The Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, has reminded us that the fortunate one is the one who is able to learn from the experience of others.

It is generally recognised that the Halal industry is poised on the brink of dramatic expansion, and as is always the case in times of accelerated growth, the likelihood of going off course also increases correspondingly.

As the Halal industry develops, we would be well-served by looking at some of the experiences of our Shariah-compliant sibling, the Islamic Finance sector, to see what we can learn. Read More...

Statistics are like the footprints in the desert, which tell you that the caravan has passed through. Like tracks in the rear-view mirror, statistics tell you what has already happened. In today’s fast-evolving Halal market, statistics are scarce and by the time you see them, it may be too late.

In an emerging market, what you really need is an ability to read the signs. If you are reading the signs correctly, the statistics, when they finally arrive, just give you the finer details of a picture that you already recognise. Read More...

The Halal market is on the move. The coming year will see specialist Halal trade shows in Malaysia, Indonesia, Dubai, France and the UK, showing a five-fold increase from 2004.

With everyone from supermarket giants and fast-food chains through to small and medium-sized players wanting to get their share of the pie, what strategies can give Halal industry stakeholders a leading edge?

Read More...