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Malaysia Wants To Develop More Than Just a Halal Hub, Says HDC Senior Manager
The Halal hub Malaysia aims to develop is different and far more comprehensive than those claimed by many countries, says a senior official of the Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC).
Main parties neglecting Halal claims Janan Meat
A leading Halal meat processor and member of the Eblex Halal Steering Group have accused the three main parties of neglecting Muslim issues surrounding the Halal food market.
Awareness Level on Halal Food Products
While the awareness level is increasing, most European consumers still regard meat and meat-based products as the core priorities of Halal, thus placing great emphasis on Halal assurance systems and Halal certifications. Based on the field research conducted between 2007 and 2008, the average awareness level for meat and meat-based products was above 95 per cent. Muslims generally have the highest awareness level of Halal meat and meat-based products without any significant variation. However, when the products in question are processed foods, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, significant levels of variation occurs.
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Awareness on Halal Foodservice
Halal food products are quickly gaining worldwide recognition as a new benchmark for quality and safety assurance. Food products that are Halal-certified are readily acceptable by Muslim consumers due to the concept of Halal that is wholesome, as required by Shariah, and covers safety aspects of hygiene, safety and sanitation. These attributes appeal to non-Muslims as well. Let’s look at Malaysia; a multiracial country made up of approximately 60 per cent Muslims. The increase in global Halal trade has pushed Malaysia to take several initiatives to capitalise on the growth potential. The country is positioning itself as the knowledge centre for trade and investment promotion of Halal products and services by designating Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) and the World Halal Forum (WHF) as the international avenue for Halal trade.
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Consumer Awareness: Thoughts and Trends across the Globe
The rapidly changing global environments have added to the complexities of consumer markets and the way to understand it. At the same token, consumers are also exposed to numerous factors that need to be taken into account before making a purchase decision. Generally, it is known that factors such as rising income levels, higher level of education and access to information, increasing demand for convenient products that require less time to prepare and consume, as well as rising concerns on health and nutritional values, do have an impact on consumers’ purchase decision and behaviour. It is imperative to note that religion and beliefs are other important factors that influence consumers’ purchase decision and behaviour.
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Travelling with peace of mind
Travelling to a non-Muslim majority country can be difficult for Muslims especially when it comes to prayer facilities and food. With the Halal market gaining momentum in growth and value, companies in many industries other than food and beverage have tapped this market, including those in the travel and tourism sector. Even governments are now applying this concept as their country branding to attract more visitors. The mobile online revolution has led many Halal service providers to choose the World Wide Web as a communication medium, including travel and tourism industry players. Fazal Bahardeen, Chief Executive Officer of Crescentrating Pte Ltd, Singapore, shares his knowledge and experience on travel and tourism with a Halal twist.
More on Halal food
The Halal market is a trillion dollar multi-segmented industry, which should be explored by Bruneian entrepreneurs. To encourage wider knowledge and understanding of the market dynamics of the Halal market and Brunei’s role in this trillion market industry, approximately 70 final year students from the Faculty of Business, Economics and Policy Studies who are taking Strategic Management and Strategic Public Management course listened to Mr Abdalhamid Evans, from Imarat Consultants talked on `The Halal Market and The Best Role for Brunei in the Halal Market’.
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KFC fights back in growing Halal chicken row
KFC has come out in strong defence of its Halal chicken products after meeting a delegation from the Lancashire Council of Mosques (LCM).
Halal industry fast growing
The fast growing Halal industry in Singapore has spurred local food manufacturers to venture into development of Halal products and services, an international Halal forum was told.
French supermarkets tap rising demand for Halal food
With an estimated five million Muslims, France has the biggest Islamic population in Europe. They've been in the country for decades, but the mainstream food industry is only just starting to cater to them. Customers walking through the aisles of some Paris area supermarkets are now likely to find Halal meat and processed foods. Whether it's spicy ready-to-eat chicken wings, Halal pate, or mock ham made from turkey, Halal products are increasingly making their way into mainstream shopping venues. It may not seem like much, but for France this marks a striking change.