


Additionally, the rules of Halal meat production are not well understood by industry due to differences in the interpretation of the dietary laws within the Muslim community. This has resulted in a scramble for a share of the Halal market by the mainstream retail multiples and some independent butchers.ĭespite the economic significance of this market, there are welfare concerns regarding traditional Halal methods of slaughter.

The Halal sector is one of the fastest growing segments of the meat industry due to rapid expansion in Muslim population across Europe, and the fact that Muslims over-index in the consumption of meat.
