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The chemist, his nail polish and a lot of happy ladies Category: HomeIndustry News UK & WorldMarketingPersonal CareTrends

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21/3/13 my.telegraph.co.uk

When Polish chemist Wojciech Inglot worked on creating a “breathable” nail polish for consumers who were becoming increasingly health-conscious, he had no idea of the changes he was about to bring about in the Muslim world.

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Halaltradezone-to-make-halal-ecommerce-easy-for-marketers-around-the-world Category: HomeIndustry News UK & WorldMarketing

20/2/13  investmoneyinindia.com

Zunairah Commerce is about to launch HalalTradeZone.com in the month of March, a comprehensive business portal that will be a one stop shop for most of the Halal needs of Businesses and Consumers locally and globally.

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Sharia tourism initiated to tap growing Muslim travel market Category: HomeIndustry News UK & WorldMarketingTrends

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7/1/13  www2.thejakartapost.com

Tourism targets: Tourists visit Taman Sari Water Castle in Yogyakarta on Sunday. The Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry will design several programs to reach its target of 254 million domestic tourists and 9 million foreign tourists in 2013. Promoting sharia tourism across the archipelago by wooing tourists from Middle Eastern countries is one of the ministry’s programs. Antara/Herka Yanis Pangaribowo

The Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry will design several programs to reach its target of 254 million domestic tourists and 9 million foreign tourists in 2013. Promoting sharia tourism across the archipelago by wooing tourists from Middle Eastern countries is one of the ministry’s programs. Antara/Herka Yanis Pangaribowo

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UAE: Boom time for GCC halal food industry Category: HomeIndustry News UK & WorldMarketingTrends

24/12/12  www.tradearabia.com

With the total food import to the Gulf region set to grow two-fold to hit $53.1 billion by 2020, the regional halal food industry is poised to grow at a fast pace in the coming years, said participants at a recent international halal event in Sharjah.
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UK: British cheese-maker sees sales boom thanks to going halal Category: HomeIndustry News UK & WorldMarketing

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24/12/12  www.thisismoney.co.uk

Britain’s 300 cheese-makers have had a difficult year as milk prices rise and shoppers turn back to basics.

But despite this, Mike Heler’s family business is going from strength to strength.

Joseph Heler Cheese, set up by Mike’s father, Joseph, now 85, in 1957, is the largest independent cheesemaker in the UK and it launched its Blue Cheshire in Tesco stores in England earlier this month. 

On a roll: Mike Heler has bucked high milk prices to build exportsOn a roll: Mike Heler has bucked high milk prices to build exports

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International halal beauty market blooms Category: HomeIndustry News UK & WorldMarketingTrends

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26/11/12  www.professionalbeauty.co.uk

Sales of beauty and personal care products bearing halal-certification are now worth more than £3.1bn internationally, as Muslim consumers seek more integrity in their beauty regimes.

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The Muslim world is opening up for Western investors Category: HomeIndustryMarketingTrends

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19/10/12 www.cityam.com

AS INVESTORS and companies steer a course through social and economic turmoil, it is understandable that they are cautious of new markets. But, despite the volatility of the Arab Spring, it would be a missed opportunity to ignore the Muslim world.

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UAE: Food and drinks sector continues to drive Scottish exports to Middle East Category: HomeIndustry News UK & WorldMarketingTrends

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17/10/12  www.ameinfo.com

Scottish Development International, the Scottish Government’s investment and business development agency, has published its latest figures for the food and drink sector which highlight that trade with the Middle East continues to grow. Despite the global financial crisis and the Arab Spring the region continues to be a major market for Scottish goods.

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Saudi Arabian Foodservice: The Future of Foodservice in Saudi Arabia to 2016 Category: HomeIndustry News UK & WorldMarketingTrends

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11/10/12  www.sbwire.com

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UK: Just Falafel eyes 200 UK outlets by 2017 Category: HealthHomeIndustry News UK & WorldMarketingTrends

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3/10/12  www.arabianbusiness.com

Dubai-based restaurant chain Just Falafel has announced plans to open 200 outlets in the UK over the next five year.

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EU: Dinning trends in Europe- Report Category: HomeIndustry News UK & WorldMarketingTrends

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30/9/12  www.themalaysianinsider.com

“The future is in the past,” said Frédéric Loeb of the World Cuisine Summit at a press conference in Paris this week.

PARIS, Sept 29 — Menus developed with neurologists to draw out different emotions, restaurants that offer 3D dining experiences and meatballs — yes, meatballs — are a few of the dining concepts predicted to trend across Europe over the next five years.

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Halal beauty: growth in France Category: HomeIndustry News UK & WorldMarketingPersonal Care

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29/9/12  www.cosmeticsbusiness.com

The French halal C&T market has been a tough nut to crack but there is potential for growth, as David Hayhurst reports from Paris

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Don’t be so modest: How Islam is upending the fashion world Category: HomeIndustry News UK & WorldMarketingTrends

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29/9/12 www.globalpost.com

With Islamic fashion a burgeoning industry in a troubled world economy, modesty just might trend.

A model wearing Nzinga Knight walks the runway at Harlem’s Fashion Row 5th Anniversary during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Sept. 7, 2012 in New York City.
PHOTO BY: Bennett Raglin
Here’s an interesting twist: the most unlikely of industries — the fashion world — is getting a lesson in innovation from Islam.

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Science urged for halal food Category: HomeIndustry News UK & WorldMarketingTrends

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16/9/

Thai halal food has the potential to serve a greater share of the world population, and food makers and exporters are being urged to use science and technology to cut costs and enhance quality.

Products are on display at the opening of the Hal-Q Expo at a mall in this file photo. Halal food production in Thailand has increased sharply in recent years.

Last year, Thailand ranked first in Asean in halal food exports, shipping US$4.8 billion worth to 57 countries.

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Halal toothpaste, anyone? Religious observance has become a global brand Category: HomeIndustry News UK & WorldMarketingTrends

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1/9/12  www.guardian.co.uk

The unstoppable growth of halal products shows we are all fair game for marketers but risks ghettoising the Muslim community

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