PHNOM PENH, Sept 15 – Cambodia is emulating its ASEAN counterparts to establish a smart halal park to seize the surging demand for halal food, services and products — boasting a multi-trillion dollar global market.
The phenomenal growth is fuelled by increasing desire for hygienic food, evolving dietary preferences, and demographic shifts reshaping the global halal food market.
The private sector-led Halal Park Cambodia project will place the Kingdom among other key regional players — Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia — currently dominating the market.
Halal Park Cambodia Chairman and Founder, Mohd Amin Mohd Zain, said the initial focus is to establish a multi-level satellite halal central kitchen and dedicated halal zones within the small- and medium-enterprises (SMEs) cluster by collaborating with WorldBridge Group of Companies.
“This initiative aims to facilitate the development of a robust halal supply chain for local SMEs, while also attracting international businesses to invest in Cambodia’s burgeoning halal market.
“By fostering this growth, we intend to bolster the halal industry both locally and globally,” said Mohd Amin at the launch in Phnom Penh on Saturday.
WorldBridge is a Cambodian conglomerate with diversified interests, including hotels, logistics, food and beverage, and real estate, among others.
