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Former Halfords in Bradford to become Halal supermarket
A former motor store which has become an eyesore since it closed more than a decade ago is set to be turned into a £3 million Asian superstore. The former Halfords shop in Leeds Road, Thornbury, Bradford, will be transformed into a 24,000 sq ft supermarket, creating 20 to 25 jobs. The building, which has lain empty for years, has been a target for vandals and arsonists and has been turned into an illegal travellers’ camp in the past. But bosses at Pakeezah Asian supermarket, which has its base on another site in Leeds Road, said the new store would create a “great experience” for shoppers.
Filed Under: Products & Services
Halal food industry
Gummi Bears are ubiquitous in Germany, where they are a beloved, fruity delight for children of all backgrounds. The squishy candy would seem like the most innocuous treat imaginable, but their gelatine base - processed from animal proteins including pork - made Gummi Bears off limits for children from observant Muslim households.
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Halal on the menu for Olympics
High-quality Halal meat will be on the menu for Olympic athletes after Games officials approved The European Halal Development Agency’s Standard for all Halal products.
The US$5 billion Halal food market
Sometime in the year 2004, Muslims in United Kingdom were rudely shocked by claims that products such as Lucozade contained traces of alcohol and Ribena uses a filter made from gelatine derived from pigs in its production process. These claims were later found to be true which galvanised the Muslim community into taking decisive steps in boycotting the products.
Filed Under: Halal Market Reports
France: Leading the Economy of the European Nation
In the early seventeenth century, a small castle stood at the confluence of two small rivers, between the royal residences of Vincennes and Fontainebleau. In 1641, a 26 year-old parliamentarian, Nicolas Fouquet, purchased the estate. Fifteen years later, the first stone of a unique masterpiece was laid; it was to be the finest château de Vaux le Vicomte is as resplendent as it was in former times, and it now stands as a symbol of intelligence, taste and independence of its creator, Nicolas Fouquet. The pursuit for the finest in everything is what France is all about, and this has continued until today.
Filed Under: Business >> Country Feature
Another perspective on Halal and the European Market
Without going into the claims and counter-claims circulating on YouTube about the changing demographics in Europe, it seems to be apparent that the Muslim population of Europe is not only increasing, but has an above average growth rate. Certainly the European Muslim consumer is becoming a target demographic for retailers and manufacturers, especially in the food sector.
Filed Under: Trends >> Halal Market Reports
Swiss Re launches Sharia cover
Swiss Reinsurance Co., the world's second-largest reinsurer, is starting a Sharia-compliant family and general insurance business in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Brittany gateway for Malaysia to Halal market in Europe
Malaysia is targeting Brittany in western France as the gateway to penetrate the US$40bil Halal food market in Europe.
Filed Under: Trade & Investment
New organization to sort out rotten apples in European Halal food market
A projected umbrella organization to be dubbed the European Association of Halal Certifiers is expected to bring order and unity to the Halal food sector in Europe, appealing to hundreds of thousands of consumers, yet operating without any Halal supervision mechanism.
Filed Under: Halal Market Reports
BH aims for Halal industry leadership
The Halal industry is believed to have much potential globally, and BH aims for a leading position. The Agency’s director Nermin Hadzic says the most important Halal producers in the country opted for certification three years ago.
Filed Under: Trade & Investment