By Audrey Tan, Straitstimes Prank photo of FairPrice pork with ‘halal’ sticker from 2007 resurfaces on Facebook; supermarket urges people not to circulate insensitive image The police confirmed on Thursday that a report has been lodged against a religiously insensitive ...
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UK: EBLEX assurance scheme could clear up confusion regarding halal
By Ben Pike, Farmers Weekly EBLEX has tabled proposals that are designed to capitalise on the lucrative domestic and international markets for halal beef and lamb. It could be a boost for Britain’s livestock farmers, but concerns over welfare continue to cloud ...
Read More »UK: NBA slams retailers after beef import rise
By Joel Durkin, Farmers Guardian NATIONAL Beef Association (NBA) chiefs have questioned the integrity of retailers after a flush of Polish and Irish beef made it onto the UK market. Polish imports have increased since last summer after the country’s ...
Read More »Opinion: American Muslim consumer market worth billions
By: Mariam Sobh, WebEz Melanie El-Turk launched a modest fashion clothing line a few years ago out of her apartment in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood—joining the populous ranks of business entrepreneurs. What makes El-Turk stand out is that she is in ...
Read More »USA: Best Buy commercial points way to greater Muslim acceptance
(RNS) Viewers watching the American Football Conference championship game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots earlier this month may have seen a Best Buy commercial for a Sharp 60-inch television that seemed ordinary, but in one way was ...
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