Muslim students at Northwestern University in Chicago are voicing concerns over non-halal food being misrepresented in the school’s dining halls. The controversy began after a student noticed bacon that was labeled halal. After questioning the dining worker, the student was told the food was indeed bacon, prompting the removal of the...
The global halal cosmetics market is on a rapid growth trajectory and projected to exceed $144 billion by 2031. That’s according to a new Allied Market Research report. Valued at $30.7 billion in 2020, the sector is expected to grow 15.2% by 2031. Analysts say this surge is driven by the expanding Muslim population and […]
Congressional representatives Ayanna Pressley and Chrissy Houlahan are urging the Defense Commissary Agency to provide more halal and kosher food options in military grocery stores. They argue the current limited offerings fail to meet the needs of service members and their families with religious dietary requirements. This potentially discour...
Cultured meat is produced from cells without slaughtering animals in the conventional way SAN FRANCISCO, California – A cultured meat company has claimed that some leading Islamic scholars have suggested that cultured meat can be considered halal under certain conditions. Cultured meat is produced from cells without slaughtering animals ...
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating ties between Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey and IS EG Halal, a start-up company operating in New Jersey. The company has received exclusive approval to certify imported halal food for Egypt in 2019. This was considered an unexpected development as the founder, Hana, had no ...
ISTANBUL (AA): Malaysia and the Philippines are set to boost Islamic banking and Halal (Islamically permissible) trade with focus on the autonomous Bangsamoro region, as agreed during an official visit to Malaysia by Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. “We’re strengthening ties with Malaysia across multiple fronts, including our shared ...
SRINAGAR, Jammu and Kashmir (AA) – Two friends from Srinagar, the capital of Indian-administered Kashmir, have introduced traditional Turkish ice cream to the region. Aabid Naseer, a computer science student, and Moeen Ayub, a medical student, have brought a taste of Türkiye by opening an outlet in Srinagar. They are overwhelmed by the ...
BRASILIA, Brazil – Two business associations have joined forces to promote halal products in the South American country of Brazil. The Halal Brazil Project is a joint effort of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) and the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil). The project offers a series of trade shows and...
KAZAN, Tatarstan (AA): Russia Halal Expo 2023 opened its doors on Thursday to visitors on the sidelines of the 14th International Economic Summit: Russia-Islamic World: Kazan Forum 2023. Expected to garner more than 7,000 visitors, the expo features products and services permissible in Islam (halal) with an aim to promote the halal industry in...
ISTANBUL (AA) – Türkiye, Indonesia and Malaysia are among the world’s top 20 halal economy exporters, according to the 2022 Annual OIC Halal Economy Report, released by the Organization of Islamic Countries. The report was launched in Istanbul on the sidelines of the four-day 38th meeting of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commer...
