University of Tsukuba’s halal cafeteria with daily specials
University of Tsukuba's Open Day has launched a dedicated page to introduce university life. The halal-friendly cafeteria offers a selection of recommendations.*Open day/open campus is an event where members of the public/prospective students may visit the university to take a look around. (more…)
Halal beef included, Crowdfund to save in-flight food
Gate Gourmet Japan (maker of in-flight meals) runs a crowdfunding campaign until 15 August to save beef in stock from food losses caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Halal beef and more are part of the return (gift) options. (more…)
New Halal-certified Chocolate with Japan Organic Brown Rice
Now on sale: "Chocolats Café Genshin" made with glutinous kinako (roasted soybean flour) pastry and brown rice coffee "Café Genshin". (more…)
Happo-en’s Muslim-friendly meal kits launched
Happo-en launched a commissioned development of original Muslim-friendly municipal meal kits. It incorporates the specialities of each municipality in a safe-secure central kitchen certified as Muslim-friendly. (more…)
Halal, local AZUKI BAR ice cream to hit Malaysia
IMURAYA Group will launch IMURAYA AZUKI BAR, a JAKIM Halal-certified Japanese style ice cream in Malaysia.It is a localized version of the Azuki Bar series. (more…)
Halal, Global, Fujicco partners with Indonesia-Japan trader
Fujicco formed a joint venture with the founder of the Masaya Group, a Japanese food trading company in Indonesia, and two others. The joint venture aims to develop Fujicco products internationally by revamping its Halal-certified factory. (more…)
Halal certified Japan’s snack on sale in Malaysia
Arima Hokodo launched halal-certified products at major retailers in Malaysia in spring 2021.Find out what the company is up to in the Malaysian market. (more…)
Ramen soup now halal, boosts entry into Islamic market
Marui Shokuhin Mie Kojo, an OEM manufacturer of powdered soups and mentsuyu, secures a halal certificate for its powder line.It's a step in meeting the needs of the rising exports of foodstuffs from Japan to the Islamic market, even in the Covid-19 pandemic. (more…)
More halal curry and spices to be made, House Foods
The House Foods Group set to expand its production of Halal curry, wasabi and other spices. It's a move made possible through the group's Indonesian subsidiary with the necessary funding from Japanese government-affiliated financial institutions. (more…)
Halal flying meal for school trip now available
Amid international flight suspension, JMRS Corp. and Air Charter Japan launched the "Flying School Lunch Box" for school or field trips. Halal meals are also available. (more…)
Halal-friendly TOFUMEAT 2nd Prize at Taberu Japan Bimi Awards
The 1st Taberu Japan Bimi Awards was held. TOFUMEAT (a halal-friendly ingredient) selected as the runner-up among 142 nominated products. What kind of ingredient is TOFUMEAT? According to the official website of the manufacturer and distributor, TOFU MEAT Corp., "TOFU MEAT is a halal-friendly ingredient, attracting interest as next-generation alternative meat". It also states that TOFU MEAT is "manufactured to a standard that will set the world benchmark beyond the scope of health food products. It's also an ingredient that meets the needs of athletes or those dieting, requiring a...
Arima Food Lab: Kobe’s Best Nuts Snack in Malaysia
Upon hearing that the long-established beans snack shop "Arima HOKODO" expanded its business to Malaysia, selling halal-certified goods. We interviewed Yoshito Arima, president of its local subsidiary.What is its objective to enter the halal market? (more…)