Category: Halal Trade
Dubai Exports and DIEDC Seek New Zealand’s Partnership in Building Halal Hub
With a low population and a food-export-driven economy, New Zealand is viewed as a major market and potential partner in channelling trade through Dubai.
Qatar investments expand in Turkey following Arab boycott
Qatar is believed to be doubling its investments in Turkey in 2018 to amount to $20 billion by injecting new investments worth $19 billion; in addition to the existing $18 billion investments in various fields.
From Food to Cosmetics, Japan Firms Eye Malaysia’s Halal Industry-SMBC
Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC) is looking to back a push by Japanese firms planning to invest in Malaysia’s Sharia-compliant halal market, an SMBC official said.
Malaysia: MNCs, big firms should help SMEs involved in Halal products
“This will further develop and market their halal products and services internationally. I hope more MNC and LLC can work towards identifying potential local SMEs to be their suppliers.” Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi
Dubai Exports and Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre Lead Islamic Economy Trade Mission to Australia
The modern Muslim consumer is very different from that of just a generation ago. They are educated, well connected to the global marketplace, and rely heavily on the internet and social media.
Opinion: Halal Europe – a Premium Halal-Tayyib Brand?
No central or local government has ever set any requirements for any halal certification body, let alone issued accreditation themselves. Europe has no halal standard or guidelines in place.
Cape companies invited to participate in Wesgro’s international Halal product exhibition
The exhibition, scheduled to take place at The Westin Cape Town, from 25 to 26 October 2017, will showcase halal certified products and services of local companies.
Halal sausage maker to quadruple production
Turkmenistan halal meat producer Taze Ay plans to increase sausage production by 400% after securing a loan from a London bank investing in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Thailand set to be at the Forefront of Halal Industry
It has been a tentative season for the Halal industry in Thailand as the market, worth roughly 1.29 billion US dollars has both grown and shrunk, but is now on the rise again.
Brazil’s BRF to reopen plant, catering to Mideast Halal market
BRF SA will reopen a food processing plant in Brazil by January, which is the first big move aimed at reviving profitability since the country’s No. 1 chicken exporter announced the departure of its CEO.
Philippines still scrambling over Halal certification
Without a national certification scheme for Halal products, the Philippines is not yet ready to meet the demands of the Muslim, an official said.
Croatia: Regional leader in Halal certification
The 100th Halal certificate in Croatia was presented in a ceremony at the Islamic Centre Zagreb attended by the Croatian Exporters association, the Turkish Development Agency, and halal certified companies.
France: Creation of the first French standard for Halal food
Two Articles: The new standard for Halal has been criticized by the representative bodies in the French Council of the Muslim Faith.
Halal Accreditation Authority (HAK) to reinforce Turkey’s position in Halal certification
HAK will strengthen Turkey’s central position in the field of halal certification and accreditation and allow Turkey to be a gold standard in terms of rule-making and steps to be taken moving forward.
Halal Expo Dubai opens door to boost UAE’s US$20 billion imports
Halal Expo Dubai opens door to boost UAE’s US$20 billion imports as Malaysia recognises UAE’s Halal Products Control System.
Malaysia officially recognises UAE halal products control systems
The UAE has received Malaysia’s recognition of the ‘UAE Halal Products Control System,’ national certificates and the national Halal mark, which will facilitate the trade of UAE halal products.
South Africa: Department kicks off forum for Muslims to engage on Halal Agri Park
Following a feasibility study into a halaal food park in Cape Town, the Department of Agriculture in the Western Cape is now engaging Muslim stakeholders on what the future of this project could look like.
UAE: Global Halal economy set to reach US$6.4 trillion by 2018
Halal movement gains momentum as the 9th Halal Expo Dubai gets opens door to global participants, Monday, Sept 18 at the Roda Al Bustan Hotel, Dubai.
Islamic investment opportunities on the rise between the UAE and the UK
This ambitious vision coincides with the aspirations of the UK and the UAE to increase bilateral trade to Dh120 billion by 2020.
Dubai Food Park to get major Chinese-UAE facility
Dubai Food Park (DFP), the region’s largest specialised food sector zone, will be home to a China-UAE Food Industrial cluster.
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