Halal Food Market at THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2023 to offer access to global innovations and trends

The THAIFEX - Anuga Halal Market, one of six special programmes at THAIFEX - Anuga, will reflect the boom that the global halal food sector is currently experiencing.

Exhibitors at the event include:

Ghanim International Corporation (GIC), Brunei

GIC has been promoting and marketing bruneihalalfoods products worldwide since 2009. The company was established` with the aim of meeting the growing demand for halal, quality, safety, and sustainability in all aspects of consumption. Their product portfolio includes a wide range of food and beverage items, such as confectionery, snacks, ready-to-eat meals, and frozen poultry.

Serba Wangi, Malaysia

Serba Wangi began operations in 1993 and has since established itself as one of the leading rice millers and wholesalers in Malaysia. Serba Wangi performs a broad range of rice-related activities, such as milling, processing, and packaging for distribution of various rice and rice products under their flagship brand JATI. Household names under the JATI brand include Kapal Layar, Carnation, Songhe Noble Pine Crane, S. Wangi, Fres-Harvest, and Jati Signature. EcoBrown’s is the company's healthy rice series.

Spunky Food Company, a startup, will showcase ethnic food and regional chili toppings at the event. The company is introducing a new plant-based brand, Chivi, at THAIFEX - Anuga Asia. Visitors will be able to see its plant-based tempeh toppings in various flavours, plant-based furikake seasonings, and vegan Thai noodle sets in different flavours.*

According to the Imarc Group, the halal food market was valued at US$2.2 B in 2022, and is projected to be worth US$4.2 B by 2028, a CAGR of 10.8% from 2023 to 2028.

In terms of geographies, the Asia Pacific region is the leading purchaser of halal food, driven by a rising Muslim population and increasing demand for halal food and beverage products, Technavio said. The research firm projected that 51% of the total halal market share growth will originate from the Asia Pacific (APAC) region by 2027. Technavio further reported that Philippines, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Singapore are among the leading markets for halal food in the APAC region.

Indonesia is known as the world's largest halal consumer market, with consumer spending reaching US$184 B in 2020.

The halal meat, poultry and seafood (MPS) segment is projected to grow significantly in terms of market share from 2022 to 2027. The upturn began in 2017 and has continued in 2021, said Technavio.

Thailand is presently the world's 12th biggest exporter of halal products and the 5th largest producer of halal foods, with halal export taking the lead among ASEAN countries. Halal food makes up 20% of Thailand's global food exports, and over 60% of halal exports are sent to Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei.

Details

THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2023 is set to host leaders and innovators in the food and beverage industry this May at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand. The trade fair features 11 signature trade shows and six special shows with a focus on innovative blueprints, bold ideas, and cutting-edge solutions. Running from 23-27 May, the food trade fair will unite 3,000 exhibitors from 43 countries and over 60,000 trade visitors from over 120 countries.

*While Spunky Food's products are vegan or plant-based, it's not clear if they are halal as there is no indication of whether alcohol is an ingredient. Spunky Food is not part of the halal pavilion.

World Integrated Supply Ecosystem signs MoU in Thailand for halal-related activities

Integrated Media Technology (IMTE)'s subsidiary World Integrated Supply Ecosystem (WISE) has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT), the Halal Standards Institute of Thailand and the Halal Science Center Chulalongkorn University Thailand to collaborate in halal affairs including establishing standards, inspection, certification, halal forensic science laboratory and research exchanges.

The Thai partners are well placed in Thailand to identify Thai companies for collaboration in purchasing process, quality control, risk assessment, and operation management. Under the terms of the agreement, they will actively provide and assist WISE in procuring halal products in Thailand. In addition, all parties will jointly promote halal products through online platform events and trade promotions, as well as on organising joint academic events such as online training courses, conferences and seminars.

Xiaodong Zhang, IMTE's CEO said, "Thailand is one of the world's most important food producers with huge production and export potential for halal products. We look forward to working with these three esteemed organisations to develop Thailand as one of our key strategic sourcing channels.

"This MOU lays the foundation for sourcing an array of halal products to our European distributors and will boosted our halal business in Southeast Asia and the world."

Enjoy Thai hospitality over Ramadhan at the Novotel Bangkok Ploenchit Sukhumvit

The Novotel Bangkok Ploenchit Sukhumvit invites visitors to Bangkok during Ramadhan to enjoy personalised Thai hospitality.

Source: Novotel Bangkok Ploenchit Sukhumvit website. View of the Novotel Bangkok Ploenchit Sukhumvti. 

Set in a less congested area in the heart of downtown, close to Sukhumvit, Wireless Road and Ratchaprasong, Novotel Bangkok Ploenchit Sukhumvit is family-friendly and is 400m away from Soi Arab (Sukhumvit Soi 3) and 500m from Bumrungrad International Hospital.

A number of Bangkok’s premier shopping destinations are close by, including Siam Square, Siam Paragon and MBK, while a new Central Embassy is just opposite the hotel. BTS SkyTrain transport throughout the city is accessible via Ploenchit Station nearby.

Halal food considerations are fully taken into account at the Novotel Bangkok Ploenchit Sukhumvit. The hotel has a certified halal chef. There are halal choices on the daily breakfast buffet and on àla carte menus at The SQUARE restaurant.

Guests with a room package that includes breakfast can enjoy suhoor services from 2am to 4.30am. The immediate area also includes many of Bangkok’s best restaurants and cafés for Middle Eastern cuisine, including Lebanese, Egyptian, and Persian dishes.

There is a qibla pointer and sanitary hose in every guest room, in addition to free in-room wired and wireless Internet access.

Interested?

Novotel Bangkok Ploenchit Sukhumvit
566 Ploenchit Road, Patumwan
Khwaeng Lumphini, Lumpini
Bangkok 10330
Thailand

Al Meroz is first major Bangkok hotel to offer halal hospitality

Source: Al Meroz Hotel website. The Grand Meroz Banquet Hall.

The Al Meroz hotel in Bangkok, Thailand was established to provide both Muslim and non-Muslim guests with the best traditions of the Islamic way of living. The Arabesque architecture, halal-certified cuisine and no-alcohol environment are designed to provide Islamic hospitality. The rooms and suites include one floor reserved exclusively for female guests. Staff are trained and attired in the Muslim tradition, while retaining the warmth and hospitality for which Thailand is famous.

The Al Meroz has 242 rooms, ranging from superior and deluxe rooms to suites. All rooms feature the qiblat, and include a prayer mat and a copy of Quran. The floor earmarked for female guests has female staff in attendance. For families connecting rooms are available, with baby cots and child-minding services on request. The in-room television service is programmed for family-friendly viewing.

Barakat, the Mediterranean Restaurant and Diwan, an all-day family dining restaurant, offer halal-certified cuisine in a non-alcoholic environment. The hotel's main kitchen is also halal-certified.

Leisure facilities at the Al Meroz include an open-air swimming pool and gymnasium. The pool and gymnasium are available exclusively to female guests during the morning hours, and for male guests after midday. The shopping arcade includes alcohol-free toiletries and cosmetics. Transportation to the main tourist attractions and downtown shopping areas is convenient, as are major hospitals providing surgical and cosmetic services.

The Grand Meroz Banquet Hall can seat 650 guests, with a pre-dining capacity of 1,200 guests. Meeting and seminar rooms can accommodate from 30 to 800 participants, and Bustan, the open-air rooftop, is ideal for up to 200 guests. Halal-certified custom menus can be created for any occasion.

The hotel recently hosted the Halal Standard for Consumer Protection seminar and workshop, organised by Associate Professor Dr Pakorn Priyakorn, Director of the Halal Standard Institute of Thailand in cooperation with The Central Islamic Council of Thailand and The Halal Science Center at Chulalongkorn University. The event aimed to increase better awareness on consumer protection for halal products and share knowledge among Muslim scholars.

Source: Al Meroz Hotel. From left: Al Meroz's MD and GM Sanya Saengboon, Associate Professor Dr Winai Dahlan, Founding Director of the Halal Science Center Chulalongkorn University, Associate Professor Dr Pakorn, Dr Somchai Sarovat, Kamon Wattanakanin, Director, Federation of Thai Industries.

Interested?

The Al Meroz Hotel is at Ramkhamhaeng Road, Suan Luang, Bangkok, close to Suvarnabhumi Airport and downtown Bangkok, and also offers easy access to The Foundation of Islamic Centre of Thailand, which offers religious services and guidance to the Muslim community.
 

Contact info at almerozhotel.com with enquiries

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THAIFEX-World of Food Asia will feature elite coffee, halal zone

THAIFEX-World of Food Asia, billed as Asia’s leading food and beverage trade show, is set to welcome some of the world’s leading talents in the culinary world to Thailand at Bangkok’s prestigious IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre from 25 to 29 May 2016.

More than 1,046 aspiring chefs from 11 countries will pit their culinary skills against each other while 16 of the world’s best baristas will be demonstrating their wow the crowd and impress the judges as they demonstrate their prowess.

This year’s record-breaking 80,000 sq m of exhibition space is a reflection of the growing international popularity of THAIFEX-World of Food Asia and its supporting programmes such as the 5th Thailand Ultimate Chef Challenge and Celebrity Coffee Bar. 

This year, Thailand Ultimate Chef Challenge is introducing a new category, the Bakery & Pastry Challenge. This new class will cover a wide range of pastries that include creative cakes and desserts, joining the existing 22 classes including the signature Mekong Culinary Challenge, where the focus is on presenting the unique culinary cultures and flavours of the Great Mekong River.

Ninety Plus Coffee makes debut

The biggest gathering of the coffee & tea industry in Thailand is set to take place at World of Coffee & Tea, a specialty show under the THAIFEX-World of Food Asia umbrella. Retailing at US$100 per cup, it is one of the world’s most expensive brews. Described as one of the world’s most aromatic flavourful coffees, Ninety Plus Coffee has been recognised among the best in the world, chosen by multiple national and world champion baristas including Celebrity Coffee Bar’s very own celebrity baristas.

Visitors will also have an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and insights from industry insiders from La Marzocco via True Artisan Café where coffee enthusiasts can learn how to operate espresso machines and grinders while connecting with boutique coffee shops and micro-roasters from around the globe. The Boncafe Training Sessions will focus on making the best frappes, smoothies and mocktails, all the while educating participants on the industry’s best practices and stringent food standards. To witness the best in creative cuppas, the annual CTI Latte Art Duel returns for another exciting competition to impress a panel of champion baristas.

THAIFEX-World of Food Asia, organised by Koelnmesse in partnership with Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion and The Thai Chamber of Commerce, has made show navigation made easier thanks to new product zoning. Eleven trend topics have been identified, including gluten-free, halal, organic, kosher, health and functional foods.

Interested?

Visitors can download the new THAIFEX app, which includes the full exhibition directory and floormap.

Hashtags: #thaifex, #thaifex2016, #thaifexworldoffoodasia

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More than 10,000 pilgrims from Thailand to attend Hajj 2016

Source: Ministry of Haj, KSA. The Ministry
meets a delegation from the Haj Committee of
Thailand.

His Excellency Dr Hussein Bin Nasser Al-Sharif, Haj Affairs Undersecretary, KSA, has met His Excellency Aaron Bochum, head of the pilgrims affairs delegation and a member of the Haj Committee in the Kingdom of Thailand, and his entourage.

The meeting is part of the Saudi Ministry of Haj's plan to coordinate with Offices of Pilgrims Affairs worldwide on arrangements and requirements of Hajj pilgrims for 2016 (1437).

Dr Hussein Al-Sharif stressed that promoting pilgrims' awareness before they arrive to perform the Hajj, of using the foreign pilgrims' electronic portal, compliance with the batch plans and schedules, and coordination with the ministry batch units in order to maintain pilgrims' safety.

The head of the Thai Office of Pilgrims Affairs in turn acknowledged the Saudi government's efforts and achievements, in addition to its cooperation and coordination in all services. 

There will be about 10,400 pilgrims from Thailand this year.

Interested?

Read the Suroor Asia blog post about the Ministry of Haj's overview of Hajj 2016
Read the Suroor Asia blog post about the Filipino visit to the Ministry of Haj

Food Ingredients Asia 2015 includes a focus on seafood

UBM Asia Thailand is preparing to organise Food ingredients Asia 2015, on September 9 to 11, 2015 at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC). In celebration of the 20th Fi Asia Edition, UBM Asia Thailand is joining hands with public and private agencies to organise activities to support Thai enterprises. The company expects over 25% growth, targeting a 1,000 million baht turnover in the food industry and identifying rising food trends.

Seafood was highlighted as one of the bright spots for the food industry at the opening ceremony. Dr Nantiya Unprasert, an advisor to the Thai Frozen Foods Association, reveals that the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has a policy to support and prepare Thailand to become an ASEAN Seafood Hub.

"With its constantly developing fishing industry, Thailand has exported fishery products for a long time, as its geographical advantages and fertile resources are perfect for fishing. The kingdom's total export value of frozen shrimp, squid and tuna around the world accounts for more than 3 trillion baht, making these product categories among the country's highest income-generating agricultural products, " she said.

Thai entrepreneurs are specialised in food processing and internationally recognised, she added. "In order to push Thailand to become an ASEAN Seafood Hub and increase its export volume, entrepreneurs need to acquire knowledge of food ingredients and food additives, as each importing country has different regulations. Therefore, they should strictly abide by those regulations and use them to create opportunities and satisfaction," she said.

An international halal food seminar by the National Food Institute will also be held as part of the event.

Interested?

See the full list of activities

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Third World of Seafood expects to be bigger and better in 2015

Source: World of Seafood website.

World of Seafood is marking its third edition at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand in 2015. Held in conjuction with THAIFEX-World of Food Asia, World of Coffee & Tea and World of FoodService, the trade fair covers frozen, chilled, fresh, processed, ready-to-eat and dried seafood. 

World of Seafood 2014 saw trade attendees grow to more than 30,000 and the 2015 event will span an expanded area at IMPACT Challenger Hall 1. The event will be held from 20 to 24 May, 2015, with the exhibition open to the public on 23 and 24 May.