Halal industry roundup: Kumamoto firm expands exports to Muslim countries
Here's a roundup of key developments across the halal industry ecosystem during April
Editor's note: Japanese firms targeting lucrative Muslim markets for meat exports is stating the obvious. So, it comes as a regular, albeit promising nugget of information, that a Kumamoto-based firm is expanding its exports to the Islamic world.
Meanwhile, Philippines is looking to tap into the resources of its Southeast Asian peer to establish a halal certification body.
Company News
Japan
Kumamoto firm delivers halal Japanese beef in Muslim countries
Sugimoto-Honten Co., a Wagyu beef producer, is rapidly expanding its exports to the Islamic world and is being recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries as a "flagship producer and exporter" for other Japanese businesses.
The company, which began exporting Kurohana Wagyu beef in 2021, has seen exports top one billion yen in three years. (Asahi)
Trade Developments
Philippines / Malaysia
DTI urges Malaysia’s JAKIM to establish halal certification in Philippines
DTI Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque is urging Malaysia's halal authority, JAKIM, to establish a world-class halal certifying body in the Philippines to boost the domestic halal industry and align it with international standards.
Roque met with Malaysian representatives to discuss this, highlighting the potential for new opportunities for Filipino products overseas and seeking assistance in marketing them globally. (PNA)
Türkiye
Turkish companies invited to explore opportunities at MIHAS 2025
MATRADE will host the 21st Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS), the world’s largest halal trade show, from September 17-20, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur.
MATRADE Istanbul invites Turkish buyers to participate in the International Sourcing Programme (INSP) at MIHAS, which in 2024 facilitated significant connections and generated RM 2.52 billion in potential sourcing value. (Halal Focus)
UPCOMING EVENTS :
- IFANCA Halal Food Conference – Chicago, USA – April 13-15
- Russia Halal Expo – Russia – May 14-16
- Halal Expo Canada 2025 – Canada – May 27-28, 2025
- Halal in Travel Global Summit 2025 – Singapore – May 27-29
- Saudi International Halal Expo – Saudi Arabia – Nov 11-13
- Halal Trade Expo – UAE – Nov 17-19
- Türkiye Halal Expo – Türkiye – Nov 26-29
