Kuala Lumpur to Host Halal Trade Exhibition
Organized by the Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC), HALFEST ASEAN 2017 will feature more than 500 exhibitors at 550 booths, showcasing up to 5,500 innovative and quality halal products and services over five days. This expo is set to become the Largest ASEAN Halal Trade and Consumer Expo, serving over 240 million ready consumers in this region.
This year’s event aims to follow in the footsteps of past years’ editions, particular the highly successful HALFEST 2016, which saw 412 halal companies occupying 515 booths, a total of 82,782 trade and public visitors, media and PR value reaching RM7.710 million, and immediate generated sales value of RM3.743 million for participating entrepreneurs.
HALFEST ASEAN 2017 will not only serve as a gateway to the Malaysian market, but more importantly as a platform for entrepreneurs to tap into the larger Muslim consumer market of ASEAN countries.
There will also be exhibitors from countries such as Indonesia, Iran, Syria, Kazakhstan and many more. The sectors featured at HALFEST ASEAN include food and beverages (F&B); pharmaceuticals cosmetics and personal care; herbal products and ingredients; hotels, restaurants, bakeries and franchises; Islamic banking, takaful and investment; logistics, halal product development agencies; Islamic Hospitality and Tourism; Islamic publication, Islamic art and craft, modest fashion, and government agencies.
Source: Halal Focus
