United Arab Emirates

Brazil beef exports to UAE boom

26-Jul-2019 By Paul Cochrane

Brazilian beef exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) saw an increase of 439.84% year-on-year in the first half of 2019, according to figures issued by the Dubai-based Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce.

Abattoir construction begins in Sharjah

23-Jul-2019 By Aidan Fortune

Work has begun on a new AED18m abattoir in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Mobile slaughterhouse launched for Eid Al Adha

23-Jul-2019 By Aidan Fortune

The Sharjah Municipality in the United Arab Emirates has launched a mobile slaughterhouse facility ahead of Eid Al Adha.

JBS targets Arab market with Seara range

15-Feb-2019 By Aidan Fortune

Processor JBS is hoping to unlock the potential of the growing Arab market with a strong presence at this year’s Gulfood show in Dubai.

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Halal Food Authority CEO to step down

31-Jan-2019 By Aidan Fortune

The chief executive officer of the Halal Food Authority (HFA), Saqib Mohammed, is to step down from the role.

Ishida to showcase at Gulfood Manufacturing

24-Sep-2018 By Michelle Perrett

Equipment supplier Ishida Europe is to showcase its latest solutions to this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai between 6 and 8 November.

Cobb-Vantress and Al-Watania Poultry Company sign distribution deal

07-Aug-2018 By Aidan Fortune

US poultry research company Cobb-Vantress has signed a distribution deal with leading Middle East producer Al-Watania Poultry Company for Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Demand for halal meats to raise Mexican export market

18-Jul-2018 By Ashley Williams

Mexico is set to open up export opportunities for halal certification into the Muslim market.

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Dubai Municipality opens cattle feed inspection laboratories

12-Jun-2018 By Ashley Williams

The Dubai Municipality has opened veterinary laboratories to inspect fodder samples and animal food shipments in the Jebel Ali Port region.

Lisaili abattoir trials Al Mawashi smart app delivery service during Ramadan

22-May-2018 By Ashley Williams

The Dubai Municipality has trialled the Al Mawashi smart application at its Lisaili abattoir, for meat to be delivered to customers during Ramadan.

BRF results: Volume progression contributes towards steady sales growth

11-May-2018 By Ashley Williams

Growing volume sales across its Brazilian, Turkish and Chinese units has helped BRF increase its net revenue by 5.7% to R$8.2 billion in its first quarter results.

Plant-based protein demand drives Beyond Meat’s global expansion

09-May-2018 By Ashley Williams

Growing global demand for plant-based protein has resulted in US alternative meat firm Beyond Meat to expand into 50 countries worldwide.

Al Islami Foods sells minority stake to Mitsubishi Corporation

01-May-2018 By Ashley Williams

UAE-based frozen meat halal manufacturer Al Islami Foods has sold a minority stake to Mitsubishi Corporation to drive further growth in the global halal market.

McDonald’s told to set date to cut antibiotics in beef, pork

26-Jan-2018 By Oscar Rousseau

An advocacy group has urged McDonald’s to set a “concrete timeline” for phasing out antibiotics in its beef and pork, amid concerns that routine overuse creates life-threatening, drug-resistant superbugs.

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Don’t miss Ai-Ping Hu’s robotics trends review for GMN webinar

18-Jan-2018 By Oscar Rousseau

GlobalMeatNews is pleased to welcome exciting US researcher Ai-Ping Hu as our latest speaker for the Wednesday 7 February webinar: Automate, Integrate, Accelerate.