Category: G-20 News
UK: Halal meat business sets out ‘ambitious’ trade plans
UK-based firm Haloodies will start exporting meat snacks to United Arab Emirates (UAE) supermarkets as part of a big push to become a global halal brand.
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.
EU: Flemish parliament in Belgium to vote on ban on halal, kosher slaughter
A similar ban was approved by the Walloon parliament on May 17 and will come into force on June 1, 2018.
South Africa:Wesgro Halal trade mission to Senegal secures R100 million for the Cape
The mission featured five Halal companies among others, which are producers in the agribusiness, manufacturing and engineering sectors.
Singapore companies well-placed to tap China’s Halal market
China’s halal market is valued at US$21 billion and is one of the fastest-growing in the world. But it lacks national standards and legislative support as its certification centres are only regional.
UK: How Halal meat became big business
Wilf Lewis, Lewis Pies said, “As a business, you set greyhounds off, and this is the one that’s running fastest,” he says. “We could get to the point during the next decade where halal is the majority of what we produce.”
UK: ‘I think there is a lack of understanding’ – Education key to unlocking halal market
Education for farmers and the public is key to unlocking the full potential of the halal market, according to AHDB halal manager Awal Fuseini.
UK: Morrison’s Senior Buying Manager receives British Empire Medal
A story beginning from running an ethnic supermarket in Bradford to growing the Morrison World Food category from just 500 lines to over 1350 and increasing year on year sales by 146%.
Opinion: Are Halal free trade zones on the horizon for UK post-Brexit?
In addition to a common set of Halal standards to be followed, Halal businesses would have to group together to support such an initiative, with additional support provided by the UK government.
UK: Asda is now promoting Eid Gifts for Ramadan
Asda has brought in products this year to suit their Muslim clients during Ramadan and also for the Eid. Halal cosmetics and personal care and Arabic puzzles and Eid wallets for children.
Opinion: Issues surrounding the controversy of animal welfare in Halal slaughter
People are focused on the last 10 seconds of an animal’s life and are prepared to ignore animal welfare issues that have happened to it in its life before it is slaughtered.
USA: Whole Foods stock rockets 28% on $13.7 billion Amazon takeover deal
Mackey will remain CEO of the grocery store chain after the deal closes, and the store will continue to operate under the Whole Foods brand.
Canada: Thousands turn out to Mississauga interfaith iftar feast
3,000 gathered for the first time at Mississauga Celebration Square for what organizers believe is Canada’s largest iftar, the nightly feast enjoyed by practicing Muslims during Ramadan.
Opinion: Saudi Arabia Wants Qatar to Come Under Its Heel
Word comes that the Saudis would like to see the current emir, Sheikh Tamam bin Hamad al-Thani, his father the former emir and his mother removed from power.
Indonesia told to develop Halal industry
“We need to think about a roadmap to develop a halal industry [in Indonesia] that is consistent with the existing National Industry Development Masterplan (RIPIN),” said CORE researcher.
Istanbul to host the 5th OIC Halal Expo
The Islamic Centre for Development of Trade (ICDT) and the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC) will organize the 5th OIC Halal Expo in Istanbul.
UK: Halal certification body to launch defence fund
A legal “fighting fund” is planned by the Halal Food Authority (HFA), the certification body, to meet what it said were an increasing number of malicious attacks on the sector.
Japan: NH Foods JV makes progress on Malaysia halal hub
Japan’s biggest food manufacturer has chosen Malaysia to be its hub for halal exports, in partnership with a Malaysian chicken major.
Belgium: To stun or not to stun
Belgium has worked out new rules banning the slaughter of unstunned animals, not sparing traditional rites for Muslim Halal and Jewish Kosher meat.
Turkish exporters ready to meet Qatar demand for food and water
A government official in Qatar earlier told Reuters Doha was talking to Iran and Turkey about securing food and water supplies. Two articles
