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Manzil, a Toronto-based Islamic FinTech startup that offers shariah-compliant financial solutions for mortgage purposes, is offering the public a chance to own a share of the company through a private placement on the crowdfunding platform FrontFundr. Manzil says it has created financial products designed to be participatory, rather than predatory. The startup said the opening …
Former president FPCCI, S.M. Muneer, who is the leading ruling business group in the apex trade body, has called for more efforts by the government and the private sector to capture the emerging Halal food market in Canada. “Canada’s halal food market is currently estimated to be worth one billion dollars and the demand for …
TORONTO – A growing Muslim community in Canada has led to swelling sales of halal food, which has some grocers, manufacturers, and eateries seeking ways to profit from the boom. “It’s a huge business. It’s an $80-billion business around the world. In Canada, it’s about $1 billion and it’s growing … by 10 to 15 …
TORONTO, April 19, 2017 /CNW/ – The Halal Guys have set their eyes on an ambitious expansion in Toronto and the GTA, starting with the opening of its first Ontario location, and highly anticipated flagship on 563 Yonge Street, at the intersection of Yonge and Wellesley, on Friday, May 5th. Originating in New York City …
After emerging largely unscathed from the financial crisis that hammered North American and European financial institutions, Islamic banking has momentum. Worth $1 trillion in assets, Islamic banking is being lauded by British Prime Minister David Cameron and supported by Canada’s Conservative government, major banks and credit unions, leading business schools and influential Muslims across the …
Toronto – Muslims who are traveling via Pearson International Airport, Toronto, Canada, can now calm dining before or after flying. Therefore, among the various eating places that will be opened here, one of which is a kosher restaurant. HMSHost , providers at the airport restaurant, the restaurant has operated a branch of Paramount Fine Foods …
Malaysian exporters are advised to keep an eye on the new halal guideline in Canada, said Malaysia External Trade Development Corp (Matrade). In a statement today, Matrade said the Canadian government has introduced a new guideline on labelling of halal food products that would be enforced in April 2016. “Among others, the guideline requires halal …
Canada’s cultural and religious diversity has, without question, shaped the selection of fresh and prepared foods available today at both retail and food service. Religious dietary food laws are present in most major religions. These laws date back millennia and not only dictate what foods may be consumed, but also how such foods may be …
TORONTO – Canada: Muslim Community Cracking Down On Fake Halal Foods. Canada’s growing Halal food industry has made it an attractive target for fraud – something that leaders in Canada’s Muslim community hope to end. “Halal is really important to uphold a Muslim’s spirituality, the acceptance of our worship in the eyes of God is dependent on it, that we’re only consuming …
With the success of last year’s Halal Food Fest surpassing over 30 000 attendees, this year’s festival promises to be even more exciting with more food and more entertaining features. On June 14 and 15, 2014, people from all over North America will be attending the largest halal food festival on the continent, Halal Food Fest 2014, at …
