Dubai - Amid growing demand for Halal-certified food, airlines are encouraging global suppliers to develop new products and increase production capacity.
Worldwide, global Halal food consumption and lifestyle products are estimated to grow 10.8% annually through 2019, the Global Islamic Economy Report notes, building into a US$3.7 trillion global industry.
The Halal food industry is estimated to grow from US$795 billion in 2014 to US$2.537 trillion in 2019, accounting for 21.2% of total global food spending.
FAQ
- Why is airline demand for suppliers' Halal food certification growing sharply?
- Because demand for Halal-certified food is growing, airlines are encouraging global suppliers to develop new products and increase production capacity. According to the Global Islamic Economy Report, global Halal food consumption and lifestyle products are estimated to grow 10.8% annually through 2019, building into a US$3.7 trillion global industry; the Halal food industry is estimated to grow from US$795 billion in 2014 to US$2.537 trillion in 2019, accounting for 21.2% of total global food spending.