PCJCCI: COVID-19 and Implications for the Halal Food Industry

President of the Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI), Zark Khan, noted that the coronavirus outbreak has drawn the world’s attention to the importance of food cleanliness and hygiene.

He added that in the wake of the outbreak, Halal food has proven to be the best option particularly with meat-related food products, due to the cleanliness and disease-free aspects it adheres to. The PCJCCI President reiterated that the whole situation has opened up opportunities for firms operating within the Halal food space, as consumers globally seek cleaner, safer food.

The IMARC Group (IMARC) states that Halal food has now expanded to include meat that is toxin-free, clean a...