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By ISA Halal Halal is not the same as Kosher or Organic, but there are similarities between Kosher and Halal, and food and cosmetics that are certified Halal may also be certified Organic. The concepts of halal and kosher are both rooted in scriptural passages relating to what Muslims and Jews, respectively, may eat. …
Cairo-based food discovery, ordering, and delivery platform Elmenus has raised $10 million in fresh funds (pre-Series C), from leading Egyptian payments firm Fawry, it announced in a statement today. New York-based hedge fund Luxor Capital, and Egyptian property developer Marakez, also participated in the deal. Luxor has previously backed companies like Zomato, Glovo, and GoPuff. …
ROME — The United Nations on Monday lamented a “dramatic worsening” of world hunger last year, saying much of that is likely connected to the pandemic, and it urged billions of dollars to save millions of people from starving. A report issued jointly by five U.N. agencies said hunger outpaced population growth in 2020, with …
Malaysia’s diverse culinary heritage has the potential to attract a growing number of Muslim visitors from other countries, said the Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC). ITC director-general Datuk Dr. Mohmed Razip Hasan said Malaysian foods can be a huge draw for Muslim tourists looking for halal and unique food experiences. He cited beef rendang as an …
The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) in the UAE hosted a Halal certification webinar in cooperation with the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BeICCI). The participants discussed the role of the Halal certification system in increasing the supply of food products to Islamic markets, product conformity assessment, as well as facilitating the …
The massive growth of the Halal food market presents opportunities to industry players everywhere. But trust in Halal food is fragile. Consumers no longer accept products that are certified Halal at face value as the potential for false advertising and food fraud is so prevalent. What should the players in the Halal food chain do …
Doha:- The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has issued on its website a guide for importing halal food and Islamic bodies authorized to issue halal product and halal slaughtering certificates. The guide represents an important milestone in food control of this kind, and its importance lies in clarifying the requirements of halal and verifying the …
Extract Labs is a Boulder, Colorado company dedicated to designing quality, full-spectrum cannabis-derived products. It was launched in 2016 by Craig Henderson, an engineer who had designed extraction equipment and found that there was a need for quality hemp processors. Henderson, a veteran, had tried CBD tinctures as a solution to anxiety induced by the …
SINGAPORE – In recent years, Singapore’s halal dining scene has been flourishing, with more food and beverage (F&B) outlets opening and more halal certifications issued. According to an inaugural report on Muslim consumer behavior and halal food trends, the halal dining market here is estimated at $1 billion in 2019, with $700 million spent by …
Many of us have grown up consuming food products from Nestle and other big names in the food industry such as Kellog and Procter & Gamble. Nestle is the largest halal food manufacturer in the world. However, we were shocked by looking at the following news story which was published in The Financial Times. An …
Yes, the food is still available in Occupied Palestine. However, the supplies are running short due to the closure of border crossings and the bombardment of Israeli forces on the Gaza strip. The situation may improve due to the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. However, the recent carnage of Palestinians will have a long-term impact …
ISA Halal certification fits well with Beyond Meat’s domestic and international growth strategy. Halal consumers and vegetarians worldwide enjoy ISA Halal Certified Beyond Meat Burgers Beyond Meat, burgers offer Halal consumers 35-55% less saturated fat than animal-based products CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Islamic Services of America (ISA) today announced the Halal certification of the latest …
The international media is currently rife with news about the Israeli bombardment of Gaza with artillery, escalating the conflict that has already brought airstrikes, rocket attacks, Jewish-Arab intercommunal violence, deaths of innocent civilians, and, above all, misery for Palestinians. Both the Jews and Muslims seem to disagree on countless issues. However, there is at least …
Saudi Arabia has banned imports from 11 Brazilian poultry plants with no warning or explanation, according to a joint statement from Brazil’s agriculture and foreign ministries on Thursday. JBS SA (JBSS3.SA), the world’s largest meat company, confirmed that it was affected by the ban but declined to disclose how many plants had been targeted by …
Can OneAgrix become the first billion-dollar company in the Halal space? Well, we do not know yet. However, its CEO Diana Sabrina thinks so. Starting in 2015, the Singapore-based halal marketplace wants to become an Islamic Alibaba. But, becoming a unicorn is no cakewalk. OneAgrix claims to be the world’s first B2B e-commerce marketplace for …
Saudi Arabia is fast developing a halal regulatory framework to handle all its food imports. Companies that have plans to export their food products to the kingdom need to get a detailed understanding of the proposed halal regulatory framework. The government had plans to approve the new halal certification system by July 1, 2021. However, …
The halal business is growing fast in New Zealand and Malaysian companies should tap into the market in the island nation, says the New Zealand Malaysia Business Association (NZMBA). Its president, Dave Ananth said there are over 65,000 Muslims in New Zealand, which constituted approximately 1% of the population. In nine years, the figure is …
The world of learning and education is changing. The Covid-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on organizations, individuals, economies, and societies. Universities, educational institutes, and learning providers have had to respond to a rapidly evolving landscape, changing how and where they operate, as well as reconsidering the services they offer. Education and professional training …
Vietnamese food processors have opportunities to tap into the billion-USD Halal market when attending a hybrid exhibition on Halal products and processed food scheduled in late May in Singapore. The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in Vietnam estimated that the Halal market is growing rapidly, with Muslim consumers worldwide spending 1.4 …
A few short years ago, the author of this blog post met with a Russian businessman on the sidelines of the Mihas Trade Show in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. To my surprise, he discussed the possibility of exporting a lot of Russian halal products to Muslims around the world. Now, he and many other Russian companies …
TrustBIX signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with Canadian-based Riz Global Foods Inc. (“Riz Global”) where the Company’s BIX platform will be used to provide traceability for halal lifestyle products marketed by Riz Global. Riz Global is creating a “Halal Commerce Gateway” to support demand for lifestyle products for halal consumers in Canada and the …
Islam is the third largest religion in the US after Christianity and Judaism. About 12 million Muslims are living in the country. They are one of the most racially diverse religious groups. To meet the increasingly diversified Halal dietary needs of these Muslims in the USA, Halal certification organizations such as Islamic Services of America …
Saudi Arabia has chosen Prime Certification and Inspection, a subsidiary of the United Arab Emirates-based Prime Group of Companies, the only Philippine-based halal-certification body authorized to give certification for food exports bound for the Kingdom Prime Certification and Inspection, a subsidiary of the United Arab Emirates-based Prime Group of Companies, has been recognized by the …
Indonesia is getting ready to introduce a stricter anti-bribery management system ISO 37001 to streamline halal processes. Its once all-powerful halal certifier LPPOM-MUI has been repeatedly criticized for its dubious practices for issuing halal certificates to food companies in the country. The situation may change after the anti-bribery management system for the halal processes is …
