Category: Halal Trade
Malaysia: Global Halal Summit: Kuala Lumpur 1 – 6 April 2019
Introduced this year, the Global Halal Summit (GHaS) is a rebrand of the World Halal Week. 6 Programmes catering to different target audiences.
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.
Making Indonesia a hub of global Halal economy
Indonesian Presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto and his running mate, Sandiaga Uno, have pledged to make Indonesia the fifth biggest halal economy in the world.
UAE established and implemented the world’s first Halal food system
Halal food and beverages market is set to reach a value of USD 2.5 trillion this year, according to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
Brunei’s halal industry can spur economic diversification, says think tank
Around 60 percent of Brunei’s economy is covered by its oil industry, and the sultanate has been trying to reduce its reliance on petroleum for years.
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”
Riz Global Foods will be exhibiting at Gulfood 2019: 17-21 February
Riz Global Foods is offering the most High Quality Halal products which are not just Halal but are also Tayyib. These are the products consumers are looking for today.
UK: Vets call for ban on export of halal lamb
The BVA said that the law had been intended to serve the requirements of British Muslims and Jews, not to enable an export market in unstunned meat.
Malaysia and Indonesia rush to slice up $3tn global halal market
Malaysia ranks first among countries best-positioned to seize opportunities in the Islamic economy, according to a 2018-2019 report by Thomson Reuters and DinarStandard.
Opinion: Meet the halal beauty brand looking to appeal to consumers regardless of their religious beliefs
Launching in the UK this June, Shade M will start with 16 shades of liquid lipstick, before rolling out a full range of beauty products.
UK has approached GCC states for post-Brexit trade pact – UAE minister
Such agreements can take years to negotiate, Sultan bin Saeed al-Mansouri said on a panel at the World Government Summit in Dubai.
Indonesia sees US$1.6 billion windfall from Halal labelling rule
Indonesia is overhauling the Halal certification rules as the country’s Shariah economy is set to swell to US$427 billion by 2022.
Biggest Indonesian Islamic bank sees sector riding on a wave of Halal lifestyle
The country’s Halal food spending alone was US$170 billion in 2017, the highest among the top consuming nations.
Amazon plans to launch a new Middle East marketplace
With the launch of the Middle East marketplace in the coming months, Amazon is downplaying Souq.com, the Dubai-based online retailer.
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.
Philippines: ‘Halal is more than just recognition’
HALAL goes beyond the geographical Mindanao and other Muslim areas and is slowly becoming mainstream across all regions in the Philippines.
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.
UK: HFA appoints new interim CEO as Saqib Mohammed departs
Halal Food Authority (HFA) announces that Saqib Mohammed, Chief Executive Officer, has decided to move on from the organisation to relocate to Dubai.
SGS Helps Companies Access the Growing Global Market for Halal Cosmetics
This type of cosmetic product appeals not only to the Muslim Community but also people who see Halal cosmetics as wholesome.
