The grant was awarded to the Cooperative Development Institute (CDI) to facilitate the development of the meat brand and a halal-certified, USDA-regulated slaughter and processing facility.

The company said the product is available for Ramadan.

Aussie Select, a brand of World Select Cuts LLC, has launched a new line of premium ready-to-eat packaged lamb products.

One of Canada’s largest independent, family owned Halal meat processors, Amir Quality Meats Inc., recently acquired a Wellington Poultry Ltd. facility and associated supply.