Category: Halal Trade
Is a lack of innovation behind halal shopper dissatisfaction?
Canadian grocery shoppers looking for halal are more dissatisfied with their options this year than they were a year ago, according to just released research.
Taiwan: Penghu NSA Administration Promotes Muslim-friendly Tourism
Penghu is the most Muslim-friendly county in Taiwan and has cooperated with the International Muslim tourism industry to promote a friendly environment for Muslim tourism.
The first meeting of AHAC Governing Board takes place in Sarajevo BiH
AHAC brings together halal certification bodies from around the world, with the goal of establishing mutual cooperation and addressing issues of common interest.
EU: Global Islamic Economy Summit (GIES) to hold Round Table at HALAL HANNOVER
For the first time ever, the world’s largest summit on the Islamic economy is coming to German-speaking Europe.
Taiwan: Tapping the Muslim Tourism Market
The Taiwan Tourism Bureau says it has earmarked NT$5 million per year for last year and this year, and has been set aside to subsidize businesses seeking halal certification.
Malaysia: HDC to promote Malaysian talents for global halal industry
Hairol said each year there are 50,000 local graduates in halal-related courses, and around 10,000 certified halal knowledge personnel are working in the halal industry.
Mohammed bin Rashid issues Decree on Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre
The Board will serve under the supervision of Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Pakistan: PHA Chief Sets Targets To Capture International Markets For Exports Of Halal Products
PHA in the Federal capital has set targets to capture international markets for export of Halal products especially meat to get Pakistan’s due share in the rapidly growing global Halal market.
India: India International Halal Expo 2020 kicks off in Hyderabad
Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey, Thailand, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, UK, USA, Iran and others, are participating.
Philippines: DTI targetting Iran as priority halal market
DTI is also targeting the Gulf Cooperation Council states, Turkey, Egypt, China and Iran for halal products and services.
New Zealand: Government moves into Halal Accreditation
New Zealand’s state-owned food certifier AsureQuality is stepping into halal audit and accreditation with NZIDT Ltd., NZ’s top provider of halal audit and certification services to food exporters.
Pakistan: PHA chief sets targets to capture int’l markets for Halal products
The newly established Pakistan Halal Authority (PHA) in the federal capital has set targets to capture international markets for export of Halal products.
Opinion: International Alignment On Halal Certification
Asia Pacific Food Industry According to the recent 2019/20 State of the Global Islamic Economy report, the spend on halal food and beverages is forecast to reach US$1.9 trillion by 2023. The halal food industry is set for rapid growth. According to the recent 2019/20 State of the Global Islamic Economy report, the spend on […]
Indonesia: F&B companies struggle to comply with halal certification requirements
“The rules for halal certification are still cumbersome, and it’s hard for companies to achieve the certification, even though it is mandatory.”
Canada: Alberta processor bullish on market growth for Halal meat
The Alberta government says it wants to expand the province’s halal capacity as part of overall trade efforts.
Philippines: DTI chief sees Halal as a good business venture for 2020
The secretary said that entrepreneurs should start with a change in mindset and see Halal as a lifestyle that can be enjoyed by everyone.
Pakistan: Poultry sector hits an all-time low in 2019
Due to unjustified taxation policies, during 2018-19, the poultry industry was able to process less than 5 per cent of the total broilers produced in the country.
Egypt: How the multi-million dollar business of certifying halal meat imports was monopolized
IS EG’s monopoly means it can collect fees of over $11 million annually in North America and $10 million in South America, according to a calculation by Mada Masr.
Taiwan: Kaohsiung Marine Bureau conduct Halal project to help 66 fishery products gain Halal certification
The Kaohsiung City Marine Bureau is working with the central government to help food industry professionals gain halal certification.
Top Trends: The Top 10 APAC trends stories of 2019 revealed
The top 10 most-read APAC food and beverage market and trend stories of 2019 include the new Halal Blockchain traceability tool touted as a supply chain ‘gamechanger’.
