Blogs

Apr 6, 2023

In recent years, a new fashion trend has emerged that combines Islamic values with contemporary style: Halal modest fashion. This type of fashion prioritizes coverage and comfort, and appeals to a growing segment of consumers who want to dress in a way that aligns with their beliefs and values.

Mar 30, 2023

One of the most appealing aspects of today's multicultural society is how Halal food has promoted diversity and inclusivity. The days when Muslims were stereotyped as culturally monolingual are now long gone. One of the most salient signs of this growing cultural diversity is today's flourishing Halal food market.

Mar 23, 2023

Rice is a plant and is Halal by nature.  Most rice products like rice flour, vinegar, and milk are Halal.  Saké is an alcohol made from rice which is not Halal. Saké contains 14%-16% alcohol. How the rice is transported and stored also affects its Halal status. 

Mar 16, 2023

How can Halal consumers be certain that all the ingredients are in fact Halal? The answer to this question is not simple. For a pizza restaurant to be certified as Halal, it means that all their products, ingredients and processes are Halal. For a pizza place, this can be a difficult endeavor.

Mar 10, 2023

At health and wellness conferences worldwide, we are hearing more and more about consumers switching to functional foods. What are dysfunctional foods and what are functional foods? Hippocrates once advised doctors to “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” There is a lot of wisdom in this statement. Dysfunctional foods are processed foods that lead to disease.

Mar 2, 2023

What is customer service? According to Cambridge Dictionary, “Customer service is the part of an organization that answers customers’ questions, exchanges goods that are not satisfactory, manages complex requests, etc.”Over the past 30 years, companies have emerged, grown, and gained market share in their industry by having stellar customer service.

Feb 23, 2023

Halal certification is an important part of global trade. However, it often lacks transparency in who certifies what and where products come from. Unless the Halal certifying body is authentic and can be verified, such as ISA, there is little assurance that the product is actually Halal.

Feb 16, 2023

As Halal consumers increase demand, and more Halal products are being introduced into the market, so does the interest in knowing what it all involves. As a consumer, have you ever wondered what the real difference is between Halal deodorant and regular deodorant, or what the key difference is between organic vitamins and Halal vitamins? Let's examine a few intricate details that make Halal certified products what they are.

Feb 9, 2023

Cush Consulting Group, a Chicago based content and solutions provider with a global reach has been working with Islamic Services of America (ISA), North American pioneer in Halal Certification. Recently a collaboration meeting was organized in an effort to become directly familiar with Wasabih and their platform.

Feb 2, 2023

A Halal certifier is an organization or individual that reviews and approves products through their ingredients and by inspecting food production facilities to ensure that they are fully compliant with international Halal standards. Businesses must choose one that meets their needs for domestic and international sales and consumption.