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FOODEX JAPAN 2016 HIGHLIGHTS 五十

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EXHIBITORS FROM 80 COUNTRIES PROFESSIONAL VISITORS FROM 87 COUNTRIES

ENTREPRENEUR ARTICLE: JAPAN & ISLAMIC BANKING

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH: FOODEX JAPAN ORGANISER

HALAL ARTICLE: HALAL SUPERMARKET

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Schalk Muhle KG Located at the Southeast region of Austria is a family-business company known as Schalk Muhle KG. This company produces only the best pumpkin seed oil to the communities for the past 150 years. Schalk Muhle KG uses only the highest quality, locally-produced certified pumpkin seed, and the products are manufactured in a traditional, mild and sustainable method, without filtering or refining the oil.

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Ellaziq Pte Ltd The search for tasty and top quality Halal meat in Southeast Asia has never been more straightforward. Ellaziq Pte Ltd, the leading successful Singapore Processed Meat Company that supplies Muslim community with 100% MUIS-certified Halal meat are able to provide exactly what is required.

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Indoguna Singapore Pte Ltd Indoguna Singapore Pte Ltd. This prominent Singapore company has been in the food distribution and manufacturing industry since 1993. For over two decades, Indoguna has been developing and delivering different culinary delights around the world. They are proud to have contributed to Singapore’s culinary scenes with the highest quality produce and ingredients.

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Hayat Gida Sanayi A.S. Nestled within the historical city of Istanbul, is a well-established, 100% Turkish-capital investment conglomerate known as Sultanlar Group. This flourishing company has been established in 1945 producing only the best food products, cleaning products, personal care products and household products. Their 70 years of experience has made them an expertise in these industries, particularly in the food manufacturing industries.

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Win Win Food Singapore Pte Ltd Snacks are really taking the world by storm as more and more people want quick and easy food to get them through the day between meals. Lots of companies recognise this, and are moving in on the trend. However, it takes a certain edge to make it to the next level. Win Win Food, also known as Win2, has been creating unique snack products since 2005 that are all halal certified in Malaysia.

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06 EDITOR 07 Events 20 vip 22 specials 36 interviews 56 Halaltips 58 trade fairs 59 showcase 65 c.b lists

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Editor ’s Note

Editor’s Note As the year turns, many organizations’ fiscal years and general operational plans turn as well. The end of a year is always a good time to regroup, reexamine

business or manufacturers perspective. What are your plans around the major new innovations from the F&B industry this year? Is your organization an early adopter, or will you wait for the dust to settle before initiating the first wave of improvement?

These days there are more non-Muslim business owners especially in Japan who find themselves investing in the growing Halal F&B industry. They are transforming their entire food and beverage production process to comply with strict halal standards. Millions dollars and time are being invested to into understanding and complying with halal requirements.

This shows how serious investors are to penetrate this growing market. With the largest demographic found in Tokyo, the fast growing Muslim population in Japan alone creates a market worth an estimated $6 billion.

Non-Muslims are choosing halal food for their daily meal, because of the high quality cleanliness and standards maintained. Some even say that the

CHIEF EDITOR Hilmie Omar WRITER / EDITOR Lily Ruzailan Zulfadli Anaspekri Shafiq Mansor CONTENT EDITOR Hidayah Razak Shazwana Aida Lily Ruzailan DESIGNER & PHOTOGRAPHER Ezewan Fauzi Hilmie Omar Shafiq Mansor ADVERTISING / MARKETING Tony Er Bryan Yap Mastura Johari Zulfadli Anaspekri Noor Intan DH Events Sdn Bhd Wisma UOA II, Suite 10-10 No.21, Jalan Pinang 50450 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Tel: +603 - 2171 1128 Fax: +603 - 2166 1148

meat tastes more delicious than non- halal meat.

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Halal is more than just a food nor drinks that we take everyday. It’s represent the way of life for Muslims.

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Event Overview

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N ian Markets U S s A G e h t N I d n a IS ay to Japan R F O ew t a G D N A L THE FOODEX JAPAN International Food and Beverage Exhibition

FOODEX JAPAN has been held since 1976, and aims to contribute to further

developments in Asian food industry by providing all the latest information on "Food and Beverage", and creates tangible business meeting opportunities for both inbound and outbound. This year, the 39th year of FOODEX JAPAN, some 2,800 exhibitors from more than 80 countries and regions all over the world, including food and beverage companies and trade companies, are scheduled to exhibit their products. 75,000 buyers, including food service companies, distributors, and wholesalers, are expected to visit FOODEX JAPAN during the exhibition period.

FOODEX Japan provides 3 Marketing Advantages Point 1 Gateway to Japan and the Asian Markets

FOODEX JAPAN 2016 THE EVENT TAKES PLACE FROM TUESDAY, 08TH TO FRIDAY, 11TH MARCH 2016 AT MAKUHARI MESSE, JAPAN.

Visitors

Domestic 69,005

Overseas 8,356

Total 77,361

Exhibitors

1,166

1,811

2,977

Point 2 Prominent Buyers Booths at site The top runners in wholesale & retail, Food Services and Hospitalities are there to facilitate interactions with exhibitors. Zealous buyers are all setting up their own "Buyers Booths" at the site, exploring yet unknown products.

Point 3 "FOODEX ONLY" Exhibitors Support Services New Products Plaza

TUESDAY TO THURSDAY (08 - 10 MARCH 2016) • 10AM - 5PM FRIDAY (11 MARCH 2016) • 10AM - 4.30PM

Bring your newest product to New Product Plaza!

Exhibitors Seminar Present your products to the buyers (50 seats) directly with 60 minutes session.

Importer Club (Visitor Support Service)

ADMISSION FEE: JPY 5,000 (PRE-REGISTRATION JPY 4,000) * EXCLUSIVE FOR OVERSEAS VISITORS * NO ADMISSION FEE FOR VISITORS WITH REGISTRATION CARDS FROM EXHIBITOR.

This is a one-stop service for the Japanese buyers interested in overseas products.

Professional importers will offer their know-how in actual import process to help and support Japanese buyers who are not familiar with importing overseas products FREE OF CHARGE!

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Facts & Figures

THE ROUTE TO SALES’ GROWTH

Where new ideas start here 3,000+

75,000+

EXHIBITORS

VISITORS ENTRIES

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SQM, 9 Halls

Facts & Figures

FACTS FACTS&&FIGURES FIGURES

FOODEX JAPAN has been held since 1976, and aims to FOODEX JAPAN has been held since 1976, and aims to contribute to further developments in Asian food industry by contribute to further developments in Asian food industry by providing all the latest information on "Food and Beverage", providing all the latest information on "Food and Beverage", and creates tangible business meeting opportunities for both and creates tangible business meeting opportunities for both inbound and outbound. inbound and outbound.This Thisyear, year,the the39th 39thyear yearofofFOODEX FOODEX

Co-Sponsored: 46 trade associations (expected) Co-Sponsored: 46 trade associations (expected) Exhibitors: Exhibitors:

companies, companies,distributors, distributors,and andwholesalers, wholesalers,are areexpected expected to to visit FOODEX JAPAN visit FOODEX JAPANduring duringthe theexhibition exhibitionperiod. period.

Trade TradeFair: Fair:

FOODEX FOODEXJAPAN JAPAN2016 2016

Venue: Venue:

Makuhari MakuhariMesse, Messe,Japan Japan

Address: Address:

Makuhari MakuhariMesse, Messe,Inc. Inc. 2-1, 2-1,Nakase, Nakase,Mihama-ku, Mihama-ku,Chiba-city, Chiba-city, 261-8550 261-8550Japan Japan TEL TEL+81-43-296-0001 +81-43-296-0001

EventDate: Date: Event

March8 8(Tue.) (Tue.)- -11 11(Fri.), (Fri.),2016, 2016,for for44days days March

Time: Time:

10:00-17:00(10:00-16:30/last (10:00-16:30/lastday) day) 10:00-17:00

Industry: Industry:

Food: Food: AgriculturalProducts, Products,Breads Breads&&Cereals, Cereals, Agricultural Confectionery,Dairy DairyProducts, Products,Delicatessen, Delicatessen, Confectionery, DieteticProducts, Products,Eggs Eggs&&Poultry, Poultry, Dietetic Frozen Food, Fruits and Vegetables, Frozen Food, Fruits and Vegetables, Herbsand andSpices, Spices,Ingredients, Ingredients,Meat Meat&&Meat Meat Herbs Products, Food Oils, Organic Products, Products, Food Oils, Organic Products, Seafood,Seasonings Seasonings&&Condiments, Condiments, Seafood, Soup Stock.

Soup Stock.

Beverage: Beverage: Coffeeand andTea, Tea,Fruit FruitJuice, Juice,Mineral MineralWater, Water, Coffee Soft Drinks.

Soft Drinks.

Organizer: Organizer:

Supported: Supported:

Other: Other: Transportation Services, Books, Transportation Services, Books, Magazines, Newspapers.

Magazines, Newspapers.

Japan Management Association.

Japan Management Association.

Japan Hotel Association.

Japan Hotel Association.

Japan Ryokan & Hotel Association.

Japan Ryokan & Hotel Association.

Japan Restaurant Association.

Japan Restaurant Association.

Japan Tourism Facilities Association.

Japan Tourism Facilities Association.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.

Ministry Japan.

MinistryofofForeign Health,Affairs Labourofand Welfare.

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

Japan Tourism Agency.

Japan Agency.

ChibaTourism Prefecture.

Chiba ChibaPrefecture.

City.

Chiba JapanCity.

External Trade Organization(JETRO) Japan External Trade Organization(JETRO) (expected). (expected).

3,000 exhibitors / 3,700 booth 3,000 exhibitors / 3,700 booth from 79 Countries & Regions from 79 Countries & Regions

Japanese Zone: Japanese Exhibition Exhibition Zone: 1,166 exhibitors / 1,272 booths 1,166 exhibitors / 1,272 booths 9,272 square meter 9,272 square meter

JAPAN, some 2,800 JAPAN, some 2,800exhibitors exhibitorsfrom frommore morethan than80 80countries countries and regions all over the world, including food and beverage and regions all over the world, including food and beverage

companies companiesand andtrade tradecompanies, companies,are arescheduled scheduledtotoexhibit exhibit their products.

75,000 buyers, including food service their products. 75,000 buyers, including food service

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International Exhibition Zone: Zone: International Exhibition 1,811exhibitors / 2,291 booths 1,811exhibitors / 2,291 booths 20,619 meter 20,619 square square meter Visitors: Visitors:

75,000 (expected) 75,000 trade trade professionals professionals (expected)

Admission Admission JPY: JPY:

5,000 JPY 4,000) 4,000) 5,000 (Pre-registration (Pre-registration JPY ** exclusive for overseas visitors exclusive for overseas visitors ** Visitors with registration registration cards cards from from the exhibitor admitted free free of of charge. charge.

Event Event Highlights Highlights •• Gourmet Gourmet Beauty Beauty Mom's Love Love Grand-Prix Grand-Prix •• Mom's Organic & & Wellness Wellness •• Organic Tea & & Coffee Coffee •• Tea

Japan Buyer’s Buyer’s Interview Interview •• Japan

Special Merits Merits for for Hall 9 •• Special Business Networking Networking •• Business

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Target Visitors Target

Manufacturers, importers, importers, and and wholesalers Manufacturers, wholesalers of: of: Food and and drinks drinks •• Food Catering technology technology •• Catering

• Suppliers of services for the catering sector • Suppliers of services for the catering sector • Food retail trade • Food retail trade • Trade agencies • Trade agencies • Supplier of specialities • Supplier of specialities • Suppliers of fresh convenience products • Suppliers of fresh convenience products FOODEX JAPAN Secretariat FOODEX JAPAN Secretariat

Convention Business Center, Japan Management Association 3-1-22 Shiba Convention Business Center, Japan Management Association 3-1-22 Shiba Koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8522, JAPAN Koen, Minato-ku, TokyoFax: 105-8522, JAPAN Tel: +81-3-3434-1391 +81-3-3434-8076 Tel: +81-3-3434-1391 Fax: +81-3-3434-8076 E-mail : foodexinternational@convention.jma.or.jp E-mail : foodexinternational@convention.jma.or.jp

FOODEX JAPAN 2016 VENUE Event Venue Find everything you need to orientate yourself at the event, from the mode of transportation to the point of interest exhibition halls.

Makuhari Messe (幕張メッセ) is a Japanese convention center outside Tokyo, located in the Mihama-ku ward of Chiba city, in the northwest corner of Chiba prefecture. Designed by Fumihiko Maki, it is easily accessible

by Tokyo's commuter rail system. Makuhari is the name of the area, and Messe is a German language word meaning "trade fair".

The convention center opened on October 9, 1989. It hosts many high-technology events.

Makuhari Messe is conveniently close to Tokyo Disney Resort in Urayasu, and to Chiba prefecture's black sand beaches. It is easily accessible from Kaihin-Makuhari station on the Keiyō Line of East Japan Railway Company (JR East). The center is the host of the annual Tokyo Auto Salon (modified car show, in January), the biennial Tokyo Motor Show (in October), the annual Tokyo Game Show (video game hardware and software exhibition, in September), and the annual Jump Festa (manga, anime, and video game exposition, in December). The venue was host to several Nintendo Space World events.

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Floor Plan

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Event Highlights

ORGANIC & WELLNESS Go Healthy, Go Natural, Go Organic, Go Beautiful!

Event Highlights

TEA AND COFFEE

Enjoy the smell of freshly brew tea & coffee.

There will be various types of beans roasted to prefection, & a plethora of teas from black tea to green tea & matcha.

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Event Highlights

GOURMET BEAUTY GRAND-PRIX

Developing a new product from women's perspective and supporting sales channel development. A big event where food connoisseur "GOURMET BEAUTY" select promising products.

Event Highlights

MOM’S LOVE GRAND-PRIX

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"I want to have this for my kid": mom's choice for food and beverage.

Women from "FOODEX GOURMET BEAUTY" who have elementary school or younger kids will judge products from mom's perspective for "I want my kid to eat this!"

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Event Report

Event Report

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Entrepreneur Article

Japan & Islamic Banking

The Prosperity of Islamic Banking in Japan

Author: Lily Ruzailan

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slamic banking is gradually gaining popularity amongst people worldwide. It has the capability to traverse the

global economic melt-down and provide wider product coverage.

However, what is Islamic Banking and how does it bring prosperity to Japan?

Islamic banking is a banking system that is in conformity with the Sharia’s principle, i.e. in congruity to the Islamic rulings which emphasises its principles on the eyes of moral and ethical values. Islamic banking has been standing in triumph in many Muslim countries for years, and is unceasingly attracting attention from other non-Muslim nations. This includes Japan, the biggest economy powerhouse in the Asia continent, as they grab their chances and opportunities in delving deeper into the arena of Islamic Banking and Finance.

According to statistics stated by the International Bankers,

in Japan, this does not hinder the further development of Islamic banking in the country as it is sufficiently substantial to encapsulate the emergence of Islamic finance in their domestic sector. They strongly adhere that with the acceptance of Islamic banking and finance, they are opening their windows of opportunity to a stronger profit-making and profitable market.

There are several reasons Japan is deemed as being in its prime state to start probing and developing in this growth banking and finance across Asia: Japan has the size, stability and expertise to venture into this market for long-term benefits Japan has the resources, credibility and investor interest Japan received strong regulatory support and the right sector infrastructure in place Japan has the scope to absorb this capacity and capitalise fully on available

Japan’s demography is relatively small -127 million, with a

Japan has a stable government with key role on an international

total net Muslim population of approximate 70 to 100 thousand

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people only. Of this rate, 90 percent of the Muslim come from foreign residents while the remaining 10 percent comprise of the Japanese natives.

Despite the ostensible small-scale of Muslim population

Japan’s business communities are keen to apply new concept and to obtain the ability to issue sukuk as part of their corporate-finance arsenal which nonchalantly provides an access to raise the country’s capital.

Entrepreneur Article Advent of Islamic Banking & Sukuk in Japan (Timeline) 2006 - The dawn of Islamic Banking and Finance begun with an Islamic

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Islamic banking is a banking system that is in conformity with the Sharia’s

Finance Conference that was held in Tokyo.

principle, i.e. in congruity to the Islamic

- Financial Times of Japan reported the possible issuance of sukuk

rulings which emphasises its principles

by Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), government finance arm that is built to enhance Japan’s international trade and investment.

on the eyes of moral and ethical values.

As for Japan, the advent of J-sukuk begun in 2011 with a number

- Four eminent Sha’ria’s scholars were elected to be the advisors to

of tax reform in order to assist their local banks issuing sukuk in

JBIC, and with their help, JBIC organises a study group on religious

yen. These Islamic bonds that are issued in yen are beneficial as

finance along with other major financial institution.

Japan are recognised for its high liquidity and high calibre credit rating – Japan’s bonds have been awarded the Standard & Poor’s

2007 - Tokyo held the first ever Islamic Finance International event with 250 attendees.

- Major Japanese banks start offering Islamic Finance Services at their overseas branches.

- A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between JBIC and the National Bank of Malaysia wherein they collaborated and contributed to the sound development of Islamic Finance, focussing especially in the Asian region.

- Aeon Credit Services issued the first sukuk in Malaysia.

2010 - Nomura Investment Company issued sukuk in US dollars.

rating for sovereign debt. These contributes to the financial stability and security of the country and its investors. As for that, it is able to captivate an increased amount of interest from investors from Malaysia, Indonesia and the Middle East. In regards to the Japanese government, they too are growing keener in issuing sukuk within Japan in order to raise the capital for the local businesses and to increase their competitiveness in domestic and global financial markets. As Naoki Nishida, President and CEO of Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi expressed, “We consider Asia as a potential market, because of the strong connection we feel towards Asia, and in terms of Islamic banking and finance, it is a good way to expand our presence and diversify product offerings”.

Earlier, Japanese banks encountered legal difficulties since

2012

the previous Japanese’s Banking Act restricted any non-financial

- Toyota Capital Malaysia bought $88 million of sukuk from Toyota

activities of a bank. However, with the strong wave of Islamic

Motor corp and the former sold it for two US-dollar sukuk.

banking in Japan, the Financial Instrument & Exchange Law and the

2014 - Japan’s largest bank, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi issued its first sukuk under a multi-currency programme in Malaysia, including the first ever yen-dominated sukuk issuance.

Banking & Insurance Business Law in 2007 and 2008, respectively, have been amended. These new amendments enabled subsidiaries of Islamic IFIs and banks to engage in Islamic finance transaction, including murabahah (cost-plus sale) and ijarah (leasing) sukuk. In 2009 and 2013, Japan eventually permitted tax exemption of the

2015

foreign investors’ income, and initiated tax reform for special bond

- Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi and Sumitomo Mistui Banking

type beneficiary interest, including income exemption, withholding

Corporation began to offer Sharia-compliant loan and deposit

tax on profit distribution and gains on redemption, property

products and services at their Dubai-based branches.

registration and tax acquisition.

Sukuk is a financial certificate that is commonly regarded as

In sum, the status quo of Japan in venturing towards Islamic

Islamic bonds; its concept is equivalent to a bond without the

banking and finance is growing tremendously. Some of the

presence interest. Owing to sukuk being structured to comply with

traditional Banking Acts have been lifted to ease the penetration

the Islamic law, it eliminates the charging or paying of interest.

of Islamic finance and sukuk into the Japan market, and with the

Recently, there are many foreign countries that are showing

involvement of the government along the other Japan banking

eagerness to compete in the international sukuk market. In fact,

sectors, Islamic banking and finance is surely on the horizon of the

Ernst & Young has foreseen a growth of the sukuk market of up to

Land of the Rising Sun.

USD900 billion by next year.

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Exclusive Interview

Bigger & Outstanding with the aim of contributing to the development of Asian food industry HMag talked to Akiko Ohara about

FOODEX Japan and the future of the Halal Industry Worldwide Author: Lily Ruzailan

Images: DagangHalal

Q: What is the difference and uniqueness of FOODEX Japan 2016 compared to last year?

My three years contributing to FOODEX showed that we are constantly breaking our records with the number of exhibitors and countries participating for our events. This year will be even bigger as we received more domestic and international exhibitors. Our last FOODEX edition, we floor space was fully occupied. Hence, we decided to expand to a new hall this coming edition, and this is our first enlargement after 25 years. Following the expansion, we will

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be introducing new theme-specific zones to make it more specials.

OODEX JAPAN, the biggest and most exceptional trade

These new themes include organic & wellness zone and the tea &

fair in Asia has been held since 1976 with the aim of

coffee zone. There will be more than 200 exhibitors, both domestic

contributing to the development of Asian food industry and

and international, joining these new zones.

creating tangible business meeting opportunities. The upcoming 41st FOODEX JAPAN 2016 will be bigger and more outstanding than the years before. For this HMag Japan Edition, DagangHalal had the opportunity to interview with the project manager of FOODEX Japan 2016, Ms. Akiko Ohara.

Q: How do you think this event is able to attract more exhibitors to penetrate into the Japanese market?

We received one interesting comment from our previous international visitor. According to the visitor, Japanese buyers and consumers are very strict when it comes to choosing the products

Q: As the organizer of the 41st FOODEX Japan trade fair, can you share with us about yourself and some of your responsibilities?

I have been organizing FOODEX Japan for three consecutive years. I previously was involved in other events that focused on the food and restaurant industries. For FOODEX Japan, my responsibilities lie on creating marketing strategies, promoting sales to international exhibitors and getting involved in anything related to our international exhibitors.

of their interest; they demand for products with high quality and originality at a competitive price. Because of this strictness, foreign buyers say that it saves their time spotting the future business partners among the exhibitors at FOODEX. They just need to ask, “Are you already doing business in Japan?� and if the answer is yes, the smooth business in their respective countries is almost assured. So we are saying that FOODEX offers chance not only for the Japanese market but it opens the gate to surrounding Asian markets as well.

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Q: What are you aiming to achieve for this event?

Having already surpassed the last year’s record of exhibitors, our main aim for the coming edition is further increase the number of overseas visitors. Last year, we had nearly 9,000 visitors from abroad. We are focusing on reaching 10,000 international visitors this year.

Q: Can you share the facts and figures related to halal trends in previous year exhibition?

Last year, FOODEX Japan has first added the category “halal & kosher” at the web guide and the exhibitors’ directory. We were surprised by the turn-over. There were more than 160 exhibitors stated that their products fell into this category. For this year, we are confident that the number will increase, and our team is ready to welcome visitors who are keen on halal related products.

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“Are you already doing business in Japan?” and if the answer is yes, the smooth business in their respective countries is almost assured.

Q: In the next four years, do you foresee any increment focusing on business opportunities in the halal industry?

How do you see this exhibition assisting with the growth of halal industry in Japan?

It is vital for us to contribute in the halal trend as the growth of halal in Japan is increasing. We shall may not be the main entity that handle solely on the promotion of halal trends in

Q: Japan has been selected to host Olympic and

FOODEX. Nonetheless, it is still important for us to promote

Paralympic 2020, and it is expected that the Muslim

halal in FOODEX, as it is requested by our visitors. One of our

visitors will reach up to one million. Do you think

task is to help retailers and wholesalers who are sourcing for halal

FOODEX is a good platform for exhibitors to promote

products, and assist manufacturers with the exportation of their

their halal products?

halal products.

Recently, we are seeing more visitors showing interest in halal products. As to that, we have been taking our steps into promoting halal concept to our visitors for these three years. One such is by organizing seminars aiming on the latest halal issues. There is already an influx of Muslim foreigners, major part of them from Malaysia and Indonesia at this moment. With this rise of Muslim tourists, we see a fast pace increase interest toward halal from the hospitality industries. In conjunction to the Olympic Games that will be hosted by Japan, I see an opportunity lies very strong. This is the chance for exhibitors to promote their halal products and visitors to source for halal products. Since FOODEX is a platform to find “something foreign and new,” I think this is a good timing for our exhibitors to appeal their halal products.

Q: In the next FOODEX 2016 exhibition, do you see this trade fair being more focused on the halal trend?

Truthfully, we are not 100% focusing on halal as there are other trends and themes we need to promote. However, we are always continuing our steps to increase the exposure of halal in our event, while still maintaining the general concept of the FOODEX exhibition, which is a trade fair focusing on food and beverages as a whole. Our team are aware that halal is now in demand not only in Japan, but throughout the international market.

Q: This year, FOODEX Halal Supermarket has been co-organised by JMA and DagangHalal. What is your opinion for this special event? Does it help trade visitors to source for halal suppliers?

I came to know of the Halal Supermarket in Anuga last October and I was impressed by the concept. As to that, I believe that the Halal Supermarket is a great platform to promote halal businesses and products. Upon seeing the way DagangHalal conduct the Halal Supermarket, I am positively convinced that the FOODEX Halal Supermarket will be the centre of attention for visitors that are interesting in sourcing for halal brands.

Q: Do you have any final words or expectation for the FOODEX Halal Supermarket?

We have yet to done much sales promotion as we hoped but we strongly believe that this joint partnership with DagangHalal will definitely be a great platform to build the confidence of our exhibitors that the demand for halal in Asia is still strong, and FOODEX Japan is willing to help the exhibitors as best as they can.

With the FOODEX, we hope to give our exhibitors and visitors the feel of Japanese hospitality along with the experience of entering a place where the world food is all within reach. Finally, we hope this partnership to form the Halal Supermarket will be proven beneficial to both our domestic and overseas manufacturers.

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Japan Halal Association

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ind Hitomi Remon is the chairperson of Japan Halal

Author: Lily Ruzailan

Images: japantimes.co.jp

Association, also known as JHA, which is a non-profit,

private organisation that has been standing strong since 2010. For this Foodex Japan issue, she has been graciously accepted to speak with us regarding the halal development in Japan.

Q: Can you share with us about JHA and some of the activities JHA conducts?

Japan Halal Association (JHA) is one of the halal certification

Islam, halal and the halal certification. We also held seminars

bodies in Japan. Mainly, we work on halal certifications of food

that are usually hosted by the government or universities. The

manufacturers, slaughterhouses and central kitchen. We also

government also intervened by increasing the number of halal

conduct other halal activities and trainings affiliated with Halal

export products. After the affirmation of Olympics 2020, the Prime

Management training and, Muslim hospitality and service. JHA

Minister announced to increase the halal sales and loosen the visa

has been set up since 2010, the period when an increase of Muslim

requirements to certain countries. The aims are to increase the

local population is eminent. The succeeding year, we gained

number of tourists along with product exportation.

recognition from JAKIM Malaysia. Through this recognition, the procedure of attaining the halal certificate is similar to the JAKIM Malaysia standard. The purpose of this organisation is actually to cater and ease the living standard of Muslims in Japan. It is also important to build this organisation for our current and the future generation, so that our children can live prosperously in an Islamic-compliance environment without jeopardising the teaching of Islam. We wish to provide services for a better return to our children.

Q: What are some of the methods and strategies JHA applies to promote halal in Japan?

Q: What is the impact of the halal market development in Japan both internally and externally?

If the government give more support to this market, such as sponsoring the halal certification fees and fees for halal companies to attend international trade fairs, then we can definitely see a growth in the halal market. The thing is, this market is relatively new in this country and many people are not aware about the halal market and are clueless on how to tackle this growing market.

A mere marketing research to promote the products to other Muslim countries is not sufficient. As I mentioned, this is such a new concept to the business industry and the there is a lacking

Personally, we might have influenced but are not the engine

in halal consultant with an expertise in the business sphere The

that geared the movement of halal in Japan. Rather, the movement

typical methods practiced by food manufacturers is to go through

existed back in 2013 with the influx of Muslim tourists visiting

wholesalers and marketing companies, where these corporal

Japan and the confirmation of Japan hosting the Olympic Games

entities will then search for customers for the manufacturers.

2020. Technically, our service existed at the right time and

However, halal companies faced problems as they have to search

right place. As an organisation, we were in liaise with the local

for their own customers; something they are not very good at. So

government and corporates by providing halal training since 2011.

whenever companies apply for halal, they get stuck and do not

This training comprised of the foundation of Islam and Halal. It

know how to promote nor sell their halal products to the Muslim

aims at creating halal awareness for those who do not know about

market. The gap needs to be fulfilled.

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For those that are aware about halal, they know the products are healthy and better. However, many have this perspective that halal is only for the Muslim and not for the non-Muslim.

Q: Currently, what is the Japanese’s perception towards halal?

For those that are aware about halal, they know the products are healthy and better. However, many have this perspective that halal is only for the Muslim and not for the non-Muslim. We also faced another problem, which is public catering services, such as school catering. The caterers’ understanding of halal is hazy and as the percentage of Muslim students is small, they refused to cave in to the request of using halal meat. Now, this is our next target: we need to promote halal to non-Muslim and to teach them the awareness that halal is not merely a religious concept but it is also about eating healthily. We need to give seminars to respective individuals on the concept of halal. As for food companies, we have to imprint this notion that with the halal certificate comes demand for halal products.

Islam, halal and the halal certification. We also held seminars that are usually hosted by the government or universities. The government also intervened by increasing the number of halal export products. After the affirmation of Olympics 2020, the Prime Minister announced to increase the halal sales and loosen the visa requirements to certain countries. The aims are to increase the number of tourists along with product exportation.

Q: How is the demand for halal products in Japan?

In Japan, the market for halal is relatively small because the local Muslim population is small. Nonetheless, there are still Muslim living in Japan, and they have trouble purchasing food products.

For example, fresh halal meat is hard to come and their only option is frozen Brazilian or Australian meat at certain halal shops. It is a clear cut that there is a demand on fresh, halal meat in the nearest supermarket, but it is hard to come by. So JHA is working on this so that there is availability on this product. This is one example, and as the Muslim population gradually increase, the halal products availability is still scarce. We believe that this demand can eventually be overcome if the products availabilities continue to grow. We certify products and when there are enough numbers, it would easily fulfil the demands of restaurants, caterings, school meals etc. and facilitate Muslim. It might not come right away but

we will make the solid foundation of it gradually but certainly. For this, we need the service providers to take it seriously to deal with halal certification to keep our Japanese quality.

Q: With the upcoming Olympic 2020, how is Japan preparing to become a more halal-friendly country?

We can see that the government are preparing a lot for this big event. The Tokyo local government are working closely with us to prepare guidebooks and booklets to our Muslim tourists. As the Olympic will take place in Tokyo, the profound changes are in Tokyo. We can see more halal eateries opening in Tokyo and other cities nearby Tokyo.

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Author: Lily Ruzailan

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Halal Supermarket

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he global halal market is growing larger with a noticeable demand for this market both in the Muslim-dominated countries as well as Muslim-minority countries. One of the most prominent marketing companies, DagangHalal, is a specialist in the global halal

market. Besides helping halal businesses to promote their products, DagangHalal form strong networking with foreign halal certificate bodies and act as the official media partners for most major international trade fairs. From their experiences, they realised there is still a huge gap that needs to be solve i.e. halal companies are having difficulties to penetrate countries where there are demands for halal products, yet the halal market in those particular countries is still small. To overcome this gap, DagangHalal created the very first Halal Supermarket!

What is FOODEX Japan Halal Supermarket?

FOODEX Japan Halal Supermarket is a collaboration effort between two big companies, JMA and DagangHalal, to gain maximum branding exposure and business opportunities for companies manufacturing HALAL products. It is a brand-new-scheme which promotes only the best quality halal products of their signed-up customers to the 75,000 visitors of the four days’ FOODEX Japan 2016. It does so by providing a single platform for sellers to promote their halal products to the global buyers, and for the buyers to source for quality halal products. Located at a prime location in FOODEX Hall 9, 9A40 with a 54sqm booth, the Japan Halal Supermarket welcomes global buyers with strong interest towards halal products to visit our booth.

Each of our signed-up customers’ products will be showcased physically. The friendly sales representatives will act as the middle-person to promote their halal products. When there are any enquiries received from buyers, the sales representatives will provide the booth location of the company they are interested.

Target Market: manufacturers, importers and wholesalers of food & beverages, food retail trades, supplier of fresh convenience products, restaurants & cafes, trade agency & distributors, retailers & suppliers, catering technology.

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Why Halal Supermarket in FOODEX JAPAN? 1. FOODEX Japan is the biggest food expo in Asia 2. FOODEX Japan Halal Supermarket is targeting the largest purchasing group in Asia. Currently there are now more than 1 billion Muslims in Asia-Pacific and 185,000 Muslims in Japan.

3. Halal industry in the Japanese market is expanding, and this act as a catalyst for halal businesses to seek opportunities in Japan.

4. With the approaching Olympic 2020, Japan is preparing to become a more Muslim-friendly country. This makes Japan the ideal place to start building the halal empire.

Trade Visitors that are looking to source for Halal products, DagangHalal bid you welcome to their booth!

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Japan, The Next Halal Destination

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Author: Lily Ruzailan

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apan, the “land of the rising sun�, has always been the choice of destination for avid travellers due to its breath-taking attractions encompassing cultural, traditional, scenic and historical Japanese gems.

With the influx of Muslim travellers, Japan is taking a new leap to build a Muslim-friendly environment and opportunities. Halal tourism is a relatively new concept which is designed to cater the fundamental requirements of Muslim travellers.

This Halal Tourism is Segmented Into Three Categories: a) Hotel implementation Hotel implementation includes providing praying facilities to their guests; having separate swimming pools, spa and gymnasium facilities for males and females; and to prohibit the serving of alcohol and other nonpermissible foods. Although such options are currently limited, majority of the hotels already provide prayer rooms and set up the qibla’ sign (the point to where Muslim should pray). There are also few Muslim-friendly share houses and dormitories which offer separate rooms and facilities for their male and female guests. These accommodations are normally located centrally near mosques and places offering halal catering services, hence, easing the Muslim travellers whenever they visit Japan. b) Restaurants and eatery services Currently, Japan tourism is being heavily promoted to the communities of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), including Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand, with a relaxation in their visa implementation.

Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) is working vigorously to come up with new travel guides for their Muslim visitors which include the general tourism information as well as a list of halal restaurants around Japan.

Accordingly, there are 55 restaurants around Japan that offer halal eateries. These foods are not limited to

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Malaysian and Turkish cuisine, but tourists can now enjoy the taste of authentic, delicious Japanese cuisine.

In fact, to further prove their halal credibility, Muslim workers and chefs are hired to work at the restaurants.

Besides restaurants and cafes, local airline catering services have acquired the halal certificate for their central kitchen which prepares in-flight meals to their passengers. On top of that, airports now have restaurants serving halal meats that are free from porcine and alcohol. c) Prayer time and prayer facilities Muslims are strictly advocated to take ablution and to perform their five-time prayers daily at specific time frame. To facilitate this mandatory act, Japan provides mosques at areas that are centrally populated with Muslim locals and Muslim travellers, as well as providing dedicated prayer rooms and bathrooms for ablution at major airports and shopping outlets. There are now 61 mosques available for the Muslims and these mosques are located near hotels and tourist sites.

With the forthcoming Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic 2020 Games which is set to take place from July until August 2020, Japan is stepping forward to welcoming the world, including the Muslim players, spectators and visitors by building a halal-friendly ambience to portray the Japanese’s hospitality. With a projected number of one million Muslim travellers by 2020, this Olympic 2020 brings golden opportunities to halal businesses, both local and international, to expand their business market into Japan. Even now, food manufacturers view the Tokyo Olympic 2020 Game as a suitable platform for them to explore and supply halal products and services to the Japanese market. This growth towards halal will definitely see plentiful business prospects with a growth of online vendors, meat and products produces along with catering services.

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Author: Lily Ruzailan

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How Do Big Japanese Cities Stay Clean?

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ith Tokyo being the cleanest city in Asia and another Japanese city Kobe ranked number 3,

one might wonder, how such big metropolises manage to stay clean.

Tokyo. i.e. has a population of 13 million and works hard to keep the city as clean and as environmentally friendly as possible. It also has the lowest carbon dioxide emissions in the whole of Asia. How is it possible to control such a big city? a) Waste Sorting There are various factors playing a significant role, strict waste sorting is surely one of them. Depending on the city and sometimes even ward, garbage is separated into combustible and incombustible, additionally recyclables such as plastic bottles, glass bottles and paper are collected separately. Surprisingly, the streets of the capital of Japan are extremely clean. Litter and trash is rarely seen. Due to dust bins at convenience stores and at stations people can get rid of their trash easily and littering is prevented.

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b) Citizens Additionally, Japanese are taught great responsibility since early childhood, that everyone is responsible for their own garbage and needs to, if necessary, take it home. That is why public leisure places like parks usually stay clean too, even after events like the cherry blossom viewing, or the beach, after a sunny summer day. Generally, people in Japan respect their surroundings, whether it is human or material. Graffiti is also rather rare and vandalism seldom happens.

c) Designated Smoking Sections Finally, many of the crowded wards of Tokyo, such as Shibuya or Shinjuku, have various kinds of antismoking laws. There are special designated smoking sections in areas and it is illegal and will be punished with a fine if one is caught smoking outside those areas. Therefore, cigarette butts left on the ground is also a rare thing to see. Japan is still improving and with everyone’s contribution, we can make it an even cleaner place!

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FAMILY BUSINESS Schalk Mühle KG is a small family business with a long tradition. We attach great im-portance to handcraft as well as personal contact with our customers and employees. For generations we have tried to strengthen regional, sustainable production and the pro-tection of traditional manufacturing processes by preserving the use of well-established machines. With our own organic

farm, situ-ated around our production facility, we know what it means to grow organic food. Therefore we support the work of our local organic farmers – who we know all personally – and offer them fair prices for their great organic products. In addition, the use of local raw materials offers us the chance of minimal transport ways.

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heat our roasting pan. With our decades of experience working in the forest, we keep it in a sustainable way and only ly take what we need.

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Author: Lily Ruzailan

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Pumpkin Seed Cold Press: The Oil for Health and Beauty

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ils are a part of our diet essentiality. There are

certificate. The Director of Schalk Muhle KG, Mr.

so many types of oil in the market, however,

Rainer Schalk, expressed proudly that not only do

how often does one come across pumpkin seed oil?

they cater for religious sectors but the company is

Located at the Southeast region of Austria is a

one of the first to offer organic pumpkin seed oil

family-business company known as Schalk Muhle

to the market. He shared the glory of their success

KG. This company produces only the best pumpkin

which depends on the quality of pumpkin seeds and

seed oil to the communities for the past 150 years.

extraction method, and he ensures that only the

Schalk Muhle KG uses only the highest quality,

purest form of oil is extracted and packaged to be

locally-produced certified pumpkin seed, and the

sold.

products are manufactured in a traditional, mild and

Organic pumpkin seed oil is known as the

sustainable method, without filtering or refining the

“green gold”. The most impressive property is the

oil.

dichromatism; it can turn from bright green to dark several

red. Naturally, it has a thick and nutty flavour, and

certifications, including the halal certificate issued

a pleasant scent, which gives a piquant taste to

from

Pramierung

dish soup and pastas. Besides that, this oil can be

2013 (Award-Winning Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil),

drizzled over crispy salad or used when preparing

kosher certificate, Organic certificate and the SGS

desserts such as yoghurts, ice creams and smoothies

This

renowned Germany,

company

the

received

Kurbiskernol

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for a smoother texture.

Being the expert in this field of business, Schalk Muhle KG knows what their customers’ needs and demands. They understand in this current trends, there are people from every notch that needs to be satisfied. As to that, their organic pumpkin seed oil as wholly natural and does not contain any solvents, additives and other adulterants. They also ensure that the products meet the highest quality standards that make it particularly suitable for culinary purposes. So, for all the benefits offered by this amazing and delicious pumpkin seed oil, look no further. Schalk Muhle KG is the one and only company that you should consider when you want to get hold of premium organic pumpkin seed oil.

If you are still wondering why you should choose them, here are some of the reasons: - A trusted brand that has been in the market for many years with plenty of experience.

- Produced only the best organic pumpkin seed oil in its purest form.

- Cater for everyone with the halal and kosher certificate.

- Products are extracted in the safest form and it guaranteed to meet the highest quality standard.

Mr. Rainer Schalk, the Director of Schalk Muhle KG.

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The Halal Meat Specialist

Author: Lily Ruzailan

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he search for tasty and top quality Halal

the ‘Whole Plant Scheme’ was introduced to allow

meat in Southeast Asia has never been more

companies to be Halal certified. All products that

leading

are manufactured under that company would be

successful Singapore Processed Meat Company

certified Halal. Each company will be given a unique

that supplies Muslim community with 100% MUIS-

number on the certificate logo to serve as their Halal

certified Halal meat are able to provide exactly what

certification. The unique identity number allows the

is required.

authority to trace back on the particular company

straightforward.

Ellaziq

Pte

Ltd,

the

and products manufactured by the company.

Halal is essential

As mentioned by the managing director of Ellaziq,

Muslim population in Singapore may be smaller

Mr. Ong Bee Chip, Ellaziq is the first company in

in scale but Ellaziq ensures all their products are

Singapore that has obtained the ‘Whole Plant

Halal since day one as it acknowledges that Halal is

Scheme’. Buyers now only require the unique

mandatory when reaching out to the global market.

number of the company to find out more about the

As the wave of Muslim migration are growing in

company and products.

Europe, Halal has also become important in that

Quality without compromising Taste

region. The demand for Halal products has expanded

Ellaziq produces only the best quality European-

from a regional to global area. Ellaziq has attained

style cold cuts sausages, dried sausages, canned

EU (European Union) certification to reach out to

meats and surimi-based products. Besides meat,

the larger Muslim communities around the World.

it also produces sauces, spreads and ready-to-eat

Back then, MUIS (Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura),

products.

the Halal certifying authority in Singapore, uses the

The FSSC (Food Safety System Certification

product code to register and certify Halal products

22000) certificate provides Ellaziq the opportunity

individually into the system. To increase efficiency,

to penetrate into the European market, such as

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our raw meats from 80 countries around the world.

However, we cannot have cheap labour and cheapproduced foods simultaneously”.

This is challenging for them as most companies in the world uses Mechanical Deboned Meat (MDM), where the cheap processed meat products contained carcass, preservatives and less meat. Ellaziq’s products are guaranteed to contain high meat content (up to 90%). The trade-off for low price products will gain in quality and a peace of mind after consumption.

“Whenever buyers questioned us on our pricing, we have to be very clear and precise while explaining to them on our pricing so that they understand the reason behind it,” clarified Mr. Ong. Mr. Ong also pointed out that the factory focuses on the products’ shelf life. Without a prolonged shelflife, the products become impractical, especially for exportation to other countries. Therefore Ellaziq Mr. Ong Bee Chip Managing Director of Ellaziq Pte Ltd.

the UK and France where Muslim consumers are increasing rapidly. Additionally, the consumers in these countries enjoy cold-cut processed meats which motivates Ellaziq further to penetrate into the market. To ensure quality is met, the EU and FSSC 22000 certified factory carries out stringent hygiene practices. They make certain that their foods are safe for consumption before it goes out of their factory.

Taste is another crucial element to their success, their products provides a unique Asian taste which makes it mouth-watering. A combination taste of the two worlds: Asia meeting the West. Ellaziq products deliver various flavours and taste that would be enjoyed by people over the world.

Differentiating from the norm Every factory faces challenges, and the main advantage and challenge faced by Ellaziq is the main ingredient of their products: the use of pure meat. “Singapore is a free hub”, explained Mr. Ong, “which is beneficial for us as we are able to import

uses minimal preservatives as compared to many other products on the shelves. High-tech sterilization method is the key to extension of shelf-life.

Moving forward Brunei, Mauritius and Burma are some of the countries that Ellaziq have entered, others such as Korea and Japan are coming next. According to Mr. Ong, the Halal market in these countries are not as extensive as other prominent market, such as the Middle East. Entering the countries may not be simple but possibility increases with the high demand for Halal meat.

Ellaziq has been actively looking for distributors around Europe aside from the Korean and Japanese market. One way of doing the latter is by attending mega exhibitions as such Foodex 2016. Foodex 2016 is one of the biggest international trade fair in Asia and they are hoping to acquire information to the market and potential prospects. With their strong perseverance, we will definitely see more of Ellaziq’s products in the market throughout the World.

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Indoguna, Only the Best is Good Enough! without any artificial ingredients, preservatives and colourings. Unlike some sausage manufacturers that produces sausages that contain 50% meat and 50% by products (such as soy proteins); Carne Meats products are made from 100% meat. Food quality is of utmost importance to Indoguna. They only use whole muscle proteins and stay away from offcarbs, MSG, and flavour enhancers. Indoguna believes that a good quality raw material will produce a good quality end-product.

Indoguna’s experience in Singapore and the Middle East have made them realised that there is a demand for halal products. As mentioned

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n the small and picturesque island-city state of Singapore lies a well-established company, Indoguna

Singapore Pte Ltd. This prominent Singapore company has been in the food distribution and manufacturing industry since 1993. For over two decades, Indoguna has been developing and delivering different culinary delights around the world. They are proud to have contributed to Singapore’s culinary scenes with the highest quality produce and ingredients. In 2012, Indoguna decided to embark on a new business journey by building a state of the art factory in Dubai. This factory produces the halal range of products.

Indoguna Productions FZCO has introduced 2 premium brands. Masterpiece is a range of dim sum and ready to use products that boast high quality creations of an artisan’s passion. The Carne Meats butchery and charcuterie range of products are handcrafted works of art, painstakingly prepared and exquisite in taste. All products are produced in Dubai and halal certified. These products are made

by Ms. Helene Raudaschl, Chairman of Indoguna Productions FZCO and Managing Director of Indoguna Singapore, “We recently saw the demand for good quality products. From there we realised that people are demanding for halal products with good quality. Realising that such products are in demand, producing halal meat products will definitely have a market in the world with buyers and end-consumers seeking for it. “ It is evident that the future trend within the halal industry looks to promote good quality halal products.

“As people become more aware of quality products, it is essential to cater to this market. Currently there are plenty of non-halal products that are in-trend, such as Japanese cuisine”, stated Ms. Helene. Therefore, she believes that it is now the right time for the company to start developing and promoting halal international cuisines to the global market.

Currently, Indoguna is widely focused in Singapore, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. They are targeting Asian markets such as Hong Kong, Malaysia, Japan and Australia. With

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red meat-based products, and also from fully cooked to just marinated products,” she explained. “We are equipped to supply good quality halal products to everybody. We have the platform to do so. “ In line with their brand philosophy, “Only the best is good enough”, Indoguna is clearly the market leader when it comes to producing quality meat-based products. Try their premium brands, Masterpiece and Carne Meats to experience the difference today!

Ms. Helene Raudaschl, Chairman, Indoguna Productions FZCO Managing Director, Indoguna Singapore Pte Ltd

a state of the art facility in the Middle East, Indoguna is looking forward to enter the GCC regions, targeting specifically on Qatar, Jordon and Bahrain.

Ms. Helene explained that the reason for participating in FOODEX JAPAN is because Japan is one of their target markets. With the support given by the Singapore government, Indoguna is more inclined to explore this new market and look at the possibilities of distributing their products in Japan. “We are also equally excited to see other industries and distributors, along with possible interested buyers. We wish to get feedback from these individuals about our products and how it may be distributed in Japan. If luck permits, we may locate a good distributor to put our products in Japan”, expressed Ms. Helene.

As for the upcoming Olympic Games in 2020, Indoguna is seeking for a chance to contribute to this event. “Our factory is geared to produce different lines of products. We are licensed to produce poultry, seafood, vegetarian and

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The Nippon Diet: Eat your Healthy Halal Way to a Century

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typical Japanese diet is one of the closest thing to a

it is hot, hot tea is preferred over cold drinks as it is

healthy yet delicious diet. From a variation of large,

said that the latter will make them sweat. During winter

colourful fruits and vegetables to fish cut with razor-

season, they will often add ginger into their warm tea as

sharp precision, the Nippon diet is all about the aesthetic

the catechins component in ginger makes the body warm.

delight. Undeniably, Japanese food is nutritious, and the combination of halal will only intensify the association of this diet with purity, longevity and youthfulness.

2. Rice being the locals’ staple diet The Japanese’ diet rely heavily on grain dishes, such as rice and noodles. In fact, a meal without rice

Here are the key ingredients to a healthier you…

is not considered a meal at all. These dishes are rich in

1. Green Tea is the key of youth

carbohydrates which keeps them energised and filling.

Green tea, the beverage most enjoyed by the Japanese

Besides rice, they consumed various types including

comes with plenty of health benefits due to the flavonoid

those that are made of wheat flour, egg yolks and salt or

it contains in the tea. This flavonoid has two important

sometimes out of rice, sweet potato or buckwheat.

components embedded in it: anti-oxidative and anticarcinogenic, two vital components to a longer lifespan.

Interestingly, the locals have a unique belief that when

3. A Diversity of Vegetables per Day Vegetables are a must in a typical every day Japanese

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meal. In each meal, they will include at least five or more types of various, colourful vegetables to make the meal more appetising. Of all the vegetables, soy bean has been the most distinguishing feature in their diet where it is said to be consumed at least an average of 1.4 cups per day. This soy bean is used as sauce or for marinade, as well as made into tofu. Another must-have vegetable in a Japanese meal is seafood, which is also considered as brain food. Seaweed is normally found in soup, sushi and salad. It is also said to contain abundance of minerals, especially iodine. This adequate amount of iodine gained from the seafood made it possible for the consumption of soy products in a daily basis without the suffering of unwanted heath adversity.

4. A Choice of Marine or Meat While rice is chosen to be the favourite food in the carbohydrate category, fish wins the throne for protein.

These freshly-delivered fishes are commonly eaten in two forms: cooked hot or served cold. The fish can be eaten raw, preserved into pickled-form or cooked by grilling, baking or deep-fried. The Japanese, although not in a daily basis, still consumed other types of proteins such as beef, poultry and ducks but their traditional diets have always been on fish. The locals also eat eggs, another type of brain food. It is said that in each meal, eggs, similar to vegetables, must be included as one of the ingredients.

5. Sweets and dairies in moderation The least consumed foods in a traditional Japanese diet are dairy products including milk, and fruits. Despite

mushi, a type of dessert also known as pounded rice, and mashed sweet potatoes.

6. It is all about the‌ presentation

the claims in the importance of fruits, it is baffling to

Presentation of food is everything in Japan. The

comprehend that the portion per day is limited to two.

manner in which the food is served in Japan reflects back

However, this is explainable as the fruits served in Japan

the personality and hospitality of the individual. Hence,

are big in size, and a single Japanese fruit can easily equate

Japan has always ensured that the food they served are

to at least two to three portions of our daily fruit intake.

attractive, presentable and distinctive, with a handsome

The Japanese are also not a fan of sweet desserts that

serving dishes and a great sense of portion. All these when

are high in sugars. They, however, do enjoy the taste of

link together makes the food appears appetising and in harmony.

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Mrs. Senar, Export Manager of Hayat Gida Sanayi A.S. (Kenton)

Your Everyday Ideal Kitchen Helper

Author: Lily Ruzailan

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estled within the historical city of Istanbul,

Under the brand name KENTON, a wide range of

is a well-established, 100% Turkish-capital

delectable products are offered to their customers.

investment conglomerate known as Sultanlar Group.

As for now, they have 22 range of products that are

This flourishing company has been established in

all certified halal by KAS CERT INTERNATIONAL,

1945 producing only the best food products, cleaning

a halal certificate body that is accredited by JAKIM-

products, personal care products and household

MALAYSIA. The excellence in quality is prevailed

products. Their 70 years of experience has made

in their top-selling products including puddings,

them an expertise in these industries, particularly in

whipped toppings and baking aids. A taste of their

the food manufacturing industries.

products is a guarantee of a lifetime passion and

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expectation and lifestyle. She also said that they

Their premix food products are:

believe with this certification, not only does it differ

Premix Desserts: Puddings of 7 variations,

the company with other competitors, but also helps

Jelly Powders of 10 variations, Sauces, Traditional

them to develop their market shares. Therefore, halal

Turkish Desserts, Cream Caramel, Custard Powders,

is both a requirement and standard to reach out and

Crepe Mixes, Cake Mixes

satisfy their end user, according to Kayaoglu.

Baking aids: Baking Powder, Vanillin with Sugar, Instant Yeast, Sodium Bicarbonate Dessert

The products of KENTON are exported to around 50 countries around the world, including America,

Supplementary: Cocoa, Whipped

Canada, Europe, Africa and Middle East. Only last

Toppings, Pastry Creams, Powdered Sugar, Rice

year, KENTON is looking towards entering the Asia

Flours, Corn Starch, Wheat Starch

market, and to seek for business opportunities in

Cooking ingredients: Meatball and Hamburger Mix, Chicken Pane Mix, and Crunchy Pane Mix. KENTON

also

provides

private

Asia.

In accordance with their strategy to expand their

labelling

business to the Asian market, they deemed FOODEX

production in their local market and overseas

Japan as the ideal opportunity for their company

markets for chain stores that require their products.

to introduce KENTON products. In fact, this event

With such demand from the local and international

is not the exclusive gateway to reach the Japanese

market, and the necessity to provide the best

market, but also a good step to slowly penetrate into

products to their final consumers, the export

neighbouring countries. “We expect to welcome the

manager of Sultanlar Group, Mrs. Senar Kayaoglu

market players and serious business people such as

, asserted that the company holds on to the motto:

purchase managers, chain store supply managers,

The “One” I trust in the kitchen.

wholesaler, etc.

Kayaoglu always emphasises to her employees

Throughout their business journey, they faced

on the importance of satisfying their consumers.

challenges but their main challenge is to become

“We rapidly make researches to keep the consumer

a brand in their own country. Only if the brand is

satisfaction at maximum level,” explained Kayaoglu.

accepted in Turkey can the company be ready to

They hold to the principle that customers are

grow outside. So Sultanlar makes sure that all their

their business partners, and as long as there are

brands are well-known in Turkey. KENTON is a

demand and sale on the products, they will continue

quality and well-known brand in Turkey for many

producing those products. Nonetheless, they also

years. Today and after a long, hard working period,

maintain the quality and service of their products

it is also accepted by 50 countries worldwide. To

while serving their business partner.

be in the market for a long time and ease the day

KENTON is 100% focused on safety, and they take

assures the consumers that this is a life time brand.

pride in the certificate they have obtained. To prove that their products are driven by dedication, KENTON products obtained the halal certificate, ISO9001 and ISO22000:2005 Certified Manufacturer. Kayaoglu stated that the halal certificate is important as it is one of the ways to show to their final consumers that they care about others’ beliefs and respect their HA Y A T G I D A S A N A Y I A . S . ( KE N T O N ) / T U R KE Y / C O N T AC T : + 9 0 2 1 6 5 9 5 0 5 0 0 / W W W . T I B E T . C O M . T R

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Win Win Food Industries Sdn Bhd The Unique Delicious Snacks Author: Lily Ruzailan

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nacks are really taking the world by storm as more and more people want quick and easy food

to get them through the day between meals. Lots of companies recognise this, and are moving in on the trend. However, it takes a certain edge to make it to the next level. Win Win Food, also known as Win2, has been creating unique snack products since 2005 that are all halal certified in Malaysia, and have created that edge in more ways than one.

Foremost, there are plenty of snacks in the market, but nothing can compete with Win2 snacks with its unique and delicious flavour. Win2 potato crisps are not like the typical crisps. They are sized in perfection to very thin biscuits, giving it a pleasant texture and a lovely crunchy taste to the crisps. The potato crisps have always been Win2’s best-selling products. It comes in four flavours: barbeque,

tomato, veggie and sour cream.

The next thing that stands out is the high quality.

Their cookies and wafer rolls has an exquisite taste due to the high quality of ingredients used and the preparation methods. Win2 is always looking for better ingredients to make their snacks tastier. With the HACCP and ISO 22000 certification, top with the halal certification, Win2 is always maintaining the quality of their products. They maintain the best automated equipment available to continue to supply the best snacks possible as quickly as possible for as low a cost as possible.

Another reason Win2 products are always the number one choice is due to the complete creativity and care that goes into the details. For Win2, the shape and texture of the product are fine details that should not be overlooked. Their fish crackers are enjoyed by both children and adults at all ages, and

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their wafer rolls are elegantly furled with a crispy

Win Win Food is continuing to focus on the

texture, and the bread snacks are cut precisely at

uniqueness and quality of their products while

the right angle. This does not include the packaging

concentrating their sales efforts outwards. They are

of each of the products. With the vivid colour and

growing and prospering, but we all win with Win

designed, it is sufficient to hold the gaze of hungry

Win snacking: tasty, special treats, low price and

consumers. Each of Win2 products are for certain to

halal assurance.

be bright and descriptive, which makes it enticing to consumers.

Every part of their products and methods is an important factor to Win2’s success, and they make sure to keep it that way. Their perseverance to bring their company’s name to other countries has proven success as they are exporting their products to over 25 countries in the Asia Pacific region along, and counting. Nonetheless, they explained that owing to the halal certificate, it eases the process of exporting to other countries. Win2’s Executive Director, Mr Bernard Lee, explains further, “There are so many markets you can penetrate with halal certification.

It really is becoming a must.” When asked about the difficulties of certification, he replied, “Halal certification may be hard, but nowadays, most supermarkets and retailers want certified products. It must also be a proper, recognised halal certification.

Not just some random accreditation.”

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A L A H Halal Food Review with Zulfadli & Shafiq

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Wonderful Indonesia, Jakarta Street Food Scene!

Jakarta, a city suitable for all food lovers from all around the world as its corner of the streets are flooded with restaurants and food stalls offering a number of yummy and delicious local cuisines and delicacies to satisfy your crave. As Indonesia’s economy grows, many young entrepreneurs began to show interest in the food business. As I recalled, most of the stalls on the street of Jakarta are mostly owned by young people, which I assumed to have inherit the business from their parents or other family members as we speak.

During our 5 days stay in Jakarta, one of the restaurants, which caught my attention throughout the visit, was a seafood restaurant called “Indah Seafood Keramik”. This seafood restaurant is quite famous among the locals, as the business has been up and running for nearly 26 years beginning in the early 1990’s. If you are staying at the Novotel Mangga Dua Square in Jakarta and love seafood as much as I do, this restaurant, which is located across the avenue, is definitely the place you’d want to go too.

I have heard a lot about this restaurants and was quite anticipated to devour the exotic cuisine, which everyone has been talking about all this time. The restaurant took two lots for its business. The interior is rather spacious and interesting. The settings of the restaurants actually look like a ceramic store, which I find it very unique, suitable for people to dine to.

Indah Seafood Keramik serves the usual seafood restaurants fares, which includes fish, crab, prawn, squid, oyster, mussel and a several types of vegetable dishes. After taking a sweet time deciding on what to order, we finally settled for salted egg prawn, Baby Kailan with soy sauce and Gurame fish with sweet and sour sauce. We didn’t have to wait long for our meals to arrive. The prawns in particular were astonishingly delicious and has a salty salted taste to it. Nonetheless, the

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freshness of the prawns added with a combination of Indonesian spices with the salty taste definitely elevated the palatability of the dish.

The Baby Kailan tasted decent in its own way, kudos for adding plentiful of prawns in the kalian dish. This addition made the vegetable dish tasted sweeter. Last but not least, come forth the Gurame fish. Gurame fish is actually one of the famous and most enjoyed cuisine in Jakarta. I never knew that this dish is actually one of the local’s favorite dishes. Thanks to Google, having this information planted in my head, one can clearly see the excitement in my face to finally be able to taste this exotic dish for the first time ever. The taste was phenomenal. The fish and the sauce compliments one another and this combination actually brings out a unique taste and flavor out of the dish. All that has been said, Indah Seafood is a decent seafood place to try in the middle of Jakarta city. A must visit place to all seafood lovers.

RECOMMENDED HALAL RESTAURANTS IN JAPAN Ali Siddique

Naritaya Halal Ramen

Osaka Halal Restaurant

Serves 6 to 8 different kind of curries. A stone throw away from Dar Al Arqam Masjid, Asakusa.

Naritaya is among the few very rare ramen shops that serves 100% halal traditional Old Style Ramen.

A traditional Pakistan restaurant located close to Osaka Masjid, well known for their Biryani.

2-12-3, Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo Tel: +81-(0)3-3845-7880 www.alisiddique.co.jp

2 Chome-7-13 Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan Tel: +81-(0)3-4285-9806

4-13-2 O-wada Nishiyodogawaku Osakashi, Osaka Tel: +81 06-6475-9786

Pokok Pisang

Pran Prone

Le Maghreb

Pokok Pisang restaurant was built with the goal of bringing Japanese people and Muslim foreigners who live in Japan closer.

Halal certified Italian restaurant serves dishes like pasta, pizza, salad, dessert etc. It has prayer room as well prayer mat and hijab.

2 Chome-5 Kadoicho, Gyoda, Saitama Prefecture, Japan Tel: +81 48-577-6364 www.facebook.com/ibarakipokopin2

Hako-bld. 1F,1-9-5 Toyotamakami Nerima-ku, Tokyo, Japan Tel: +81-(0)3-3991-5944 www.pran-pone.jp

Particular about reproducing authentic Moroccan cuisine without caving into the Japanese taste and ingredients are being imported from overseas

1F, 1-12-5, Nishiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo Tel: +81-(0)3-3478-1270 www.lemaghreb.jp/index.html

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Trade Fairs List

Food & Beverage Trade Fairs 2016

The world’s leading food fair for retailer, trades and food & catering services

FEB MAR

Gulfood 2016

21st – 25th February 2016 Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE

Café Asia 2016

03th – 05th March 2016 Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

OCT NOV

Foodex Japan 2016

10th – 12th March 2016 Hong Kong Convention Centre, Hong Kong

MIHAS 2016

30th March – 2nd April 2016 Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia

APR

Food Hotel Asia 2016 12th – 15th April 2016 Singapore Expo, Singapore

Anufood Eurasia 2016

14th – 16th April 2016 Tüyap Fair Convention & Congress Centre, Turkey

Halal Expo Europe 2016

17th – 18th April 2016 Beursgebouw Eindhoven, The Netherlands

Alimentaria 2016

25th – 28th April 2016 Fira de Barcelona, Spain

MAY

Food & Hospitality Africa 2016 3rd – 5th May 2016 Gallagher Convention Centre, South Africa

Food Africa Cairo 2016

4th – 7th May 2016 Cairo International Convention and Exhibition Center, Egypt

SIAL China 2016

5th – 7th May 2016 Shanghai New International Expo Centre, China

Fi Vietnam 2016

18th – 20th May 2016 Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center, Vietnam

THAIFEX 2016

25th – 29th May 2016 IMPACT Exhibition Center, Thailand

JUN JUL SEP

MIFB 2016

27th – 29th July 2016 Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia

Fi Asia 2016

21st – 23rd Sept 2016 Jakarta International Expo, Indonesia

Food Hospitality Oman 2016 26th – 28th Sept 2016 Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre

16th – 20th Oct 2016 Paris Nord Villepinte, France

Yummex Middle East 2016 07th – 09th Nov 2016 Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE

Food Ingredients Europe 2016 28th – 30th Nov 2016 Messe, Germany

8th – 11th March 2016 Makuhari Messe, Japan

Lohas Expo 2016

SIAL Paris 2016

DEC

SIAL Middle East 2016

05th – 07th Dec 2016 Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, UAE

PLAN AHEAD YOUR JOURNEY

Find important listing of upcoming Halal exhibition & Halal showcase around the world. Latest Halal exhibition & Halal showcase are added in every month. All information published had been collected from DagangHalal.com online partners website, governmental or reliable professional websites. Nevertheless, you are strongly advised to use the information here to contact trade shows organizations before you make any arrangement.

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Oils 0.10 L Organic Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil PGI

Schalk Muhle KG is a small family business with Organic Austrian Pumpkin Seed Flour RAW

a long tradition. We attach great importance to 80 G Organic Austrian Pumpkin Seeds

handcraft as well as personal contact with our customers and employees.

Company: Schalk Muhle KG Country: Austria

Contact: +43 6508 1410 130

Carotino Classic Carotino Premium

The group owns and manages oil palm plantation

which enables us to provide the end consumers

with products that meet the utmost stringent quality and traceability.

Company: Carotino Sdn Bhd Country: Malaysia

Contact: +607 - 2522 888

Extra Virgin Olive Oil “Stilla D’Oro” 100% Italian Product Stilla “Organic” Extra Virgin Olive Oil 100% Italian

Balsamic Vinegar Stilla

Agrioil specializes in growing and processing extra virgin olive oil as well as produces a wide range of

products, under its own brand as well as for private labels.

Company: AGRIOIL S.p.A. Country: Italy

Contact: +39 0828 943685

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Snacks DASTO Granola

DASTO Energy Bar Matcha DASTO Energy Bar Durian

On 2012, we produce our very own healthy products

with a brand DASTO (Dr Aishah Solution Tackles

Obesity) to strengthen our campaign on fighting obesity.

Company: Dr. Aishah Solution Sdn Bhd Country: Malaysia

Contacts: +604 - 4411 094

Hiong Piah (Brown Sugar)

Hiong Piah (Oats)

Hiong Piah (Original)

The unique taste of Yee Hup pastries, which lies in its traditional way of baking its biscuits with

coconut husks in a custom-made oven, has made

them famous amongst the locals. The core product “Hiong Piah” (also known as Puff Biscuit).

Company: Gunung Rapat Hiong Piah Sdn Bhd Country: Malaysia

Contacts: +605 - 3127 128

Jacker Potato Crisps - Cheese ROTA Potato Chips (Pizza)

Oriental Food Industries Sdn. Bhd. has emerged as Fudo Swiss Roll - Strawberry Flavour

Malaysia’s foremost Halal manufacturer of snack food & confectionery products since 1978.

Company: Oriental Food Industries Sdn Bhd Country: Malaysia

Contacts: +605 - 2310 333

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Snacks Garlic Toast Bread

Mini Pocket Wafer Potato Crackers

Win Win Food is a leading manufacturer of delectable potato crisps, cereal crisps, corn snacks,

wafer rolls, chocolate sweets and a wide range of other delicious biscuit and cookie products.

Company: Win Win Singapore Pte Ltd Country: Singapore

Contact: +(65) 6659 1086

Choco Mango Coated With Chocolate

Choco Strawberry Coated With Chocolate Choco Banana Coated With Chocolate

LACO deliberately supply frozen Edamame, Fruits,

and value added food to customers all around the world. The climatically favorable farming area and the processing of quality products.

Company: Lanna Agro Industry Co., Ltd Country: Thailand

Contacts: +(66) 53 421389 95

Tom Yum Chicken Calcone

In the formative years, the products are basically New York Cheese Cake

Blueberry Muffin

cakes of

and

frozen

breads,

food,

to

foreseeing date

the

Sydney

manufacturers wide spread of products.

Company: Sydney Cake House Sdn Bhd Country: Malaysia

Contacts: +603 5519 1562

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Beverages Vigor Power Energy Drink (Ice)

Vigor Power Energy Drink (Regular)

Jefi Mango Drink With Pulp

Jefi specializes in a wide spectrum of food and

beverages product range such as energy and vitaminised drinks, tropical fruit juices, ready to

eat seafood snacks, premium Chinese food, canned fruits and vegetables and others.

Company: Jefi Marketing Sdn Bhd Country: Malaysia

Contacts: +604 - 5887 377

Apple

Mango

Orange

Grape

Cozzo Food Industries is set up by a team of experience global food industries expertise since year 2010. The company core product is producing Pet bottle nata decoco fruit drink.

Company: Cozzo Food Industries Sdn Bhd Country: Malaysia

Contacts: +604 - 4422 133

Fruit Juices and Concentrated Tomatoes

Fruit Juices and Concentrated Pineapple Pineapple Slice in Juice

VITA FOOD has kept pace with modern food production technology making its products most

hygenie ones and quality widely accepted in the world market.

Company: Vita Food Factory Limited Country: Thailand

Contacts: +(66) 34542 6347

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Food Ingredients Thai Chili Paste

Chilli in Oil for Tom Yum

Sweet Chili Sauce

Phiboonchai Maepranom is an established (47 years) manufacturer and distributor of Thai chili paste, dipping sauces and curry paste under the “Mae Pranom” and “Siam Kitchen” brands.

Company: Phiboonchai Maepranom Thai Chili Paste Co., Ltd Country: Thailand

Contacts: +(66) 2441 35958

Gourmet Pepper Mix

Black Peppercorns Pizza Pasta

Ceramic Grinder

Natural Herbs and Spices pride ourselves in being

the preferred and natural choice for individuals

and families alike by providing the highest quality products through care, respect and integrity.

Company: Natural Herbs & Spices (Pty) Ltd Country: South Africa

Contacts: +27 (21) 510 8339

JTAMP Tuna Fish Sauce

JTAHG Tuna Fish Sauce

JTASS Tuna Fish Sauce

JTASG Tuna Fish Sauce

Juthamarth Marketing Co., Ltd. Established since

1997 , registered capital (US$) 2.5 millions,

specialize in Tuna sauce and Tuna fish sauce for over twenty years in business.

Company: Juthamarth Marketing Co Ltd Country: Thailand

Contacts: +(66) 742 176079

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Meat-Based Products Lamb Burger Veal Eye

Patty

Round

Smoked Chicken

Pastrami

Breakfast Sausage

The Carne Meats butchery and charcuterie range of products are handcrafted works of art, painstakingly prepared and exquisite in taste. We take pride in

the fact that our wide variety of quality ingredients, Company: Indoguna Singapore Pte Ltd Country: Singapore

Contacts: +(65) 6755 0330

El-Dina Meat Loaf

El-Dina Meat Spreads

The leading supplier of high quality Halal food in Asia, Ellaziq is founded in year 2009. The name, Ellaziq is derived from the Arabic words of “El” and “lazeez” meaning “delicious.

Company: Ellaziq Pte Ltd Country: Singapore

Contacts: +(65) 6758 7530

Surimi Lobster Tails

Surimi Breaded Shrimp Tails

Surimi Crab Balls

Lucky Union Foods Co., Ltd. started commercial

operations in 1992. Since then, it has become known and trusted as a leading & reliable manufacturer and exporter of surimi-based products.

Company: Lucky Union Foods Co., Ltd Country: Thailand

Contacts: +(66) 344 9000 912

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FOREIGN HALAL CERTIFICATION BODIES AUSTRALIA

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List of the Foreign Halal Certification Bodies which are recognized by Malaysia’s JAKIM.

BANGLADESH Islamic Foundation Bangladesh (Baitul Mokarram National Mosque)

Adelaide Mosque Islamic Society of South Australia 20 Little Gilbert Street, Adelaide S.A 5000, Australia.

Mohd Farid Ismail Tel: +61 4 1474 5390 | Fax: +61 8 8231 6443

Islamic Association of Geraldton Geraldton Mosque, 172 George Road Geraldton, Western Australia, 6530 Australia.

Haji Daftie Hj Abdul Kudus Tel: +61 8 9964 1493 | Fax: +61 8 9664 1318

Islamic Association of Katanning P.O Box 270, Katanning, Western Australia 6317.

Alep Mydie Tel: +61 8 9821 2775 | Fax: +61 4 8718 2144

Islamic Co-ordinating Council of Victoria (ICCV) 155 Lygon Street, East Brunswick, Victoria 3057 Australia.

Refik Koyu Tel: +61 393805467 | Fax: +61 393806143

Supreme Islamic Council of Halal Meat in Australia Inc. (SICHMA) Unit 1, 35-37 Harrow Rd Auburn NSW 2144, Australia.

Mughtarulah Sadien Tel: +61-29643 7775 | Fax: +61-29643 7776

The Perth Mosque of Western Australia Incorporated 427-429 William Street, Perth, 6003, Australia.

Fazel Anthony Tel: +61 8 9328 8537 | Fax: +61 8 9328 8537

Australian Halal Authority & Advisers (AHAA) 135 Sydeny Road, Coburg, Victoria 3058, Australia.

Muhammad Esfandiar Tel: +61 3 9386 0786 | Fax: +61 3 9384 6939

Al-Iman Islamic Society Inc. 173 Johnston Street, Collingwood, Victoria 3066, Australia.

Mohamed Amir Tel: +61 3 9417 6585 | Fax: +61 3 9416 2965

AUSTRIA Islamic Information and Documentation Center A-4050 Traun,Theodor Körner Str. 10 A, A-1010 Wien 1, Sterngasse 3 Austria.

Günther Ahmed Rusznak Tel: +43 699 884 658 04

ARGENTINA Islamic Centre of The Argentine Republic (Centro Islamico de La Republica Argentina) Av. San Juan 3053 Buenos Aires (1233) Argentina.

Fabian Amin / Yamil Alexis Sayer Tel: +54-11-4931-3577 | Fax: +54-11-4931-3577 #105

Dhaka, 1000 Bangladesh.

Shamim Md. Afzal Tel: +880 2 9559643 | Fax: +880 2 9563397

BELGIUM Halal Food Council of Europe (HFCE) 4 Rue De la Presse 1000 Brussels, Belgium.

Prof. Dr. Hj. Mohamed Sadek Tel: +32 2227 1114 / +32 2227 2728 | Fax: +32 2218 3141

BRAZIL Federation of Muslims Associations in Brazil Rua Tejupa, 188 - Jabaquara CEP 04350-020, Sao Paulo SP, Brazil.

Muhammad Al-Zoughbi / Nizar Adel El Ghandour Tel: +55 (11) 5035-0820 | Fax: +55 (11) 5031-6586

Centro de Divulga ãodo Islam Para América Latina (CDIAL)/Islam Dissemination Center for Latin America Rua Marechal Deodoro, 1960-2 Andar Centro-Sao Bernardo Do Campo-SP Sao Paolo, CEP 09710-201, Brazil.

Ahmad Ali Saifi Tel: 0055 11 4122 2400 | Fax: 0055 11 4332 2090

CANADA Halal Montreal Certification Authority 1510,Chemin Chambly , Suite 270 Longueuil, J4J 3X5 ( Quebec), Canada.

Taibi Baaja Tel: +(514) 296 7360 | Fax: +(450) 332 7072

CHINA Shandong Islamic Association No. 217 Yingxiongshan Rd., Shizhong Dist., Jinan SANDONG Prov., People Republic of China.

Sulaiman Zhang Ruizheng Tel: +0086 531 80965803 | Fax: +0086 531 80965801

China Islamic Association No 103 Nanhengxijie, Xicheng District, Beijing, China.

Hj. Abdullah Ma Wen Hua Tel: +86 1369 9297 269 | Fax: +8610-6352 9483

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List of the Foreign Halal Certification Bodies which are recognized by Malaysia’s JAKIM.

ARA Halal Development Services Center Inc. (ARA) No.139, ZiJiangShan Road, Zhengzhou CIty, Henan Province China, 450000.

Abdul Rahim Albert Hsiu Tel: +86-371-6906 6957 | Fax: +86-155 1558 2756

CHILE Centro Islamico De Chile Campoamor 2975, Nunoa Santiago, Chile.

Kamal Sufan Tel: 56-2-3431376 | Fax: 56 - 2 – 3431378

FRANCE Ritual Association of Lyon’s Great Mosque 146 boulevard Pinel, 69008 Lyon, France Kamel Kabtane / Azeddine BAHI Tel: +33 (0)4 78 76 00 23 | Fax: +33 (0)4 78 75 77 42

GERMANY HALAL CONTROL Pruf- und Zertifizierungsstelle Inspection - and Certification Body Kobaltstr. 2-4, D-65428 Ruesselsheim, Germany.

DI Mahmoud M. Tatari Tel: +49 6142 301987-0 | Fax: +49 6142 301987-29

INDIA Halal Committee-Jamiat- Ulama-E-Maharashtra Imam Bada Compund, Imam Bada Road, Near Mughal Masjid, Bhindi Bazar, Mubai 40009.

Shahid Nadeem / A. A. Khan Tel: +91 9321 2227 74 | Fax: +91 22 2375 9169

Jamiat Ulama-l-Hind Halal Trust 1, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-1 10002, India.

N.A. Farooqui

Tel: +011 2331455 / +011 23317729 | Fax: +011 2331 6173

Halal India PVT LTD Suit No.7, 3rd Floor, Hameediya Shopping Mall, Triplicane High Road, Triplicane, Chennai-05, Tamil Nadu, India.

Mohamed Jinna Tel: 91 44 43567446 / 42618147 | Fax: 91 44 42663445

INDONESIA The Indonesian Council of Ulama (MUI)

Majelis Ulama Indonesia, Building 3rd Floor ,Jl. Proklamasi, No.51, Menteng-Jakarta Pusat, Indonesia Ir. Lukmanul Hakim, M.Si Tel: +62 21 3918890 | Fax: +62 21 3918915

ITALY Halal International Authority (HIA) Via Bicetti de Buttinoni, N.1 20156 (MI), Milan, Italy.

Sheikh Prof. Dr. Sharif Lorenzini Tel: +39 02 39449134 | Fax: +39 02 39484129

JAPAN Japan Muslim Association 3-4-14, Kohinata, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-8585, Japan Prof. Hideomi MUTO (Tayeb MUTO) Tel: +81 33947 2419 | Fax: +81 33947 9416

Japan Halal Association (JHA) 547-0035 , Osaka Shi Hirano-Ku, Nishiwaki 1-1-2, Miyako Sansai Building, Japan Hind Hitomi Remon Tel: +81 667047080 | Fax: +81 667049505

KENYA Kenya Bureau of Halal Certification (KBHC) Village Plaza, Ngara Road, Block A, Suite A2 P.O.Box 39445-00623 Nairobi, Kenya.

Mohammed Ayub Khalid Tel: ++254 20-374 8770 | Fax: +254 20 374 8774

KOREA Korean Muslim Federation (KMF) 39 Usadan-ro 10gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 140-192, Korea.

Choi, Youngkil (Hamid) Tel: +82-2 793 6908 | Fax: +82-2 798 9782

NETHERLANDS / HOLLAND Control Office of Halal Slaughtering B.V & Halal Quality Control Laan Van Meerdervoort, 53D 2517 AE, Den Hague The Netherlands.

Dr. A. M. Al Chaman Tel: +31 (0) 70 3469795 | Fax: +31 (0) 70 3450033

Foundation Halal Correct Certification (TQHCC-Total Quality Halal Correct) Fruitweg 22C, 2321GK Leiden, Mailbox: PO.BOX: 179, 2300 AD Leiden, The Netherlands.

Abdulfatteh Ben Ali-Salah Tel: +31 71 523 5770 | Fax: +31 71 523 5771

Halal Feed and Food Inspection Authority (HFFIA) Fijnjekade 225, 2521 DT, The Hague, The Netherlands.

Hj. Abdul Qayyoem Tel: 0031-(0)70-364 91 91 | Fax: 0031-(0)70- 364 54 60

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FOREIGN HALAL CERTIFICATION BODIES

NEW ZEALAND Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) Ground Floor, 7-11 Queens Drive, P. O. Box 14-155, Kilbirnie, Wellington, New Zealand Hazim Arafeh Tel: +64 4 387 8023 | Fax: +64 4 387 8024

New Zealand Islamic Development Trust (NZIDT) Level 4, 369 Queen Street, P.O. Box 5636, Auckland 1010, New Zealand.

Dr. Mohamed El Amien Tel: 09 306 8934 | Fax: 09 306 8935

PAKISTAN Jamea Markaz Uloom Islamia Mansoora (JMUIM) Multan Road, Lahore, Pakistan.

Maulana Abdul Malik Tel: +9242 3541 9520 | Fax: +9242 3543 1938

PHILIPPINES Islamic Da’wah Council of The Philippines (IDCP) Suite 400, FUBC Building, Escolta Manila, P.O Box 3669, Manila, Philippines.

Hj. Abdul Rahman R.T. Linzag Tel: +(632) 2458456 | Fax: +(632) 2415142

National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) 79 Jocfer (Annex) Building, Commonwealth Ave Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines.

Dr. Dimapuno A. Datu-Ramos Jr. Tel: +02 952 6490/91 | Fax: +02 952 4875/4540

POLAND The Muslim Religious Union in Poland (MRU) Piastowska 13F 15-207, Bialystok, Poland.

Tomasz Miskiewicz Tel: +0048 605 61 2137 | Fax: +0048 857 32 4023

SINGAPORE Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS)

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List of the Foreign Halal Certification Bodies which are recognized by Malaysia’s JAKIM.

Singapore Islamic Hub, 273 Braddell Road, Singapore 579702.

Munir Hussain Tel: +(65) 6359 1199 | Fax: +(65) 6259 4733

SOUTH AFRICA National Independent Halaal Trust Baitun Noor Centre, 5770 Topaas Str. Extension 5, Lenasia, Johannesburg Moulana Abdul Wahab Wookay Tel: +27 11 854 4381 | Fax: +27 11 852 4300

South African National Halal Authority (SANHA) 4th Floor, Gem Towers, 98 Overport Drive, Overport, 4091, Durban, S.A. Maulana MS Navlakhi Tel: 27 31 2075768 | Fax: 27 31 2075793

Muslim Judicial Council Halaal Trust (MJCHT) 20 Cashel Avenue, Athlone Cape Town 7764 Rep.of South Africa Sheikh Achmat Sedick Tel: +27 21 684 4602 | Fax: +27 21 696 8502

SRI LANKA Halal Accreditation Council (Guarantee) Limited Level 1, 329 1/1, Meewella Building Galle Road Colombo-04, Sri Lanka Ali Fatharally Tel: +941 1742 5225 | Fax: +941 1258 8050

SUDAN Majlis Fiqh Islami of Sudan/ Halal Authority of Sudan

Majlis Fiqh Islami of Sudan/ Halal Authority of Sudan P.O Box 11437, Khartoum, The Republic of Sudan Professor Tijani Alamin

SWITZERLAND Halal Certification Services P.O Box 247, 4310 Rheinfelden, Switzerland Farhan Tufail Tel: +41 61 813 30 64 | Fax: +41 61 813 30 65

TAIWAN Taiwan Halal Integrity Development Association (THIDA) 3F No. 3, Ln. 25, Sec.1 Xinhai Rd., Taipei City Taiwan (R.O.C) Ali Kamaluddin Chang Tel: +8862 2367 5231 | Fax: +8862 2365 2094

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FOREIGN HALAL CERTIFICATION BODIES THAILAND The Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT)

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List of the Foreign Halal Certification Bodies which are recognized by Malaysia’s JAKIM.

The Institute for Halal Food Standard of Thailand, 45 Moo 3 Klongkao Rd, Klongsib Sub-District, Nongchock District, Bangkok, 10530, Thailand.

Aziz Phitakkumpon Tel: 66-2949-4114/ 66-2949-4146 | Fax: 66-2949-4341

TURKEY

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KAS ULUSLARARASI SERTİFİKASYONGÖZ. TEK. KONT. HIZM. LTD. ŞTI. (KASCERT INTERNATIONAL) Kazim Dirik Mah. Kurtulus Cad. No. 27/3 Bornova, IZMIR, Turkiye.

Ugur Ekici Tel: +90 232 435 61 00 | Fax: +90 232 435 61 20

Association For The Inspection And Certification Of Food And Supplies (GIMDES)

Tesktilkent A 25 Block No:51-52-53, Esenler/ISTANBUL TURKEY. Dr. Huseyin Kâmi Büyüközer Tel: +90 212 438 33 18 | Fax: +90 212 438 33 19

UNITED KINGDOM The Muslim Food Board (UK) P.O Box 1786, Leicester LE5 5ZE, United Kingdom.

Yusuf Aboobakar Tel: +44 116 273 8228 | Fax: +44 116 273 8228

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7th Floor, Finchley House 707 High Road, London N12 OBT. Dr. Ghayasuddin Siddiqui Tel: +44 (0) 208446 7127 | Fax: +44 (0) 20 8563 1993

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA) Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA)

5901 N. Cicero Ave, Suite 309 Chicago, Illinois 60646 USA. Dr. Muhammad Munir Chaudry Tel: +17732833708 | Fax: +17732833973

Islamic Services of America (ISA) P.O Box 521 Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406, U.S.A. Timothy Abu Mounir Hyatt Tel: +(319) 362-0480 | Fax: +(319) 366-4369

VIETNAM Halal Certification Agency, Vietnam Floor 6, DinhLe Building, 123B Tran Dang Ninh, Cau Giay dist, Hanoi, Vietnam.

Hajj. Mohammed Omar Tel: +04 62693741 | Fax: +04 62671285

BRUNEI

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FOREIGN AUTHORITIES

FASONORM (National Authority for Standards and Quality Promotion) 30, Avenue de l’UEMOA, Zone Commerciale P.O. Box 389 Ouagadougou Tel: +226 50 31 13 00/ +226 50 31 13 01

Lembaga Mengeluarkan Permit Import Halal, Bahagian Kawalan Makanan Halal, Jabatan Hal Ehwal Syar'iah Tkt 2, Jalan Elizabeth II Kementerian Hal Ehwal Ugama (Lama)

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List of the Foreign Authorities which are recognized by Malaysia’s JAKIM.

Bandar Seri Begawan BS 3510 Negara Brunei Darussalam

PAKISTAN

Tel: (673) 224 2565 | Fax: (673) 222 3106

Egyptian Organization for Standardization & Quality No 16 Tadreeb El-Modarrebean Street, Ameriya, Cairo Egypt Eng. Esam Shams ElDein Tel: +2 02 22845526 | Mobile: +2 010 6236668

Animal Health and Production Services, Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture Abuko, Banjul, The Gambia Dr. Kebba Daffeh Tel : +220 422 82 30/ +220 422 82 70/ +220 99 277 36/ +220 39 277 36

Direction Nationale des Affaires Economies des Zakat Etwaqf Centre Isamique de Donka de Donka Commune de Dixinn Conakry, Guinea Mr. Oumar Kante Tel: 22462866771/ 22464240781

Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Public Authority of Industry, Kuwait

1st Floor, Public Authority of Industry South Surrah, Kuwait Dr. Ali Al-Madaf Tel: (00965) 2530 2001

Direction Nationale Nationale des des industries Affaires Economies des Direction (DNI) Zakat Etwaqf (National Department of Industries) Ministry of Industry (National Department Industries) Investment and Trade of Bamako, MaliMinistry of Industry Investment and Trade Bamako, Tel: +223 20 29 57 60 / +223 20Mali 29 06 63 Tel: +223 20 29 57 60 / +223 20 29 06 63

Institut Marocain De Normalisation (IMANOR) Angle Avenue Kamal Zebdi et Rue Dadi Secteur 21, Hay Riad MA-10100 Rabat, Morocco Mr Abderrahim Taibi Tel: +212 537 5724 43 / +212 537 5724 49 / +212 537 5724 50

Associacao Comissao Halal de Mozambique Mr. Abdula

Tel: +258-84-302 3570

Quality Control Department, Ministry of Commerce & Industry Post Box No. 550, Postcode No. 113, Muscat, Oman Nooriyah Bint Sulaiman Bin Zahir Al Kharusiyah Tel: +968-2477 4853

PAKISTAN Qatar Supreme Council of Health, Department of Health Outlets and Food Control P.O.Box 42, Doha, Qatar

Mr. Ahmad Saad Al Qahtani Outlets and Food Control Department Tel: 974 4407 021 | Fax: 974 4407 082

Association Senegalaise de Normalisation (ASN) (Senegalese Standardization Agency) Ministry of Industry and Mines Route du Front de Terre x Bouguiba BP.O. Box 4037 DAKAR Mr. Barama Sarr Tel: +221 33 827 64 01 | Fax: +221 33 827 64 12

Yemen Standardisation Metrology & Quality Control Organization Sana'a, Zubairy Street P.O.Box: 15261 Mr. Walid Abdul Rahman Othman Tel: 00967 1 408608 / 00967 1 408609 Fax: 00967 1 402636 / 00967 1 219980

General Administration of Quarantines Department of Slaughterhouses Federal Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries Sudan Khartoum South – Abu Hamama area P.O. Box: 293 Khartoum Dr. Ali Abdul Razaq Tel: 00249 9127 77 320 | Fax: 00249 1835 68 201

The Ministry of Environment & Water of the United Arab Emirates Embassy of the United Arab Emirates Tel: +223 20 29 57 60 / +223 20 29 06 63

Islamic Chamber Research & Information Center (ICRIC) Mohsen Roohi-sefat Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran Tel: 03 - 4251 4824 Fax: 03 - 4253 2767

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