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.
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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.
As it covers different stages of the production chain, certification makes production and food safer, said Ali Zoghbi, from FAMBRAS. The executive lectured this Thursday (1) in the online course on the Islamic world.
Religious precepts preceded the trend by suppliers to follow environmental, social, and corporate governance metrics. The conclusion comes from the former president at the Arab Brazilian Chamber, Rubens Hannun, who spoke at a course about the Islamic world.
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.
Eid al-Fitr, the day that marks the end of the Muslims’ fasting period, is a festive day in Islamic-majority countries. Purchases of clothes to be used on this special day and gifts for children boost retail.
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.
An online business meeting saw personal care, perfume and cosmetics industry professionals go over industry figures and what’s to come once the pandemic has blown over.
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.
Alongside representatives of halal certifier organizations, the Arab Brazilian Chamber revealed that it will embark on a new effort to establish the image of Brazilian halal goods as the best in the world. The announcement was made during the Brazil-Arab Countries Economic Forum.
