Category: Brazil
Brazil’s BRF to invest $120 mln in Saudi chicken processing plant
The company, the largest food exporter in the Gulf region, has four production facilities in the Middle East, where increasing populations will lift demand for food.
Dubai: Arab Brazilian Chamber presented cosmetic markets in Dubai
Beautyworld Middle East, a beauty trade show running from April 15 to 17 in Dubai where Brazilian companies will be exhibiting.
Opinion: The role of women in urban development as planners, builders, city dwellers, is crucial
There is a significant danger in misinterpreting the 17 Sustainable Development Goals as separate disciplines that need to be dealt with one by one and in isolation.
UAE wants to invest in Brazil
Nahyan said the UAE are interested in Brazilian food production, which his country needs. He also mentioned distributing the items in other regions.
Case Study: Digitising BRF OneFoods’ poultry cold chain in the GCC
BRF OneFoods, a subsidiary of BRF in Brazil focusing on all global halal food markets, is one of the largest food producers in Brazil.
Brazil meat sector reels from trade bans, transport woes
Brazil’s chicken exports could fall to around 4.20 million tonnes in 2018, from 4.32 million tonnes last year, due to a European Union ban on the Brazilian product in April.
Where Does Halal Food Come From? Brazil Is World’s Top Meat Exporter for Muslims
Brazil has the largest Muslim population in Latin America, but its domestic consumption of halal food is comparatively small.
Brazil’s BRF confirms 16 plants will go in restructuring exercise
Restructuring exercise to focus activities on its core markets in Brazil, Asia and “halal” countries as it seeks to increase its capital structure and reduce leverage.
Brazil: BRF SA Looking At A Long Road Back
OneFoods saw good growth in both businesses, but processed food is still less than 20% of the mix in this segment.
Brazil is working hard to keep access to meat products on Saudi Arabia’s market
One of the issues addressed at the meeting was the Halal slaughter in Brazil.
Saudi Arabia: The Biggest Halal Center in the World Establishes in Holy Mecca
Halal Commission at MWL is the only body in Brazil that applies legal and Islamic standards. MWL doesn’t issue an export certificate, to Saudi Arabia or any other country before ensuring totally that all conditions are fully and firmly met.
Brazil’s BRF to reopen plant, catering to Mideast Halal market
BRF SA will reopen a food processing plant in Brazil by January, which is the first big move aimed at reviving profitability since the country’s No. 1 chicken exporter announced the departure of its CEO.
Brazil: BRF continues to shrug off carne fraca scandal in second quarter
FoodBev Media BRF has continued to shrug off the effects of the so-called carne fraca scandal, reporting revenue higher than the first quarter and a 13.7% increase in pre-tax earnings. The meat processor’s second-quarter revenue was BRL 8 billion ($2.52 billion), with global volumes increasing slightly to 1.1 million tonnes. The revenue figure represents an […]
Brazil: Grappling with losses, Brazil’s BRF reorganizes senior management
BRF will have vice presidents looking after Brazil, halal food division OneFoods Holdings Inc and the Southern Cone separately, the filing said.
Brazil: Ready to Provide Saudi Market Demand of Meat
Brazil is fully ready to cooperate with Saudi Arabia in the field of food and to provide the market demand of meat and other products according to Saudi Vision 2030.
Mexican beef exporters look to Muslim markets as U.S. alternatives
Mexico’s growing beef industry is targeting Muslim consumers in the Middle East for its prime cuts as it seeks to reduce dependence on buyers in the United States.
Brazil’s Minister to visit UAE and Saudi Arabia
Minister Maggi’s visit to the KSA and the UAE is a move to assure the premium quality of Brazilian products entering these markets which have continued to show their trust in Brazil’s meat industry.
UAE bans meat, poultry coming from Brazil
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, MoCCAE, has taken a number of precautionary measures on imported food products from Brazil.
Brazilian meat in Malaysia not from sources under probe, says envoy
None of the 21 plants involved in the scandal are authorised to export to Malaysia due to halal compliance.
Brazil scandal tests JBS, BRF push for overseas units IPOs
The deals could fetch a combined $2.5 billion and help accelerate expansion outside Brazil. None of BRF Halal plants are suspended as part of the probe.
