Category: Europe
Opinion: Natural Allies – Halal Food and Islamic Finance
This article was originally written for The Halal Journal Magazine, published in Malaysia by KasehDia, in October 2006, by the late Hajj Abdalhamid David Evans. Have things changed??
U.S. PE firm Frost Capital acquires Affinis Labs in $8 mln deal
The two companies said in a statement that the acquisition will enable Affinis Labs to “extend its offerings to disadvantaged communities and new regional markets around the world”.
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.
SDG: Unilever warns it will sell off brands that hurt the planet or society
British favourite Marmite and Magnum ice-cream among the big names thought to be vulnerable to a cull linked to the company’s sustainable business agenda.
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.
Interview: Shahed Amanullah – Can Capitalism be Ethical?
This interview with Shahed Amanullah is describing the type of work that has driven him for the past few years with value-anchored entrepreneurs that has showed him the way to move things forward NOW!
Ethical fashion trends: Sustainability leads Twitter mentions in Q2 2019
GlobalData tracks the top 100 influencers in ethical fashion via its Influencer platform.
Belgium tests EU rules on halal and kosher slaughter
From September 1, the French-speaking region of Wallonia will be the second Belgian authority after Flanders to ban halal and kosher slaughter.
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.
UK: Ethical shoppers get hooked on ‘fake fish’
In Britain as a whole, the number of stores selling Tuno, a fishless canned tuna, has expanded from 300 to 2,000 in the 11 weeks since it was introduced.
UK: Chicken farming: birds ‘spend final days in agony’
Chickens reared by companies supplying Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Aldi are apparently collapsing under their own weight and may be spending their final days in pain.
Turkey: New editions of OIC/SMIIC Halal Standards
SMIIC has published the latest editions of the OIC/SMIIC halal standards upon the completion of a comprehensive revision process. They are described in this article.
UK: Why are shops in Iraq stocking up on Scottish sweets?
In northern Iraq, shops are rushing to fill their shelves with sweets. The Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha, or Festival of the Sacrifice, is approaching – and it is an important part of the year for confectionery businesses.
Opinion: Why Companies Should Set Ethical Sourcing Standards Above What’s Required
Consumers and regulators increasingly expect companies to source and produce goods ethically and sustainably—and, more and more, they’re able to see if they don’t.
UK: British livestock farming and the supply of lambs for Qurbani
As Muslims around the world prepare for the annual festival of thanksgiving or sacrifice, many will be making arrangements for procuring eligible animals to offer for Qurbani.
UK: Muslim Council of Britain Calls for Halal Vaccine
The council said that Fluenz is not halal as it contains gelatin from pigs. Fluenz, a nasal spray that prevents the flu, is set to be given to every healthy child of primary school age in England.
Saudi Arabia inspects Ukrainian chicken producers
The mission inspected domestic producers of poultry meat and products from it, which were approved for export of these products.
UK: George Eustice and AIMS clash in debate around religious slaughter
Former Agriculture Minister, George Eustice, requested the right of response to views expressed by AIMS (Association of Independent Meat Suppliers) on stunning immediately after the cut.
UK: Halal Guys see sales drop following UberEats delisting
Until recently the food delivery service has allowed new operators awaiting an inspection to be listed on the platform.
Interview: Will new halal B2B online marketplace OneAgrix succeed where DagangHalal, Zilzar failed?
OneAgrix is now pouncing on what it believes is a big market gap to serve the cross-border trade of halal products.
