Category: Food Manufacturing
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.
UK: Islamic Economy Event To take place in Mayfair London
Algebra Consulting is organising a prestigious Islamic Economy Networking Event to take Place at The Arab-British Chamber of Commerce on the 22nd Jan 2019 in the heart of London. Get your invitation.
Indonesia has strong demand in packaged food
Interview on bilateral trade between Indonesia and India in the food and beverage sector and opportunities in exports going forward.
Indonesia wants to be Halal goods hub as demand soars
“The master plan will outline the strategy to develop Indonesia’s halal products,” Brodjonegoro said. “The point is, Indonesia must be the main player, not only the main market for global halal products.”
Malaysia confident to be able to export RM50b in Halal export by 2020
Halal Industry Development Corp (HDC) is confident that Malaysia will be able to export as much as RM50 billion of home-grown halal products worldwide by 2020.
UAE: Deals Worth Over AED5 Billion Signed At SIAL 2018
The total investment in food industry is set to increase from AED5.2 billion to AED10.4 billion over the next three years, representing a 40% growth.
TAIWAN: TIHCA certified 35 Halal Food and Beverages
Five companies have received halal certification from the Kaohsiung Marine Bureau, allowing them to serve the halal market in Taiwan and opening a door to Muslim markets in Southeast Asia.
Opinion: Uber Eats predicts the big UAE food trends of 2019
Using data collected from its food delivery app, Uber Eats has predicted that a number of vegan food stuffs are set to go mainstream in 2019, as an increasing number of people search for plant-based products.
USA: Impossible Foods Gets Halal Certification for Meatless Burger
The Impossible Burger earned its Halal certification on Monday from the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America, marking a major milestone on the meat industry disruptor’s path to feeding the world.
USA: Midamar Corporation launches new e-commerce website
For more than 15 years the website has proven to be a one-stop shop for Halal consumers, now this update will make it even easier to serve these customers.
UAE: SIAL Middle East 2018 to kick off on 10 December
The largest edition of the event to date will feature over 1,000 exhibitors and is expected to draw the participation of 25,000+ industry experts and unique visitors from more than 45 countries.
Turkey: OIC Halal Expo in Istanbul attracts 40,000 visitors
Some 40,000 visitors from 80 countries attended this year’s Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Halal Expo, organized under the auspices of the Turkish Presidency.
Malaysia halal showcase enters 16th edition next year
Dubbed the world’s largest halal trade fair, Mihas serves as a platform for local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to showcase their halal brands to the global business audience.
Turkey: Halal business world gather in Istanbul
With the theme of “Halal and Healthy Life: Awareness and Sustainability”, the summit focuses on standardization, halal food, halal slaughtering, halal medicine, halal tourism, and halal finance.
Opinion: What will top food sustainability agenda in 2019?
While the investment community once had a very sceptical view of sustainability, recent years have seen investors become more engaged on key sustainability issues.
