Brazilian Halal exports to the Middle East to cross US$6.38 billion in 2008

Posted in: Middle East & Africa, The Americas, Meat & Poultry
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

Posted in: Middle East & Africa, Oceania, Halal Integrity, Meat & Poultry

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

Posted in: Middle East & Africa, Meat & Poultry

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

Posted in: Middle East & Africa, The Americas, Meat & Poultry
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

Posted in: Oceania, Meat & Poultry, Halal Integrity
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.