Category: Retail
UK: ‘Misleading’ claim over stunned halal poultry rejected
By Jack Davies, Editor, Poultry World The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has rejected a claim made against poultry supplier Winterton Brothers that its pre-stunned chicken could not be called “100% halal”. The firm advertises itself as a family-run business specialising in supplying halal poultrymeat, and its website prominently advertises that it offers “original 100% halal”, […]
UK: Fourth HFA Halal Industry Conference (HHIC) 2018
The conference drew attendees from UK, Europe, Middle-East and Far-East including representatives from mainstream global food brands.
UK retailers cash in on Ramadan and Eid
This year an estimated four million British Muslims will be observing the holy month of Ramadan and fasting during the day.
UK: Europe’s first Eid Shopping Festival comes to Westfield London in June
The London Eid Festival 2018 takes place on 23rd and 24th June 2018 at Westfield London.
UK: Ramadan through the generations
Asda has been leading the way with their extensive Ramadan range, catering to both the younger and older generations.
UK: Halal Lamb/sheep Slaughtered in the UK
Key Facts on non stun and stun slaughter by the Veterinary Policy Research Foundation.
Malaysia: MIHAS 2018 offers largest halal segments and participation
The 15th edition of the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS), to be held here this April 4 to 7, is expected to draw global attention.
Canada: OneWorld Foods partner to bring authentic Halal food experience to Canadians
With a growing ethnic market, and an increasingly sophisticated consumer seeking high flavour profiles with great food, OneWorld is well on its way to success.
USA: One of the Largest Retailers in the US is Launching a Hijab-Friendly Fashion Line
Macy’s has partnered with Verona Collection, an Islamic boutique, and plans to exclusively carry Verona products for both Muslim and non-Muslim women across the U.S.
Saudi Arabia: Saudi fashion goes global
“There’s so much talent and so many buyers and beautiful boutiques in Saudi — we have the right people that can actually make this happen and make it a hub.”
Gulfood 2018 to Consolidate UAE’s Lead Role in Global Food Agenda
Gulfood is the region’s premier food and beverage industry platform – it underlines Dubai’s leading role in the global food sector.
Opinion: Vegan options are set to increase even more in 2018, says GlobalData
2017 has seen some landmark vegan products launched by major brands: McDonalds released a vegan burger, Pizza Hut launched a vegan pizza, and Asda began stocking vegan mince pies.
Brunei: Delivering bruneihalalfoods products to the world
Ghanim International Corporation is a state-owned enterprise in Brunei Darussalam that develops, markets and promotes high-quality Halal food products under the bruneihalalfoods brand.
London-based premium halal food brand Haloodies offers a recipe for growth
The market is flooded with halal from questionable sources and at low prices; this blocks brands with more trusted supply sources to enter the market in certain sales channels.
Opinion: Global Halal food sector set to boom as market grows
Established players are expanding at home and abroad through franchising and multinationals have also made major investments in Muslim-majority markets.
UK: ‘Parma 2064’ Halal Parmigiano Reggiano cheese has launched in London
Parma 2064, the World’s first Halal approved Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese launched and won it’s first award at the World Cheese Awards.
UK: Veganism presents rapidly growing opportunity for UK retailers
November is vegan month in the UK and with more shoppers are turning to veganism as consumers show a greater concern for the environment and the welfare of animals.
Cape Town first-ever Halal Conference leads to $6 million worth of business deals
This will assist in the long-term vision of establishing Cape Town as the Halal Hub for Africa that will include opportunities for trade, tourism and investment in the Western Cape.
UK: Are Skittles vegan, vegetarian or halal?
So, what about one of our favourite sweets? Skittles has been a delightfully sugary, sweet and tangy snack for years, but can we eat them?
GCC: GCC food industry experts to discuss VAT effects
With the official implementation of Valued Added Tax (VAT) across the Gulf region in January, the ripple effect of the region’s first applied taxation on all goods and services is a pressing concern.
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