Category: Food Manufacturing
UK: 35% of Food & Drink Businesses Impacted by Plant-Based Trend
Buyers with an appetite for the latest food & drink trends, will be able to tap into the most up-to-date innovations and insights at IFE 2019 – TAKING PLACE NOW at ExCeL London
French President Says Blockchain Could Put Europe at ‘Vanguard’ of Innovation
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for increased use of data technologies such as blockchain in the EU to boost the agriculture industry and address concerns over food traceability.
Opinion: How Dubai can build the world’s greatest Halal brands
And what does Dubai do best? Build the world’s greatest brands by Muslims and non-Muslims for Muslims and non-Muslims. Emirates, Jumeirah, Emaar and more.
Malaysia: China’s participation in MIHAS 2019 not affected by US-China trade war
Malaysia could provide an alternative to the Chinese importers affected by the 25 per cent tariffs imposed by the US.
Growing Need for Multi-stakeholder Approach towards Food Safety in Asia
Responsibilities of the private sector were also highlighted at the session and as the producer of food, it is vital that all players possess the necessary knowledge and skills to develop safe products.
Gulf nations fall in new global health ranking
High rates of diabetes, obesity and a lack of focus on preventive medicine were blamed after Gulf countries slumped in a global health ranking.
Interview: Most Ferrero chocolates Halal-certified, all factories to be Halal
“We, as a company, anticipated Halal. We knew that we needed to do this now or later. We started the process and did it globally,” added General Legal Counsel, Moutaz Abdullat.
Pakistan: Imported food items’ labels must be in Urdu & English
The importers are notified that the consumer packaging of the imported food items should have label printed both in Urdu & English languages.
Indonesia: Bank Indonesia Develops Halal Economy Ecosystem
According to the central bank governor, there are four sectors of the halal economy with good prospects. It can be generated from a community.
UAE: Dubai Industrial Park Launches a Report Exploring Global Food Trends up to 2030
It identifies 20 global agri-food trends indicating the planet’s prospects for the future, and how this relates to the GCC, from the manufacturing stage to the supply chain.
Singapore: Speciality & Fine Food Asia Joins Forces with World Gourmet Summit
Partnership with the premier haute cuisine festival focuses on elevated programming on the Fine Food Live demo stage.
UK: Leading British Plant-Based Firm goes Global
This launch coincides with a seismic shift in global meat consumption and growth in the meat alternatives market.
UAE: DAFZA to showcase its premium services to the F&B Industry at Gulfood
DAFZA will highlight its efforts to promote the Halal sector through initiatives such as launching “Dubai Global Gateway to Halal Industries: Your Guide Step by Step”
Italy: Food Innovation Group Future Food Secures Additional Funding
With a philanthropic core, Future Food provides education, supports research projects and feeds innovative initiatives that positively impact the health of humans and the planet.
Nestle: IBM Food Trust Blockchain Set to Expand to New Suppliers, Consumers in 2019
The IBM Food Trust blockchain has been underway since fall 2016, with the first product trials spearheaded by Walmart in China in December 2016.
UK: IFE 2019 – A Taste of Tomorrow
Celebrating its 21st year, The International Food & Drink Event (IFE) – UK’s leading and largest food & drink event – is returning to ExCeL London 17–20 March 2019.
Research: Leveraging Blockchain Technology for Halal Supply Chains
Halal supply chains are vulnerable due to their credence quality attributes, importance of maintaining halal integrity throughout the supply chain.
India: Britannia unveils new logo as ‘global total foods company’
Britannia acquired two companies, UAE-based Strategic Food International Co (SFIC) and Oman-based Al Sallan Food Industries 10 years back.
Opinion: Corporate Halal reputation needs to be on the top agenda for companies operating in Muslim Markets
The Reputation Institute reported in November 2018 that nearly 84% of a company’s value is now based on reputational factors.
USA: Midamar Corporation is partnering with Fauzia’s Kitchen Fun to produce a line of Halal frozen entrees
Initially, the line will have four of America’s favorite dishes: Macaroni and Cheese, Beef Biryani, Lasagna, and Salisbury Steak with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy.
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