USDA Grant Supports Creation of Maine Halal Meat Brand Co-op

The Cooperative Development Institute is facilitating the development of a cooperative halal meat brand and Maine’s first exclusively halal-certified, USDA-regulated slaughter and processing facility to serve the growing demand for halal meat from Muslim and immigrant populations in Maine, thanks to support from the USDA Rural Business Development Grant.

Farmer Focus Halal-Certified Organic Chicken Available for Ramadan

March 29, 2023 Farmer Focus

Farmer Focus provides Halal-certified products for Ramadan celebrations and all year. Farmer Focus products are Halal-Certified by ISWA* providing consumers with an elevated culinary option for their Ramadan traditions. Farmer Focus’ Halal-certified products are available at select retailers and with online retail partners like Crowd Cow, enabling consumers to receive products delivered to their doorstep. Halal-certified Farmer Focus products are also available for industrial and food service channels in a variety of cuts and packaging options.

Crescent Foods Announces New Partnership With Meijer Stores

May 6, 2022 Crescent Foods

The nation’s foremost American pioneer in premium, Halal hand-cut meat and poultry products, Crescent Foods, announced a strategic partnership with Midwest-based retailer, Meijer. Offering a robust line of chicken products in more than 258 stores throughout Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Wisconsin, products are now available in-store.

Texas-Based H-E-B Meets Increased Demand With Crescent Foods’ Halal Hand-Cut

January 21, 2022 Crescent Foods

The nation’s foremost American pioneer in premium, Halal hand-cut meat and poultry products, Crescent Foods, announced a strategic partnership with Texas-based retailer, H-E-B. The program includes a wide variety of fresh, Halal hand-cut chicken, beef, and lamb products as well as breaded, frozen offerings. Now available in select Houston, Texas locations, the program is expected to quickly expand throughout Texas.

Major Retailers to Carry Crescent Foods’ Halal Hand-cut Whole Turkey Products

November 8, 2021 Crescent Foods

The nation’s foremost American pioneer in premium, Halal hand-cut meat and poultry products, Crescent Foods, announced major retailers will carry its whole turkey products for Thanksgiving. Costco Business Center will offer four individually wrapped, fresh whole turkeys per case, while Walmart and Kroger stores will carry single whole turkeys, either in the frozen or fresh meat cases, ranging in size from 10 to 15 pounds. A number of regional, independent, and online retailers are also set to carry Crescent Foods’ Halal turkey items.