Malaysia Food and Drink Report Q4 2008

Posted in: Asia, Food Manufacturing
Malaysia’s thriving halal sector will appeal to investors particularly with the current tax incentives for halal producers. In August 2008, Nestlé proposed the government introduce further monetary incentives to attract additional business to the region, however, there has yet to be a response from the government in relation to Nestlé’s suggestions.

Brunei to Develop 7 industrial Clusters outside Oil & Gas

Posted in: Asia, Food Manufacturing
Brunei is set to develop seven areas outside the oil and gas industry, namely renewable energy, eco-tourism, aquaculture, "green" ICT, Pulau Muara Besar (PMB) project, Halal processing, and Islamic finance.

Summit Industrial Products Becomes the First Company in North America to Earn ISO 21469 Certification

Posted in: The Americas, Food Manufacturing
NSF today announced that KL Texas, L.P. (dba Summit Industrial Products), a worldwide leader in synthetic lubricant technology, is the first company in North America to receive Certification to ISO 21469: Safety of machinery - Lubricants with Incidental Product Contact -- Hygiene requirements.
This company has also gone to the trouble to get both Halal and Kosher certification for many of their food grade products. Some people do not realise that Halal certification requirements even go into the fine detail of being sure that the lubricants used for the machinery producing the food, and the glue in packaging, are are inspected.


Halal venture is tasty for food giant Nestlé as it cashes in on surging demand

Posted in: Europe, Food Manufacturing
Food giant Nestlé has gone halal in 75 of its 480 plants worldwide as it cashes in on a surge in demand for food and products acceptable to devout Muslims.

Growing number of Australian manufacturers embracing Halal and Kosher certification

Posted in: Oceania, Halal Integrity, Food Manufacturing
Australia was the first non-Muslim country to place Halal certification under legislation and, according to the Australian Halal Food Directory, there are currently four recognized certifying bodies in Australia for Halal food.