New Bakery, near Zagreb, has invested $5.67 million in its baklava facility to double production to 1,000 tonnes a year (Shutterstock).

Croatia poised for halal industry growth


Home to the biggest Baklava factory in the EU, production of the pastry has doubled and over 100 local companies have received halal certification.

Ahead of the 2022 Halal Business Forum, which will occur from October 4-5 in Zagreb, Croatia is poised to grow its halal industry. The nation with a population of 4 million, where about 1.5 % are Muslim, became a member of the European Union in 2013 and relies heavily on tourism as an economic growth driver.

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