SGIE Report 26: Halal food sector witnesses structural rejigs, driven by infrastructure, investments & innovation
The halal food sector continues to witness a structural realignment, triggered by geopolitical sentiment, sovereign capital and expanding Muslim consumer markets.
The widely documented Gaza genocide has prompted Muslim consumers to express their political postures through the power of their choice, resulting in shunning of Western F&B brands. Resultantly, a systemic reorientation of demand has helped create entry points for homegrown alternatives and local brands, according to the newly released State of the Global Islamic Economy 2025/26 report.
Halal is shifting from a compliance label to a full consumer lifestyle proposition demanding product quality, ethical alignment, across all formats.
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