New LEOC policy to cover religious diets incl Muslim
Foodservice provider LEOC CO., LTD designed the LEOC FOOD GLOBAL POLICY to engage in "Food Diversity", including dietary needs of religions such as Islam. The new policy is supervised by Japan Halal Business Association (JHBA). (more…)
New plant-based, sustainable seafood ‘NEXT Tuna’
Next Meats Co., Ltd, an upcoming food-tech venture company in Japan, released NEXT Tuna 1.0, a vegetable protein-based substitute for tuna. (more…)
Halal-certified liquid salt koji to launch in November
Hanamaruki will launch its halal-certified (MUI) HA Liquid Shio Koji in November 2021. It will be available for commercial and processing use. The company aims to release the product in Japan and overseas. (more…)
Bean snack maker marks 100th year with special website
A food manufacturer of nuts, beans and dried fruits snacks, Arima Hokodo reaches its 100th anniversary in October 2021. The company also sells its products in Malaysia, the "hub of Southeast Asia" and "the heart of the Halal market". (more…)
All-new ANA authentic halal airplane food from halal kitchen
Improved and more delicious in-flight meals from All Nippon Airways (ANA). The airline is now offering healthier meals to achieve "Delightful, Kind-Hearted & Comfortable Skies for Everybody". (more…)
Halal noodle business up for sale on M&A brokerage website
BATONZ, one of Japan's largest comprehensive M&A support platforms, released and listed the divestment (business transfer) deal of a noodle manufacturing and distribution business in Saitama Prefecture. (more…)
New plant-based high protein ice cream flavour ‘YAKIIMO’
T office, home of ZEN icecream, sustainable ice cream made of plant-based ingredients, now has a new Muslim-friendly, limited-time flavour, "YAKIIMO". (more…)
Safer sashimi, sushi & extra fresh with world’s first electroshock tech
Japan's advanced freezing-refrigeration technology and logistics are what draw out fish's natural flavour at its best. It possesses unique ways of eating fish not seen in any other part of the world. (more…)
Healthy konjac dessert now halal-certified, Marukin Foods
Marukin Foods acquired halal certification from the Japan Halal Business Association (JHBA) for export to Islamic markets such as Malaysia and Singapore. The company manufactures–distributes processed soybean products, konjac, and more. (more…)
Halal ramen Honolu operator selected for METI subsidy program
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) announced the selected project list for its 2021 subsidy scheme, "JAPAN Brand Development Assistance Program".Among those listed, you can see the name ASSET FRONTIER, which applied for the international export project of original brand halal-certified food products. (more…)
Halal food developer awarded by Gender Equality Bureau Cabinet Office Japan
Gender Equality Bureau Cabinet Office awarded the 2021 Women's Challenge Award to Tomomi Iwakiri, CEO of NARUMI, an Oita-based company.She earned it for her role in producing and distributing ready-to-eat foods made from vegetables and vermin sourced in Oita Prefecture. (more…)
Halal-certified vinegar & mirin to serve Muslims halal Japanese food
Japanese basic seasonings: vinegar and mirin. Generally, they contain alcohol and are thus not suitable for Muslims.Yokoi Vinegar Brewing has solved this issue with its halal-certified pure rice vinegar, mirin-style seasonings and more. (more…)