In the final panel of the second day of the 2025 Global Halal Brazil Business Forum, speakers discussed how Brazil’s certification is perceived by consumers abroad.
Author: Rebecca Vettore
A panel held at the third edition of the Global Halal Brazil Business Forum brought together female executives to discuss the theme “Female Leadership in the Global Halal Economy.”
Sultan Alhababi, Executive Vice President of Operations at the Global Halal Academy, and Ali Hussein El Zoghbi, President of the International Halal Academy and Vice President of FAMBRAS Halal Certifier, signed an agreement during the third edition of the Global Halal Brazil Business Forum (GHB) on Monday (27) at the WTC Events Center in São
During the Global Halal Brazil Business Forum held on Monday (27), Marco Tieman, co-founder and CEO of HSC Alliance, spoke about global trends and opportunities in the halal market.
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Pitaya tested in Saudi Arabia the irrigation sensors it developed, an experience that generated new contacts for going international.
With negotiations led by a Brazilian partner, the country has become the main foreign destination of Ishtar wines.
Consumer demand for Middle Eastern fragrances prompted Iana Cirelli to set up a dedicated point of sale at Shopping da Lapa mall.
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