With halal certification, Brazilian sugar firm Energy eyes tripling of sales in Islamic countries

With halal certification, Brazilian sugar firm Energy eyes tripling of sales in Islamic countries

SÂO PAULO - Energy is the latest Brazilian sugar manufacturer to go halal as it eyes export growth to Islamic countries, and certification becomes mandatory for more food products and ingredients in key Muslim markets.

Brazil is a major sugar manufacturer and exporter. The country is good for some 20% of global production and 40% of total exports. Up to 70% of Brazil's sugar is shipped around the world. In 2020, Brazilian sugar exports hit a record 30.9 million tons, an increase of no less than 70% compared to the previous year.

A quick scan of FAMBRAS' long list of halal-certified companies includes Ingenio Pichichi, Alvean Sugar, Goiasa Goiatuba Álcool, Jalles Machado, Raízen Caarapó Açućar e Álcool, and Raízen Energia for many different types of products such as raw sugar, organic crystal sugar, white sugar, and crude sugar. Energy produces five kinds of sugar: refined, extra fine, crystal, demerara, and organic.