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Halal food: a growing Industry

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The hallal market is booming in France, where over 5 million Muslims live and a vast majority eat according to Islamic rules. As a result, restaurants and supermarkets are eager to tap into a market estimated at 5.5 billion euros. But the spread of hallal is not welcomed by all, as demonstrated by the controversy sparked by the decision of the fast-food chain Quick to open a hallal-only restaurant.

Presented by Marc Perelman.

Produced by Renaud Lefort and Antonio Oliveira e Silva.


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This is .. We are slow to

by Anonyme - 31/03/2010 - 14:49

This is ..

We are slow to adapt? How about you are slow to adapt
Always have to respect the customs of the host country.

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