Category: The Americas
Brazil: BRF SA Looking At A Long Road Back
OneFoods saw good growth in both businesses, but processed food is still less than 20% of the mix in this segment.
Saudi Prince Advocates Healthier Living With Region-Wide Vegan Restaurant
Prince Khaled will be opening at least 10 restaurants in the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, and Jordan.
USA: Broiler Stunning for Halal Meat Processing
The import of Halal food into the Gulf Cooperation Council countries is expected to increase from $25.8 billion in 2010 to $53.1 billion by 2020.
Canada: First new hatchery in more than 30 years to open in Ontario
In addition to the new hatchery, the two companies announce that they are investing $10 million to enhance its halal processing facility.
Canada: Halal Beef a huge opportunity for Alberta, say experts
More needs to be done to tap into the huge and growing market for halal meat, say experts, and there is a growing demand in Canada.
USA: Islamic Services of America comments on recent Jakim events
These events further established Malaysia as an early and ongoing leader of Halal initiatives which garnered strong support from the attendees.
Rennet Alternative Market Driven by Increasing Number of Vegans
Demand for rennet alternative is growing, owing to increase in the number of halal and kosher certified products.
Brunei: Pacific-wide trade deal could bring $1B to Brunei businesses
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), countries in the Americas are eyeing Brunei as a potential gateway for the Asian exports markets.
USA: Florida woman designs Muslim clothing line for Macy’s
Vogl’s venture with Macy’s began after she attended a women- and minority-focused business-development workshop the company held in New York in 2017.
USA: I Heart Halal™ announces first-ever Halal Lifestyle Festival in America
I Heart Halal will feature three full days of sights, sounds and events appealing to people who want to experience the Halal lifestyle, at Navy Pier, Chicago.
Brazil is working hard to keep access to meat products on Saudi Arabia’s market
One of the issues addressed at the meeting was the Halal slaughter in Brazil.
Paramount Fine Foods recognized for their work with newcomers to Canada
Paramount Fine Foods was recognized today by the Government of Canada for developing partnerships and creating a program to train and certify newcomers to work in the food and hospitality sector .
UAE: Halal Business Awards 2018
Halal Business Awards aims, among others, are to promote Halal to the whole world and to motivate stakeholders with best practices.
Black Panther’ fashion craze hits Jakarta
Marvel Studio’s Black Panther has taken the globe by storm for its Afro-centric cast and story, and for spawning an Islamic fashion trend in Indonesia.
Opinion: Predicting the year ahead for the Halal Food industry
Halal has been recognized widely as a “hot” trend in the food industry – one that companies across the global food value chain are increasingly addressing, and not surprising given the industry’s scale .
UAE-Argentina Business Platform opens Jafza office
Argentine companies trading in agricultural, meat and other food products can benefit from Halal certificates granted by ESMA following growing global demand for Halal fish.
UAE: Dubai Municipality seeks US support to develop food import
The meeting also deliberated on the possibility of testing food in the accredited laboratories in the US and recognised by the Emirates International Accreditation Centre.
USA: I Heart Halal at Chicago’s Navy Pier 13-15 April 2018
Bridging the gap between businesses and consumers by showcasing the modern American Muslim lifestyle around food, fashion, faith and family!
UAE: International food buyers and sellers meet in Dubai, with focus on Halal
The world’s largest annual food and hospitality exhibition, according to its organisers, returned to Dubai 18th February, with exhibitors from across the globe, including Halal World Food.
Opinion: The Future of Food: What’s on your dining table in 2118
Electronic tongues, ethical meats, digital agriculture, seawater farming, and other gastronomic curiosities will disrupt the way our food is produced and consumed.
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