Morocco
Heineken to Exit Moroccan Market as Local Brewer Ends Distribution Deal
The Société marocaine des boissons (SBM) will not renew the license contract for the production and distribution of Heineken brand products, which expires next December.
Topic
Halal
Spain
Spain Emerges as Top Destination for Halal Tourism, Embracing Muslim Heritage
Over the years, halal tourism has become a reality in Spain. Many Muslims visit Andalusia, an important source of pride for them, but also other regions of the country.
Morocco
Morocco's Real Estate Market Sees Slow Growth, Islamic Financing Surges
The volume of real estate loans reached 300.8 billion DH, an increase of 1.8% or 5.2 billion compared to the same period last year.
France
Fast Food Goes Halal: Growing Demand Reshapes French Dining Landscape
Halal fast food is growing more and more in France where 10% of the population is Muslim, according to a recent INSEE study on religious diversity.
France
Low-Cost Supermarket Hmarket Opens Near Paris, Drawing Crowds Amid Inflation Concerns
The low-cost supermarket Hmarket opened its doors on Wednesday in Buchelay, near Mantes-la-Jolie (Yvelines). It is the tenth store of the chain in the Paris region. An opening that, as much as it delights consumers due to inflation, worries the local competing chains like Auchan.
France
Bordeaux School's Halal Menu Sparks Secularism Debate in France
In Bordeaux, concerns are expressed by parents of students about the offer of a halal menu in a school. They believe that this could compromise the principle of secularism.
Belgium
Halal Butcher Shop Opening Stalled in Anderlecht Amid Neighbor's Opposition
For several years, Assem Aldilaimi, entrepreneur and owner of the Baker Market supermarket chain, has been trying unsuccessfully to open a halal butcher shop in Anderlecht. One of his neighbors is opposed to the opening of the business.
France
Two Men Sentenced for Arson Attacks on Halal Butcher Shop in France
Two 25-year-old individuals were tried summarily for arson and attempted arson of a halal butcher’s shop located near the Torcy train station. The incidents occurred on July 12, 17 and 19 last.
France
France Approves 32 Temporary Slaughterhouses for Eid al-Adha 2022
As Eid al-Adha 2022 approaches, the French Ministry of Agriculture has published the provisional list of approved temporary slaughterhouses in France for the duration of the festival.
France
French Court Rejects Mandatory Labeling for Halal and Kosher Meats
Seized by an association working for animal welfare, the Council of State has made a decision on the labeling of meats from halal and kosher slaughter.
Morocco
Argentina Expands Halal Exports with UAE Trade Deal, Targeting Islamic Markets
Argentina has announced the signing of a trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates, in order to increase its exports of halal products , particularly meats, to Islamic world markets.
France
Arson Attack on Halal Grocery Store in France; Swastikas Found at Scene
A halal grocery store located in Bon-Encontre in Lot-et-Garonne was the victim of a fire during the night of Saturday, January 29 to Sunday, January 30. It would be an arson, as inverted swastikas were painted in white on the facade of the building.