Halal is not just about food, instead it encompasses everything from personal hygiene to environmental sustainability. One of these elements is product packaging, which for halal consumers is more than just an eye-catching design. For the packaging industry, halal means meeting the demands of a growing consumer base of 2 billion halal consumers that require
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Halal tourism is one of the fastest-growing segments in the global travel industry, with an estimated market value of more than $300 billion by 2030. But what exactly is Halal tourism? Halal tourism refers to the provision of travel services and facilities that cater to the needs and preferences of Muslim travelers, such as Halal food,
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Indonesian Market Synopsis Did you know Indonesia has over 180 million halal consumers? Nearly 20% of the global halal market is concentrated in a single country! Indonesia is the 11th largest export destination for U.S. agricultural products,, making it a valuable market for US producers. Nearly $3 billion of agricultural goods are exported from the
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Halal Certification is not Only for Meat and Poultry Halal certification is not just a label for meat and poultry that’s prepared according to Islamic principles but is also relevant for a range of products and services. Halal certification assures halal-observant communities that what they consume and use is in accordance with their beliefs. The
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AHF Expertise in Cell-Cultured Meat SpaceAmerican Halal Foundation has been spearheading halal regulatory approvals for the most advanced technologies currently emerging in the space. To this end, AHF has established a dedicated Halal Technical Review Team focused on cell-cultured meat halal discovery. The team comprises biology scientists, laboratory experts, food safety auditors, and Islamic theology
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Halal certification is one of the most rapidly growing certifications in the world, however, many food safety & quality professionals are yet to fully interact with the halal certification process. In this guide, we will outline the detailed halal certification process consisting of: While the halal certification process is more streamlined than ever, many businesses still
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What is Halal? Halal means permissible. The opposite of halal is haram which means prohibited. The term halal is most commonly used in the context of consumable items. In this context, halal is the set of dietary guidelines that permit foods in accordance with Islamic principles. The simple heuristic to use when seeking to identify
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Halal is not only for Muslims Halal captures the contemporary zeitgeist with universal values that demand safe and ethical production of all consumables Is halal only for Muslims? The long and short answer is NO. For foods and beverages, halal has universal appeal just as kosher can be consumed by people not of the Jewish
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Introduction An online search of “halal logo,” “halal certification symbol,” “halal mark,” or “halal stamp” will yield thousands of logos of different variations. To halal and non-halal consumers alike, the sheer array of different arrangements of the Arabic letterings “حلال” with the various surrounding insignia (stars, circles, crescents, boxes, unique shapes, etc.) can be confusing.
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Introduction Choosing the right vendors and partners to work with to achieve your organization’s mission and goals is critical. The right partner can help you operate effectively, improve efficiencies, build trust in your brand, grow your business, and more. The wrong partner can cause significant damage to your brand and company and create net losses
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GCC/MENA Market Synopsis The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, which includes Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations (see below), is a diverse, swiftly expanding market with a strong emphasis on the halal industry. The halal market serves the dietary and lifestyle needs of the region’s 325 million Muslims, who require products that adhere to
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Halal & Organic Certification: A Comparative Analysis Introduction Although halal is larger than the global organic market by 17 times, many US companies and quality and regulatory professionals are more familiar with organic standards than halal. In the case of both certifications, companies seek certification to align their brand with the values of their consumers. The
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