Halal food industry spreading

(MENAFN) Exhibitors at the second OIC Halal Middle East Exhibition and Congress said that the halal food industry is increasingly spreading in markets around the world, Khaleej Times reported. Investors in the industry are looking for more opportunities to support its growth in the market. Audit manager at Halal Italia said: "Halal food is picking up in Italy and we are confident of its success in the country because of its popularity even in non-Muslim population." Halal Italia is the Italian organisation for Islamic certification, which is also recognized from the Ministry of Environment and Water in the UAE and the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore. "Our association is a non-profit body that has been formed to provide a common platform to stakeholders in Korea halal industry," Korea Halal Association advisor said.