Category: Meat & Poultry
Egypt makes surprise change to US halal beef rules
Other countries, such as Kuwait, accept certification from any Islamic body in the exporting country. Egypt is now the only US trading partner having only one authorized halal certifier.
Entrepreneur markets interfaith organic grass fed meat
His venture promises 100 percent grass-fed, organic cattle raised by American ranchers for environmentally conscious consumers.
Opinion: The doner kebab, an unlikely symbol of European identity
Has the doner kebab become a political issue in Europe? While the idea might seem humorous, this is a serious question.
Spain: Grupo Norteños leads the export of Halal meat … thanks to McDonald’s
The Halal Institute, based in Córdoba, reports the boom in this market: Spanish slaughterhouses have gone from 28 authorized in 2010 to 86 in 2019.
Canada: RIZ Global launches premium beef and lamb Halal products
Syed, with his team of industry specialists quickly identify gaps in the Halal marketplace to provide premium, customized product solutions.
‘New Malaysia’ opens new dimension in bilateral ties — Argentinian envoy
He said Argentina is delighted with the latest development especially under the leadership of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, which saw more initiatives developed after he came to power last year.
Pakistan: Joint Team Of Food Authority, Livestock Stressed To Ensure Meat Quality
He said that joint raids of both departments would also keep check on selling of haram meat in the market.
Pakistan: Deals for ‘big projects’ during Mahathir’s Pakistan visit
PM Khan said he admired Dr Mahathir for his stand against corruption.”We actually believe that countries are not poor, corruption makes them poor. Corruption destroys state institutions,” he said.
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.
UK: Euro Quality Lambs wins Family Business of the Year award
Euro Quality Lambs is delighted to win Family Business of the Year at the inaugural Islam Channel Business Awards in London. The event attracted over 500 guests including MPs and foreign dignitaries.
UAE: GFIA to showcase global agriculture innovations
GFIA, a global authority on sustainable food production, will present leading-edge solutions that will shape the future of farming and food production in the UAE and around the world.
UK: AzkaHalal Brings Ethical Standards To Halal Certification
AzkaHalal is set to take Halal Certification to the next level with introduction of ethical standards to certify any product or service as AzkaHalal.
Saudi Arabia: Could lab-grown meat be in Saudi Arabia’s future?
We have to keep an eye on technologies and how they emerge. We have all heard about how meat production is shifting from the normal farm to labs.
Opinion: Halal certification organisations, lab-grown meat, and labelling debate
When the lab-grown meat hits the market, it could become another source of cross-contamination. How the lab-grown meat is defined by its regulatory agency is going to make a difference.
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.
Australia: Woolworths becomes first supermarket to make own-brand halal food
The Director of Buying said that because halal food is religiously sensitive, the company wanted their own in-house brand to make sure they get it right.
EU: European Court of Justice says Halal meat not allowed to carry the EU-organic seal
Meat from animals slaughtered without prior stunning, is not eligible for the EU-Bio-label for organic products.
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.
Opinion: ‘Killing animals is cruel full stop – regardless of whether it’s Halal’
In fact 84% of UK halal meat comes from animals who have been stunned beforehand, according to animal welfare charity the RSPCA.
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.
