Programme Overview
The Malaysia Food and Beverages Industry (F&B) is identified as a fast-growing market and one of the main contributors to the national account. In 2018, the Malaysia F&B Industry was valued at around RM 180 billion, growing annually at a rate of 7.6%. The F&B industry in Malaysia is very diverse with a wide range of processed food for Asian taste and dietary preference as well as many western recipes. This industry is predominantly dominated by small and medium-sized companies (SMEs). Besides SMEs, many foreign and MNCs companies are manufacturing processed food products in the country too. The F&B sector is very diverse including cocoa and chocolate products, fishery products, cereals and cereal products, processed fruits and vegetables, confectionery, food ingredients, herbs and spices, beverages, animal feed, and others.