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Borneo Bulletin Yearbook 2019
HALAL INDUSTRY
The Muslim population is expected to grow reaching up to
two fifth of the world’s total population. This is where Brunei
comes in with their stringent Halal certification process. For
foreign corporations seeking to establish trust and credibility
among the global Islamic community, Brunei’s stringent Halal
certification process might just be what they need.
With the potential to be a Halal hub in the region, Brunei’s
reputation for strong Islamic traditions and governance
further strengthens its credibility in the Halal industry. In
addition, Brunei offers no personal income tax and no value
added tax, with zero corporate income tax for a registered
pioneer status. By 2025, the global Halal food industry is
expected to be worth USD2.10 trillion.
Ghanim International Corporation
Since 2009, Ghanim International Corporation has been
developing, marketing and promoting bruneihalalfoods
products across the world. There are close to 60
bruneihalalfoods products in the market. Most of the
products are manufactured by local small and medium
enterprises (SME).
With an aim to address the growing requisite for Halal, quality,
safety and sustainability in all aspects of consumption,
Ghanim International Corporation’s vision is to be the iconic
global halal brand that will excel through innovation and
virtue. The company creates products through research and
development to bring innovative product solutions to the
market, thereby providing assurance to their consumers that
bruneihalalfoods products are Halal and wholesome in its
properties.
Ghanim International Corporation’s products include poultry,
dairy, processed foods and ingredients manufactured by
partners across Brunei, Australia and the United Kingdom.
They are currently developing and providing solutions to