Recent Articles
India’s only Halal beauty brand focuses on domestic expansion after raising $3m in funding
Iba Halal Care, India’s only Halal-certified cosmetics brand, has raised $3m in Series-A funding to tackle expansion plans in the nation’s burgeoning sector.
UK gourmet meat start-up Haloodies wants to take on the world
Haloodies is the UK’s first halal food brand to gain shelf space in nearly every mainstream supermarket chain.
Dubai Crown Prince unveils plan to hold Islamic Economy Week
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued directives to hold the Islamic Economy Week from October 27 to November 1.
Egyptian Firm Plans Halal Meat factory in Kano
The foreign investors have assured that they will retrain and retool the indigenous butchers and use their services in the project.
Malaysia: CIMB, partners eye 5-10pc financing from China halal market
“The CIMB Asean-China Corridor also aims to leverage on the growing trade flow along the existing halal corridor, particularly as China’s halal sector is expected to reach US$2 trillion by 2021.”
This Canadian modest fashion designer aims to inspire and empower
Popularly known as Edmonton’s Muslim Fashionista, Wedad Amiri is constantly challenging stereotypes about Muslim women.
Saudi Arabia: Muslim World League Launches Halal Identification System
By announcing the launch of the advanced halal identification system, the MWL confirms that it is the only authority responsible for certifying Islamic centers and examination companies.
Canada: Nourish Food Marketing releases new Halal Consumer Insights study
The study, which surveyed over 1,000 principal grocery shoppers, has significant implications for food manufacturers, retailers, and restaurants.
Bangladesh: Export of halal food – The compliance factor
The difficulties impeding export of halal meat from Bangladesh are, for the most part, related to cattle rearing in disease-free locations and the processes involved in the pre- and post-slaughter stages.
Opinion: What are the barriers to growth in the halal industry
Halal food is the largest and most diverse sector within the Islamic economy. Its expansion has resulted in the emergence of numerous halal startups. This short video shows some of the areas involved in the Halal Industry.
EU: Animal-Rights Group Stumbles in Halal Meat Labeling Spat
Halal beef from cows that are not stunned prior to slaughter can still be marketed with an “organic farming” label, an EU magistrate determined.
Indonesia: Govt to complete roadmap for shari’a economy later this year
The roadmap will focus on the comprehensive development of the halal domestic industry.
Opinion: The Sharia’ah Rulings regarding Labelling a Haraam Product as Halaal
Issuing a Halaal certificate for products which have names containing that which is commonly known to be Haraam.
EU judge to hand down opinion in organic halal labelling case
An EU judge, the advocate general, will on 20 September hand down an opinion on this case brought by an animal rights group.
USA: Midamar Announces Distribution Agreement with Ziyad Brothers Importing
Ziyad Brothers Importing, the leader in Middle Eastern retail food distribution in the U.S., is to be their exclusive distributor for retail grocery stores.
Saudi Arabia starts high-speed train services between Makkah and Madinah
The 450km line will link the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah via Jeddah and the King Abdullah Economic City of Rabigh.
UK: Peer demands Halal and Kosher meat should be labelled
Meat taken from animals that are slaughtered in the Halal or Kosher way without pre-stunning “should be labelled in shops”, a Lib Dem peer has said.
Meet the Brits behind London’s first gourmet halal steak delivery firm
Founded in June 2016, gourmet meat delivery firm Halalnivore is one of the more inventive additions to the capital’s thriving premium halal food scene.
All-natural halal beauty brand Al-Hur Beauty launches in Malaysia
Al-Hur Beauty is currently available through 5 stockists, independent stockists, as well as their own internal sales team.
Opinion: What are the barriers to growth in the halal industry?
The intention is to provide transparency and reliability, whilst aiming to boost the sector’s presence in the international market, in turn benefiting producers worldwide.
Connect
Connect with us on the following social media platforms.