Tanmiah Food signs MoU with Tradewinds to explore halal protein expansion in Malaysia and Asia-Pacific
Saudi poultry producer Tanmiah Food Co. is moving to expand its halal protein footprint through a proposed partnership in Malaysia with Tradewinds (M) Berhad. The 12-month memorandum covers production, sourcing, importation, processing, branding and distribution plans in Malaysia and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
Highlights
- Tanmiah Food and Tradewinds signed a memorandum of understanding to assess cooperation across the halal poultry protein value chain, focusing on exports and regional market development.
- The collaboration includes potential export of Saudi poultry to Malaysia, joint investment in a processing facility, and using Malaysian operations as a hub for Asia-Pacific production.
- The 12-month renewable agreement positions Malaysia as a launchpad for Tanmiah’s Southeast Asia expansion, with financial impacts to be disclosed upon further developments.
Partnership scope and investment plans
As reported by Saudi Exchange, the two companies sign a memorandum of understanding to assess cooperation across the halal protein value chain, with a focus on poultry products and regional market development.The proposed collaboration includes exporting Saudi-produced poultry products to Malaysia, studying joint investment in a processing facility and using Malaysian facilities as a hub for wider regional production. The companies also plan to examine investment opportunities across the poultry value chain and develop a global halal, sustainable and healthy protein brand.
Regional growth strategy and financial outlook
The agreement positions Malaysia as a potential base for Tanmiah Food's expansion in Southeast Asia and the broader Asia-Pacific market, where demand for halal food products supports cross-border supply and processing partnerships.The memorandum runs for 12 months and can be renewed by mutual agreement. Tanmiah says any financial impact from the proposed cooperation will be announced later.
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