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Australia’s next big Halal export: camel meat →  April 26, 2011 1

As populations and food needs grow across the Middle East, one Egyptian businessman has spotted a niche export opportunity for Australia: halal camel meat.

New Zealand: Halal Journal Award is worth millions! →  April 13, 2011 2

The New Zealand meat industry is expected to grow significantly after the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry won the HJ Award for Best Service Provider at the World Halal Forum last week.

Introducing the world’s first carcass processing robot →  March 30, 2011 10

New Zealand this week launched what may be the world's first robotic carcass processing robot for sheep.

Halal now available in Australian hospitals →  February 9, 2011 5

Southern Health, Victoria's largest health service provider in metropolitan Melbourne, Australia, has started serving a choice of halal meals for Muslim patients in all of its hospitals.

New Zealand must explain its Halal certification better →  January 31, 2011 1

The head of one of New Zealand's halal certification bodies is warning that the country may miss out on marketing opportunities unless it explains its certification system better.

New Zealand hopes for increased beef trade to Malaysia →  December 20, 2010 0

The New Zealand Meat Industry Association is hoping a new agreement arrangement with Malaysia on halal requirements will help restore the beef trade there.

Malaysia-NZ agree on Halal specifications →  December 17, 2010 4

Malaysia has signed a first-of-its-kind agreement that will see authorities in New Zealand ensuring meat exporters there adhere to halal specifications.

Live export versus Australian halal industry →  November 5, 2010 1

The case is building up against Australia and live animal export in the name of Halal, where over 4 million sheep, 600,000 cattle and 25,000 goats were sent overseas every year, lasting up to three weeks a trip.

Halal biotech deals inked →  November 4, 2010 0

Listed Australian biotech Holista CollTech announced today that it has signed two significant deals regarding the research and commercialisation of its halal food-grade sheep collagen.

UK Halal Controversy: New Zealand expresses concern →  September 26, 2010 0

The organisation representing New Zealand's meat exporters is concerned about the reputation its lamb has in Britain, with people saying they will not buy it because it is halal.

Malaysian Halal SMEs strike it big in Australia →  September 20, 2010 0

Malaysian exhibitors returned home mighty pleased after chalking up potential sales worth up to RM23 million at the four-day Fine Food Australia 2010 in Melbourne.

New Ramadan lounge targets Arab tourists to Australia →  August 24, 2010 0

A Ramadan evening lounge where Muslims can meet after a day's fasting, will open in a premier Gold Coast hotel on Monday in a bid to woo more visitors from the Middle East.

Indonesia limits Halal beef import from Australia →  August 18, 2010 0

Indonesia as the world's most populous Muslim nation announced it is greatly limiting Halal beef imports from Australia, a move to gain self-sufficiency and ensure Halalness of their food.

Halal as an Emerging Global Business Opportunity →  July 28, 2010 1

A report by the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise highlights the growth potential of halal food and beverage, cosmetics and beauty products in all the different markets around the world.