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@ Halal | November-December . 2022
Latest state-of-theart halal innovation ERP is impressively engineered to provide dynamic and unique functionalities that align with halal industry requirements
since we produce more than 100 tonnes of pasta daily . So , it is a great opportunity , and we will work hard on this .”
The company also produces private labels and is open to worldwide collaborations .
Exploring opportunities in Saudi Arabia
The expo also witnessed participation from Vietnam and South Korea . Ramlan Osman , Director of the Vietnam Halal Centre , said there were over 100,000 SMEs in Vietnam but the ones accredited with halal certification were less than 500 .
“ The reason I am participating in this event is to promote some of these products from Vietnam , and hopefully , more companies from the Middle East can get the taste of them .”
Sohail Aslam , Halal Auditor of Korea Halal Authority , said the country participated in the expo to showcase its products in the Saudi market . South Korean halal products are famous in Malaysia and Indonesia , so their next goal is to enter Saudi Arabia ’ s halal market .
President of the Korea Halal Association , Chung Yi Ho , stated that the association wanted to promote the best products of South Korea in the Arab market . He shared that although halal was not a big market in South Korea due to being a non-Muslim country , their halal products are doing well in Muslim countries .
With the overwhelming response from industry players for its first edition , the Saudi International Halal Expo is set to return in November 2023 .
( From left ) Chung Yi Ho and Sohail Aslam .
Ramlan Osman
Dr Mohamed Bechari
UTILISING technology in the halal industry will help provide more efficiency and transparency in various sector segments . The Saudi International Halal Expo 2022 , being an international halal expo , showcased some of the greatest offerings and innovations from international companies like Jarvis Products Corporation and Azentio Software to its visitors .
Using technology in halal meat processing
Jarvis - a company that designs , engineers , and services the most reliable power tools and automated machinery for meat , poultry and fish industries . Syed Waqar Ahmad , the General Manager for Jarvis in Turkiye , Central Asia and the Middle East region , said it was their first time in Saudi Arabia .
“ We are Jarvis , the manufacturer of halal slaughtering tools for the halal market . Halal is crucial in this region , especially in meat , poultry , etc . Jarvis is trying to meet all the requirements of our customers who look for halal things . We ensure the food is safe ; the meat is hygienic .
“ With our new technology and power tools , we make sure that we have better tools which can comply with all requirements of halal consumers ,” he elaborated .
Looking at Vision 2030 of Saudi Arabia , Syed said many opportunities were coming in from the Kingdom , especially regarding halal food . The country must upgrade its technology to ensure food security and safety .
“ We look forward to this and are interested in the halal market . We want to do much more and support our consumers and producers .”
Utilising blockchain in the halal industry
Azentio Software provides mission-
Syed Waqar Ahmad
critical , core and vertical-specific software products for clients across the Middle East , Africa , Asia Pacific , and India . During Saudi International Halal Expo 2022 , the company launched Azentio ONEERP for Halal Industry , a one-of-a-kind competitive solution that brings the power of blockchain and cloud to halal supply chain management processes .
The platform-agnostic ERP is impressively engineered to provide dynamic and unique functionalities that align with halal industry requirements .
Anish Kanaran , the Vice President ( MEA ) of Azentio Software , said the company saw the growth of the halal industry and noticed that it was a niche industry not only for food and beverages but can be applied to cosmetics , textiles , etc .
Touching on blockchain usage , Anish said : “ From the customer ’ s perspective , what they can do is they can keep track of all certifications and requirements of the halal industry , which are all maintained in our system . If they are expanding to any new country , they can be sure to market their products in a shorter time . It takes longer to do the process manually .
“ Today , traceability is the key . If you look at the industry , you can look at it from the source . In the food industry , we can say from farm to fork . If you have traceability , you can identify from which cow you get the meat . This is the kind of traceability you can get through the blockchain .
“ The industry must make sure what is consumed by the consumers is from the right source . Having such a foolproof system , you can trace back to the source if there is any contamination . That ’ s when you , as a company , can fix an issue much faster and be more responsive to a situation .”
Anish Kanaran