This Monday (15), at an event in Dubai, the state government and institutions from the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais signed a cooperation agreement with the Arab Brazilian Chamber and Cdial Halal to implement operations to foster business with the Arab countries.
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Representatives of the Arab Brazilian Chamber and Cdial Halal met with city authorities last week. They defined the preparation of a work plan to transform Foz into a halal tourist destination.
Brazilian company Kit International and New Zealander Garra merged and are now under Garra International brand. Arab countries are the company’s primary market. It plans to multiply its revenue fivefold in ten years.
This year Eid Al-Adha takes place on July 20. Some countries, especially in the Gulf, declared a holiday from July 19 to 22. Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj) is limited to Saudis and residents. Mosques are open but with distancing and reduced capacity.
CNA and FAMBRAS host the course ‘The Islamic World – Opportunities and challenges for Brazilian agribusiness in a post-pandemic scenario.’ There will be four classes from June 17 to July 8.
Health certification for the export of livestock from Brazil to the UAE was approved in April. A demand for animals to produce halal meat and milk is expected.
Online event will be held next Monday, 19, from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm (BRT). Registration is open and free of charge.
Senator Jean Paul Prates requested a public hearing at Senate to address the creation of regulatory framework. One of the purposes is to get Islamic funds invested in Brazil. The announcement was made during a Brazilian Halal Academy roadshow.
Private Cosméticos of Brazil, which specializes in vegan products, has been offering halal items since early last February. Now, the goal is to expand in Muslim markets.
The Brazilian certifier has been accredited by the Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) to issue halal certificates concerning slaughtering and food items for export to the Arab country.
Halal training institute signed an agreement with the ABCC to redouble its educational efforts.
The Brazilian certifier will have an e-booth in the event the ABCC is set to host next week. Fambras Halal chairman Mohamed Zoghbi told ANBA about new products getting halal-certified in Brazil, including cosmetics.
The 16-year-old company Adélia Mendonça Cosmetics now focus in expanding its business into the Arab countries. The brand got a certification for all its products in September.
The Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) and meat packer Marfrig devised a protocol to offset methane emissions by raising cattle among trees. Marfrig is the only company carrying the label so far.
