Category: Editorial
Opinion: Don’t make this about Islam or Halal, it’s just slaughter
Doesn’t reserving hysteria only for halal miss the point entirely in the context of the wider meat industry? It’s a distraction from the real issue: that we slaughter animals at all.
Non-Muslims in Halal Certification and Accreditation
New accreditation schemes have opened the door for non-Muslims to certify and accredit Halal products and processes. What is the Shariah position on this ?
How Britain’s young Muslims are tapping into a £2 trillion market
Generation M’s entrepreneurs are catering for an affluent group ignored by the big brands.
GIES: Sheikh Mohammed says Islamic Economy has proved its efficiency over the years
“The Islamic Economic system has been tested by various international financial institutions, and we have started reaping the benefits of this system.”
Opinion: Can a Halal certification body be owned by a non-Muslim?
A paper on the concept of ownership, relating ownership with the Halaal certification bodies, and finishing with a conclusion.
UK: The perception and acceptability of pre-slaughter and post-slaughter stunning for Halal production
This Report is based on the views of Islamic scholars and Halal consumers.
The importance of start-ups to the halal economy
SMEs, start-ups and entrepreneurs employ, innovate and experiment across a range of industries and sectors, acting as the lifeblood of their local markets with huge contributions in terms of presence and profits.
Shock report suggests imposing halal tax could help crush radical Islam in France
CALLS for a nationwide halal tax to help stop Muslim youths being radicalised have been raised in France.
Halal Sector – it is time to step up, no?
The Halal sector has for too long been obsessed with ensuring technically correct slaughter methods with only minimal regard for the Tayyib components that will ensure real food quality.
USA: How Halal Food Became a $20 Billion Hit in America
Overall, from restaurants to supermarkets, halal sales are projected at $20 billion this year, up by one-third since 2010, according to the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (Ifanca)
Opinion: Halal and Tayyib – the next wave
In all the excitement of the Big Numbers, there is an underlying feeling that something is missing from the picture of Halal.
Meet Generation M: the young, affluent Muslims changing the world
The caricatures of Islam don’t leave much room for modernity. The author of a new book argues that this image is absurd – and that a new demographic is about to flex its economic muscles.
Halal cosmetics seen as next major growth focus for global giants
Some of the world’s biggest consumer groups are making halal face creams and shampoos for Indonesia ahead of a new labeling law.
How a boom in the Halal products industry is good news for (mostly) everyone
Today Muslim consumerism is valued at an astounding $2.1 trillion. And as the population skyrockets, this number can only be expected to grow.
Opinion: Putting Islam centre stage in the digital age
Peter Gould is fast becoming the face of a new mode of engaging with spirituality through digital and creative spaces.
Opinion: Dairy ethical label market can grow by $4.6bn says Euromonitor
There is a growing movement towards sustainability, social responsibility and transparency on labels, says global market research company Euromonitor International with Halal on the top of the list.
Global Halal food lacks unifying standards: Report
REGULATION of Halal Foods in the global market face significant gaps, including lack of mutual recognition and a lack of unifying standards, according to a report.
Opinion: Asia’s growing Halal demand spurs innovation, profit
In countries with predominantly Muslim populations, even nonfood halal markets, such as daily necessities and cosmetics, are already thriving.
Opinion: China’s Halal Constitution
The increasing profile of Islam in public life is influencing recent constitutional debates in China, signaling that even China’s socialist legal system must account for the rights and duties of Muslims.
Opinion: Ignorance and fear are big obstacles for Muslim startup founders
“I believe that entrepreneurship is a good deterrent to prejudice and racism. If you can enhance someone’s life through a product, they’re going to look at you differently.”
