Category: Brazil
Brazil’s Halal Chickens Meet Approval in Pakistan
Pakistan’s 95% Muslim population’s demand for Halal meat is something UBABEF President Francisco Turra said is within Brazil’s capabilities.
Brazilian food exports to Arab countries reach record 17 million tons in 2013
‘Frozen chicken cuts’ contributed the most to the robust Brazilian export figures, accounting for 15 % of the total food and other items traded.
Brazil’s first Shari’ah compliant livestock finance programme
Brazil’s first Shari’ah-compliant livestock finance programme of $25 million, to fund fattening of 70,000 cattle heads initiated.
UAE: Brazilian Food Group to build production plant in Abu Dhabi
The Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi, announced it has secured a deal that will see BRF invest US$91.3m in the manufacturing and logistics hub’s food cluster. They will produce meat, marinated processed foods and bakery lines.
Saudi Arabia: Tyson Brazil Exports Green Chicken to Saudi
Tyson Brazil, a subsidiary of Tyson Foods, the largest beef processor in the world, has been exporting green chicken from its Brazilian unit to Saudi Arabia since March this year.
Asia needs real Halal standards before it can compete with the West
When you are catering to 1.8bn Muslim shoppers in a market that, according to The Economist, is likely to grow by 35% by 2030, there is bound to be a degree of fragmentation, but when it comes to halal, it is often more a case of disorganisation. 5 Articles by Food Navigator on Halal.
Saudi Arabia: At Saudi Food, importers seek Brazilian beef
Arab importers visiting the 18th Saudi Food, Hotel & Hospitality Fair, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, are interested in buying Brazilian beef, but are stunted by an embargo on the product.
Brazil: Arab Brazilian Chamber to attend Saudi Food fair
Currently in its 18th edition, the Saudi Food, Hotel and Hospitality fair features exhibitors in the food, beverage and hospitality industries. Saudi Food is one in a set of actions to bring Saudi food buyers and Brazilian exporters closer together.
Brazil agency targets food exports to Saudi
Brazilian exports to Saudi Arabia were valued at $3 billion in 2012, according to recent figures, with around 585 Brazilian companies currently exporting various products, including chicken, sugar, maize, iron ore and soy among other items.
Brazil: $6.5m worth of orders for Brazilian food products signed by Arab importers
It was stated that Brazilian companies should invest more in the production of halal products. Arab importers are seeking halal-certified chocolate, sweets and food products.This represents a huge potential for Halal certified companies.
Brazil: Halal Chicken for All Markets
Brazilian Agricultural Cooperative Lar promotes halal slaughter in 100 per cent of its poultry production. Demand arose from countries in Europe and the poultry is currently sold in seven Arab countries. The company slaughters 246,000 chickens a day, of which 50 per cent is exported.
Saudi Arabia: New Brazilian food brand to enter KSA
Maricota brand products are about to enter supermarket shelves in Saudi Arabia after signing contracts to supply 300 tons of frozen products to Al Othaim Markets, that operates in retail, wholesale and distribution of foods.
Saudi Arabia: Brazilian commercial mission in Riyadh to spur Saudi trade
Forty-seven Brazilian companies from the sectors such as food, beverages and agribusiness; machinery and equipment; and house and civil construction aim boost trade ties with potential local buyers from Saudi Arabia.
Brazil company to expand ME chicken exports
The endeavour is aligned with the growing Brazilian poultry exportation to the region, a statement from the company said. The total Brazilian poultry production reached 13 million tons in 2011, almost 6.9 percent increase from 2010.
Brazil: The Halal Meat Trade
The number of Brazilian meat processors seeking Halal certification has grown rapidly within the last few years but may be leveling off, according to a main halal certifier. As the American dollar has consistently lost value against the Brazilian real currency over the last year, Halal-certified products have become more expensive for producers to export.
Brazil: Brazilians prepare for Saudi market
Brazilians are preparing to seek business deals on the market of Saudi Arabia, the largest Arab economy. Representatives of four companies due to participate in Food Arabia, a food industry fair to be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from May 29th to June 1st.
Malaysia: BIMP-Eaga eyes bigger Halal market sharelatest!
Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asean Growth Area’s (BIMP-Eaga) proponent projects, Halal poultry was set to capture at least two per cent of the demand for 770,000 metric tonnes per year of Halal food products in the Gulf States, including Jordan and Yemen.
Brazil Targets US & Mexico to Make Up for Lost Poultry Market
Brazil’s Poultry Exporters Association (Abef) promises to work hard
to open new markets this year, in order to partly make up for the
losses incurred due to the appreciation of the real (the Brazilian
currency) against the dollar, which made the domestic product more
expensive abroad, and due to the global demand retraction seen in 2009.
Brazil – More Halal beef for Arab countries
More Halal beef for Arab countries – Egypt, Libya and Algeria should
collaborate with the recovery of Brazilian bovine meat exports next
year, says Roberto Giannetti da Fonseca, president of the Beef Industry
and Exporters Association.
Brazil – Halal poultry trade expanding at great speed
The Middle East is the main consumer market for chicken produced in the
state of Paraná, according to the Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA). In
2009 alone, up to November, the state shipped 874,200 tonnes to the
region, generating revenues of US$1.34 billion.
