Bovril was created in 1888.

I sent an email to them and this was their response (South Africa)

Bovril is a blend of Beef & yeast extract

The yeast is derived from spent brewer’s year blended with beef extract

The thickener which is used in Bovril is not oxblood; it is derived from carrageenan, a natural ingredient made from seaweed

Bovril is Bovril is not certified Halaal and Kosher due to a component in the beef extract which is not Halaal- and Kosher suitable.

No it isn't. It contains beef which is unlikely to have been slaughtered in the Islamic way. Bovril should consider using Halal beef in its product to widen its market, remembering 25% of people are Muslim.

Bovril is considered more of a meat extract than a broth. Bovril can be used to flavor soup.

meat extract