Why Are Food Prices Increasing?

Mar 31, 2022

 According to the USDA  consumer price index, meat prices are up by 7.5%, seafood by 5% and eggs by 4% on average.  The USDA expects food prices to increase in 2022 and does not expect income and wages to keep up with inflation.

Benefits of Halal Certification for Third Party Manufacturers (And How ISA Can Help)

Mar 24, 2022

ISA certifies many Halal certified contract manufacturers across the USA and these third party copackers, packagers and contract / toll manufacturers can benefit from the great potential it creates to produce for multiple different companies needing their specialized production expertise with the additional specific capability of following Halal international standards and compliance requirements.

Pork Derivatives in Everyday Products

Mar 17, 2022

The best way to ensure that there are no pig parts in food or other consumable products is to look for a Halal certification logo mark. ISA certifies manufacturers of both consumable and non-consumable products when they meet compliant Halal standards. We do this with the utmost care to ensure that our customers have the information they need to make informed Halal decisions.

Halal Certified Clean and Pure Food

Mar 10, 2022

Halal certified products contribute to clean living by verifying that there are either no animal products in processed foods, or there are animal products that meet Halal standards. In addition, other ingredients besides animal products are certified if and when they meet Islamic dietary requirements.

Halal, Paleo, Keto, Whole Foods and Mediterranean Diet Trends

Mar 3, 2022

People who have resolved to shed a few extra pounds gained during the pandemic or over the holidays, will often choose to go on prescribed and scheduled diet plans. The most popular diet plans in the world are Paleo, Keto, Whole Foods, Intermittent and Mediterranean Diets. These diets have a world-wide following amongst consumers.

How to Halal Certify Your Company Products

Feb 24, 2022

In this interview Yassine Tebbal, Quality Assurance Director at Islamic Services of America (ISA) explains how companies can obtain Halal Certification. Mr. Tebbal is a food scientist who has worked as an auditor and QA director at ISA for over 14 years. Prior to that he was a QA manager for Coca Cola. He outlines the steps involved for companies that want to be Halal certified.

International Halal Food and Beverage Trends 2022

Feb 17, 2022

According to Pew Research, 30 percent of the world’s population will be Muslim by 2050. The population growth of Muslims will be nearly double the rate of the rest of the world. Well-managed Halal compliant food companies will be able to tap into an expanding $2 trillion market as populations grow and economies develop world-wide.

USA Food and Beverage Trends for 2022

Feb 10, 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a monumental effect on the USA food and beverage industry and these trends will continue into 2022. It has both directly and indirectly altered food consumption norms. Food and beverage tastes and preferences as well as buying behavior amongst consumers have changed and changes are expected to be long-term.

2022 Business Outlook and Market Trends

Feb 3, 2022

The IMF predicts that in 2022 economic growth for each region will slightly decline. There will still be growth but slightly less growth than in 2021. In the USA 1.8% growth is good and next year the International Conference Board ICB) is predicting growth of 3.8%. That is really good.

Seven Things You Didn't Know Could be Halal Certified

Jan 27, 2022

Halal certification applies to a huge range of foods, cosmetics, and consumer goods. Even industrial products that we never purchase directly in our daily lives can be certified Halal for use as additives to Halal certified foods or cosmetics, or in packaging. You’ll be surprised at the things that can be Halal certified, and you might discover new ways that certification can fit into your business plan.

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