AMCC features a company every week on its social media outlets (Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter) promoting products or companies which are meeting the growing needs of American Muslim Consumers. Companies/Products featured in the month of July are:

Muslim Ad Network

Connecting advertisers with the Muslim market. The digital media is becoming more and more powerful, google ad revenue grows every quarter, groupon very soon will be a multibillion dollar company and the list goes on and on. Tabish Hasan and Saad Ahmed are the two young founders of Muslim Ad Network.

ILLUME Magazine

ILLUME delivers the latest breaking news and information about Muslims and the Muslim World, latest top stories, business, entertainment, politics, and more. For in-depth coverage, ILLUME provides special reports, video, audio, photo galleries, and interactive guides. ILLUME was honored with an award for “quality journalism, balance and fairness in its coverage of the Muslim-American community” from the highly celebrated and highly esteemed National Press Foundation.

Whole Foods Market

Enjoy authentic Pad Thai made with chicken that is Certified Humane by Humane Farm Animal Care and spices that are roasted and ground on site for the best flavor. Saffron Road Halal-certified products are available in Whole Foods market, and the sale of these delicious products also supports Whole Planet Foundation.

At AMCC we keep a pulse on the Muslim Consumer market. These articles which were on major media outlets talk about opportunities and the growing demand in the Muslim Consumer market:

iPhone Apps Designed for Muslim Children

“Suzanne Muir, the founder of “Allah made World” App and Over the Moon Stories. A teacher and children’s author, she’s taken her creativity, skills and knowledge to create educational apps for Muslim children. Officially on her halal hustle and filling a gap that’s needed in a niche Muslim market.

Ireland aims to be home of Islamic finance in Europe

The taoiseach, Enda Kenny, who was swept to power on a wave of public anger at the taxpayers’ €70bn (£62bn) bailout of failed banks, told the Irish Funds Industry Association (IFIA) that he was doing everything he could to “ensure” Dublin became “a centre of excellence for Islamic finances”.

A (Uni)Vision For Life After A Mass Market

Or why not a business catering to a freshly self-conscious, religious submarket—domestic Muslims? Many marketers see them as a small yet promising commercial target. Saffron Road, based in Stamford, Conn., is selling its line of Halal (comporting with Islamic law) frozen entrees in Whole Foods supermarkets.

The next sporty must-have is not just for Muslim women

The ResportOn, a tight-fitting hoodie covering the hair, is the new sports hijab – but it’s attracting orders from non-Muslim women. The ResportOn, whose tagline is “Be yourself. Unveil your performance”, is the brainchild of Iranian-born French-Canadian designer Elham Seyed Javad.

AMCC features a company every week on its social media outlets (Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter) promoting products or companies which are meeting the growing needs of American Muslim Consumers. Companies/Products featured in the month of June are:

DinarStandard

DinarStandard, a specialized research, advisory and business media firmempowering emerging Muslim markets for growth and global impact. “We believes that businesses are a critical force of change for tackling global human development challenges”, says Rafi Shikoh, Founder and CEO of DinarStandard.

Tom’s of Maine

Since 2006, all Tom’s of Maine products have carried the Halal endorsement, with the exception of bar soap and new Wicked Fresh! Mouthwash. The Halal endorsementcertifies that they are made in accordance with Islamic guidelines under the supervision of the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA).

Little Big Kids

Little Big Kids is the first US brand to offer parents a wide range of Islamic Culture Inspired Products for Kids™. “Our goal is to incorporate beautiful culture specific themes into common products that are an everyday part of your child’s life”, says Founder and CEO, Omar Khawaja.

Zabihah.com

Zabihah.com covers the entire halal food chain. For ten years, zabihah.com has given the consumer more control over the quality and quantity of halal food. If you do not get the desired service in a Halal restaurant, this is the place to vent.

At AMCC we keep a pulse on the Muslim Consumer market. These articles which were on major media outlets talk about opportunities and the growing demand in the Muslim Consumer market:

Supermarket speaks language of halal

Sunny Foodmart has ambitious plans to be Toronto’s top multicultural supermarket. It’s off to a good start: The halal meat counter at its second branch has won approval from theMuslim community.

Turkey eyes greater share of pie in global halal market

The size of the total global halal products market ranges from $1.2 trillion to $2 trillion per annum, according to industry experts. Turkey currently only has a small share of the pie, but it hopes to become one of the leading actors in the sector.

Muslim students at Washington U. are getting food options

When the campus’ Muslim Student Association approached the school’s food service provider, Bon Appetit, and asked it to provide halal options — food prepared in accordance with Islamic law — the company agreed. In April, with the Student Union’s support, the Bear’s Den launched a halal food service, making Washington University the first school in the state to offer halal food, according to organizers.

Sharia-compliant bank products poised for strong global growth

Awareness of Islamic finance increasing in Japan, Europe and Australia. The Islamic finance industry can now be considered to be on the global stage. Leadership in the industry has been driven out of Malaysia and the GCC and there has also been significant take up in “non-Muslim” parts of the world, where Islamic finance is seen as “good for business” and a growth market. This is particularly true in Europe, Japan and Australia.

AMCC features a company every week on its social media outlets (Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter) promoting products or companies which are meeting the growing needs of American Muslim Consumers. Companies/Products which were featured in the month of May were:

Alsharifa

Where modern meets modest. Alsharifa’s mission is to bring its customers the best value on swimwear and other modest clothing lines for women.

Elan

Elan is the guide to Global Muslim Culture. The site features many Muslim bloggers who blog about news related to Muslim community. This could be the future Huffintonpost.com for Muslim world. Moniza Khokhar is the founder of Elan.

Abbott Nutrition (NYSE: ABT)

Abbott Nutrition’s internationally recognized brands include the Similac® brand of infant formulas; the Gain® brand of growing-up milks; the PediaSure® line of nutritionals for children; and the Ensure® brand of complete and balanced nutrition for adults. Abbott products are Halal certified by IFANCA.

Azzad Asset Management

Azzad Asset Management is an investment advisory firm registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Since 1997, our mission has been to provide discretionary asset management services through smart solutions designed to help you enjoy optimum investment performance without compromising your values. We feel that ethical and socially responsible investment is what ‘Shari’ah compliant’ is and rather than use labels we try to outline what our guidelines specifically are says Fatima Iqbal, Investment Adviser and Financial Planner of Azzad Investments.

At AMCC we keep a pulse on the Muslim Consumer market. These articles which were on major media outlets talk about opportunities and the growing demand in the Muslim Consumer market:

Evolving Halal Certification Trends

The demand for Halal in the U.S. and abroad from consumers has grown in the last few years. From 2005-2009, Datamonitor Group has estimated that the number of global halal product launches has increased by 150%. The exponential rate of increased halal ingredients and foods hitting the global and U.S. markets can be attributed to some key factors. One of these factors include rising prominence of the Islamic consumer market – specifically in the realm of food products.

Islamic fashion: A modern makeover for Mum’s abaya

Modesty and religion are the cornerstones behind the fast-growing Islamic fashion industry, which is making a mark on runways from Indonesia and Dubai to Monte Carlo. Islamic fashion is part of a growing appetite for sharia-related industries and assets, ranging from finance to halal food.

What You Need to Know About Socially Responsible Investing

The number of Social Responsible Investing funds in the U.S. has grown to 250 with assets of $316.1 billion in 2010, up from 55 funds with $12 billion in assets in 1995, according to the Social Investment Forum. Some funds are devoted to investing based on religious beliefs or other social causes. The Ave Maria funds follow the doctrines of the Catholic Church, while the Amana funds abide by Islamic principles.

A high profile Maine business is reaching out to Muslim consumers

Tom’s of Maine has received certification that its personal care products are Halal–a term which means permissible under Islamic law. Business and Halal experts say the certification puts Tom’s in a category with very few other mainstream enterprises in America.