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IFANCA SURVEY UNCOVERS THE NEED FOR CONSUMER EDUCATION & ACCESS TO HALAL-CERTIFIED PRODUCTS

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

DES PLAINES, Ill., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As consumers become more conscious of food health and safety, halal-certified foods are taking center stage. As the non-profit global leader in halal certification, IFANCA (Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America) recently launched a nationwide consumer insights survey* to increase transparency and visibility for halal foods, identify consumer education gaps, and understand the misconceptions around halal-certified products.    

Key Points: 
  • As the non-profit global leader in halal certification, IFANCA (Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America) recently launched a nationwide consumer insights survey* to increase transparency and visibility for halal foods, identify consumer education gaps, and understand the misconceptions around halal-certified products.
  • "IFANCA is committed to ensuring that everyone has access to halal foods and products that allow them to live secure, satisfying lives," says Dr. Muhammad Chaudry, President of IFANCA.
  • Other notable findings of the survey include:
    Americans familiar with halal believe halal-certified food products are more humane (44%), fresher (42%), and healthier (41%) than non-halal-certified foods.
  • Food companies turn to third-party certifiers like IFANCA to help source halal ingredients and bring authentic, trusted halal products to market.

MOOOOve Back into the Classroom with a Cow for a Mascot

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

MADISON, Wis., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Register now for the "Adopt a Cow" 2022-23 program by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and Discover Dairy. Via this free program, classrooms follow the life of a calf through its first year on a Wisconsin dairy farm.

Key Points: 
  • Via this free program, classrooms follow the life of a calf through its first year on a Wisconsin dairy farm.
  • Each Wisconsin classroom that enrolls in the Adopt a Cow program is paired with a calf from a Wisconsin dairy farm.
  • To enroll in the 2022-23 Adopt a Cow program, educators should visit www.DiscoverDairy.com/adopt before the September 15, 2022 deadline.
  • About Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin:Funded by Wisconsin dairy farmers, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is a non-profit organization that focuses on marketing and promoting Wisconsin's world-class dairy products.

The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation Joins The Future of Food @ SXSW

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation (the Foundation) is bringing people together for conversations about food system innovation, inclusion and sustainability as presenting sponsor for The Future of Food @ SXSW between March 11 and March 18, 2022, in Austin, Texas.

Key Points: 
  • Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation (the Foundation) is bringing people together for conversations about food system innovation, inclusion and sustainability as presenting sponsor for The Future of Food @ SXSW between March 11 and March 18, 2022, in Austin, Texas.
  • Scheduled events for The Future of Food @ SXSW 2022 include food-focused documentary watch parties, roundtable discussions, food tastings, memorable activations and more.
  • "Our mission is to help create communities free of hunger and waste and a brighter future for people and our planet," said Denise Osterhues, president of The Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation.
  • The Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation, a nonprofit public charity, was established in 2018 to direct philanthropic and catalytic funding to partners working to solve food system challenges.