Halal Business Research Articles

Halal Industry: A literature Bibliometric Review on Halal Studies

The halal industry has become the fastest-growing global business and has reached 1.8 billion consumers globally with an estimated value of USD 2.1 trillion and has become the main focus for developing halal recognition processes or regulatory agencies in making the halal industry growth. This study aims to find out the most influential writers and what issues are most explored in the halal industry, the pattern of halal industry research, which countries and their relationship with publications can be used as benchmarks for further research, present findings from the most written articles, and provide direction for further research on the theme of the Halal Industry. This study quantitatively analyzes the literature on the halal industry, represented by 141 English articles from the Scopus database from 2009 to 2022. By using a bibliometric approach plus content analysis. This study found that Malaysia was the most relevant country: The University of Technology MARA is the most relevant institution, International Journal of Supply Chain Management, the Journal of Islamic Marketing, Malaysian Journal of Consumer and Family Economics, and Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities. There are three main clusters of research: (1) Halal Business, (2) Halal Industry and Tourism, and (3) Halal Marketing and Certification.
 

CROWDFUNDING: AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO ISLAMIC FUNDING

This study aimed to explore deeper conceptually about crowdfunding as alternative funding according to Islamic principles. There are still limitations to looking for similar research, so this research will be fundamental to study, especially for business actors or investors who want to take part in a halal business and have a high social value. Based on published studies and indexed by Scopus, this research is based on bibliometric research to see the conceptual development of Islamic crowdfunding. The bibliometric approach to reviews has gained popularity due to several factors, including the introduction of software, cross-disciplinary methods, and increased ability to handle large volumes of data. The results showed that the development of literature on Islam Crowdfunding as alternative Islamic funding had made rapid progress in recent years. The existence of public awareness of social values and welfare is one of the factors that support the success of Islamic crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is beneficial for funding companies. It dramatically facilitates investors in getting access to information related to the distribution of funds that must be done as well as from the side of the return of funds.

The Rise Of Japan’s Halal Industry And Tourism Post-Covid-19

Almost this two last decades, especially in 2005, Japan has program to increase the number of visitors from overseas, including muslim visitor. This program includes Japan Halal Food Project and Muslim-Friendly Project. In addition to that, the number of tourists from overseas that came from muslim majority countries to enter Japan rose up significantly. However, COVID-19 pandemic directly affected tourism in Japan. Halal business enterprise such as restaurant, hotel, even prayer rooms and mosques had to be closed in those emergency period. Nowadays, Japan had announced opening the international borded since October 2022 thus makes Japan’s tourism slowly getting back on track especially with the presence of muslim tourists to enter Japan. This research examines the rise of halal industry and tourism in Japan Post?COVID 19 global pandemic. Using qualitative method, this research applies direct observation, interviews, and literature studis for data collection. It shows that there is an optimism from Japan’s business owners to implement the concept of halal business with the rise of muslim tourists in Japan. However, there is a rising anxiety from these owners to apply the concept due to to the dependence towards muslim tourists.

Integration of using Fintech and social media for the Sustainability Halal Business in Pesantren

The urgency of Fintech and social media in halal business to realize Halal Value Chain (HVC) That support the addition of economic value for halal businesses including business activities at Islamic boarding schools in the Society 5.0 era. The purpose of this study is to analyze the optimization of the integration of the use of financial technology and social media in halal businesses managed by Islamic boarding schools to achieve the SDGs in the 5.0 era. This study uses phenomenology with data sources from Islamic boarding schools in Central Sulawesi. This study uses phenomenology with data sources from Islamic boarding schools in Central Sulawesi. The results of the study indicate the optimization of the integration of the use of fintech and social media in halal business activities in the form of recording transactions, analysis of financial reports, decision making, market mapping, product innovation, resilience, and building and maintaining business networks.

The Legal Protection for Security Crowdfunding Based on Sharia Investment in MSMEs Economic Recovery

The security crowdfunding (SCF) provides collective fundraising services for MSMES who have difficulty obtaining funding without collateral based on OJK Regulation No. 16/POJK.04/2021, the SCF investment rules above don’t explicitly discuss investment activities in sharia-compliant securities for halal business financing that are free from Riba, maysir, and gharar elements. The purpose of this research is to examine the sharia economic legal protection for SCF investment contract transaction model and its legal implications in case of invalidity. This research uses a conceptual normative legal approach with a descriptive qualitative analysis. The results show that the contract activities in halal MSMES crowdfunding investment transactions have not fulfilled the principles of the Syirkah akad based on the Sharia Economic Law Compilation, which is from the expression side, the occurrence of ijab qabul (offer and acceptance) is not clearly in accordance with sharia, so the SCF contract can be invalidated and all activities related to the transaction are considered haram. Therefore, an issuer from DSN MUI is needed to guarantee that the SCF complies with sharia principles and has a sharia compliance officer.

The Role of Sharia Tourism Business Towards Economic Growth in Indonesia and Nigeria

The increasingly significant development of global tourism indirectly also has a positive impact on developing countries such as Indonesia and Nigeria. The purpose of this research is to demonstrate the development of sharia tourism in halal business, and its role in supporting the sustainable development goals (SDGs) program in Indonesia and Nigeria. The method used in this research was qualitative. Data collection techniques used by the literature from various sources. The analysis technique used is descriptive qualitative, outlining the development and potential for developing sharia tourism in Indonesia and Nigeria. Then outlines the role of its tourism in supporting the SGDs program. The results show that the sharia tourism sector has a role to support SDGs, based on its characteristics and the halal process involves many parties, so it has an impact on many parties, involving transportation service providers, ticket sales/travel agents, lodging and hotels, culinary, souvenirs and handicrafts, so move many economic actors. Sharia tourism supports SDGs, and welfare reduces poverty, food security, and economic growth provides employment, provides infrastructure, provides justice, and can build partnerships globally. In addition, Indonesia seems to be more productive than Nigeria in leading sharia tourism. Thus, the tourism sector plays an important role in the world economy because it is considered one of the contributors to economic growth in Indonesia and Nigeria.

Pivotal stimulants to halal certified firms: a case study of Taiwan

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the drivers of halal-certified firms in Taiwan, a Muslim minority country, to provide halal products or services.Design/methodology/approachThis study used a quantitative method by spreading offline and online surveys toward halal-certified firms in Taiwan. Data were obtained from 41 responses and were analyzed using partial least square structural equation modeling.FindingsThis study discovers that firms in Taiwan practice halal business as they possess halal perceived value and innovation orientation. In addition, the interplays of the antecedents, the internal and external drivers, also play an excellent role in shaping the firms’ practices on halal business.Research limitations/implicationsDespite the implications, this study was built under several limitations that are potentially addressed by future research. The limitations lay in the low response rate, indistinctive analysis based on the firms’ market orientations (domestic or international) and the exclusion of other relevant variables to the conceptual model.Practical implicationsPractically, this study clarifies that firms in a Muslim minority country can be encouraged to engage in halal business in several ways. Those with a good understanding of halal usefulness are oriented to innovation, exposed to external pressures about halal business and equipped with specific internal settings that can translate the halal business phenomenon as an opportunity, not a threat.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the first to unveil the drivers of halal business practices of firms in a Muslim minority country.

Development of halal business in the EU for the next decade

A report prepared by Bonafide Research titled "Halal Food and Beverage Market Outlook in Europe 2027" states, among other things, that the halal food and beverage market has grown by US$29 billion between 2016 and 2021. The report also predicts that the halal market will grow at an annual rate of 6% to 7% until 2027, driven by the increase in the number of Muslims living in EU countries. Although the market is rapidly developing, several challenges are noticeable in the development of the halal market, which we analyse in this paper, such as: regulation, i.e. market standardization, adequate higher education, halal industry associations, and networking of market stakeholders. The results of this study show that there are still many challenges in these areas. In order for the halal market to develop adequately, and for EU countries to increase their competitive advantage in the field of halal business, it is necessary to carry out many more reforms.

Integration of Using Fintech and Social Media for The Business Sustainability in Pesantren

<p>The urgency in utilizing fintech and social media in business to realize the Halal Value Chain (HVC) is paramount because it can provide added economic value for halal business actors, including Islamic boarding schools in the era of Society 5.0. This study aims to analyze the optimization of financial technology and social media integration in halal businesses managed by Islamic boarding schools to achieve the SDGs in the 5.0 era. This study uses phenomenology with data sources from Islamic boarding schools in Central Sulawesi. This research reveals that the integration relationship between fintech and social media highly depends on optimizing both. Factors driving the use of fintech and social media in Islamic boarding schools business consist of internal factors in the form of pesantren awareness of the importance of sustainable business activities and the vision of independence that exists in Islamic boarding schools. Furthermore, internal driving factors include the Covid-19 pandemic, market growth, digital market behavior, market growth, digital access, and customer behavior. Optimizing the use of social media in market mapping to see market demand trends has implications for Islamic boarding school business strategies in developing products.</p>

Halal Business and Sustainability: Synergy of Islamic Business Ethics and Culture

Halal Business and Sustainability: Synergy of Islamic Business Ethics and Culture

The Successful Adoption of Halal Logistics Among Japanese Logistics Companies

The increasing number of Muslim populations around the world has influenced the growth of the halal business market. This triggers the Japanese halal logistics companies to take this opportunity to be certified as halal logistics service providers. It is interesting to explore the successful adoption of halal logistics among Japanese logistics companies as there are few studies and research on their success stories. This study analyses the scale of involvement of Japanese logistics companies in halal business services as well as the justification of their interest in adopting halal logistics. Based on a qualitative research approach, three in-depth interviews were conducted with the representatives of three Japanese halal-certified logistics providers in Malaysia. Four themes were identified as the elements that create the interest: culture, internationalisation, management support and government support. The findings also highlight that culture, seeking support, and integrity was significant to the sustainability of Japanese logistics companies after getting the halal certification. The increasing number of Muslim populations around the world has influenced the growth of the halal business market. This triggers the Japanese halal logistics companies to take this opportunity to be certified as halal logistics service providers. It is interesting to explore the successful adoption of halal logistics among Japanese logistics companies as there are few studies and research on their success stories. This study analyses the scale of involvement of Japanese logistics companies in halal business services as well as the justification of their interest in adopting halal logistics. Based on a qualitative research approach, three in-depth interviews were conducted with the representatives of three Japanese halal-certified logistics providers in Malaysia. Four themes were identified as the elements that create the interest: culture, internationalisation, management support and government support. The findings also highlight that culture, seeking support, and integrity was significant to the sustainability of Japanese logistics companies after getting the halal certification.

Religiosity as a mediator in the relationship between perceived behavioural control and intention in patronising halal food premises

Food with a halal logo should turn out as an advantage to premises that have proactively adapted to halal business ideas. As Islam teaches its followers on what food is good (halal) and bad (haram) for consumption, the attachment of Islamic decency and goodness to foodservice is expected to spur food premise Halal patronage. The objective of this paper was to investigate the role of religiosity as a mediator in the relationship between perceived behavioural control and intention on patronising at food premise with halal logo. Survey data were collected from supermarket shoppers in all four states in Malaysia such as Selangor, Johor, Kelantan and Pulau Pinang and analysed using partial leastsquares structural equations modelling (PLS-SEM) technique. The key findings were religiosity as an important part in an indirect positive relationship between perceived behavioural control and intention on patronising at food premise with halal logo, thus giving support to the mediating effect of religiosity. An explanation for this mediating effect was probably due to the high degree of dependency on religiosity among Muslim consumers.

The opinions of hotel managers about halal hotel concept: A research in Cappadocia

The number of halal business hotel concept in Turkey in recent years, especially in regions where intensive maritime tourism has been increasing. However, there are no such hotels in the Cappadocia destination. The main purpose of this study is to determine the thoughts of hotel managers in the Cappadocia tourist region on halal tourism and the concept of halal hotels. Using the semi-structured interview technique, open-ended questions were asked by the researchers to the managers of 17 four and five-star hotels with tourism management certificates in the region. The obtained data were subjected to content analysis and interpreted. The main findings obtained from the research are that hotel managers in Cappadocia see "halal tourism" as a rapidly developing market in the world that will become even more important in the future, and there is no need for a halal hotel concept to promote the demand for the region; they did not intend to make arrangements in accordance with the halal hotel concept and obtain halal hotel certification in their businesses. They kept prayer rugs in their hotel upon the requests of the guests, they turned their meeting rooms into masjids when requested; and hotel rooms have a sign showing qibla on nightstand drawers.

The Implementation of Halal Supply Chain Management on Processed Meat Products in Yogyakarta

The implementation of Law No. 33/2014 on Undang-Undang Jaminan Produk Halal (UUJPH) has become apparent with establishing Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Produk Halal (BPJPH/Halal Products Certification Agency). The government plays a significant role in guaranteeing halal products for the community because Muslim consumers cannot validate massive credential halal products. In creating a halal product, it will undergo a process from raw materials to ready-to-consume products. There are eleven criteria for the Halal Assurance System in Indonesia, which become the guidelines for conducting halal product audits. One of them is the traceability aspect. It is the critical point in conducting studies on the halal supply chain. The research aims to explain the implementation of supply chain management in restaurants or stalls in Yogyakarta with halal certification from Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI/ Indonesian Ulema Council). It also analyses halal principles in supply chain management on processed meat products among restaurants or stalls in Yogyakarta. Also, it aims to identify problems among entrepreneurs of processed meat products in implementing halal supply chain management. The researchers implemented qualitative research with a descriptive analysis approach. The data were obtained from interviews and observations with entrepreneurs, slaughterhouse owners, and BPJPH. The researchers also conducted Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with the management of LPPOM MUI DIY. The second approaches are the data triangulation methods. Respondents were selected with the purposive sampling method. The data obtained were then analyzed with Atlas.ti software application. The results indicate that the entrepreneurs who have been halal certificated are highly likely apply halal principles in their business lines. Additionally, most entrepreneurs who run a halal business do not have any significant problem implementing halal supply chain management.Keywords: Management, Supply Chain, Halal, Halal Products, Meat

Halal Industry in Javanese Culture; Yogyakarta Regional Government Policy in obtaining its economic values

Yogyakarta is the center of Javanese culture. He became one of the specialregions in Indonesia, because of the uniqueness of history, governmentsystem, culture, customs and customs. The local wisdom that is ownedis a basic principle that is always present in community activities. In thiscondition, the halal industry is growing rapidly, including in Yogyakarta.Therefore, this research article aims to understand the regulatory formatmade by the Yogyakarta government in developing the Halal Industry;second, to explain the approach used by the regional government of theSpecial Region of Yogyakarta in taking advantage of the economic value ofthe halal industry. The author analyzes the regulatory documents made bythe Yogyakarta regional government, and confirms them with the resultsof in-depth interviews with key informants. This research reveals that theYogyakarta regional government does not make special regulations on theHalal industry, as other regional governments do. However, the culturalapproach used is quite effective in forming a halal business ecosystem thatprovides economic benefits for the community and business actors.

A pre-and post-training assessment of the halal executive training program towards upholding halal food supply chain

The global halal business is projected to be valued at USD 2.3 trillion to cater to the demands and preferences of the world's 1.7 billion Muslim consumers. It establishes the worldwide halal market as a powerful commercial arena and a critical developing sector. The importance of education, especially halal executive training in this competitive industry, should not be disregarded. Therefore, this article embarked on the interrelated outcomes of halal executive training programs among halal executive training participants pre- and post-training. Attention is given to the knowledge gained during training and halal executives' tasks followed by the impact of the halal executive training program in assisting the halal food sector in ensuring an excellent halal supply chain.

The Impact of Halal Label in Halal Food Buying Decisions

The current development of the halal industry in the world has experienced a very significant increase to attract the attention of various groups. Trend indicators from the halal business can be seen in seven industrial sectors that continue to show an increase, including Islamic financial services, Halal food and beverages, Halal tourism, fashion, halal media and recreation, and well as halal pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. This study will raise the halal label on halal food and beverages in Indonesia. The quantitative research method used in this research is to apply Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) through Smart-PLS software. The sample of this research is 100, with the sampling technique used being non-probability sampling with the purposive sampling method. The results of this study are the significant influence of the halal label variable on purchase intention, purchase intention on buying decision, and the halal label variable on buying decision on halal food products in Indonesia. Alternatively, on product packaging, awareness of halal Indonesian society has begun to increase and make halal a lifestyle.

The Role of Productive Zakat in the Development of the Halal Industry and Improving the Economy of the Ummah

The distribution of productive zakat needs to innovate so that it has maximum value in improving people's welfare and synergizes in developing halal industrial areas so that the poor have an important role in the development of halal industrial areas. This conceptual research aims to develop a synergy model for the development of the halal industrial area based on the distribution of productive zakat. The benefits of this paper can be used as a reference for policy-making designs related to the establishment of halal industrial estates, especially on financial support and business actors as well as uses related to poverty alleviation. This research method is conceptual research by analyzing the results of research and reviewing previous literature and conducting exploration at the implementation level. The result is that productive zakat can be used as a driving force for the growth and development of halal industrial estates by establishing joint businesses (syirkah) of mustahiq (zakat recipient groups) accompanied by halal business consultants and making productive zakat recipients both managers and shareholders so that their welfare increases and guaranteed.

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The study  aims to investigate the factors that influence South Korean non-Muslim customers' intention of purchasing Halal restaurants "cooked foods". There are three factors. This study indicated the intention of the non-Muslim customers to purchase Halal restaurant cooked foods is influenced by the healthiness, safety, and cleanness of foods and the Suwon area of South Korea. The attitude and subjective norm can help non-Muslim consumers form positive attitude towards Halal restaurant cooked foods. The finding will benefit both the academics and entrepreneurs who manage Halal business on how to improve their business. The outcome of the study supports a valuable situation  applicable to non-Muslim legal bodies on the present purchasing intention of non-Muslim customers towards Halal restaurant's program. This will likewise help manufacturers and advertisers to serve their clients better to amplify their benefit. It defines a total base for non-Muslim government officials to underwrite the inclusion of non-Muslim business visionaries in the Halal cooked foods administration industry to improve the financial branches of its supporters and fulfilling their strict duties to Halal food restrurants.   Key words: Attitude, perceived behavioural control, purchasing intention, non-Muslim, Halal restaurant. foods.

Global Halal business: a sectoral analysis

The global Halal business with a cluster of 1.8 billion Muslims and an estimated 2.2$ trillion annual spend has lately started getting mind and literature positioning. During the previous decade, though a fairly perceptible amount of work was done, still there is a dearth of literature on the state of global Halal business and how it is being tapped globally. The gradual expansion of Halal business on account of the rising customer base of Halal products not only captivates the attention but also sets in disquietude in mind to analyse the poorly-tapped burgeoning segments. The present study attempts to analyse the global Halal business sector-wise with an emphasis on how much they have been catered. The study finds that the global Halal business across the board is unsatisfactorily-tapped. It is incumbent on multinationals to attend to as it heralds a roaring business in no time.