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Consumption of Arthropods – Research Paper
The outcome of this issue comprises of different narratives regarding the opinions of various Schools of thought.
Dubai’s 2017-2021 Islamic Economy strategy tied to GDP growth
By Shalini Seth, Media ME DUBAI – The Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) on Tuesday announced what it calls a “refreshed” growth strategy for the next five years until 2021, after multiple sessions of stakeholder engagement, with the objective of measuring and expanding its impact on the UAE’s gross domestic product, or GDP. THREE PILLARS, […]
France: New book claims halal is ‘invented tradition’
According to anthropologist Florence Bergeaud-Blackler, author of the new book “The Halal Market or The Invention of a Tradition”, buying halal is not a religious obligation.
UAE: Healthy food to drive growth in retail sector
A shift towards healthier options in the food segment (particularly fresh foods) along with a high level of price consciousness might present the biggest opportunity for retailers in 2017.
INDONESIA: Mandatory Halal Certification Looms for Food, Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics
Promoted as a Halal Product Guarantee, the certification forms part of the bid to make Indonesian products more competitive in the international market.
Philippines: Shari’ah must be included in Halal development law
By Ace June Rell S. Perez – SunStarDAVAO THE Mindanao Islamic Chamber of Commerce Inc. (MICCI) raised concern to incorporate Shari’ah aspect to the Philippine Halal Export Development and Promotion Act of 2016. Marilou Ampuan, one of the founders of MICCI and president of the Universal Islamic Center told reporters Tuesday, January 24, during the […]
UAE: DCL launches new service to verify Halal cosmetics products
The Dubai Central Laboratory, DCL, at Dubai Municipality has launched a new service to verify Halal cosmetics and personal care products.
USA: USDA Guarantees Kosher and Halal Meat Can Be Organic, Too
The USDA’s statement came in its final version of regulations for organic livestock and poultry practices, published in the Federal Register on January 19, 2017.
Pakistan: Fauji Meat officially begins commercial operations
Pakistan has been endowed with a large livestock population which includes cattle, buffalo, sheep and goat. It has a herd size of more than 60 million animals; one of the largest in the world.
Yunnan principally agrees to work with Malaysia with trade and Halal products
Yunnan has agreed in principle to work with Malaysia on several issues related to increasing trade, including certification for halal products and connectivity.
Malaysia: Alibaba and the Halal industry: A win-win situation
The Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC) is in talks with Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group to form a joint venture to enter the international halal market in a big way.
Malaysia: HDC to double number of firms exporting Halal products by 2020
CEO Jamil said this came on the back of positive outlook in global growth with the International Monetary Fund forecasting 3.4% this year.
Indonesia: Minister promotes international Halal food certification for MSMEs
“We are encouraging international halal food product certification, so that our food products become popular abroad,” State-owned Enterprises Minister Rini Soemarno said.
Brazilian food giant, Qatar to buy Turkish poultry firm Banvit
BRF will take a 60 percent stake in the joint venture, while the Qatar Investment Authority will take 40 percent in a deal that calculates Banvit’s enterprise value at $470 million.
Saudi Arabia raises Poultry Import Tax
The tax was raised from 5% to 20%. Saudi Arabia imports 57% of the poultry it consumes and Brazil holds an 88% share of these imports.
International Halal accreditation centre to open in Dubai
Dubai will soon have a new International Centre for Halal Food and Product accreditation in compliance with Islamic law.
Brazil: BRF sees $1.5 billion Halal unit IPO by late March – sources
Brazilian food exporter BRF SA is seeking to raise about $1.5 billion from the sale of a 20 percent stake of a unit logo-1focused on the halal processed food market via an initial public offering.
Brazil’s BRF launches unit focused on Muslim food markets
BRF said the Dubai-based unit has been renamed One Foods Holdings Ltd, from Sadia Halal, with the goal of building market share in the region.
Malaysia: Jakim praises McDonald’s halal-certified cake policy
Religious authority says nothing unusual about McDonald’s policy as other fast food restaurant franchises also have a ‘No Outside Food Allowed’ policy.
Saudi Arabia bans Indian poultry products
The ban comes 4 weeks after the WHO reported an outbreak of avian influenza or bird flu in several parts of India.
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