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Beyond belief: purity, quality, and Pakistan's global Halal ambitions
15+ hour, 22+ min ago (989+ words) A national standard of quality and trade driver In a Muslim-majority country like Pakistan, Halal is the absolute baseline of daily consumption. But translating this cultural ubiquity into international trade requires transitioning Halal from an informal religious practice into an…...
Saizeriya to Open First Restaurant in Malaysia, with Halal Certification
13+ hour, 11+ min ago (201+ words) Saizeriya, a Japanese Italian-style caf" and restaurant chain, will open its first outlet in Malaysia. The restaurant will open in AEON Mall Taman Maluri in Kuala Lumpur, with its grand opening scheduled for June 4. It will also obtain halal certification....
Flavors Without Borders: Understanding the Global Evolution of Halal Food Culture
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (778+ words) In recent years, one of the most dynamic shifts in the global culinary landscape has been the rapid evolution of halal food culture. What was once understood primarily as a specific dietary law observed by Muslims has transformed into a…...
Indonesia inks halal assurance deals with foreign halal bodies
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (21+ words) The Indonesian Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) in Jakarta on Wednesday signed agreements on halal product assurance with several halal certification. .....
Indonesia, UK discuss strengthening halal supply chain
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (22+ words) ANTARA News Translator: Arnidhya Nur, Kuntum Khaira Editor: Aditya Eko Sigit Wicaksono Copyright " ANTARA 2026...
Food company fined RM21, 000 for falsifying halal logo
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (376+ words) KUALA KANGSAR: A peanut-based food company was fined RM21, 000 by the Sessions Court here today after pleading guilty to falsifying the use of a halal logo on its product packaging last year. Mee Hiong Yuen Groundnut Factory Sdn Bhd, represented by…...
Singapore's halal market getting more diverse
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (443+ words) SINGAPORE (MNTV) " What was once a niche segment of Singapore's dining landscape is now advancing into mainstream territory, with halal-certified options expanding at an estimated 10% annually. From international chains to local startups, restaurants increasingly regard halal certification not merely as…...
'Ragebait Max!' Pork Sausages Served To Pakistani Deportees On Deportation Flight From Ireland; Sparks Controversy
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (421+ words) A deportation flight from Ireland to Pakistan has triggered controversy after passengers were reportedly served pork sausages as part of a traditional Irish breakfast before departure, despite the Muslim-majority background of those onboard. The chartered flight, which departed from Dublin…...
Meet the Most Educated Person in Kosher Wine: Greg Raykher Earns Wine Diploma
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (262+ words) By day, Raykher is managing director at Kings Rock Advisors in New York, focusing on the complex tax aspects of renewable energy, zero-carbon projects and structured finance. Yet his relentless passion for wine education has propelled him into the upper…...
Morocco, Indonesia sign mutual recognition deal for halal certificates
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (153+ words) Indonesia's Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with Morocco's Moroccan Institute of Standardization on Wednesday in Jakarta, establishing mutual recognition of halal certificates between the two countries, local media reported. The agreement was signed by…...