Category: Research
Opinion: The economic impact of Eid al-Adha and the $400 billion Halal food market
The story of Eid al-Adha is the biblical story of Abraham and his willingness to sacrifice his son to God. Before Abraham could sacrifice his child, God provided him with a ram instead.
Singapore: Pharma Forum – Sales & Marketing Innovation
HALAL will be one of the main discussion points as the pharma industry is slowly moving towards providing the wide public with HALAL certified pharmaceuticals.
UAE, Indonesia target $5.5bn trade boost after halal deal
The UAE and Indonesia are targeting a significant increase in bilateral trade to $5.5 billion after signing an agreement to harmonise standards for halal products.
Why boycotting Canadian wheat is likely to backfire for Saudi Arabia
Not surprisingly, that’s pushing up wheat prices. Canada and the U.S. are two of the world’s largest producers of wheat, and farmers on both sides of the border are seeing rising prices for their bumper crop.
Bangladesh: Govt, businesses’ efforts emphasised to tap into $2t global halal market
Bangladesh Investment Development Authority executive chairman suggested that a separate economic zone could be established for manufacturing halal products.
Brunei seeks regional Halal industry hub status
Brunei is working towards positioning itself as a Halal industry hub in the Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) and ASEAN regions.
UAE provides technical support to the Philippines to unify the Halal industry
The UAE, supports the Halal products sector in Republic of the Philippines, through technical cooperation and exchange of experiences.
Muslim festival opens opportunities for the UK lamb trade
Marketing sheep at the right time and with the correct specifications was the key for farmers looking to take advantage of the growing Islamic market and its demand for sheepmeat.
Where are the B2B Halal e-commerce Platforms Now?
The three dedicated halal trade and e-commerce platforms— DagangHalal, Zilzar and AladdinStreet—have not been doing well.
Singapore: Helping probiotics to help you
The general health benefits associated with consuming foods and beverages with probiotic strains have driven demand for them up dramatically.
Dubai Chamber promotes Dubai as strategic hub for Belarusian food exporters
Khan: We have seen strong interest from food exporters in Eurasia that are very keen to cooperate with Dubai on food security.
UAE: Mohammed Bin Rashid names new board members of Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre
The newly appointed members will serve out the remaining term of the existing board. Under this decree, the board had a renewable term of three years.
Saudi Arabia: Muslim World League gives update on halal certification work in Saudi Arabia
The MWL confirmed its continuing commitment to applying the highest standards, pointing out that it recently suspended several abattoirs and slaughter companies around the world.
UK: Halal baby food products brand secures funding to reach next level
For Aisha has secured funding through the Enterprise Guarantee Scheme which will help to expand their range of products, and help export worldwide.
UAE’s recognition of Indonesia’s National Accreditation Committee halal certificates
Under the MoU, ESMA will recognise halal certificates issued by KAN and products certified by certification bodies accredited KAN, based on UAE halal requirements set by ESMA.
UK: County leader seeks halal ban meeting with Lancashire Council of Mosques
Currently 9,000 Muslim pupils in Blackburn, Nelson, Burnley, Rawtenstall, Hyndburn and Preston are set to boycott all school meals when they return to class in September.
Islamic countries may soon require ‘Halal’ certification
Philippine exporters to certain Islamic countries may need to strengthen their certification protocols, as Middle Eastern states are reportedly planning to require Halal labeling.
Islamic jurisprudence and the status of arthropods
Arthropoda being the biggest animal phylum of this planet is the fraternity of tiny living organisms. Their consumption has been a diverse subject amongst the various Islamic Schools.
UK: Lancashire bans non-stunned halal meat from council-supplied school meals
A council has banned meat from animals that have not been stunned from council-supplied school meals, prompting accusations of Islamophobia and antisemitism.
Singapore: Vitafoods Asia expands by 40% in 2018
The go-to business exchange for the nutraceuticals industry, Vitafoods Asia returns to Singapore in 2018, evolving with new exhibitors including Kerry and Plantex.
