Year: 2014
World Halal Day (17th of Holy Month of Ramadhan)
World Halal Day (17th of Holy Month of Ramadhan) Last year it was my humble suggestion to start an initiative to celebrate every 17th day of Ramadan as “WORLD HALAL DAY”. I had consulted some of my Brothers in different countries and by the grace of Allah, they have all supported the idea of having […]
5th International Halal Congress Russia was held in Moscow
With the increasing number of Muslims, the demand for Halal products and services is growing every year. However, Halal products and services are popular not only among Muslims, but also among people of other confessions and ideologies, as Halal products are known for its quality and the sphere of Halal services is based on mutual […]
WHAT SHALL WE DRINK?
Prof.Dr.Mustafa NUTKU When you are in a cafe or restaurant, waiters ask you what you would like to drink and you tell him what your preference is. In fact, the life itself is a preference. I remember I saw a shop where they sold badges with some famous saying or a proverb an done of […]
GIMDES HALAL CERTIFIED UMRAH STARTS
Umrah visit by GIMDES started on Monday, 9th of June. For the second time, GIMDES have organized a special Umrah visit where all food and meals are Halal certified by GIMDES. This special Umrah took great attention from Turkish media. GIMDES has sent a small delegation for this occasion and Dr. Buyukozer, President of GIMDES, […]
NEW CERTIFICATIONS AND RENEWALS BY GIMDES IN MAY 2014
New Certificates B5 Dış Ticaret – Roasted Chickpeas (Batch Certificate for export) Cantürk Et – Red Meat, Turkey, Meat products AK-DU Süt Ürünleri – Dairy Products Euronut – Dried Nuts and Fruits Orhanlar Ekmek –Bread and Bakery products Carmel Gıda – Caramel Estuz – Industrial Food Grade Salt Renewals Aktif Farma – Mixes of Vitamines […]
TURKEY TO BE THE LEAD EXPORTER IN HALAL CERTIFIED PRODUCTS EXPORT
Halal certified export figures of Turkey continue to increase and last year Turkish Halal industry passed the 3 billion USD level for the first time. GIMDES officials are very optimistic and they say Turkish Halal export will increase to 15 billion USD by year 2023 and 70% of the producers and exporters will have Halal […]
GIMDES GO FULL SPEED AHEAD WITH SEMINARS
As part of social responsibility programs, GIMDES continue to organize seminars in universities and high schools. During May, GIMDES have conducted more than 40 seminars in Universities and High schools in Istanbul, Izmir, Bursa, Konya and other cities of Turkey. There is a great demand for GIMDES seminars and before the summer holidays start, we […]
GMO DETECTED IN BABY FOOD IN TURKEY
Just 2 days after the protests against GMOs, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock of Turkey declared they have detected a genetically modified organism (GMO) in the infant formulas APTAMIL brand of MILUPA company. Following the discovery, they sent notice to every province to withdraw certain products from the company. After checks in the central […]
SAY NO TO GMO AND PLAYERS OF GMO
Regardless where you live, May 24 marks the annual opportunity to March Against Monsanto, the GMO Giant of the World. The March Against Monsanto is an international grassroots movement as well as a protest against the Monsanto corporation and genetically modified organisms. The event protesting the GMOs (genetically modified organisms) giant simultaneously took place in more […]