Author Archive: salama
Brazil: BRF spin-off creates halal unit
Brazilian meat processor BRF has announced plans to set up a subsidiary tasked with strengthening the meat giant’s supply of meat to Muslim consumers.
UK: Arbitration on mechanical slaughter
The Muslim Arbitration Tribunal has confirmed that the arbitration hearing will take place 12pm on Saturday 16th July 2016.
Rising food imports to boost participation in Foodex Saudi ’16
The 4th Foodex Saudi will host 35 countries on Nov. 21-24 at Jeddah Centre for Forums & Events and Conferences, organized by Reed Sunaidi Exhibitions.
Halal make-up shines in UAE
“People are too brand-conscious here. If big brands will come up with Halal products, it will work for sure.”
Alghanim plans to bring US fast food giant to Saudi Arabia
US-based Wendy’s is reportedly the world’s third largest hamburger fast food chain with 6,482 locations.
Malaysia and IDB to strengthen collaboration
Malaysia and IDB could explore the development of joint-capacity development of a halal ecosystem in IDB member countries.
Sale of Middle East Fast-Food Operator Back on Table for About $2.5 Billion
A group of Persian Gulf investors has agreed to buy a majority stake in the Middle Eastern operator of fast-food brands Kuwait Food Co.
Dubai Chamber of Commerce to hold cosmetics certification roundtable in Accra
They enlightened Ghana’s largest exporters of raw agro material on the processes they would need to use to be able to export their products to Dubai.
IDB promises to support Kyrgyzstan’s halal industry
The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) is interested in a project to introduce a new halal certification system in Kyrgyzstan, the Economy Ministry of Kyrgyzstan said.
Nestlé rides on Malaysia’s Halal drive
Nestlé, the no.1 food company in the world, has benefited from Malaysia’s stategic push to become a major Halal hub.
Report: Addressing the halal ingredients opportunity
Muslim consumers may be unintentionally consuming significant quantities of “hidden” haram ingredients in food products thanks to complex supply chains, according to a new report.
Indonesia: Industry Players Demand Transparency in Halal Certification Regulation Drafting
It stipulates that any products brought into Indonesia, distributed and traded in the country must be given Halal certification.
Opinion: Dairy ethical label market can grow by $4.6bn says Euromonitor
There is a growing movement towards sustainability, social responsibility and transparency on labels, says global market research company Euromonitor International with Halal on the top of the list.
Brunei: Japanese businesses advised to adopt Brunei Halal standards
THE increasing number of Muslim travellers visiting Japan annually and the high standard of Brunei’s Halal certification presents investment opportunities for businessmen from both countries.
UK: AmazonFresh launch Haloodies Halal range
Amazon Prime users living within nearly 70 postcodes across East and Central London can now buy products from the Haloodies Halal range on Amazon.co.uk.
UK: HFA to launch new label and logo certifying non-stun meat
The Halal Food Authority (HFA) is set to certify non-stun meat in a move that could cause major ramifications for the halal HFA logofood industry.
Thailand: International Impact at THAIFEX-World of Food Asia 2016
THAIFEX-World of Food Asia has grown from strength to strength. 2016 marks the highest number of exhibitors to date with the participation of 1,919 exhibitors from 40 countries.
Philippines: New halal law set to boost PH meat exports
Outgoing President Aquino has signed into law the Philippine Halal Export Development and Promotion Act, which will give further push to country’s exports.
UK: Importance of Consuming Religiously processed Meat
This entails consuming religious processed meat and chicken and to ensure one checks what they are buying by asking how they meat and chicken processed (stunned or non stunned).
Asean must have a standard Halal certification – Matrade
ASEAN must have mutual agreement which will lead to having a standard halal certification in order to facilitate halal trade within the region.
