dilancarkan Warees Halal semalam.
Published 06 Sep 2022
BERITA Mediacorp
Warees, Politeknik Temasek meterai MOU; bina keupayaan industri untuk ekosistem halal yang mampan
Warees Halal Limited dan Politeknik Temasek hari ini (5 Sep) memeterai memorandum persefahaman (MOU) untuk secara bersama membangunkan sebuah ekosistem Halal yang mampan.
Published 05 Sep 2022
Phys.org
Fungi-based food product that tastes and shreds like meat
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a technique to cultivate a fungi-based food product that could serve as a healthier, better tasting, and greener alternative to plant-based protein.
Published 29 Aug 2022
American Journal of Transportation
Germany’s burgeoning “halal” niche market forges new link in supply chain
The growing Muslim population in Germany –the country has the largest Muslim population in Europe – has created a niche market for halal food products and, with it, the need to have a well-functioning halal logistics network.
Published 28 Aug 2022
Manila Bulletin
DOT considers duplicating Malaysia’s halal-friendly food tourism
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is eyeing to duplicate the tourism strategy of Malaysia through the Halal programs, which have bolstered Malaysia’s economy, especially in the food tourism industry.
Published 28 Aug 2022
China Briefing
Halal Certification Procedures in China
While China is not considered a major halal food manufacturing hub, halal food and drinks production has witnessed great growth in China.
Published 26 Aug 2022
ANTARA News
KSP underscores significance of realizing halal ecosystem
Presidential Staff Office's (KSP's) Deputy III Panutan Sulendrakusuma accentuated the importance of creating a halal ecosystem to realize President Joko Widodo's goal of Indonesia becoming a center for the halal industry by 2024.
Published 26 Aug 2022
The Straits Times
Singapore and Brunei to boost cooperation in energy, green economy, food and medical supply resilience
Singapore and Brunei will deepen cooperation in the areas of energy, the green economy, and food and medical supply resilience, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said on Wednesday (Aug 24).
Published 24 Aug 2022
New Straits Times
Australian food giant Arnott's picks KL as Asia hub to become regional powerhouse
Leading multinational food manufacturer The Arnott's Group (TAG) is looking to ramp up its expansion plans to become a regional powerhouse from its newly-launched Asia hub here.
Published 24 Aug 2022
HalalFocus
How to Obtain Halal Certification in Indonesia
Indonesia’s Government Regulation 39 of 2021 (GR 39/2021) sets out the requirements for businesses to obtain Halal certification for their goods and services. Under the law, products that enter, circulate, and are traded in Indonesia must be Halal certified.
Published 23 Aug 2022
BusinessWorld
Singapore, Mindanao boost food, halal goods trade after PHL delegation visit
SINGAPORE and the Philippines’ southern islands Mindanao are boosting food trade, including halal products, following a recent visit by a delegation from the latter, a business leader said.
Published 18 Aug 2022
Malay Mail
Malaysia working with nine other countries on global halal sector, Dewan Negara told
Malaysia is actively cooperating with nine countries on the development of the global halal sector, said the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (Miti).
Published 16 Aug 2022
FoodNavigator-Asia
Soy by-product: Okara could be upcycled into plant-based cheese by Singapore partnership
A Singapore food partnership is aiming to upcycle the soy by-product okara into plant-based cheese products using proprietary technology.
Published 15 Aug 2022
New Straits Times
Faszz Technology acquires 51pc stake Incite Foodtech to build Malaysia's first unified halal ecosystem
Logistic and ride-hailing operator Faszz Technology (M) Sdn Bhd (FTSB) is acquiring a 51 per cent stake in Incite Foodtech Sdn Bhd (IFSB) as part of its plan to build Malaysia's first unified halal ecosystem.
Published 15 Aug 2022
The Business Times
Apps turning restaurant leftovers into cheap meals take off in Asia
WITH a tantalising array of satay chicken, wok-fried mud crab and chilled tiger prawns, the dinner buffet at Singapore’s Grand Hyatt hotel typically sets diners back about US$70.
Published 14 Aug 2022
HalalFocus
ASEAN halal standard guidelines discussed
The Syariah Affairs Department, Ministry of Religious Affairs yesterday participated in the inaugural guideline workshop for ASEAN Halal Food to evaluate the draft guidelines for halal standards in ASEAN, chaired by the Philippines.
Published 14 Aug 2022
CNA (Channel NewsAsia)
Nutrition labels required by end 2023 for freshly prepared drinks that are higher in sugar, fat content
Food and beverage outlets will by end of 2023 be required to include nutrition labels on their menus indicating drinks that contain higher levels of sugar and saturated fat.
Published 11 Aug 2022
thesundaily.my
Malaysia best partner for Taiwan to tap global halal market: Matrade
Malaysia is the best partner for Taiwan to grow its potential in the halal industry as the market is one of the main hubs in the Asean region, said Malaysia External Trade Development Corp (Matrade) export acceleration deputy CEO Sharimahton Mat Saleh.
Published 03 Aug 2022
Salaam Gateway
India has huge potential as halal meat export source
While 80% of India’s 1.4 billion people may be Hindu, the prominent position of Muslims in the country's slaughtering and butchery sector means it has vast potential as a halal meat and meat products supplier to the Islamic world, say experts.
Published 02 Aug 2022
The Malaysian Reserve
Huawei Malaysia inks tripartite MoU to enhance halal industry digitalisation
HUAWEI Malaysia has inked a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Halal Development Corp Bhd (HDC) and Duriemas Sdn Bhd.
Published 01 Aug 2022
Kyodo News
Japan firm seeks halal approval for non-alcohol udon soup stock
From mirin to soy sauce, alcohol is an integral part of Japanese stocks, sauces and other products used to prepare dishes such as soba noodles or nikujaga meat and potato stew.
Published 24 Jul 2022
Vietnam Plus
Vietnam eyes stronger development of Halal industry
A conference on promoting international cooperation for developing Vietnam's Halal industry was held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).
Published 28 Jun 2022
The Business Times
Dream big, start small: Investing in the future of food
HERE in Singapore, we love our food. It is therefore fitting that Singapore is home to a vibrant local food manufacturing industry, with over 1,000 companies producing beverages, confectionery, dairy, snacks and more.
Published 28 Jun 2022
Armenpress
International Center for Standardization and Certification “HALAL” to be established in Armenia
The International Center for Standardization and Certification “HALAL” is expected to be established in Armenia for boosting the export process of local production.
Published 27 Jun 2022
Mintel
7 in 10 Thais think snacking on salty snacks is an act of emotional self-care
The pandemic has elevated Thai consumers’ need for self-care and emotional wellness through snacking. The latest research from Mintel shows that 77% of Thais* are turning to salty snacks** as a way to treat themselves.
Published 23 Jun 2022
FoodNavigator-Asia
Overcoming barriers to entry: Brands can tap new Singapore halal alliance to gain trade opportunities, certification
Food, nutraceuticals and cosmetics brands worldwide can now tap the expertise of a newly-minted halal alliance to enter the lucrative global halal market forecasted to reach USD$2.8 trillion by 2025.
Published 21 Jun 2022
The Korea Herald
SPC to build halal food factory in Malaysia
South Korean food company SPC group said on Monday that it has invested 40 billion won ($31 million) to enter Malaysia’s halal market with its bakery brand Paris Baguette.
Published 20 Jun 2022
Travel Weekly Asia
Where are the world's most Muslim-friendly destinations?
The 7th edition of the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2022 projects that, after a two-year disruption, Muslim traveller arrivals will reach 140 million in 2023 and rebound to 160 million by 2024, equalling 2019 figures.
Published 16 Jun 2022
The Straits Times
Genting Dream to sail again on June 15, fitted with first internationally halal-certified kitchen on cruise ship
After a change in management, Genting Dream will set sail on its maiden voyage on Wednesday night (June 15) with new features, including the world's first internationally halal-certified kitchen on a cruise liner.
Published 15 Jun 2022
The Star
Imported halal food still subject to halal certification
Despite the abolition of the approved permit (AP) or import quota for some food items as recently announced by the government, any entry of halal food is still subject to halal certification by a foreign body recognised by Jakim.
Published 13 Jun 2022
TTG Asia
Halal tourism development to be shaped by under-40s
An expanding population of young and technology-savvy Muslim travellers will impact Halal tourism development in the coming years, noted the eighth edition of the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel (GMTI) 2022 report, released on June 1.
Published 02 Jun 2022
TTG Asia
Focus on F&B, shore excursions to win over Muslim cruisers: industry experts
Cruise lines looking to grow their Muslim customer segment should look into satisfying faith based needs and curating shore excursions that have a special cultural or historical appeal.
Published 01 Jun 2022
The Straits Times
Muis instructs halal certificate holders here to stop importing meat from Australian abattoir
The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) has asked halal certificate holders here to stop importing meat from an Australian abattoir, after it found problems with its products.
Published 31 May 2022
Arab News
Thailand showcases halal food offerings at LuLu festival
LuLu Hypermarkets across Saudi Arabia are hosting this week the “Thailand Halal Food Festival 2022,” featuring in-store promotions and online offers for more than 500 products from Thailand.
Published 20 May 2022
The Straits Times
From expansion to green set-ups, food services industry road map helps S'pore firms chart growth
From automation to going green to job redesign and expanding overseas, several Singapore-based companies have kick-started plans to transform their businesses.
Published 19 May 2022
The Business Times
Food Services Industry Transformation Map launched at Restaurant Asia 2022
AS Singapore emerges from the pandemic, it is critical for the food services sector to reposition itself to seize new opportunities and adopt solutions to future-proof operations, said Minister for Trade and Industry.
Published 19 May 2022
Mintel
Mintel Announces 2022 Global Food and Drink Trends
In Southeast Asia, more than 50% percent of consumers* in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore worry that life will not be the same as it was before the pandemic, according to Mintel Global Consumer research on the holistic consumer.
Published 18 May 2022
Biz Brunei
Bruneihalalfoods enters AllDay and Carrefour in UAE
Ghanim International Corporation’s bruneihalalfoods has entered AllDay and Carrefour outlets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a successful stint at the Expo 2020 Dubai under Brunei’s pavilion.
Published 11 May 2022
TravelDailyNews Asia
FHA-Food & Beverage 2022 – Singapore’s biggest B2B trade show – returns physically for the first time since the pandemic
Food and Hotel Asia (FHA) - Food & Beverage 2022, Singapore's biggest B2B trade show, is back physically for the first time since the onset of the pandemic.
Published 08 May 2022
Star Tribune
Locally raised halal meat presents new opportunities for Minnesota producers
Minnesotans spend more than $20 million on halal goat meat every year, but nearly all of that is spent on frozen meat imported from Australia and New Zealand.
Published 30 Apr 2022
Bloomberg
JBS Eyes Growing Halal Food Market With Middle East Expansion
JBS SA, the world’s largest meat supplier, is expanding in the Middle East and North Africa, buying two plants and appointing a new head for the region.
Published 30 Apr 2022
Khmer Times
If halal certified, Cambodia can target 2 bil Muslim consumers
Cambodia will be able to reach out to more than 2 billion Muslim consumers worldwide if its products are halal certified, said the Indonesian Ambassador to Cambodia, Sudirman Haseng.
Published 27 Apr 2022
The Business Times
New small-batch food production facility lets trial products go straight to market
SINGAPORE'S food manufacturers can trial new products with the first Singapore Food Agency-licensed (SFA) shared facility for small-batch food production.
Published 22 Apr 2022
Bake Magazine
Demand grows for natural colors
Demand for natural colors is growing, with 62% of consumers saying they avoid artificial coloring in foods and beverages, according to ADM Outside Voice℠. Plus, colors derived from fruits, vegetables and other natural sources appeal to shoppers scanning labels for vegan, organic, kosher, halal, non-GMO and other clean and clear attributes.
Published 20 Apr 2022
The Straits Times
S'pore researchers working on creating sustainable, nutritious food from microalgae
Scientists in Singapore from research institute Singapore-ETH Centre (SEC) are working on a project to produce microalgae-based proteins as an alternative, sustainable food source.
Published 11 Apr 2022
The Straits Times
Singapore moves a step closer to local food resilience with groundbreaking of Sats food hub
Airport services firm Sats will be building a $150 million food hub in the Jurong Innovation District, as part of Singapore's ambition to enhance food resilience and self-reliance.
Published 07 Apr 2022
Bangkok Post
Govt to tap into global halal market
The government has approved the establishment of the Thailand Halal Taskforce aimed at tapping into the global halal food market worth US$30 trillion (960 trillion baht).
Published 31 Mar 2022
Campaign Asia-Pacific
Hijrah movement: Brands court newly conservative consumers
The pandemic has given more momentum to a movement that sees young people rediscovering their faith, and brands are rushing to capitalise. But they need to be seen as authentic rather than opportunistic to really connect.
Published 28 Mar 2022
The Phnom Penh Post
Gov’t aims to beef up halal scene to cash in on market
The government is placing a higher priority on the halal market to capitalise on buoyant internal and external demand, not only from the Muslim community, but also from non-Muslims worldwide.
Published 24 Mar 2022
Nikkei Asia
Thailand's CP Foods to restart chicken exports to Saudi Arabia
Thailand's CP Foods will restart exports of processed chicken to Saudi Arabia this month following the restoration of full diplomatic relations between Bangkok and Riyadh.
Published 18 Mar 2022
ABC News
Australian exporters set to profit from new halal trade market access in Malaysia
The global market for halal certified products is set to nearly double by 2030 and Australian exporters are in prime position to profit after recent trade negotiations, officials say.
Published 17 Mar 2022
Marketing Interactive
Lazada adds Halal category ahead of Ramadan, creates 9 personalised profiles for shoppers
Lazada Singapore is creating a new Halal category ahead of the Ramadan festival. Muslim businesses can tap on the platform’s newly introduced Halal Channel category on RedMart.
Published 14 Mar 2022
The Jakarta Globe
New Halal Certification Mark to Replace MUI Label
The government has released a new halal certification label with a minister underlining on Saturday that the current logo from the Indonesian Ulema Council, or MUI, will eventually be declared void by the state-appointed regulatory body.
Published 13 Mar 2022
NZ Herald
Lack of Halal butchers a threat to Southland's meat processing sector
Hundreds of Southland workers risk losing their jobs and a meat processing chain could close as a result of a halal slaughtermen shortage, a new report warns.
Published 28 Feb 2022
Salaam Gateway
Chile expects 20% growth in halal certifications in 2022
Chile's halal authority expects a 20% growth in halal certifications, while aiming to expand the range of certified products to capitalise on a growing export market.
Published 08 Feb 2022
The Straits Times
More information on recognised foreign halal certification bodies now available on Muis website
The public can now access more information about listed foreign halal certification bodies (FHCBs) that are recognised by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis).
Published 08 Feb 2022
Thai PBS World
Halal food trends are booming
Thailand has long been known as the kitchen of the world thanks to its abundant natural resources and tasty cuisine and now it is achieving global fame in another culinary category – the halal food industry.
Published 11 Jan 2022
TODAY
How a halal food firm found expansion opportunities in a pandemic
Mr Hasan Abdul Rahman, managing director of halal food firm Pondok Abang, describes how Covid-19 disrupted the firm's regional expansion plans but provided an opportunity to focus on expansion closer to home.
Published 09 Jan 2022
Salaam Gateway
Italy’s halal food market sees post-pandemic growth and potential
The country’s halal market is worth $5 billion and around 500 businesses have obtained halal certification, according to industry sources.
Published 05 Jan 2022
BERITA Mediacorp
Sallim Abdul Kadir terima pengiktirafan tertinggi di Anugerah MUIS 2021
Pengerusi Lembaga Pengarah Warees Halal, Encik Sallim Abdul Kadir menerima pengiktirafan tertinggi dalam Anugerah Majlis Ugama Islam (MUIS) tahun ini.
Published 16 Oct 2021
Eco-Business
Asia Food Challenge Report 2021 highlights additional US$750 billion needed by 2030
PwC, Rabobank and Temasek launched the second edition of The Asia Food Challenge report which looks at six key trends highlighting evolving tastes and demands of Asian consumers.
Published 15 Oct 2021
Speciality Food
8 ways Covid changed our relationship with food
The pandemic has forever altered the way consumers eat and buy food and drink. Speciality Food examines eight of the biggest changes for retailers to know.
Published 14 Oct 2021
FoodNavigator
What food trends will stick post-COVID?
COVID-19 changed how consumers eat and shop. But as much of the world unlocks and we emerge into the ‘new normal’ of a post-COVID era, what trends will stick?
Published 24 Jun 2021
NBT World
Growing food industry demand for Halal Experts
Growing demand for trained personnel in the Thai Halal industry has led to collaborations with tertiary institutes to develop comprehensive training courses on religion, food science, factory management, and marketing to the Muslim market.
Published 11 Jun 2021
The Straits Times
Kimly to buy 75% stake in halal food business Tenderfresh for $54mm
Coffee-shop operator Kimly has proposed to acquire a 75 per cent stake in home-grown food business Tenderfresh for $54 million, giving it an opportunity to expand into the Halal food industry in Singapore and the region.
Published 12 May 2021
VietnamPlus
Vietnamese firms have chance to reach out to Halal market
Muslim consumers worldwide spend 1.4 trillion USD on Halal food, and the figure is expected to be ten times higher by 2050. With Vietnam’s Halal exports reaching only 10.5 billion USD, there are ample opportunities for Vietnamese food manufacturers to tap into the growing Halal market.
Published 22 Apr 2021
HalalFocus
Opinion: Halal considerations on cloud kitchens for HORECA industries
The extended Corona lockdowns meant an exponential growth in online ordering of food and beverages but at the same time also an unfortunate destruction of the HORECA: hotel, restaurant, and coffee café industry.
Published 08 Feb 2021
IFT Brain Food Blog
COVID-19 Triggers 2021 Food Trends, Opportunities
Marketplace breakthroughs are often the result of long-term scientific research programs that intersect with changing consumer needs, and if ever there was a year with changing consumer needs, 2020 was it.
Published 12 Jan 2021
OCBC Business Banking
What Can We Expect of F&B's New Normal?
The global pandemic was one burden too many for some of Singapore's most iconic restaurants.
We have seen Breko in Holland Village and Modesto's on Orchard Road close their doors after 20 years in business, while more than 500 other outlets have suspended operations at least temporarily.
Published 18 Aug 2020
FHA-Food & Beverage Reports
Halal Market Boosting F&B Businesses Globally
With the growing market for halal consumers, food and drink manufacturers as well as establishments are focusing on how to offer more halal food products, and transform their kitchens and production lines into halal-certified work areas.
Published 02 Apr 2020
Insurance Business
Massive opportunities and risks in booming halal food industry
Islam is the world’s fastest growing religion according to Pew Research, with the proportion of Muslims set to exceed 31% of the global population in 2060. As a result, there is an accompanying growth in demand for halal food, which is food that complies with Islamic dietary laws.
Published 02 Apr 2020
Focus Malaysia
Warees: Unified halal certification crucial to industry’s growth
While the halal food industry is booming, it still faces a key stumbling block, namely the absence of a standardised regulatory framework in halal certification, says Warees Halal Limited.
Published 19 Jan 2020
Euromonitor International
The Symbiosis of Halal Food with the Travel Industry
For travelling consumers, “discovery” is increasingly a key component of customers’ experiences. Firms can expect travellers who follow the halal diet to become more exploratory with their food and drink choices as well, as long as their religious requirements are fulfilled.
Published 10 Jan 2020
Tasty Asia
Japan tourism group taps body to help promote halal F&B
Satu kerjasama dimeterai antara Warees Limited, badan bertanggungjawab melakukan pemeriksaan sijil halal di Singapura dengan syarikat pelancongan terbesar Jepun, JTB bagi menyediakan lebih banyak lagi tempat serta makanan yang 'mesra halal' di negara itu.
Published 09 Dec 2019
BERITA Mediacorp
Warees Limited, JTB meterai kerjasama tawar lebih banyak makanan "mesra halal" di Jepun
Satu kerjasama dimeterai antara Warees Limited, badan bertanggungjawab melakukan pemeriksaan sijil halal di Singapura dengan syarikat pelancongan terbesar Jepun, JTB bagi menyediakan lebih banyak lagi tempat serta makanan yang 'mesra halal' di negara itu.
Published 30 Nov 2019
Salaam Gateway
Unilever opens halal research centre in Indonesia as global reference for Muslim markets
Unilever’s new Halal research hub in Indonesia, supported by its six research centres worldwide and the local government, is set to strengthen Indonesia's Halal value chain with the development of new Halal products and alternative ingredients.
Published 30 Jul 2019
