Halal Studies and Society

Halal practices for responsible production and consumption towards sustainable future

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0700

Halal practices rooted in Islamic principles are offering a framework of ethical, social, and environmental responsibilities with modern sustainability efforts. Therefore, this research aims to explore the intersection of halal practices and sustainable development, focusing on responsible production and consumption to support environmental, social, and economic well-being. A qualitative method is used to analyze existing literature on halal practices, sustainability, and green marketing strategies, with case research from various industries implementing halal principles. These principles emphasize ethical agricultural and livestock farming, humane animal treatment, mindful consumption, and waste minimization, which resonate with the pillars of sustainability. Meanwhile, green marketing in halal industry catalyzes the promotion of environmentally friendly products and ethical consumer behavior, transcending religious boundaries and appealing to diverse markets. The integration of the principles into production and marketing strategies positions the industry as a model for sustainable and ethical practices due to increased global demand for halal-certified products. The results show that halal practices significantly contribute to sustainability across various industrial sectors by prioritizing social and environmental well-being. The potential of halal practices is reported to drive global sustainability and enhance a culture of responsibility across industries and consumer segments.

Rice strategy: Improving sustainable halal agri-food system through green marketing and shifting consumer behavior with a quintuple helix approach

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0700

This study aimed to examine the role of RICE strategy (Reinforcement, Influence, Collaboration, and Evolution) in enhancing the sustainability of halal agri-food systems through green marketing and shifting consumer behavior. The significance of halal certification and the growing demand for sustainable food products was examined in the context of Indonesia predominantly Muslim population. The methodology combined a literature review and case study analysis to explore the contributions of various stakeholders including government, academia, industry, civil society, and the environment toward improving halal food production systems. Technological integration, including blockchain, IoT, Lean Knowledge Management (LKM), and digital technologies, were examined as methods for optimizing halal food supply chains and ensuring sustainability. The results showed that key challenges in implementing green marketing, include supply chain inefficiencies, lack of infrastructure, and limited adoption of eco-friendly technologies by MSMEs. In conclusion, this study emphasized the importance of a collaborative approach to overcome obstacles and enhance the global competitiveness of Indonesia halal food industry, while also promoting environmental responsibility and consumer awareness.

Challenges and opportunities for workforce skills in halal agri-food sector to meet global market demands through Halalink application

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0700

Indonesia is the largest Muslim-majority country in the world and holds significant potential in halal food farming sector. The growing global demand for halal products offers vast opportunities to expand agricultural exports and meet the needs of both domestic and international markets. However, challenges such as a lack of skilled human resources, limited awareness of halal certification processes, and technological barriers, particularly among micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), hinder the industry growth. Therefore, this study aimed to develop "Halalink," an innovative mobile application designed to address challenges by promoting halal education, collaboration, and compliance with standards. Halalink has three features including (i) Halalearns, with educational content about halal standards, (ii) Halalabs for collaboration among stakeholders, and (iii) Halalassists, which offers continuous guidance to ensure compliance with halal regulations. In conclusion, Halalink is a sustainable solution to enhance public awareness, simplify halal certification process, as well as build a competitive and ethical halal agri-food sector in Indonesia.