Brazilian Halal exports to the Middle East to cross US$6.38 billion in 2008
Brazilian
Halal exports to the Middle East are expected to exceed USD 6.38
billion in 2008, as the demand for beef meat and poultry continues to
rise in the region. Industry reports have revealed that 33 per cent of
Brazilian poultry and 40 per cent of its meat production are being
supplied to the global Halal market, which is largely concentrated
within the region.
Live export protest across Australia
ANIMALS Australia will step up its campaign against live exports with a national day of action tomorrow.
The animal rights group is urging its supporters to brandish petitions at their workplace, school or university as part of its ``Live Animal Export: Indefensible'' campaign.Halal World Expo sparks export demand, but regional consumers face wait for unique Al Ain Quail
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Huge UAE demand for unique quail produced in Al Ain
through a selective breeding process means consumers in other Gulf
countries may have to wait at least 18 months before they can buy the
halal delicacy at their local supermarkets. Attracting major interest at the Halal World Expo in Abu Dhabi had to disappoint many potential distributors who were keen to start importing the Al Ain Quail which is 100% natural, halal and twice the size of normal birds.
Canadian supplier to import high-end halal bison and elk
DUBAI: Prairie Halal Foods from Canada hopes to introduce halal bison
and Islam-friendly elk into high-end restaurants and hotels by next
month.
MLA targets Halal trade
MEAT and Livestock Australia is counting on a strategic global
marketing campaign built around the Halal brand to help lift Australian
red meat sales in Muslim countries during what it predicts will be a
tough 12 months for the traditional meat markets.