The principles of halal production are prescribed; yet interpreted differently and at times inaccurately. This has caused growing confusion among manufacturers to supply halal food that is authentic and widely accepted by consumers. Furthermore, the inconsistent application of halal slaughter principles has become a trade barrier for UK exporters. Evidently, this does not help domestic trade either. Undoubtedly, there has…
EQL actively participated in the Halal Expo London held in London ExCel over two days on 2nd & 3rd December 2022. Exhibiting from stand K30, EQL's marketing team took the opportunity to engage with industry stakeholders and consumers during the free, well-attended and exciting halal event last weekend. Halal Expo London was scheduled for two days, with Friday (day 1)…
Euro Quality Lambs have always been a proponent of Islamic values and ethics in all its business operations and activities. As a leading halal producer, EQL advocates for the broader holistic meaning of halal which is also referred to as a 'halal lifestyle'. Riba (interest, usury) is a severe haram in Islam (and the Abrahamic faiths) and any business activities…
A new organisation Halal Food Information Centre (HFIC) UK has been formed to protect, defend and advance Halal in the UK. The market has seen a considerable rise in false and inaccurate reporting of halal by segments of the media and right-leaning institutions over the last couple of decades. This has not only increased Islamophobia amongst the masses but has…
Our dear friend and Halal expert, Dr Awal Fuseini, has just published his book, Halal Meat Production and Market Opportunities. Dr Fuseini has spent many years studying about food production and working in the industry, from the time he was in Ghana studying agriculture at Cape Coast University to when he was researching Animal welfare for his PhD from Bristol…