At a time when political parties such as the Independent Federalist Democrat (DéFI) and the Reformist Movement (MR) are calling for an end to ritual slaughter without stunning, former Belgian MP of Moroccan origin Rajae Mouane, co-chair of Ecolo, wants there to be a "global debate" on the subject.
The town hall of Orly looks askance at the opening of a new halal butcher’s shop - whose manager refuses to sell pork - in place of the Pasquier charcuterie and threatens to initiate legal proceedings, for non-compliance with the lease clauses.
Brazil has announced the imminent signing of trade agreements with several Muslim countries, including Morocco, to increase its exports of agricultural products to this vast market.
The potential Green candidate for the 2022 presidential election, Yannick Jadot, advocates stunning before the ritual slaughter of animals, which is used in particular for the production of halal and kosher meats.
Brazil is the world’s largest exporter of halal foods. This is indicated in a report on the state of the global Islamic economy by the international firm Dinar Standard.
The fast food chain, Quick, is making big sales figures thanks to the marketing of halal meat, far from its big competitors, especially McDonald’s.
Halal tourism is one of the sectors most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic due to travel-related restrictive measures. The consulting agency specialized in Muslim-friendly tourism, Crescentrating, is betting on a rebound in activity in 2023.
The possible use of pork in the feed of poultry and sheep is creating a new controversy in France. French Muslims feel targeted again in this issue of Processed Animal Proteins (PAT).
Casablanca now has a public halal slaughterhouse. Following an audit carried out by the Moroccan Institute of Standardization (IMANOR), "The Slaughterhouses of Casablanca" has just obtained its label, making it the first public halal red meat slaughterhouse in the kingdom.
Contrary to a certain rumor circulating on social networks since mid-March, halal meat will not be banned in France. The government, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, simply wants to "provide additional information for the application and control" of slaughter.
Grumbling and commotion within the Muslim community in France. This is what was caused by this information about the ban on halal slaughter of poultry in France. In a press release, the French Ministry of Agriculture and Food denied the information and referred to it as fake news.
In a joint press release signed by Kamel Kabtane, the president of the Grand Mosque of Lyon, three halal certification bodies (Grand Mosque of Paris, Evry and Lyon) denounce the new directive on slaughter which would be contrary to the ritual sacrifice (halal). The French Union of Muslim Consumers believes that this is not the case.