Pakistan has outlined a $40–50 billion export opportunity for its halal industry following the first Pakistan Halal Forum 2026 in Karachi. The forum brought together industry leaders, regulators and international stakeholders to discuss export growth, harmonized halal certification, technology-driven traceability and greater access to global markets.
Tanmiah Food Company and Malaysia’s Tradewinds Berhad have signed an MoU to explore halal protein production, processing and distribution, with a focus on expanding into Southeast Asian markets. The proposed partnership includes exporting Saudi-produced chicken to Malaysia, developing local processing facilities and exploring upstream investments. Dual halal certification and Malaysia’s…
Vietnam is seeking to expand its presence in the global halal food market, with opportunities for exporters across products such as rice, coffee, cashews, seafood and processed foods. However, certification requirements, compliant ingredient sourcing and differing international standards remain key challenges for Vietnamese businesses seeking to access halal markets.
Indonesia and Iran have signed a joint action plan to strengthen cooperation in their halal product ecosystems, with a focus on halal food, product assurance and food safety standards. The agreement aims to expand international halal recognition, improve consumer trust and create opportunities for trade and investment between the two…
New Zealand meat exports to the UAE have been disrupted after the UAE government withdrew the registration of the New Zealand Islamic Development Trust (NZIDT) as a halal certification body. The decision has left exporters unable to ship affected products to a market worth approximately NZ$60 million annually, prompting urgent…
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Pakistan has outlined a $40–50 billion export opportunity for its halal industry following the first Pakistan Halal Forum 2026 in Karachi. The forum brought together industry leaders, regulators and international stakeholders to discuss export growth, harmonized halal certification, technology-driven traceability and greater access to global markets.
Tanmiah Food Company and Malaysia’s Tradewinds Berhad have signed an MoU to explore halal protein production, processing and distribution, with a focus on expanding into Southeast Asian markets. The proposed partnership includes exporting Saudi-produced chicken to Malaysia, developing local processing facilities and exploring upstream investments. Dual halal certification and Malaysia’s position as a regional export hub could play an important role in the partnership’s ambitions.
Vietnam is seeking to expand its presence in the global halal food market, with opportunities for exporters across products such as rice, coffee, cashews, seafood and processed foods. However, certification requirements, compliant ingredient sourcing and differing international standards remain key challenges for Vietnamese businesses seeking to access halal markets.
Indonesia and Iran have signed a joint action plan to strengthen cooperation in their halal product ecosystems, with a focus on halal food, product assurance and food safety standards. The agreement aims to expand international halal recognition, improve consumer trust and create opportunities for trade and investment between the two countries.
New Zealand meat exports to the UAE have been disrupted after the UAE government withdrew the registration of the New Zealand Islamic Development Trust (NZIDT) as a halal certification body. The decision has left exporters unable to ship affected products to a market worth approximately NZ$60 million annually, prompting urgent negotiations with alternative certifiers to restore trade.
Indonesia has launched the Indonesia Halal Innovation and Venture Ecosystem (I-HIVE), bringing together 26 partners to connect halal startups with investors, certification support and international markets. With startup funding declining and halal consumer demand growing, the initiative aims to strengthen access to capital and expand cross-border investment opportunities across Southeast Asia, the Gulf and Europe.
Indonesia has extended selected halal certification deadlines to October 2028, affecting micro and small businesses, imported food and beverage products, cosmetics, health supplements and other product categories. The adjustments aim to give businesses more time to prepare while strengthening the national halal ecosystem and facilitating trade.
Maryam Cosmetics is redefining perceptions of Halal beauty by bringing together Halal integrity, luxury aesthetics and purposeful entrepreneurship. Founded on the belief that consumers should not have to choose between their values and a premium beauty experience, the brand aims to serve a global market while building a legacy for future generations.
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