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 Japanese emergency food review, My first try
Salam and Hello!This is Iman, Salam Groovy Japan Malaysian staff. Back again with a halal food review. (more…)
For food diversity, Kyoto Seika now has Halal bento
Kyoto Seika University now offers Halal and Vegan bento from 1 October as part of its efforts to promote food diversity on campus.The university announced its pro-diversity stance in March 2016. With international students making up 25% of the student body, providing a safe food environment became a pressing task. (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, 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…)
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…)