Category: Australia
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.
Woolworths first supermarket in Australia to make own-brand Halal food
Woolworths director of buying Peter McNamara said the company made the move because of the increasing diversity of its customers.
Saudi Arabian opportunities for Australian beef, lamb exports
INTEGRITY systems, quality and consistency mean Australia is perfectly placed to capitalise on a fast-growing Saudi Arabian meat export market, with opportunities particularly for Australian lamb.
Australia – A global leader in production of Halal beef, lamb
According to economists, the halal food industry will become a major market force in the near future based on four prevalent trends.
Australia leading Global Hub of Halal Meat With Muslim Population of Over 500,000
Australia, which has over 500,000 Muslims, has become a leading hub in making and producing halal meats.
Brunei: Pacific-wide trade deal could bring $1B to Brunei businesses
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), countries in the Americas are eyeing Brunei as a potential gateway for the Asian exports markets.
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.
Malaysia suspends imports of meat from 3 Australian suppliers due to Halal issues
The companies have the halal certification but during out latest audit, our Jakim auditor detected non-conforming findings that did not comply with Malaysia halal protocol.
Australia: Government flags changes to halal certification
This will include an option for the government to be the sole signatory on halal certificates for export.
Australia: Speedo launches burkha swimsuit for Muslim women
Speedo to test out their new range of modesty suits — their version of the ‘burkhini’ — with a surfing lesson on Bondi Beach.
Australian Government backs new Indonesian ‘Halal law’
Australia’s trade minister has backed new Indonesian laws that will require all meat sold in the Muslim nation apart from pork to be halal certified.
NZ agri innovation helping meat exports to Asia’s diverse markets
Halal meat exports to Asia’s large muslim populations has been made possible by electrical stunning of animals before slaughter.
Qatar: Ministry amends list of Halal certification bodies
The Ministry of Public Health has amended the list of Islamic associations approved to issue Halal certification and Halal slaughterhouses in the countries exporting to Qatar.
Australia Keen on Investing $5 Bln in Indonesia
One of the inputs conveyed by the Australian investors is the facilitation of Halal certification process for multivitamin product.
Australia: Halal Certification Authority wins settlement in defamation case
Mohamed El-Mouelhy of Halal Certification Authority Australia was successful in achieving a settlement with the defendants in his defamation case which due for a hearing commencing on Wednesday 1st March 2017.
Australia: AFIC’s new ‘committee’ previously part of organisation mismanagement
A major Islamic organisation thrown into turmoil by an internal coup has been stacked with new executives that include two sacked school leaders and a halal certifier suing anti-Islam campaigner Kirralie Smith.
Halal Expo Australia 2017 takes Islamic Relief Australia as Charity Partner
Islamic Relief will participate in the Halal Expo Australia (HEA) 2017 and International Halal Conference (IHC) 2017 as a charity partner.
Cambodia: Halal order raises stakes for abattoir
SLN Meat Supplies, the company behind Cambodia’s first industrial slaughterhouse, is hoping to secure an export contract to supply $50 million worth of halal beef to a Malaysian distributor.
Malaysia: Brahim’s Dewina Group eyeing local partners in Halal food manufacturing
Brahim’s receive enquiries from several companies in Japan and Australia which are already producing halal products and need Muslim partners to build their credibility.
Opinion: Putting Islam centre stage in the digital age
Peter Gould is fast becoming the face of a new mode of engaging with spirituality through digital and creative spaces.
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