Sozo to tap on Malaysia halal stature for global export

Posted in: China, Asia
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

Posted in: USA
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

Posted in: USA, Retail
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

Posted in: Russia, Asia, Media & Events
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

Posted in: UK, Europe, Meat & Poultry, Research
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

Posted in: EU, Meat & Poultry, Halal Integrity
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

Posted in: Australia, Personal care
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In this article Amanda Foxon-Hill, a Cosmetic Chemist, gives her views with the help interviews organised by IslamOnLine.net on the new niche market developing on Halal Cosmetics. This is article clearly shows the importance these topics being discussed at the coming International Conference on Halal Cosmetics & Toiletries being held in Kuala Lumpur on the 13-14 April 2010.

World’s largest airport commercial lounge opens in Hong Kong

Posted in: China, Travel & Hospitality
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If you can't afford to travel Business Class in the air perhaps you might like to pay to enjoy the luxury of a First Class lounge while waiting to board your Economy Class flight at the airport. The new commercial Travelers' Lounge 'pay-in lounge' at Hong Kong International Airport is even offering Halal Food for its guests wanting pre-flight pampering.

Fundamentals of Halal Foods and Certification

Posted in: USA, Halal Integrity, The Americas
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Formulating products for the growing, massive halal market requires knowledge of processes and ingredient characteristics. The following article which features in the current Prepared Foods magazine in the US, clearly outlines this for people new to the concept of Halal, and how or why you might want to get Halal certified.

MarketTrend: Kosher- and Halal-Certified Foods in the U.S.

Posted in: USA, Research
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'MarketTrend: Kosher- and Halal-Certified Foods in the U.S.' is a new report from Packaged facts. It delivers an in-depth analysis of the market for kosher and halal foods in the United States, with an emphasis on opportunities in the mainstream market.A summary of the content is included here.