Category: USA

Rice Set to Climb as Thailand Plans Curbs, U.S. Crop Drops

The smallest increase in rice stockpiles in five years means global grain inventories will extend a decline that already drove food costs to a record.

Aug 15, 2011 | 0 comments View Post

Research: Religious beliefs shape health care attitudes among US Muslims

The perceived role of God in illness and recovery is a primary influence upon the health care beliefs and behaviors of American Muslims, a first-of-its-kind study has discovered. Outreach and education efforts by the health care community can help address Muslim concerns and improve health care quality in this rapidly growing population, the report recommends.

Aug 13, 2011 | 0 comments View Post

USA: Whole Foods faces controversy over promotion of Ramadan products

US foods supermarket chain Whole Foods has found itself at the center of a heated controversy over its decision to promote Ramadan products for Muslims living in America.

Aug 12, 2011 | 0 comments View Post

USA: Whole Foods’ Ramadan Marketing Headaches

A pioneering Ramadan marketing campaign at Whole Foods has turned into a headache thanks to a handful of vocal anti-Muslim bloggers.

Aug 10, 2011 | 0 comments View Post

Opinion: Antidote to Anti-Shariah Movement

There are problems in all 240 countries of the world, but what is the point of importing the actions of few to spread fear amongst the many? Albert Einstein said it best, ‘Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition [instilling fear] from mediocre minds.’

Aug 10, 2011 | 0 comments View Post

Halal food market is estimated at US$500 billion per year

An overview on Halal in France, Russia, USA, UK and Europe. As numbers grow, Muslims continue to maintain purchasing habits that align with their Islamic faith. Muslims want to be able to look at a product and see a recognizable Halal logo. There is an increasing demand for products that are inclusive.

Aug 09, 2011 | 0 comments View Post

USA: 3rd Annual Muslim Consumer Conference (AMCC)

The 3rd AMCC will be held on Saturday, October 29th at Hotel Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick, New Jersey.The conference is held annually attracting attendees from the food industry, entrepreneurs, professionals, and marketing/advertising/PR executives.

Aug 07, 2011 | 0 comments View Post

USA: Helping the Halal consumer

Muslim Americans want to purchase the same products as every other American – they just want them to be unquestionably halal. The number of American Muslims is slated to reach 16 million by 2014 and American Muslim consumers are looking ahead.

Aug 06, 2011 | 0 comments View Post

USA: American Muslims stand out as a multicultural market with significant opportunities

American Muslims are the most diverse religious group in America according to Magali Rheault, Senior Analyst, Gallup Center for Muslim Studies. The American Muslim Consumer Conference (AMCC) promotes dialog and raises awareness of this multicultural niche where many mainstream companies are now seeing a growing opportunity.

Aug 04, 2011 | 0 comments View Post

USA: Dow Jones Islamic Markets Indexes in July 2011: Islamic Finance and the debt discussion

The DJIM U.S. Titans 50 Index, which measures the performance of 50 Islamic halal U.S. blue chips, closed down 1.04% for July, while the conventional bellwether, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, ended the month lower by 2.18%. Meanwhile, the flight of capital into “safe havens” such as gold and the Swiss franc intensified.

Aug 04, 2011 | 0 comments View Post

Opinion: Islamic finance, Halal industry & Shariah-compliant hotels during Ramadhan

Ramadan is a period of introspection for Muslims and Islamic financial institutions to better observe Islamic teachings, appreciate our blessings and be moved to action by the burden of others.

Aug 01, 2011 | 0 comments View Post

USA: HalalConnect magazine – 3rd Edition

The American Halal Association has launched its 3rd edition of the HalalConnect magazine. Cover story ‘Time for Regulation’ – “With Halal Regulation, can America become a major market force?” Download PDF version here.

Jul 31, 2011 | 0 comments View Post

USA: Whole Foods Goes Social for Ramadan

Whole Foods and upstart natural meals brand Saffron Road are employing Facebook, Twitter, and blogs to target Muslims for Ramadan, a month-long spiritual holiday beginning Aug. 1.

Jul 28, 2011 | 0 comments View Post

USA: New Gift Guide Features Islamic Gifts for Easy Halal Shopping

The first ever Eid Gift Guide makes halal shopping easy for Muslims everywhere. A new business initiative to find Islamic gifts made by and for Muslims that features strict Halal permissible products appropriate for the entire family.

Jul 26, 2011 | 2 comments View Post

Saffron Road to Serve Muslim Consumers During Ramadan

It is not often that brands and retailers in the U.S. acknowledge American Muslim consumers and their major holidays, but occasionally when they do, they see first hand an outpouring of support from that community.

Jul 21, 2011 | 0 comments View Post

USA: Halal not just for Muslims anymore

The Halal industry is where kosher was in the early 1950s before there was any kind of national certification process and when much of what was available was produced only on a local or regional basis.

Jul 15, 2011 | 0 comments View Post

USA: Saffron Road™ Celebrates One Year

Adnan Durrani, CEO of American Halal Co., said, “Our niche is not bound to just one category—ethnic, halal or all-natural, but transcends several dietary needs, making way for a more premium choice for consumers with sophisticated and unique tastes.”

Jul 09, 2011 | 0 comments View Post

USA: Enzymotec’s SharpPS® Halal Certified

Enzymotec’s SharpPS® (phosphatidylserine) line of cognitive products used in dietary supplements is now certified by the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA) as Halal.

Jul 09, 2011 | 0 comments View Post
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