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The metamorphosis of tourism elucidates emerging trends and innovations stemming from fluid market segments, notably with the substantial expansion of Muslim travelers as a burgeoning niche market. Indonesia, with its predominantly Muslim populace, harbors considerable potential for the advancement of halal tourism destinations. Despite this, comprehensive research has yet to be conducted to ascertain whether the facilities and services available effectively fulfill the expectations of Muslim travelers. This underscores a critical lacuna in understanding the congruence between the anticipations and actual experiences of Muslim travelers within halal tourism destinations. This investigation utilizes the Holiday Satisfaction (HOLSAT) methodology through a descriptive quantitative framework to evaluate the satisfaction levels of international Muslim travelers at halal tourism locales in Lombok, encompassing 352 participants via a structured questionnaire. The results reveal that, although there is contentment regarding physical attributes, tour packages, and community elements, the Islamic facets of the destination exert no substantial influence on traveler satisfaction. These revelations provide pivotal insights for augmenting service quality at halal tourism sites and fostering the advancement of more inclusive and sustainable tourism practices. Nevertheless, the research is confined to a singular destination and a specific demographic, indicating that subsequent studies should expand the geographical and demographic parameters to achieve a more nuanced and comprehensive understanding. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In recent years, halal ecotourism has emerged as one of the fastest-growing industries. This study aims to analyze the current growth and trend of publications in halal ecotourism. The study data was obtained from the Scopus database. After the search result refinement, the data comprised 1892 articles from 2013 to 2022. The data was then analyzed using VOSviewer, Biblioshiny, and Microsoft Excel tools. The results of the study conclude that the most significant contributors in the field of halal ecotourism were Boley B.B. from the authorship with 16 publications, the Department of Tourism, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand from the institution criteria with 11 publications, and China by country (286 publications). This research provides theoretical and practical implications. Besides, it can also be used as a practical guide for determining potential research gaps. The study recommends further study in the area of halal ecotourism using different methodologies, such as a systematic literature review. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Indonesia has the largest Muslim population globally with a significant potential for halal tourism, especially when integrated with local wisdom. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the development of halal ecosystem, the necessity of halal tourism village, and the creation of a sustainable model based on local wisdom. It also emphasized on increasing public awareness regarding the criteria for halal ecotourism, including infrastructure and facilities. This qualitative case study was conducted in Indragiri Village, Bandung Regency, West Java. The results showed that the establishment of Indragiri Halal Ecotourism Village had a significant impact. This included the development of local culture, improved public awareness, increase in community income, and the fulfillment of the six requirements for Muslim-friendly facilities recommended by the Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC). The requirements included halal food, worship places, waterfilled restrooms, private recreational services, and absence of non-halal activities. However, there were challenges related to the development of halal ecotourism sector, such as limited collaboration with Islamic financial institutions and restricted accessibility to Indragiri Ecotourism Village. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This study aims to unveil the variables that drive Indonesia's seafood exports to organization of Islamic cooperation (OIC) countries, including a deeper analysis to understand the factors that affect Indonesia's potential for halal seafood exports, and attempts to validate Linder's hypothesis, which might occur as part of the determinants of Indonesia's seafood exports, as well as one of the variables that can affect Indonesia's potency of halal seafood exports based on economic scale similarities and relative factor endowments. Design/methodology/approach: Using Poisson regression by pseudo maximum likelihood, this study applies the theory of trade gravity and Linder's hypothesis of Indonesia's seafood exports to OIC countries and its halal market potency over the 30 years observation period from 1992 to 2021, with 47 countries importing Indonesia's seafood products during the observation period based on United Nations Comtrade statistics. Findings: The variables that drive Indonesia's seafood exports are the situation of the economy between Indonesia and its trading partners, the population of importing countries and the common understanding of language. On the other hand, the adjusted-Muslim GDP of importing countries, the adjusted-Muslim GDP of Indonesia and the number of Muslim inhabitants of importer countries are the factors that affect Indonesia's potential for halal seafood exports. The study also validates the presence of Linder's hypothesis in Indonesia's seafood export and could hint Indonesia's potential for halal seafood exports Research limitations/implications: Owing to the absence of an Harmonized System code that explicitly accommodates trade in halal commodities, especially in halal seafood exports, it will be more accurate if data are available in the future as material for further studies. Future studies may also consider per capita consumption of seafood, food safety standards and the level of food security from OIC countries as variables that might also influence Indonesia's seafood exports in an approach analysis using the gravity theory of trade. Practical implications: This study is part of the authors' efforts to encourage a greater contribution of the fisheries sector to Indonesia's GDP by identifying the factors that drive seafood exports, which have so far only been around 2%–3% and have never reached more than 4% in the past two decades. While Indonesia is blessed with extraordinary marine biodiversity and hopes of being the leader of the halal food industry, the fisheries sector is expected to contribute. Originality/value: Unlike previous studies that used the approach of the gravity model of trade on food exports, this study is specifically in the field of seafood exports, takes Indonesia as the main object of research and also examines Linder's hypothesis as part of the analysis to identify what drives Indonesia's seafood exports in the OIC countries market and fill the scant of studies highlighting the factors that could drive halal food exports, specifically in seafood. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Multiculturalism is increasingly shaping contemporary societies, yet food, a fundamental human necessity, often becomes a point of cultural and belief-based contention. The halal food industry has grown significantly, garnering support both locally and internationally. However, this burgeoning sector faces challenges related to establishing standardized regulations that acknowledge its role in nation-building and promote cultural diversity. This study aimed to assess the awareness and acceptance of pre-certified halal food among non-Muslim students across secondary schools in Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat. Employing a descriptive survey research design, the study utilized a researcher-developed questionnaire administered to 350 students selected through simple random sampling from seven identified schools in Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat. Findings indicated that despite Lambayong's diverse population, most respondents demonstrated awareness and positive perceptions of pre-certified halal food. However, some community elders and church leaders expressed reservations about allowing younger generations to consume such food. The study also observed that while many vendors and proprietors were Muslim, not all adhered to the practice of wearing hijab (for Muslim women), and some lacked necessary cooking equipment like gloves and hairnets. Furthermore, certain halal establishments were found to have inadequate sanitation and pest control measures. Ultimately, the study concluded that there exists a moderate relationship between respondents' awareness and their acceptance of halal food. Recommendations include schools collaborating with barangay and local government units to monitor the hygiene of nearby restaurants and canteens. Additionally, halal food establishments should prioritize enhancing their sanitation practices and hygiene protocols to ensure compliance and consumer confidence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ensuring integrity in a halal supplier is important for maintaining the trust of consumers who seek halal products. Any compromise in the integrity of the supplier can lead to a loss of confidence in the halal status of their products. In this review will identify what the main key finding will increase integrity in supplier and the objective of this review is to produce a comprehensive mapping next future research and the main themes related to halal supplier in food supply chain. Method: A scoping review of the literature was conducted between 2018 and 2023 using the Web of Science (WOS) and Scopus databases to identify what is the nature of published scientific literature on this topic. A total of 13 journal articles were identified for a full review. Result: Five themes were found from the literature relevant to food supply chain integrity through halal supplier. The main themes include perceive value, transparency, technology, standard of procedure and supplier integration. The review indicates that most of the studies are conducted in understanding the supplier efficiency in supply chain. Conclusion: The emergence of findings regarding suppliers in the halal food supply chain will assist in the investigation of halal providers, while also providing significant insights for researchers and practitioners in their respective fields. Moreover, these reviews will be helpful in the supervision of suppliers in the halal food supply chain. This offers future research to more comprehensive research is required to further investigate the performance of halal supplier in food supply chain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aims to determine the effect of store atmosphere, customer value and halal labeled products on customer loyalty with customer satisfaction as a mediating variable at Miss Glam Padang City. The method used in this research is quantitative. The number of samples used was 150 samples. Sampling is done with purposive sampling technique. Sample collection was carried out using a questionnaire via google form and questionnaire. The data analysis method used to prove the correctness of the hypothesis is carried out using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) through Smart PLS version 4 software. From the results of hypothesis testing, it is found that store atmosphere has no significant effect on customer loyalty, customer value has a significant effect on customer loyalty, halal labeled products have no significant effect on customer loyalty, store atmosphere has no significant effect on customer satisfaction, customer value has a significant effect on customer satisfaction, halal labeled products have a significant effect on customer satisfaction, customer satisfaction has a significant effect on customer loyalty, store atmosphere has no significant effect on customer loyalty mediated by customer satisfaction, customer value has a significant effect on customer loyalty mediated by customer satisfaction, and halal labeled products have a significant effect on customer loyalty mediated by customer satisfaction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In 2024, the Muslim population in the world in general and in Indonesia in particular is increasing. Of course, this is also followed by market demand for consumption products that are guaranteed to be halal. In the past, halal certification of products was carried out by the Indonesian Ulema Council institution based on applicable laws and regulations. Currently, there are improvements both in terms of regulation and in terms of the authorized institution in issuing halal certification for a consumer product, one of which is the formation of the Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) which is authorized to issue halal certification for consumer products. This research is a normative legal research that uses a legislative approach, and a conceptual approach to answer legal issues and produce a finding regarding the authorized institution in issuing halal certification of applicable consumer products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study seeks to explore the elements that impact consumers' intentions to purchase halal products online in Melbourne. The variables examined include performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions, hedonic motivation, and perceived control. A quantitative research approach was employed to assess the impact of these variables on online purchasing behavior. Data were gathered via a survey questionnaire filled out by 96 residents from the Greater Melbourne region. The findings revealed that four factors—performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social impact, and hedonic motivation—were significant. These key factors can be utilized by businesses as recommendations to attract more customers. In contrast, facilitating conditions and perceived control were found to have no significant impact. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The presence of a halal mark on a food product serves as an indicator that the food has been certified as halal and is deemed suitable for consumption according to Islamic dietary guidelines and safety standards. However, the increased demand for halal food in the market has led many business owners to exploit this trend by intentionally misleading consumers with false claims of halal certification. To address these issues, the Verify Halal app platform was developed. However, there is a lack of research on the factors contributing to its acceptance. As such, this study explores the factors contributing to the acceptance of Verify Halal app among the Malaysian Muslim consumers. To achieve this objective, survey questionnaires were distributed online and face-to-face to collect data from 250 Muslim respondents in the Klang Valley area of Malaysia. The data collected were analyzed using SPSS. The results indicate that religiosity, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and social influence contribute positively and significantly to the acceptance of the Verify Halal app. However, trust contributes negatively and insignificantly to its acceptance among Malaysian Muslim consumers. The findings of this study have serious implications for several entities, including halal business owners, halal consumers, halal app developers, and government entities. Specifically, halal business owners should ensure that information about their products listed on the app is accurate, current, and in compliance with halal standards. The findings call on halal consumers to frequently use the app to search for and purchase halal-certified products, which could contribute to the development of an effective community for other users. Halal app developers should prioritize user-centric design principles, which will not only increase initial engagement but also generate positive reviews and referrals, thereby contributing to the Verify Halal app's market reputation. Finally, various forms of government incentives, such as grants and collaborations, can be provided to facilitate the advancement of the Verify Halal app. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The study delves into the complexities of managing halal supply chains, specifically focusing on enhancing the quality and safety of halal food produced by Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in West Sumatra. Utilizing the Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach, researchers actively collaborate with MSEs to develop halal processed food. Seventeen MSE communities involved in halal processed food production were engaged in this research. This methodology includes problem identification, planning, data collection, analysis, actions, and reflective evaluation. The primary findings spotlight the challenges and strategies in halal supply chain management that impact the quality and safety of halal food. These challenges span raw material procurement, production and processing processes, warehousing and distribution, product preparation and presentation, and monitoring and reporting. The study suggests that MSE owners can potentially enhance the quality and safety standards of their halal food products. This research offers practical guidance for MSEs engaged in processed food production to improve food quality and safety within their halal supply chain management practices. The recommendations include fostering halal awareness and education, establishing effective supplier relationship management, embracing innovation in halal supply chain technology, and ensuring compliance with halal regulations and certification. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Law Number 33 of 2014 concerning Halal Product Assurance (JPH Law) aims to protect consumers and increase the competitive ability of Indonesian halal products in the world market, which is included in the aspects listed in the JPH Law, namely the obligation for business actors to obtain halal certificates for goods that business actors produce and trade. The focus of the study aims to evaluate the extent of legal effectiveness in the application of halal product assurance certification by MSME business actors. The research method used is qualitative with techniques in collecting data, namely literature studies. After the data is collected, data analysis is carried out which includes the stages of data simplification, data presentation and conclusion making. The conclusion of the study explains that the effectiveness of the law in implementing halal product assurance certification for MSME business actors is still at a low level. Several obstacles were identified, such as lack of knowledge about the JPH Law and the halal certification process, the relatively expensive cost of halal certification, the halal certification process which is considered complicated and convoluted and lack of assistance and socialization from the government. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objective: Meatballs are a popular meat-based food consumed widely in Indonesian society. However, the issue of unethical substitution of halal meatballs with non-halal meats, particularly pork and canine meat (CM), has emerged. The existence of non-halal meats, including CM, in food products is prohibited in Islam, necessitating the development of reliable analytical techniques for their identification. In this study, we designed species-specific primers (SSPs) targeting the D-loop region of mitochondrial DNA for CM meatball product identification. Materials and Methods: The study was commenced by creating specific primers for canine DNA using Integrated DNA Technologies software and subsequently performing DNA isolation. The designed primers were then subjected to comprehensive evaluation using RT-PCR, including specification, linearity, limit of detection, efficiency, and repeatability. Results: The results indicated that the primer D-Loop 443 (forward: 5¢-GGG ACA TCT CGA TGG ACTA ATG-3', reverse: 5'-GCG GTC ATA GAT GAG TGA TAG C-3') designed and validated in silico using primer-basic local alignment search tool nucleotide (BLAST) program from NCBI accurately identified canine DNA when the optimal annealing temperature was set at 57.5oC. The real-time PCR technique utilizing the D-loop 443 primer exhibited the ability to amplify canine DNA down to a minimum quantity of 100 pg, with an efficiency value of 91.8%, a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.990, and a precision value (RSD) of 0.30%. Conclusion: The SSP-based RT-PCR method developed is a versatile and efficient tool for detecting CM in meatballs. Its implementation helps maintain consumer trust and addresses concerns regarding the substitution of halal meats with non-halal alternatives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As one of the countries with the world's largest Muslim population, Indonesia places a high value on halal, including halal food in culinary tourism. Culinary tourism has attracted the attention of several researchers in recent decades because it enhances tourists' travel experiences. Although much research has been conducted from economics, marketing, service, and ingredients perspectives, research on tourists' behavior in selecting food during culinary tours in destinations dominated by non-halal food is still rare. This paper aims to present a framework for tourists' halal food consumption behavior and investigate the factors that Indonesian tourists consider when deciding to consume halal food. To gain deeper insights, the author conducted qualitative research by conducting in-depth interviews with fifteen tourists at the Suryakencana Chinatown Tour in Bogor City, West Java Province, Indonesia. This study discovered that push factors reflect attitudes toward consuming halal food, allowing individual tourist attitudes to create halal markets and culinary tours, ultimately influencing how tourists buy halal food. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Social media influencers (SMIs) have emerged as pivotal figures in advertising and critiquing products and services. They serve as credible sources, disseminating persuasive messages that significantly influence consumer purchasing behavior, particularly among Millennials. This paper investigates the factors pertaining to SMIs that shape the purchasing behavior of Muslim Millennials in Malaysia towards halal food products. Employing a non-probability sampling method, the study surveyed 403 respondents using Structural Equation Modelling-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS). Data collection utilised a structured closed-ended questionnaire as the survey instrument. Results indicate that SMIs’ expertise impacts consumers' attitudes and behaviors towards halal food products, with expertise serving as the sole mediator. Furthermore, SMIs wield significant influence over consumer purchasing behaviour by disseminating product reviews and advertisements to a broad audience. Factors such as trustworthiness, attractiveness, and expertise among these influencers directly impact the purchasing decisions of millennials. This study makes a significant contribution by enhancing comprehension of the latest digital and social media technologies' relevance and importance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Blockchain is a disseminated open record that is utilized to record the exchange across numerous Personal computers. Blockchain innovation can be applied in any space like banking, medical services, land, travel, food, and store networks. In food products, halal food is served throughout the world. Halal does not only belong to Muslim people it's for everyone globally. Halal means cleanliness of this food product.so, ensure the food products are free from contamination of halal food with other food products. The smart contract was created in the halal food supply chain to ensure consumer trustworthily. Tracking and tracing the halal products in the supply chain from producer to consumer we implement some special tags (RFID/QR Code). These special tags track the food products from farm to consumer and vice versa tracing the halal food from consumer to producer to reduce the contamination of food items with halal food items. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: The adulteration of raw beef (BMr) with dog meat (DMr) and pork (PMr) becomes a serious problem because it is associated with halal status, quality, and safety of meats. This research aimed to develop an effective authentication method to detect non-halal meats (dog meat and pork) in beef using metabolomics approach. Methods: Liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry (LC-HRMS) using untargeted approach combined with chemometrics was applied for analysis non-halal meats in BMr. Results: The untargeted metabolomics approach successfully identified various metabolites in BMr DMr, PMr, and their mixtures. The discrimination and classification between authentic BMr and those adulterated with DMr and PMr were successfully determined using partial least square-discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) with high accuracy. All BMr samples containing non-halal meats could be differentiated from authentic BMr. A number of discriminating metabolites with potential as biomarkers to discriminate BMr in the mixtures with DMr and PMr could be identified from the analysis of variable importance for projection value. Partial least square (PLS) and orthogonal PLS (OPLS) regression using discriminating metabolites showed high accuracy (R2>0.990) and high precision (both RMSEC and RMSEE <5%) in predicting the concentration of DMr and PMr present in beef indicating that the discriminating metabolites were good predictors. The developed untargeted LC-HRMS metabolomics and chemometrics successfully identified non-halal meats adulteration (DMr and PMr) in beef with high sensitivity up to 0.1% (w/w). Conclusion: A combination of LC-HRMS untargeted metabolomic and chemometrics promises to be an effective analytical technique for halal authenticity testing of meats. This method could be further standardized and proposed as a method for halal authentication of meats. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Indonesia is a country with the largest Muslim population in the world. The food industry in Indonesia is largely determined by the halal certification issued by the Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI). A halal certificate is one of the requirements that must be met for food product entrepreneurs. A halal certificate is a proof that the food product produced has gone through a production and processing process following Islamic religious requirements. Purpose: This paper aims to provide information on the effect of halal certification on purchasing interests and consumer loyalty in brands that have halal certification on their food products. Design/methodology/approach: The method used in this study is Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the AMOS approach. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. Findings/Result: The results of the study show that the variable halal certification has an influence on purchase intention, and purchase intention has an effect on brand loyalty. The results of this study also provide a view for business actors, especially the food industry in Indonesia, that halal certificates are one of the factors that have a major influence on the existence of the food industry business in the future. Halal certificates not only provide benefits to consumers but also provide benefits to producers to achieve broader target consumers. Conclusion: Halal certification has a significant influence on consumer purchasing intentions in the Indonesian food industry. This certification increases purchasing interest and consumer confidence in product quality, which in turn encourages brand loyalty. In addition, halal certification is important for the sustainability of the food business because it can attract a wider market, providing benefits for consumers and producers. This research also confirms that the halal concept is a business issue based on Islamic law, and encourages the government to continue to socialize halal certification to have a positive impact on the health and economic sectors. Originality/value (State of the art): The findings of this research reveal how halal certification significantly influences purchase intention. This implies that providing halal certificates to food products in Indonesia can increase consumer buying interest because it can provide confidence that the products adhere to halal principles. Additionally, it can enhance consumer confidence in product quality and compliance, leading to repeat purchases, and indicating consumer loyalty to preferred brands. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

There are many of foreign students who studying abroad are certainly present an opportunity in it self. Food business become one of the emerging opportunities yet have to address consumer needs. An international student who wants to buy food surely have their own criteria. It is not only about the type and taste of the food but also the other aspect that they need to pay attention the most related to the status of halal food for them who become a Muslim. Halal food are those any kinds of various foods that are allowed to be eaten and drunk as long as it is suit with the provisions of Islamic law. This study uses Theory of Planned Behaviors to find out the best variables in predicting the purchase intention of halal foods in Taiwan specifically for an Indonesian Muslim students in Taiwan. Online questionnaire using Google Forms was used to predict for amount 342 an Indonesian Muslim students participate as the research sampling. This research used SEM PLS analysis using WarpPLS 7.0 software. For the result, Theory of Planned Behavior able to be used as a variable to predict the level of purchase intention in halal foods. The Attitude and Subjective Norm has significant result yet the perceived behavioral control has strongly significant results. The last one is about the religiosity that could be used by examine the purchase intention for halal foods as an intervening or mediating variable for this research.

AbstractThis research study highlighted the factors that influence the brand equity strategy of halal food products. In this study, the researchers have chosen to address the gap in the literature pertaining to non-majority Muslim country. The study aimed to identify the influence of consumer behavior, marketing strategies, integrated marketing communication, and added value on halal food brand equity in Thailand. A quantitative study was conducted using a structural equation model by LISREL. Data were collected through online questionnaires and personal interviews with 460 Muslim consumers residing in Thailand. Quota sampling was employed for each province, and descriptive statistics and structural equation modeling analysis were performed. The empirical data was consistent with the causal relationship model. Brand equity was directly influenced by added value and indirectly influenced by consumer behavior and marketing strategy, while integrated marketing communication influenced it through added value.

The global halal cosmetics industry is a lucrative market worth US$ 27.31 billion in 2021, and its value is expected to grow to US$ 54 billion by 2027. However, the overall cosmetics industry is monopolized by multinational companies, and many products have no halal certification, an assurance system for certifying a particular product as permissible and good for Muslims to use. Among Muslim consumers, the level of awareness about halal cosmetics is low in comparison to their awareness of halal food. These low levels of uptake by cosmetics manufacturers and consumer awareness must be addressed, especially since cosmetics are utilized in everyday Muslim life. In addressing these issues, a comprehensive understanding is needed of the halal ecosystem for cosmetics. An initial step in this direction would be to study the system of halal certification for cosmetics. Utilizing the Viable System Model (VSM) as the framework, this study diagnosed the halal certification system for cosmetics in Malaysia. This study gathered data from interviews with representatives from institutions and departments directly involved in the halal certification system. The halal certification system for cosmetics in Malaysia was found to already have established some elements of viability. However, there is neither a dedicated policy for the development of halal cosmetics nor a comprehensive legal framework governing the development of halal cosmetics and its usage. There are also some missing links related to the monitoring function and among the operating units. This understanding paves the way for developing a viable certification system for halal cosmetics in Malaysia and worldwide. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study examines how halal consciousness acts as a precursor to the influence of presumed media influence model to explain Muslims' views (i.e., attitudes and behavioral intentions) toward cultured meat. A survey of 658 Muslim Singaporeans found that halal consciousness positively correlated with Muslims' attention to media messages on the benefits of cultured meat, which subsequently shaped their presumed attention to these messages by family members, friends, and social media influencers. Presumed attention from family members and social media influencers was positively associated with Muslims' attitudes toward cultured meat and subsequently their consumption intentions. Theoretical and practical implications were discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

There has been a growing interest in halal-related ontology research in recent years, as ontology has gained recognition in the halal industry. This paper discusses the development of a flavouring ontology that will assist halal management auditors in predicting the halal status of flavours in order to process food producers’ applications for halal certification. The development of a flavouring ontology is based on multiple references, because the auditors of halal management divisions must consult a variety of sources independently in order to determine the halal status of flavourings. The process includes 1) determining the ontology goal and scope, 2) building ontologies, and 3) evaluating the ontologies. The researcher used Protégé to design the ontologies, and Phyton was used to develop a prototype based on flavouring ontology. The developed ontology consists of four classes, nine sub-classes, and 11 relationships. The evaluation of the ontology using the prototype revealed that the majority of experts were satisfied with the information generated by the ontology in the prototype, particularly in relation to synonyms and the hierarchical structure of a flavour. However, the experts suggest improvements in terms of flavour metadata, especially on raw materials and natural occurrence data, so that the flavour information retrieved is comprehensive and accurate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The Halal Product Guarantee Agency (BPJPH) halal logo design has pros and cons for Indonesian Muslims in terms of Arabic calligraphy, the shape of the halal logo, which resembles a wayang, and a total change from the previous halal logo of the Indonesian Council of Ulama (Majelis Ulama Indonesia). This research aims to analyze the phenomenon of the halal industry in Indonesia in the context of the contention between religious and industrial ideologies on social media, focusing the study on the controversy rebranding of the halal logo. This research uses a qualitative analysis method with a mass communication and political science approach to understand the substance and objectives of the various parties involved in the halal logo controversy on social media. This research indicates that a total change of the halal logo is not urgent in efforts to improve the quality of halal product guarantee services in Indonesia. The BPJPH halal logo design prioritizes artistic expression rather than Halal writing in Arabic as a sign that the product is "Halal," so it is difficult to read as a "Halal" sign. The essence of the halal logo is that it is a sign that the product has been certified halal by BPJPH so that the certainty of halal writing is easier and quicker for consumers to understand. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study highlights the economic factors that can increase intra-industry trade (IIT) of halal food products in ASEAN. Focusing on Indonesia, the largest market for halal products in the grouping after Malaysia, this study finds that Indonesian halal food products for trade have a competitive advantage over other ASEAN countries. However, the regression model with panel data shows that there has also been an increase in industrial production in the country’s trading partners. This research provides a new perspective on the future of regional economic cooperation, especially in the form of halal product intra-trade among ASEAN member states. It contributes to the literature on the regional halal market by including data exclusively for a halal category, which has not been explored before. Moreover, it offers suggestions to Indonesian halal trade policymakers on possible ways of expanding operations both regionally and internationally. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present work aimed to identify and analyse stakeholders' role in improving food safety and halalness in Semarang City. The effectiveness of food safety control can be ensured by one actor, and requires various related actors' role. The present work used a combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches (mixed method). The data were collected using a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) held with relevant stakeholders, including Semarang City Health Office, Semarang City Trade Office, Semarang Food and Drug Administration Center, business association, academics, entrepreneurs, Consumer Development and Protection Institute, and consumers. In regard to priority aspect, it was found that emphasis must be given to three main aspects by stakeholders, namely economic, socio-cultural, and institutional, which could be used to ensure food safety and halalness for the people. Moreover, based on the stakeholder analysis results, the actors with significant influence and high dependency were entrepreneurs, Semarang City Health Office, Semarang Food and Drug Administration Center, Agency for Drug and Food Control, and academics. Meanwhile, the actors with firm convergence were Semarang City Health Office, Semarang Food and Drug Administration Center, and business associations since they share a commitment to building food safety. Furthermore, based on the FGD results, some improvements are required regarding food control that the food safety network has carried out, along with establishing food safety and halal regulation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present work aimed to develop a comprehensive certification process for halal food products within the Indonesian agribusiness, which integrates food safety and halal standards. The objective was to reduce financial barriers, certification burden, and workforce shortages currently impeding the establishment of quality halal food supply chains. To achieve this aim, Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) was used to elucidate the complex relationships between decision variables in the halal certification process. Data collection included interviews with sectoral experts overseeing food safety and halal compliance. The present work identified 17 strategic variables crucial to integrating the Halal Assurance System (HAS) with food safety using ISM analysis. The findings of the ISM model showed 11 hierarchical levels of integration between the HAS and food safety, identifying key factors influencing produce security mechanisms. Additionally, the present work emphasised the significance of transparency, proper handling of produce, and efficient certification processes for businesses operating in the global food sector. This proposed framework not only offers practical guidance for enhancing food security, but also correlated certification processes with supply chain objectives, thereby bridging the gap between theory and practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study explores the significance of Thai Halal food as a means of exerting influence for Thailand in the Chinese market. The research explores consumer preferences and market trends by utilising sentiment analysis and machine learning models like BiLSTM, XGBoost, and GBR. The halal industry, with a global value of $2.3 trillion, has immense growth opportunities, especially in China, thanks to the Belt and Road Initiative. The research emphasizes the widespread appeal of Thai cuisine, featuring popular dishes such as Massaman curry and Tom Yum Goong, as well as the importance of government support and strategic marketing to maximize cultural assets. Analysing consumer reviews and social media discussions helps identify important market drivers and potential investment opportunities for promising products. The results suggest that focusing on popular categories such as processed foods, fresh foods, and convenience items can help to optimise revenue. Forecasting models analyse consumer sentiment and sales trends to offer valuable strategic insights for long-term growth in the Chinese market. Combining different sources of strength, such as faith power, soft power, and digital power, creates a powerful foundation for Thailand to expand its cultural and economic influence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The COVID-19 lockdown measures have dramatically altered the daily routines of young adults. Therefore, this study aims to elucidate the relationships between internet addiction, food choice motives and the risk of eating disorders in young adults during the transition to the endemic phase of COVID-19. The Internet Addiction Test was utilised to evaluate the presence and severity of internet addiction among young adults. The Food Choice Questionnaire was employed to assess the food choice motives of young adults, while the risk of eating disorders was determined using the Eating Attitude Test-26. The relationships between internet addiction, food choice motives, and the risk of eating disorders were assessed using model 4 of the PROCESS macro for SPSS. The findings indicated that 29.0% of young adults experienced moderate-to-severe internet addiction, whereas 32.6% were at risk of eating disorders. Young adults were highly valued for the price, sensory appeal, and mood when deciding food choices. The relationship between internet addiction and the risk of eating disorders was partially mediated by convenience (b = − 0.211, SE = 0.140, − 0.548 to − 0.016) and familiarity (b = 0.219, SE = 0.122, 0.019 to 0.494). A significant direct effect was also observed between internet addiction and the risk of eating disorders (B = 0.793, p = 0.017). There is an urgent need to implement intervention strategies aimed at reducing problematic internet use, promoting healthier food choices, and fostering healthy eating habits among young adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article analyses the recent evolution of street-level, small-scale Muslim economies in Java, Indonesia, and the role they have been playing as cultural and material infrastructure for Islamic morality discourses in the wake of the pivotal Aksi Bela Islam 212 (Defend Islam Action 212) rally in Jakarta on 2 December 2016. These small-scale economies are instances of the devolution of halal consumerism in Indonesia, which flows in turn from changes in the landscape of political Islam. These street-level economies provide political Islam with the solidarity of a Muslim cooperative structure, commodifying symbols associated with the rally. Three case studies are presented in support of these arguments. The first is the 212 Cooperative, a chain of minimarts known as '212 Marts' designed as a Muslim alternative to the ubiquitous market forerunners such as Indomaret and Alfamart. Second, we describe an ecosystem of exchange that has evolved around new mosque-based programmes that have invigorated human traffic in and around mosques in Bandung and Yogyakarta. Our third case study is the small-scale lapak traders who follow particular celebrity preachers as they tour, and who operate after Friday prayers. These cases reveal the growing importance of low-end economies (involving low-priced commodities, consumers with relatively low buying capacity, and small-scale traders) in the development of halal consumerism in Indonesia and point to their role in perpetuating morality discourses associated with the 212 rally. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This project was implemented to help low-income and underprivileged women grow their small businesses. This project aims to identify and analyse the problems faced by underprivileged women, focusing on food packaging. The participants were from Kampung Pinggan Jaya, Kuching Sarawak in Malaysia, who run small and medium food businesses. The food categories were based on dry and frozen foods, which were mainly homemade. The participants were housewives aged between 30 and 45 years with low monthly household incomes ranging from US $45 (MYR 200) to US $168 (MYR 750). Thus, the project's main objective is to improve product packaging to establish itself in the local market. Empathy mapping was the technique of choice as it demonstrates collaborative visualisation. Consequently, an entrepreneurship workshop was organised to identify potential products and participants interested in the project. Some problems and constraints during project implementation were due to financial concerns, attitudes, and illiteracy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aims to determine how cooks working in the businesses evaluate halal foods served to the consumers and their knowledge levels on halal foods. While preparing the study, similar studies on consumers' purchasing preferences, halal food certification, and individual and socio-cultural factors were taken as a basis. In the study, the researcher examined whether there is a significant difference between consumers' perception of halal products, their knowledge about halal products, and demographic characteristics. It was revealed that education and graduation were sources of differences in the level of knowledge. As the education level increases, the level of consciousness increases, and as the education level decreases, the level of consciousness decreases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]