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  The existing size of Muslim population around the globe and its faster growth rate but more importantly superior quality standards of Halal food are responsible for enormous growth of Halal food market. Apart from Muslim countries many non-Muslim countries now share significant percentage of global trade of Halal food. The factors driving global Halal food trade include: 1) growth in Muslim population, the primary market for Halal food, 2) …

  Fast food industry in Pakistan is likely to take an escalated boom this year The fast food industry in Pakistan is undergoing an escalated boom. Despite fierce economic competition, country’s this industry has managed to generate strong profits and is well-received by the local masses as well. Recent statistics have revealed that fast food industry is the second largest in Pakistan. Not only that, but this sector also accounts …

  A newly-formed commission set to undertake key mandates for long-term solution Despite being world’s eighth largest food producing country, Pakistan’s 50 percent of population is remained food insecure. Due to this, Pakistan is really facing a problem of hunger. Food insecurity is at present in many parts of the country and affecting almost of half of the population. This is evidenced from the fact that several children are digging …

  While the gross domestic product of the country is showing signs of slower economic growth, the fast food industry seems to be experiencing higher amounts of growth. Industry estimates suggest it to be a $1 billion per year market suggesting that international and domestic cuisines and restaurants seem to be doing quite well. The fast food industry in the country is constantly seeing new restaurants opening up on a …

  Elements involve in food adulteration, spurious drugs, substandard and bogus agriculture medicines will be severely penalized The PML-N led Punjab government is spending billions of rupees to provide quality healthcare to people through a comprehensive program by activating rural and basic health centers and in this kind the first-ever international standard model drug testing laboratory of the country has been made functional in Punjab while work is underway for …

  Food production is mainly focused for immediate consumption, packaging or both. After purchase, meals may be consumed on-site, taken out or delivered. The fast pace of modern life increases the demand for quick-service restaurants. Nevertheless, people are more aware of what they consume and the effect it may potentially have on their health. This awareness creates a great demand for alternative quick-service foods. The push for healthier fast food …

  Interview with Mr. Rafiq Rangoonwala – President, Pakistan Food Association Profile: Mr Rafiq Rangoonwala is with the quick service restaurants (QSR) industry since 1980 and has managed several brands like KFC, Hardees, Pizza Hut, Burger King, TGI Fridays, Pizza Express etc. in several countries. Presently, he is the President of Pakistan Food Association as well. Burger King was introduced in Pakistan in 2014 and started its operations in Karachi …

  Interview with Mr. Naim Anwar — President & CEO, Crescent Star Foods Ltd Profile: Mr. Naim Anwar is the President and CEO of Crescent Star Foods Limited, which owns Master Franchise of Texas-based American fast food chain Golden Chick and also Sindh and Balochistan rights of UAE-based chain Bombay Chowpatty. Golden Chick has a large variety of products with Fried, Roasted and Grilled Chicken and it’s Golden Tenders enjoy …

  Pakistan’s fast food industry is undergoing an escalated boom and despite fierce competition, the industry has managed to generate profitability. Statistics show that fast food industry is the second largest in Pakistan, with approximately 180 million consumers. Not only that, but this sector also accounts for around 20 percent of the total employment in manufacturing sector. An industry with such dynamics has a great probability of exceptional growth in …