Category: Research
Qatar: Businesses sign $80m deals at export development forum
‘From Niche to Mainstream: Halal Goes Global’ is the first publication to provide an overview of the global halal food and beverage market.
Malaysia: UMP, Mara tie up to set up RM20m halal gelatine project
UMP is cooperating with Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) to set up the country’s first gelatin capsules halal gelatine incubator project estimated to cost RM20 million.
Brunei to build $90 million halal food manufacturing plant
Local food company AZ Food (B) Sdn Bhd, Tunisia-based Catering and International Trading (CIT) and the Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
China: Need for Standard Halal certification
Regulations pertaining to Halal food preparation in China varied according to regions and Muslim ethnic groups due to the lack of such Halal standardisation.
Halal going global; Qatar SMEs stand to gain from growth
Understanding the various standards of the global Halal sector is key to facilitating SME participation, says Arancha Gonzalez, executive director, Geneva based International Trade Centre.
Saudi Arabia’s expanding poultry sector
Poultry meat remains the most competitive source of animal protein in Saudi Arabia, where total consumption is projected to reach about 1.54 million MT in 2015.
Malaysia in talks on FTA with Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Government is in discussions on establishing a free trade agreement (FTA) with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed said.
Indonesia: Annual General Meeting WHFC 2015
World Halal Food Council held their Annual General Meeting WHFC on 29 September-1 October 2015 at Aryaduta Hotel Jakarta.
Malaysia: Islamic banking players urged to expand overseas
“The domestic Islamic banking industry players should be brave enough to tap into foreign markets to expand their businesses and grow the industry.”
Bosnia: Four Halal Certificates to the BH Companies
Director of the Agency for Halal Quality Certification in B&H Amir Sakic said BH industry counts 68 members as of yesterday, and it confirms the trend of steady growth.
ARMM signs MOU with Halal certifying bodies in Philippines
The Halal Food Industry Development Plan is a major initiative for Mindanao under its Medium Term Philippine Development Plan.
Opinion: ‘There is a market for an international halal brand’
“With today’s mobility, consumers want to find products they trust wherever they happen to be. A global brand makes that easy.”
UAE: HMH anticipates in approaching WHTS 2015
CEO, HMH, commented: “As a pioneer in creating the region’s first international halal-friendly chain of hotels, we are proud to participate and sponsor WHTS15.”
Pakistan: Post-IPO results: Al Shaheer’s profit up by 168%
One of the largest exporters of meat, Al Shaheer saw its revenues for the year rise 12% to Rs5 billion compared to Rs4.4 billion in FY14.
Dubai to aim to be hub for halal accreditation worldwide
Dubai Municipality is handling certification of halal establishments and products; the launch of an independent accreditation body is currently in its final stages.
Study explores untapped Islamic economy potential of the African market
A Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry study to be launched at Africa Global Business Forum reveals large investment opportunities in the untapped sectors.
Bosnian Processor Builds Plant With Eye on Turkish Market
In total, along with the planned increase in workforce and exports, the project could be worth up to BAM 30m (€58.6m), the meat processor says.
Opinion: Too many ethical labels on cosmetic products
According to Organic Monitor, there are now over 30 symbols and labels that represent natural and organic cosmetic standards.
Kenya: Sh350 million halal abattoir in Nairobi
More than 3,000 small scale farmers from Narok, Kajiado, Samburu and Isiolo counties raised the cash and built Halal Slaughterhouse.
Opinion: Global Islamic economy can bring welcome revitalisation
The Islamic economy stands in stark contrast to global economy with an increasingly viable elixir for stimulating global economic growth and success in the 21st century.
