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Halal Industry

Halal industry roundup: Al Watania Poultry partners with PIF subsidiary

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BY Staff Writer
11 Mar 2025
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Here's a roundup of key developments across the halal industry ecosystem during the month of March

 

Editor's note: Ramadan Greetings to all you. The holy month has begun with a number of strategic partnerships from the GCC neck of the woods, starting from Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund tying up with Al Watania Poultry to boost the kingdom's global exports. 

 

Saudi's Tanmiah Food Company also entered into a partnership to boost halal culinary innovation. Meanwhile, Seoul is keen to beckon Muslim travellers from the Middle East. 

 

Company News

Saudi Arabia

Tanmiah, Griffith Foods partners to boost halal culinary innovation across Middle East

Tanmiah Food Company, a Middle Eastern producer of fresh poultry and related products, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Griffith Foods, a global developer of customized food ingredient solutions.

 

The partnership aims to enhance Tanmiah's product range, extend its regional distribution, and support Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals of food security and sustainability. (Arabian Business)

 

Saudi Arabia

Al Watania Poultry signs partnership with Halal Products Development Company

Al Watania Poultry has partnered with Halal Products Development Company (HPDC), aiming to boost Saudi poultry exports by tapping into new global markets.

 

The strategic partnership, revealed at an event in Jeddah, focuses on enhancing sustainable and innovative practices within the halal food industry. (Zawya)

 

Malaysia / South Korea

JS-SEZ home to South Korean bakery chain’s first global halal hub facility

Paris Baguette, owned by SPC Group, has launched its first global halal food hub in Johor to address the increasing global demand for halal bakery products. 

 

The new hub signifies Paris Baguette's commitment to maintaining high international standards of hygiene, safety, and quality in food production, aligning with Malaysia's rigorous halal certification standards. (The Star)

 

 

Trade Developments

Indonesia

Stakeholders mull cooperation to boost halal product exports

Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky Harsya met with the Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association - Culinary Indonesia (HIPMI-HCI) to discuss partnerships aimed at enhancing the culinary sector and increasing exports of halal products.

 

The collaboration is seen as vital for expanding Indonesia's presence in the global halal market and boosting the national economy.

 

HIPMI-HCI, which has 843 local brands, seeks to foster discussions, encourage cooperation, and promote Indonesian cuisine internationally. (Antara News)

 

 

Regulatory

South Korea

Seoul to certify halal restaurants through Muslim-friendly initiative

The Seoul Metropolitan Government is actively working to make the city more accommodating for Muslim visitors by supporting halal-certified establishments that serve  ingredients prepared and sourced in accordance with Islamic dietary laws.

 

The initiative is part of an effort to attract more tourists from Africa and the Middle East. 

 

To ensure compliance with these standards, existing halal restaurants will be reviewed for authenticity and adherence to halal guidelines. Additionally, the city plans to issue a guide listing all certified halal restaurants. (Korea JoongAng Daily)

 

Malaysia

Jakim explores AI, blockchain to boost halal certification monitoring

The Malaysian government is considering the use of AI and blockchain technologies to improve the real-time monitoring of international halal certification bodies.

 

Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department for Religious Affairs, explained that these technologies could help verify compliance and enhance the integrity of the certification process. (The Star)

 

 

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