Jeff Ettinger will continue serving on the company’s board after leading Hormel Foods on an interim basis since 2025.
The company plans to expand beyond Europe into markets including Singapore, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Certification comes months after the completion of the US$2.07 billion Sadia Halal transaction in Saudi Arabia.
The initiative aims to build local expertise and expand aquaculture output by 2030.
The project aims to improve livestock disease control and reduce reliance on imported vaccines.