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Monday, 31 August 2026 10:57

Malaysia strengthens halal standards as new technologies reshape global industry

by AKMAR ANNUAR MALAYSIA is strengthening its halal standards and technical cooperation with overseas certification bodies as new food technologies and increasingly complex global supply chains create fresh regulatory challenges. The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) director-general…

Monday, 17 August 2026 11:40

New Research on Halal Food Market Size by Fortune Business Insight

The global halal food market size was valued at USD 911.53 billion in 2025. The market is projected to grow from USD 944.86 billion in 2026 to USD 1259.27 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 3.66% during…

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 12:51

Halal Certificate Mandatory in Indonesia Starting October

akarta. Indonesia is set to make halal certificates mandatory this October. Bigger businesses already had to include halal labels on their products since October 2024. The policy will be fully in effect for enterprises of all sizes, including…

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 12:48

Mom’s Touch picks Singapore as gateway to halal market

Korean burger chain Mom’s Touch said Wednesday it is entering Singapore through a master franchise agreement with FairPrice Group, the country’s largest retailer, as it seeks a springboard into Southeast Asia and the global halal market. Under the…

Saturday, 18 July 2026 09:42

Istanbul Expo Centre hosts 11th World Halal Summit and Halal Expo International Trade Fair

Under the auspices of the Presidency of Turkiye, the 11th World Halal Summit and Halal Expo International Trade Fair opened at the Istanbul Expo Center. The event is organized in cooperation with the Standards and Metrology Institute for…

Wednesday, 15 July 2026 11:00

The Global Halal Summit (GHaS) 2026/ Malaysia

The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) will be organizing the Global Halal Summit (GHaS) in conjunction with World Halal Week. The GHaS 2024 program consists of the 14th Halal Certification Bodies Convention (HCBC) and International Halal Technical…