Category: Farm-to-Fork News
Halal going global; Qatar SMEs stand to gain from growth
Understanding the various standards of the global Halal sector is key to facilitating SME participation, says Arancha Gonzalez, executive director, Geneva based International Trade Centre.
Saudi Arabia’s expanding poultry sector
Poultry meat remains the most competitive source of animal protein in Saudi Arabia, where total consumption is projected to reach about 1.54 million MT in 2015.
Opinion: ‘Halal tourism’ market emerges
Now there’s a movement in the tourism industry to widen the “halal tourism” market to cater to Muslim travelers worldwide, particularly those from wealthy Gulf Arab states.
South Africa: Mainstream has gone Halal
“If you walk down a supermarket aisle you will find that almost 40% of the products carry the halaal logo,” says SANHA theological director Maulana Saeed Navlakhi.
Indonesia: Annual General Meeting WHFC 2015
World Halal Food Council held their Annual General Meeting WHFC on 29 September-1 October 2015 at Aryaduta Hotel Jakarta.
On Air Dining Opens Halal Kitchen at London Stansted
“It is one of the first kitchens run by an in-flight dining company to be designated as holding official Halal status,” On Air Dining said.
Bosnia: Four Halal Certificates to the BH Companies
Director of the Agency for Halal Quality Certification in B&H Amir Sakic said BH industry counts 68 members as of yesterday, and it confirms the trend of steady growth.
ARMM signs MOU with Halal certifying bodies in Philippines
The Halal Food Industry Development Plan is a major initiative for Mindanao under its Medium Term Philippine Development Plan.
Opinion: ‘There is a market for an international halal brand’
“With today’s mobility, consumers want to find products they trust wherever they happen to be. A global brand makes that easy.”
UK: Halal superstore’s new partnership with Spar
KQF, the Lancashire based Halal food manufacturer and retailer, has announced a new partnership with SPAR. The company held the formal reopening of its 5,000sq.ft. superstore.
Opinion: Halal food standards too complex-Nestlé
Demand for halal food is growing but confusion surrounding global standards is hindering the industry’s potential, said an executive at Nestle, the world’s biggest food group.
Brunei: Simpor Pharma expands local client base
The sultanate’s first pharmaceutical manufacturing plant, is expanding its local client base by making its products available in supermarkets and other retail outlets.
USA: Midamar, Islamic Services Hit With $600,000 Forfeiture
The order was entered after the business entities each pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud.
UK: Professional chef brings Halal fine dining experience to Lancashire
Graes Dining, is a fine dining experience using Halal meat. It will begin as a pop up restaurant where food enthusiasts are invited to attend an exclusive event.
Pakistan: Post-IPO results: Al Shaheer’s profit up by 168%
One of the largest exporters of meat, Al Shaheer saw its revenues for the year rise 12% to Rs5 billion compared to Rs4.4 billion in FY14.
Dubai to aim to be hub for halal accreditation worldwide
Dubai Municipality is handling certification of halal establishments and products; the launch of an independent accreditation body is currently in its final stages.
EU: Animal welfare at heart of European organic farming proposals
“Appropriate and humane pre-stunning should be compulsory for all organic animals at the time of slaughter.”
Study explores untapped Islamic economy potential of the African market
A Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry study to be launched at Africa Global Business Forum reveals large investment opportunities in the untapped sectors.
Malaysia Must Develop Food Security Policy
Government agencies, agriculture entrepreneurs and independent farmers could play a role in ensuring adequate and quality food supply in the country.
Bosnian Processor Builds Plant With Eye on Turkish Market
In total, along with the planned increase in workforce and exports, the project could be worth up to BAM 30m (€58.6m), the meat processor says.
