Sozo to tap on Malaysia halal stature for global export
SHANDONG-BASED Sozo Global Ltd, a one-stop gourmet convenient food
specialist, is banking on tapping Malaysia’s halal food stature
on the world stage to penetrate the booming and lucrative global halal
food segment which boasts an annual worth of US$2 trillion. The group expects to use the halal
food hub to target the Middle Eastern markets over the longer term.
Obama's pick for food safety chief surprises consumer advocates
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Is it time for America to reassess its meat and poultry industry and consider a bit of wholesome and pure? The number of recalls, illnesses and deaths associated with contaminated
meats and poultry has remained steady since 2004, despite government
and industry pledges to make food safer. This month, Russia banned U.S.
imports of chicken out of concern about a chlorine wash American
producers are using to disinfect poultry.
Walmart unveils new global sourcing strategy
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. said Thursday it is reorganizing its global
sourcing structure to reduce costs, accelerate speed to market and
improve the quality of products.
The initiative is part of parent company Walmart's new global
sourcing strategy, which includes creating global merchandising centers,
changing leadership and structure, and forming a strategic alliance
with global sourcing company Li & Fung.
Prospects for Econonic Cooperation between Russia and Malaysia
A working group from Russia of top executives from Islamic finance and Halal products & services, recently visited Malaysia looking for areas of cooperation with representatives from
Islamic business and finance in South-East Asia. One of the topics discussed with Malaysia counterparts was the 'KAZANHALAL
2010' Exhibition to be held in the city of Kazan on the 27-29 June 2010, alongside the II Summit on International
Islamic Business and Finance.
UK - Halal meat getting recognition at long last
A research project has been commissioned by the newly-formed Halal
Steering Group, established by EBLEX with key industry figures to guide
work in the Halal sector and act as a forum for issues related to Halal
meat. It will cover the Muslim population growth in England, as
well as demand for Halal products, the supply chain and changing
consumption trends, and build on previous work done to form a complete
view of the Halal sector.
France: 57% of Muslims Regularly Buy Halal
In religious matters, supply creates demand.
Since they can easily buy ritually slaughtered meat, Muslims are eating
more every day. Close to 60% routinely buy Muslim meat, according to a
new survey conducted by Ifop. Another 15% said they do so 'most of the
time'. In total, three quarters of the sample, representative of
Muslims living in France, whether foreigners or French, say they eat
halal meat.
"Halal" Beauty and the Cosmetics Industry
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Australia,
Personal care
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World’s largest airport commercial lounge opens in Hong Kong
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China,
Travel & Hospitality
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Fundamentals of Halal Foods and Certification
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MarketTrend: Kosher- and Halal-Certified Foods in the U.S.
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