Halal-certified air cargo transport in Japan by Nippon Express
Nippon Express expanded its halal logistics services in Japan. On 8th March (Mon), it began a domestic air freight forwarding service that meets halal-certified quality standards. (more…)
Guide to Muslim friendly restaurants by Ikeda City
Osaka's Ikeda City Tourist Association launched the "Ikeda Friendly Food Project". They're introducing Muslim, vegetarian, vegan-friendly restaurants on the web. It's available in English and Japanese. (more…)
New Muslim-friendly service for self-quarantine
matsuri technologies "ichiji-kikoku.com (一時帰国.com)", a provider of self-quarantine facilities, has launched a new plan for Muslims. It comes with a "Food Pack" that can offer you halal foods. (more…)
Halal friendly food delivery service offers new spring menu
Star Festival Inc., who operates the "Gochikuru" food delivery service, has added a new menu to its takeaway service that is ideal for Muslims' online meal gatherings. With halal options available, Muslims can easily have online meal gatherings and get-togethers. (more…)
Be Comfortable! AkillFeel Halal Hotel Amenity Now On Sale
A halal-certified hotel amenity that is Muslim-friendly, AKILLFEEL is now available to travellers from all around the world. AkillFeel products are free from pig derivatives and alcohol to ensure they are safe for Muslims, who have to be careful with what they eat and what they use. Today, the number of incoming overseas travellers is unlikely to recover for some time following the Covid-19 outbreak. However, depending on the state of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, containment of the virus and vaccination, Muslims abroad could enjoy Japanese hotels more comfortably...
Get a taste of new chocolate from Indonesian cacao
MOTHERHOUSE Co. & Ltd, manufacturer and distributor of bags, jewellery and apparel, launched the "food" brand "Little MOTHERHOUSE" on 2nd February 2021 under the concept of "Create A World Class Brand From Developing Countries". Developing countries are blessed with abundant food ingredients, nurturing farmers, and a thoroughly cultivated food culture. They will launch food products that highlight the potential of "food" in developing countries, born from the baton relay of life, spirit and culture. The 1st release will be two kinds of chocolates made from cacao grown in Indonesia, where...
Halal Logistics Market Expecting Growth at 8.4% CAGR to 2027
As per the "Halal Logistics Market Size Study" by Report Ocean, the global halal logistics market valued USD 286.96 billion in 2019. It expected to grow at a healthy rate of over 8.4% over the forecast period of 2020-2027. The halal industry–progressing in tandem with the growing Muslim population–expected to lead to the widespread adoption of Halal ingredients in the food and beverage, healthcare, and pharmaceutical sectors. Thus, boosting the growth of the halal logistics market. (more…)
Muslim friendly! New Japanese plant based ice cream debuts
T office launches ZEN icecream, a sustainable ice cream line made from plant-based ingredients, on 12 November.ZEN icecream is also enjoyable for Muslims. (more…)
ShareShima At Your Service! Proven Info on Halal Food
ICS-net Inc., which operates the web matching service of food ingredients "ShareShima", has partnered with Japan Halal Business Association (JHBA) to provide correct information on halal food to food manufacturers in Japan. The web matching service for food ingredients "ShareShima" launched in October 2019 as a service that enables developers and buyers of food manufacturers to search for food ingredients on the web. The number of accesses has been increasing as a new service to search for food ingredients amidst cancellation of exhibitions and business meetings due to COVID-19 widespread....
New portal offers easy search on Halal materials for cosmetics
The Watahan Group has launched TR ORGANIC Materials, a website that allows users to search for 100% naturally derived ingredients from across the world. For the cosmetics and food beverage markets, the site offers a selection of 100% natural ingredients collected by Watahan Trading Co., Ltd. from across the globe, including South America (mainly Mexico), India, and Germany. You can find out about their features, download catalogues and request samples. The search for halal-certified ingredients can also narrow down in the cosmetics sector, which may help Japanese firms to develop...
Halal Serum: For Beautiful Hair, Nourishing Your Scalp
Number Three Inc., a manufacturer of professional haircare products, launched a new scalp serum from its "Hue Care" lineup on 23 September 2020 (Wed). It is a lineup of hair care products that maintain beautiful, translucent colour finishes. It caught the eyes of our Salam Groovy Japan's editorial team as all products under the Hue Care lineup including the serum, are halal-certified so Muslims can rest assured. (more…)
Japan Halal Forum 2020 Online: Unfolding Post-COVID Opportunities
At the first Halal Japan Forum in 2012, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad gave the first keynote speech on halal in Japan, which triggered a halal boom in Japan. The forum has become a crucial platform to get information on the forefront of halal business in Japan for export, expansion and inbound.In 2018, a seminar on Bangladesh was held, thus some companies exported and expanded their business with their proposals. In 2019, the forum focused on Indonesia and the UAE among other Islamic countries. Furthermore, in 2020, the event focuses...