Category: Europe
Spain: Junta Islámica and SMIIC sign a Cooperation Agreement
Junta Islámica becomes one of the two Islamic Religious Communities in the world that have an agreement of these characteristics with SMIIC.
OIC: Global halal market grows with migration, expected to hit $7 trillion in 3 years
The number of participating countries increases day by day in the OIC Halal Expo, which will be attended by representatives from more than 80 countries.
Turkey: LeShow Istanbul-2019 Int’l Fashion Fair 24-26 January 2019
Islamic Fashion & Design Council (IFDC) Chairwoman, Alia Khan is invited to be the “Special Guest” and “Int’l Brand Ambassador” to LeShow Istanbul-2019.
UK keen to increase food products trade in UAE
Total trade between the UK and UAE rose by over 12 per cent to £17.5 billion ($22.4 billion) in 2017, according to the official figures released by the UAE government.
Istanbul to host World Halal Summit and Halal Expo
Starting on Nov. 29, some 250 exhibitors are expected to attend the four-day expo in such sectors as food, tourism, and finance.
The global halal trade: Is Belgium the next frontier for Pakistani exports?
“Pakistan is ideally located on this new Halal Silk Road. The overarching objective is to optimize access to the global halal market.”
Opinion: Men’s ‘modest wear’ set for global boom – experts
While women’s modest wear has grabbed plenty of headlines, the concept of contemporary modest clothing for men is still nascent.
Italy: Amanah Halal Research Centre Organizes 2nd Global Halal Forum 2018
Italy has around 3 million Muslim population (4% of total population) and it also exports a substantial portion of Halal cosmetics and modest fashion to OIC countries”.
Halal packaging could add value to cosmetics for Muslim
Cosmetics manufacturers are starting to turn to Halal packaging to tap into the huge and fast-growing Muslim markets in Asia and around the world.
Halal certification system: Lack of global alignment increases costs for food firms
Can Halal Certification and Accreditation achieve a successful regulatory alignment that other food industries have achieved over the years?
State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2018/19
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Opinion: Bosnia aims to become European centre of halal produce and services
Agency for Halal Quality Certification show that halal-certified products are exported mainly to other countries in the Balkan region with significant Muslim communities.
Opinion: As Brexit looms UK food & drink exporters should look to China and the UAE
British exporters are also increasingly capitalising on the demand for healthier products in the UAE.
UK gourmet meat start-up Haloodies wants to take on the world
Haloodies is the UK’s first halal food brand to gain shelf space in nearly every mainstream supermarket chain.
This Canadian modest fashion designer aims to inspire and empower
Popularly known as Edmonton’s Muslim Fashionista, Wedad Amiri is constantly challenging stereotypes about Muslim women.
EU: Animal-Rights Group Stumbles in Halal Meat Labeling Spat
Halal beef from cows that are not stunned prior to slaughter can still be marketed with an “organic farming” label, an EU magistrate determined.
EU judge to hand down opinion in organic halal labelling case
An EU judge, the advocate general, will on 20 September hand down an opinion on this case brought by an animal rights group.
UK: Peer demands Halal and Kosher meat should be labelled
Meat taken from animals that are slaughtered in the Halal or Kosher way without pre-stunning “should be labelled in shops”, a Lib Dem peer has said.
Meet the Brits behind London’s first gourmet halal steak delivery firm
Founded in June 2016, gourmet meat delivery firm Halalnivore is one of the more inventive additions to the capital’s thriving premium halal food scene.
Opinion: What are the barriers to growth in the halal industry?
The intention is to provide transparency and reliability, whilst aiming to boost the sector’s presence in the international market, in turn benefiting producers worldwide.
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