Category: Retail
Is a lack of innovation behind halal shopper dissatisfaction?
Canadian grocery shoppers looking for halal are more dissatisfied with their options this year than they were a year ago, according to just released research.
Halal consumer market will hit $2.5 trillion globally in 2020, AT Kearney reports
The firm’s Global Business Policy Council, which conducted the analysis, found that spending on halal products and services is set to almost double globally by 2023.
JTB, Singapore firm ink deal to promote halal certification in Japan
The agreement aims to facilitate the growth and development of the halal food and travel industry in Japan, boost the export of halal products to and from Japan, and improve the experience of Muslim tourists in Japan.
UK: Baby food company For Aisha secures ‘seven-figure’ investment
The For Aisha range is halal and tayyib. Our recipes have been developed by a chef and dietitian and include a delicious blend of spices and herbs so that they taste and smell great.
Singapore: The new M&S range destined for Asia
The firm’s franchise partner in Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai, Al-Futtaim, has confirmed it will offer the M&S halal range in its markets, although it is unclear if the arrangement will include Hong Kong.
UK: M&S Launches Market-First Own Label Halal Prepared Meal Range
M&S Food claims this is a first for a major UK retailer and will tap into growing demand for such products.
Saudi Arabia: Plant-based foods on the rise across the Middle East, says Prince Khaled
Prince Khaled said the success of plant-based products largely rests on education and the availability of information to consumers and potential consumers.
Modanisa targets first Turkish unicorn status with Muslim womenswear
The business has tapped into a global market of Muslim consumers with growing purchasing power.
UAE’s food labelling move a boost for healthy living
The labelling policy, which was approved by the UAE Cabinet last week, is premised on the use of the colours red, amber or green to symbolise the nutritional status of the food.
Switzerland’s Largest Supermarket Chain Follows The Pack With Blockchain Food Tracking
Migros, Switzerland’s largest supermarket chain, has instituted a blockchain food tracking system with the help of TE-Food to aid in essential areas in the supply chain.
Clean label trend: Why food safety is most important aspect for Middle East consumers
Clean label is a consumer driven movement, demanding a return to real food and transparency through authenticity. Food products containing natural, familiar, simple ingredients that are easy to recognize, understand, and pronounce. No artificial ingredients or synthetic chemicals. Products consumers recognise and think of as wholesome—ingredients that consumers might use at home. One major retailer […]
Massive potential: Why are ASEAN halal food exports growing at a slower rate than global demand?
Halal food exports from South East Asian countries are seemingly sluggish, despite soaring consumer demand and a more sophisticated regulatory regime.
Opinion: Implementing a Traffic Light System to the Halal Logo to ensure a Healthy Diet
This could bring about health benefits and reduce healthcare costs, plus result in a more sustainable food system founded upon halal and tayyib.
Food is ‘getting cool’: Nestlé CTO Stefan Palzer’s top 7 predictions on the future of food
The continued growth of social media, meanwhile, is changing how food is marketed. The need for novel, diverse food offerings is becoming increasingly important.
UK: Food fraud on the rise, claims research
The report suggests that illegal beef production from unapproved premises or without the proper inspections account for almost 43% of reported fraud in the global beef supply chain.
Ethical fashion trends: Sustainability leads Twitter mentions in Q2 2019
GlobalData tracks the top 100 influencers in ethical fashion via its Influencer platform.
UK: Gulf-UK tourism rises by 9% in Q1, says VisitBritain
Those visitors spent £382 million in the UK in the first three months of 2019 – up six per cent on the first quarter of 2018 spend levels.
Singapore: Speciality & Fine Food Asia concludes largest ever shows
The 2019 edition drew in close to 4,200 trade visitors from the foodservice, retail and hospitality industries across Southeast Asia.
Malaysia: 9 out of 10 SMEs do not have halal certification
One of the reasons was the fact that most entrepreneurs were running their businesses in a traditional manner, and had the perception that they did not need to obtain halal certification.
Food and Beverage Internet Sales in the UAE Grow at a CAGR of 21% in the 2015-2018 Period
The increasing use of online retail sales channels has led to opportunities for businesses to use data analytics to understand and target customers using their websites and mobile phone apps.
