1 Kosher and halal in the UK and Denmark
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John Lever
Abstract
This chapter explores Judaism/kosher and Islam/halal in the United Kingdom (UK) before moving on to Denmark. It examines important background aspects of Judaism/kosher and Islam/halal in their national contexts. The market for kosher in the UK has a long history that can be traced back to the nineteenth century. The UK is both a major market in terms of local religious production, trade, regulation and consumption as well being central to the formation of the global market. In Denmark local consumption is not essential, but production and regulation are tightly intertwined with global markets, including the UK, Manchester and London in particular. Denmark is a major exporter of both food and non-food products and thus halal is an important question for the state and companies. Halal food is widely available in Denmark and the country is a major exporter to the Muslim world.
Abstract
This chapter explores Judaism/kosher and Islam/halal in the United Kingdom (UK) before moving on to Denmark. It examines important background aspects of Judaism/kosher and Islam/halal in their national contexts. The market for kosher in the UK has a long history that can be traced back to the nineteenth century. The UK is both a major market in terms of local religious production, trade, regulation and consumption as well being central to the formation of the global market. In Denmark local consumption is not essential, but production and regulation are tightly intertwined with global markets, including the UK, Manchester and London in particular. Denmark is a major exporter of both food and non-food products and thus halal is an important question for the state and companies. Halal food is widely available in Denmark and the country is a major exporter to the Muslim world.
Chapters in this book
- Front matter i
- Contents v
- List of figures vii
- Glossary ix
- List of abbreviations and acronyms xi
- Introduction 1
- 1 Kosher and halal in the UK and Denmark 22
- 2 Manufacturing and selling meat 51
- 3 Beyond meat 78
- 4 Kosher consumers 108
- 5 Halal consumers 140
- Conclusion 169
- Bibliography 174
- Index 183
Chapters in this book
- Front matter i
- Contents v
- List of figures vii
- Glossary ix
- List of abbreviations and acronyms xi
- Introduction 1
- 1 Kosher and halal in the UK and Denmark 22
- 2 Manufacturing and selling meat 51
- 3 Beyond meat 78
- 4 Kosher consumers 108
- 5 Halal consumers 140
- Conclusion 169
- Bibliography 174
- Index 183
