5 Interesting Facts about the Global Halal Food Industry
Syahirah Aiman Abbas
28 September 2015
Muslims eat Halal food, food that is permissible by the Islamic Law, outlined in Quranic and Prophetic sources. Halal food is food that, among a few other guidelines, does not contain porcine and alcoholic ingredients. Meat and poultry should be prepared in the Islamic way: name of Allah must be mentioned when slaughtering, and the animal’s suffering is minimized in the process.
ONE: HUGE INTERNATIONAL MARKET
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The Pew Forum on Religious and Public Life has forecast the world’s Muslim population to grow 35% from 1.6 billion in 2010 to 2.2 billion in 2030.
The international halal food market, which is one of the fastest growing segments of the worldwide food industry, is currently worth $1.1 trillion globally, accounting for a fifth of the world’s food trade (Datamonitor, 2014).
http://www.greenzebras.net/market-research/halal-food-research/
http://www.halalexpoeurope.eu/global-halal-food-market-now-worth-1-1-trillion/?lang=en
TWO: HALAL IS HEALTHIER AND KINDER
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Islamic slaughter methods are beneficial to human health. The blood completely drains from the carcass, producing healthier and cleaner meat that is free from excessive microbial growth. In addition, the meat lacks fear toxins, which cause fear and anxiety in humans, as the slaughter is swift, quick, all-encompassing, and as painless as possible.
The halal method of preparing animals is not only the most hygienic; it is also the most humane for the animal. Sharp knife is used, no beating or stunning of animal is allowed, and ideally, an animal should not be witnessing ‘his friend’s’ slaughter.
The halal process produces cleaner, more tender, and tastier meat.
http://www.slideshare.net/CamillePaldi/the-health-benefits-of-eating-halal
http://www.halalforhealth.com/why_halal.html
THREE: GUMMY CANDIES FOR ALL!
https://www.google.com/search?q=halal+haribo&espv=2&biw=1280&bih=578&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAmoVChMI3oS40Y-ZyAIVzXCOCh2VHwc8
Haribo is a German confectionery company, founded in 1920 by Johannes "Hans" Riegel, Senior. It is headquartered in Bonn and the name comes from an abbreviation of Hans Riegel, Bonn; synonymous with gummy candies like Golden Bears and Funny Mix.
Haribo Turkey produces over 750 varieties of soft sugar production by specialist teams, and is carried out in accordance with halal standards. Gummies are made with beef gelatin which is halal certified. Alcohol-based colourings and flavourings have also been taken out.
In 2001, Pamir Food wholly purchased Haribo Turkey and started its newest and most modern production facilities on November 2004, in Istanbul / Hadımköy.
https://www.haribo.com/trTR/ueruenler/helal-sertifikalarimiz.html
https://www.haribo.com/trTR/firma/haribo-tuerkiye.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-417218/The-Halal-Haribos-Muslim-children.html#ixzz3n0WNcceH
FOUR: MORE HALAL CHICKEN THAN MUSLIMS IN BRAZIL?
http://www.eface.in/sadia-chicken-company-in-brazil-halal/
In 2012, around 46% of the total of Brazilian exports of poultry and meat - 1,8 million tons - was exported to countries where the presence of Muslims is higher, especially to Northern Africa, the Middle East and South East Asia.
Brazilian Agricultural Cooperative Lar promotes halal slaughter in 100% of its poultry production. The company slaughters 246,000 chickens a day, of which 50% is exported.
Today, there are 1 million Muslims living in Brazil.
http://www2.anba.com.br/noticia_oportunidades.kmf?cod=15022499
http://thebrazilbusiness.com/article/halal-food-market-in-brazil
http://www.brazilianchicken.com.br/files/publicacoes/05bf540bb26d8bccc2e4563aeb19152d.pdf
http://www.islamicweb.com/begin/population.htm
FIVE: KEBABAPHOBIA –THE ANTI-KEBAB MOVEMENT
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The term surfaced in 2013 in France elections for European Parliament, as anti-foreigner sentiments grew in France. The conservative right wing National Front party mayor of southern city Beziers, Mr. Robert Menard, voiced his concern of ubiquitous Muslim halal eateries in France:
“French people are attached to their history, their culture. When the presence of foreigners is too visible, people feel threatened. Too many kebab shops are a threat to the historical image and identity of the city.” There is also unfounded fear that more kebab shops mean attracting more ‘bearded and veiled’ people and that the shops are fronts for illegal activities such as money laundering and terrorism funding.
However, Mr. Philippe Faure, French Foreign Ministry Official in charge of French tourism and cuisine promotion was quoted to say on Kebabaphobia: “It is the manipulation of food for political ends. It is racism, pure and simple.”
300 million kebabs are eaten a year in 10,000 outlets across France. It is third to hamburgers and pizza in French’s fast food diet.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/24/dining/kebabs-as-a-political-statement-in-france.html?_r=1
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