Category: G-20 News
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
Report: Government Initiatives to Promote Halal Products Drives Halal Nutraceuticals and Vaccines Market
Halal pharmaceuticals include the vaccines and nutraceuticals containing ingredients which are compliant with the Shariah (Islamic religious) law.
Malaysian incubator signs deal to boost China’s halal exports
A Malaysian technology and energy incubator has agreed to collaborate with companies in Hong Kong and China to produce and market halal-certified foods internationally.
Qatar food imports hit after Arab nations cut ties
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates and Bahrain cut relations with Qatar on Monday over alleged support for Islamists and Iran in a coordinated move. Six articles.
Malaysia Fama: TH Global to market agro-based Halal produce to Middle East
TH Global will act as the facilitator in pioneering local halal food products to Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries such as Kuwait, Oman and Qatar.
Malaysia: AsiaBio eyes halal product export venture with Chinese firms
AsiaBio plans to explore opportunities with three Chinese companies to form a partnership to produce and export Halal-certified food products to the global marketplace.
UK farmers told branding will combat cheap meat after Brexit
They were also assured the British meat industry could maintain strong exports once the UK leaves the EU, and that there was significant potential for growing domestic demand.
Spain: The Cordoba Halal Cluster already has a corporate image
The final objective is to create a business park for the the production of certified Halal products that a thousand companies Have already shown an interest in.
Turkey: Halal accreditation institute to be established to meet increasing demand
The Ministry of Economy prepared a draft bill stipulating the establishment of an Institute for Halal Accreditation (HAK), which will be independent of the Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK).
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.
Ramadan in the UK: Supermarkets missing a trick to capture the Halal market
To meet demand some supermarket chains across the UK are offering special aisles for Ramadan dedicated to halal food and products.
UK: Halalguide startup is now in South Yorkshire
Halalguide, a fast expanding Muslim-related category search engine, announced that they have started including halal-certified businesses, located in the South Yorkshire area.
UK: Livestock industry looks towards post-Brexit marketplaces
A positive look at a post-Brexit red meat trade will be based on a focus of ‘provenance and credibility’, according to the UK meat industry.
