Malaysia Your Business Partner (MYBP)

MALAYSIA Your Business Partner

Processed Foods

The processed food industry is an important sector for Malaysia’s economic growth and food stability. The expansion and transformation of food production together with the growth in halal food and the overall food processing industry shows the breadth of opportunities to source from Malaysian manufacturers.

The processed food industry is one of the most established industries in Malaysia, aided by Malaysia’s world-class, good manufacturing practices and its globally recognised halal standard. Major export destinations include Singapore, Indonesia, the USA, Thailand, manufacturing corporations produce processed foods with local Malaysian flavours, as well as global foods such as Italian, American and Japanese for export and domestic consumption. Local producers are also involved in the formulation and production of new convenience and health-centred foods demanded by today’s sophisticated consumers. Malaysian-owned processed food manufacturers are mainly dominated by small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), whilst MNCs such as Nestlé, Unilever Group, Ajinomoto and others possess worldwide networks. China and Australia. Both local and foreign food

Collectively the industry encompasses sectors such as processed seafood products and meats, dairy products, cocoa preparations and chocolates, tea, coffee and other beverages, cereals and flour preparations, processed fruits and vegetables, confectionery and sugar items, margarine and shortenings, herbs, spices and sauces and much more. The largest export category is edible products and preparations consisting of sauces, soya-based preparations (starches and powders), and extracts and concentrates that are used as food ingredients in the manufacture of food. Major export destinations for edible products and preparations are Australia, Indonesia, Philippines, China and Singapore. The second largest contributor in the export of processed food is cocoa and cocoa preparations. Malaysia is among the top producer of processed cocoa in the world, and its manufacturers produce chocolate products for export to over 60 countries, including the USA, China, Japan, Indonesia and Singapore.

‘A Culture of Food Production Excellence.’

Malaysia’s food production and manufacturing industry is built on a highly discerning, multicultural nation that enjoys quality cuisine at a multitude of festivals and events.

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