Category: G-20 News
Saudi Arabia: Saudi fashion goes global
“There’s so much talent and so many buyers and beautiful boutiques in Saudi — we have the right people that can actually make this happen and make it a hub.”
UK: Halal school meals ban could be challenged in court
A move to ban unstunned halal meat from Lancashire schools could be delayed or overturned after the threat of a judicial review was made to Lancashire County Council.
Opinion: Vegan options are set to increase even more in 2018, says GlobalData
2017 has seen some landmark vegan products launched by major brands: McDonalds released a vegan burger, Pizza Hut launched a vegan pizza, and Asda began stocking vegan mince pies.
Indonesia: University of Indonesia now halal products guarantor
To assist government efforts in the provision of halal products, the University of Indonesia (UI) has launched a Halal Centre, which will serve as a halal products guarantor institution (LPH).
USA: Unilever Is Launching a New ‘Natural’ Line of Shampoos and Soaps to Attract Millennials
Unilever is going after two “growth vectors,” as Jope calls them, that are particularly attractive to the highly coveted millennial cohort: “brands with purpose” and the natural segment.
Poland: Poultry producer launches exports to UK
“Imposing a ban on non-stun slaughter could generate losses for both meat processors and breeders,” Zarzycki said. “We export such meat to France, Lebanon and Germany, and we also sell it in Poland.?”
UAE, UK keen to explore Islamic finance synergies
London Lord Mayor looks forward to further strengthening the existing relationship and exploring synergies in Islamic finance between the City of London and the DIEDC.
UK: Focus on future at free producer open meetings
Beef and sheep producers are invited to a series of open meetings across the country to find out how AHDB Beef & Lamb is ensuring the industry is fit for the future.
UK: Food supplied by ‘Halal World’ no longer available at 19 Asda stores
Asda confirmed they had ‘removed 19 Halal World counters from their stores and said that they would be replacing them all with a new offer soon, with four stores already converted to the new supplier.
UK: London’s halal economy is primed for global footprint
As the world’s Islamic population continues to grow at a rapid pace, young and wealthy millennials are increasingly demanding consumer products that fit their faith.
London-based premium halal food brand Haloodies offers a recipe for growth
The market is flooded with halal from questionable sources and at low prices; this blocks brands with more trusted supply sources to enter the market in certain sales channels.
UK: Farm visit for Halal sector stakeholders
“We have received excellent feedback from the event and as result AHDB are planning to make this farm visit an annual event.”
Turkey: World Halal Summit 2017 highlighted prospects for rapidly growing Global Halal Market
Pointing out that livestock products, meat and poultry come to the fore in halal food, Ete said halal food certification is important for products containing additives.
UAE: Halal Accreditation Certificate awarded to the Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Agency has become the authorized halal certification body for Montenegro, which will enable companies from this country to place their products on the market of the Gulf countries.
EU slaughter rules do not curb halal, kosher practices, top court adviser says
A European Union stipulation that ritual slaughter must take place in slaughterhouses does not curb religious rights, an adviser to the bloc’s top court said.
EU: ‘Ban on kosher meat forces choice between Belgium and religion’
The umbrella group representing French-speaking Jewish communities in Belgium filed an appeal with a federal court against a regional ban on the production of kosher and halal meat.
Malaysia: China’s e-commerce WBL 312 platform to boost halal trade
WBL 312, an e-commerce platform, established by Zhongrun Huatong and Tencent Holdings Ltd, is the first fully implemented halal traceability system in the world.
Moscow will open new opportunities for the halal industry development
International Congress-Exhibition RussianHalalExpo-2018 will be held from 26 to 28 April 2018 in Moscow, Russia.
UK: ‘Parma 2064’ Halal Parmigiano Reggiano cheese has launched in London
Parma 2064, the World’s first Halal approved Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese launched and won it’s first award at the World Cheese Awards.
Turkey: Muslim states urged to compete for $4B halal market
High-level speakers from more than 80 countries will discuss issues surrounding halal food, pharmacy and medicine as well as Islamic finance, tourism and textiles until Saturday.
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