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DagangHalal.com, the largest halal-verified B2B e-marketplace, recently showcased its offerings at Gulfood 2025, the world’s most influential annual food and beverage trade event.

DagangHalal’s participation in Gulfood 2025 was a strategic initiative aimed at expanding its global footprint and enhancing Malaysia’s presence in the global halal economy. The company presented a diverse array of halal-certified products, emphasizing its crucial role as a bridge between Malaysian micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and international markets.

In a statement, DagangHalal expressed its commitment to advancing global halal trade by providing MSMEs and manufacturers with seamless access to markets. “By leveraging our digital platform and strategic industry collaborations, we empower businesses to connect with high-demand markets such as the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Gulfood 2025 has provided an incredible opportunity to strengthen our global presence and facilitate direct connections between buyers and suppliers,” the company stated.

In line with its vision to support Malaysian MSMEs, DagangHalal also introduced an innovative Halal Internal Audit System (HIAS). This digital solution is designed to simplify and streamline the halal compliance process for businesses, ensuring transparency and maintaining the integrity of halal certifications—a critical requirement for entering lucrative markets like the MENA region.

The event coincided with Malaysia’s Budget 2025, which places significant emphasis on the halal sector, including RM600 million in funding to assist SMEs in obtaining halal certification and RM1 billion in financing guarantees for halal trade expansion.

Dubai, strategically located as the gateway to the MENA region, boasts over 500 million consumers with a combined GDP exceeding US$4 trillion. The UAE has emerged as a global halal trade hub, making Gulfood 2025 a vital platform for businesses looking to expand internationally.

DagangHalal’s participation in Gulfood 2025 also aligns with the eTrade Programme 2.0 by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade). This program offers financial incentives of up to RM25,000 to help Malaysian SMEs engage in cross-border eCommerce platforms, including RM5,000 for onboarding eCommerce platforms like DagangHalal.com and RM20,000 for digital marketing, eCommerce training, and online export promotions.

With the global halal food and beverage market projected to reach US$3.27 trillion by 2028, DagangHalal is dedicated to empowering businesses through digitalization, strategic market access, and financial innovation.

Original Article:
The Sun. (2025, April 3). DagangHalal strengthens global halal trade at Gulfood 2025. The Sun Daily. https://thesun.my/business-news/daganghalal-strengthens-global-halal-trade-at-gulfood-2025-EC13770400