Saudi Arabia: Agri, food focus for Saudi trade fair
The latest products, practices and techniques to meet Saudi Arabia’s surging food demands will be unveiled at an international food trade and industry show to be held in Riyadh in…
Agriculture
KSA food sales to reach $70 billion by 2016
Food sales in the Kingdom account for around half of the domestic retail market and are expected to be worth almost $70 billion (SR262.5 billion) by 2016. Industry players emphasize…
UAE: Kohinoor Foods to sell 20% stake in Dubai JV
Kohinoor Foods (KFL), one of India’s largest basmati rice and ready-to- eat foodstuff producers, plans to sell 20 per cent stake at Rs 160 a share in its Dubai joint…
UAE lifts ban on Philippines poultry products
The UAE previously imposed a general ban on food shipments from Asia following reports of incidents related to the avian flu. While local agencies are engaged in halal certification, a…
Malaysia: Utilise Tekun Nasional Loans To Produce More Halal Food Products
Entrepreneurs involved in the production of Agro-based products must take advantage of loans and facilities offered by Tekun Nasional to increase their production of halal food products says Agriculture and…
Philippines: Food exporters advised to meet Saudi standards
The Trade Department told food exporters and manufacturers to comply with the maximum residue limits for pesticides on food products imposed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
UAE second largest GCC food producer
The UAE is the second largest food producer in the GCC after Saudi Arabia, accounting for 12.1 per cent of the GCC’s total production, the GCC Food Industry report has…
Dubai needs food from Africa
Next month the Ruler of Dubai, the Prime Minister and vice-president of the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, will be hosting the Africa Global Business Forum, a two-day…
Thailand, Brunei team up in food
Thailand and Brunei will foster cooperation on agriculture with a focus on food and halal products. The collaboration is in line with Brunei's long-term development plan launched in 2008.
Pakistan: Halal Research Council and KPK Agriculture University Sign Agreement
Halal Research Council and KPK Agriculture University will work together for the development of Halal Industry. Halal Research Council has started an 8-month Post Graduate Diploma to provide trainings on…
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