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New study from Animetrics: Muslim Consumers’ Perspectives on Animal Welfare in Halal Production and Dietary Choices in Türkiye

Muslims make up nearly two billion people worldwide, and their daily food choices are often guided by halal principles, a set of dietary guidelines that determine what is permissible under Islamic law. For many, halal goes beyond rules about what can or cannot be eaten; it is part of a broader moral framework that also shapes beliefs about how animals should be treated in food production.

As the global Muslim population grows, the halal food sector has become one of the fastest-growing parts of the global food economy. Despite this rapid growth, we still know surprisingly little about how Muslim consumers connect halal with animal welfare, or how faith influences their dietary choices.

To gain clearer insight into these questions, we surveyed 788 Muslim adults in Türkiye, asking whether they see animal welfare as a requirement of halal, who they believe is responsible for ensuring animal welfare standards in halal food production, and whether avoiding animal-based products is compatible with Islam.

Understanding these perspectives is crucial as it can help organizations develop more effective and culturally grounded ways to improve [...]

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Outline:

(00:14) New study from Animetrics: Muslim Consumers Perspectives on Animal Welfare in Halal Production and Dietary Choices in Türkiye

(01:34) 🔍 Key highlights

(03:07) 📌 Main recommendations to advocacy organizations

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First published:
March 19th, 2026

Source:
https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/RQd7pDkpYoSZbDbvn/what-do-muslim-consumers-think-about-halal-and-animal

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Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.