Marks & Spencer is to become the first mainstream food giant to sell own-label halal ready meals in stores with a large number of Muslim shoppers.
Most supermarkets already sell branded halal products, from names such as Shazans, while many takeaways, butchers and food chains sell only halal meat.
But M&S says its 'cruelty-free' products, which include chicken ready meals, ranging from curries to Italian dishes and a hot pot, are a first.
At the same time, the company is trying to broaden its range to attract others who want food that meets their own ethical approach with, for example, the Plant Kitchen range catering for the increasing number of vegans. [Daily Mail] Read more
