Brazilian food and beverage companies can now apply to get their first halal certification via the Halal Brazil project that grants an aid of 50% of the costs.
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The halal market was the topic of a webinar promoted by Invest Paraná in partnership with the Arab Brazilian Chamber. The Brazilian Southern state has potential in the food, textile, and cosmetics sectors.
The Global Halal Brazil Business Forum will gather halal market experts and players from Brazil and elsewhere from October 23 to 24 in the WTC Events Center in São Paulo. The meeting has cemented itself as the country’s biggest event on the topic. Registration is open.
On a visit to the Arab Brazilian Chamber, a delegation from the Saudi federation spoke about business possibilities in the private sector in both countries.
Revenue growth was 9.3% compared to the same period in 2022. The United Arab Emirates was the third leading buyer in the period, and Saudi Arabia came fifth.
The Arab Brazilian Chamber and ApexBrasil have opened applications for Brazilian halal certifiers interested in certifying food and beverage firms backed by the project.
Entrepreneurs from the state exporting food to Muslim countries were called to expand this trade, certifying their products as halal. The Arab Brazilian Chamber and ApexBrasil are conducting a project aimed at the halal market.
The Brazilian company has a farm and plant in Minas Gerais and controls its entire production chain, from raising animals to selling proteins to consumers. Quality, consistency, and standardization are the three pillars of the company, which already exports to some Arab countries.
Pérola pineapple juice concentrate is exported to over 20 countries across nearly every continent. Company wants to expand its market share in the Middle East.
Brazilian food processor BRF said it will form a joint venture with Halal Products Development Company in a bid to develop the halal industry.
Ali Ahmad Saifi (pictured below), CEO of certifier entity CDIAL Halal, pens an article detailing why halal certification is a sign of quality and safety not only for the Muslim community but consumers in general.
Winery Aurora sells pure grape juice to several countries and started producing carbonated juice beverages for China. It plans on breaking into Arab countries. Vinoh manufactures non-alcoholic wines for the domestic market and thinks about exporting.
The entity released its event calendar for the year, including the Economic Forum Brazil & Arab Countries, the participation in trade shows like Gulfood and APAS Show, international missions, and others. Check out the full program.
Revenue from poultry exports totaled USD 7.66 billion last year and reached a record volume. Top Arab buyers were the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
