Enter halal market in Southeast Asia, aims mentaiko firm
As of late November 2021, HATAE, a dealer of mentaiko (spicy cod roe) and other seafood products in Fukuoka, obtained Halal certification by the NPO Nippon Asia Halal Association (NAHA). The certification applies to all soy milk cream butter types, all mentaiko types, mentaiko mayonnaise and the like, baked sweet potatoes, and more. (more…)
3 Tokushima firms certified halal for export to Muslim world
HIRO Corporation in Anan, Tokushima, obtains Halal certification together with Miyahiro (deli/food processor) and Wakita Suisan (fish wholesaler) to fully expand exports to the Islamic market. (more…)
New Halal Long-life Food, ANSHIN-MAI Quick
Alpha Foods will start shipping its Halal-certified long-term shelf-stable food*1 "ANSHIN-MAI Quick" series from January 2022. It is ready to eat in 5 minutes after pouring hot water, perfect for outdoor use and as emergency food with its longer product life. (more…)
Halal menu in student cafeteria resumes at UEC
The University of Electro-Communications (UEC) now offers Halal food in the student cafeteria, after much demand based on its survey conducted for international students from Muslim countries. (more…)
Don Don Donki Malaysia opens largest outlet in Selangor
JONETZ by DON DONKI Tropicana Gardens Mall opened on 10 December 2021 at a shopping complex in central Selangor, Malaysia.Managed by Pan Pacific Retail Management (Malaysia), a Pan Pacific International Holdings (PPIH) Group company. (more…)
Halal, rare, extinct Japanese chicken back for limited offer
After nearly 70 years, the rare local chicken "Amakusa Daiou" revived. For a limited time only, Kumamoto-based L'isola Village sells roast chicken using the Halal-certified Amakusa Daiou. (more…)
Halal food truck Mr.HALAL opens 3rd shop in Chiyoda
Mr.HALAL offers Chicken Over Rice made with halal ingredients by food trucks to spread the halal culture common in NY to Japan. 3rd branch in Chiyoda Ward will have its grand opening on 22 December. (more…)
Easy halal emergency food in Japan #2
Salam and hello!Following the halal emergency food series by Onisi Foods, today I'll be trying the remaining 4 products. Let's Go!! (more…)
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…)
Easy halal emergency food in Japan #1
Salam and hello!I'm back with another halal Japanese emergency food review. This time is halal Japanese emergency food by Onisi Foods. There are 6 products and I will introduce them in 2 parts. The first part that we will look today is the Ethnic series: Nasi Goreng and Biryani. (more…)
Enjoy Muslim-friendly Japanese food course in Tokyo
TOKYO YAMANOTE Cooking College offers a Muslim-friendly Japanese food course through lessons. All menus have no pork and alcohol. (more…)
Halal food vending machine in Chiba, To go nationwide
Vending machines are common in Japan, where you can easily buy items 24/7. The Chiba-based company iWorks now offers halal food in those handy vending machines. (more…)