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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.
Filed Under: News Articles
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
UK’s only Islamic insurer targets entrepreneurs
Salaam Halal, the UK’s only standalone Islamic insurer, will expand next year to offer takaful insurance to companies run by Muslim business owners. The insurer, which launched in 2008 providing car insurance and more recently home insurance, is targeting the two million Muslims living in the UK.
Filed Under: News Articles
Burkini banned in Paris
Muslim women wearing decent clothes have always been an issue not only in non-Muslim countries but also in some Muslim majority countries. Issues regarding the use of the hijab, a headscarf worn by Muslim women, have been raised many times before. Now, issues are being raised regarding the use of burkini, swimwear which resembles a wetsuit with built-in hood.
Filed Under: Living >> Fashion