There is an increasingly loud chatter brewing about halal food in non-Muslim countries and amongst a segment of Muslims, and, it seems, it’s not all positive. In one case, it’s a perception of promoting one religion over another by purchasing ...
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UK: David Cameron ‘won’t intervene on labels’ for Halal meat
British Prime Minister David Cameron does not support the compulsory labelling of halal meat products, according to a statement from Downing Street. PM wants food industry to take action but will order review of labelling if shops and restaurants fail ...
Read More »Pizza Express to review halal policy as campaigners say clearer labelling needed
The restaurant has exclusively used halal chicken for a number of years – yet does not say so on its menus The restaurant chain Pizza Express is to review its menu policy for halal meat after campaigners called for greater ...
Read More »UK: Which restaurant chains have gone halal – and why?
By Jon Henley, The Guardian The likes of KFC and Tesco are simply meeting demand. But consumers should be told what they are eating. Despite recent reports to the contrary, many fast-food and restaurant chains in Britain have been using ...
Read More »What is halal meat? And why is it so controversial
Halal meat has returned to headlines in the past weeks – but what are the facts? Halal slaughter of animals was conceived on the historical principle that it was one of the more humane methods available. Yet now the RSPCA ...
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