Episode description

Hey LinkedIn community,

Did you know that the majority of halal foods are produced in non-muslim countries?  

Did you know that the demand for halal-food is growing among non-muslim consumers as well,  due to its reputation for cleanliness, hygiene, and palatability, all while globally consumers are increasingly  demanding more information on the foods they consume. 

I did not, so for this reason,  Ron Volpe and I talked to Tay Wee huat, the founder and the CEO of iTrace, a Kuala Lumpur based company that specializes in end-to-end track and trace solutions for various industries, including halal foods. We were curious to explore what it takes to trace halal food globally and what innovation opportunities may reside in this space. 

During the conversation Tay shared many eye opening insights:

• Traceability isn't just a buzzword; it's becoming a necessity for compliance with importation regulations. And “regulation is critical to adopting traceability standards and determining what data needs to be collected,” says Tay Wee Huat. 

• From China to Australia, New Zealand to Japan, and beyond, countries are moving decisively towards implementing traceability measures. Even as some regions lag behind, the digitalization wave is inevitable, with Malaysia poised to catch up within the next decade.

The full episode goes live on March 19, so tune it to your  favorite podcast channel to listen to the full episode. 

P.S. Being Ramadan, happy fasting to all those observing and may you all be able to break fast with abundance of delicious food wherever you are and surrounded with your beloved ones.   

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