Category: G-20 News
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.
Pestalotiopsis Microspora: The Mushroom That Eats Plastic
More precisely, Pestalotiopsis microspora consumes polyurethane, the key ingredient in plastic products, and converts it to organic matter.
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.
Philippines looks to Malaysia for revival of BIMP-EAGA, barter trade
Malaysia has consistently been one of the Philippines’ strong trade partners, being the country’s 10th largest trading partner with a total bilateral trade at $6B.
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.
What you need to know about Thirst Relief and how you can help free a community from poverty
“We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in our hands to make a difference.” Nelson Mandela
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.
Turkish halal agency receives demand for accreditation, training from abroad
Institutions from a number of countries from Spain to Kosovo and from Russia to Croatia have applied to Turkey’s Halal Accreditation Agency (HAK) for accreditation.
Opinion: Meeting demands of the Halal Industry
The global halal market is set to grow at an exponential rate driven by increasing demand from the Muslim as well as non-Muslim population.
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.
Growing Need for Multi-stakeholder Approach towards Food Safety in Asia
Responsibilities of the private sector were also highlighted at the session and as the producer of food, it is vital that all players possess the necessary knowledge and skills to develop safe products.
Halal Expo Canada 2019 and HDC announce Media Partnership for WHC2019
With this media partnership, both organizations will leverage from the marketing opportunities each party has to offer to allow for further market reach.
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.
Malaysia: SimplySiti eyes 50% sales growth on higher exports
SimplySiti Sdn Bhd aims a 50% year-on-year (YoY) sales growth as it looks to expand its presence in the region, beginning with Indonesia by the second half of the year (2H19).
UK: Supermarket to become UK’s first to make it mandatory for suppliers to tell shoppers where their ingredients are sourced from
Midcounties Co-operative in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, will make it mandatory for suppliers to prove and publish where they source their ingredients from.
Philippines: ‘Coopetition’ helps SMEs enter global Halal
It has to be a government-to-government effort but there must be a private sector that creates the value chain… so that people can see that it is possible.
UK:Pure talent from Malaysia at PURE London
PURE London, which is held every February and July, attracts over 17,000 visitors, displaying over 1,300 womenswear, mens-wear and kidswear collections and 160 garment and fabric suppliers.
Turkey’s conservative social media icons becoming successful businesswomen
Islamic fashion is a huge industry; there are more than 300,000 Turkish accounts on Instagram alone that provide advice and tips on wearing the hijab.
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