French fast food chain expands its halal-only outlets

A French fast food chain announced on Tuesday it would almost triple its line of halal hamburger restaurants because sales had doubled in a trial that sparked a heated debate about the integration of Muslims.

French burger chain causes outrage by banning pork

A French fast food chain has fuelled the country's bitter debate over the influence of Muslim values by banning pig products from its menu.

French uproar over halal burgers

A Popular French fast food chain has started serving halal-only food in 22 of its outlets, a move that has been heavily criticised by politicians.

Venezuela OKs payment for French retailer Casino

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has approved a $690 million payment to French retailer Casino and other owners of a supermarket chain nationalized earlier this year, state media said on Saturday.

France's halal meat - is it the real thing?

The French market for halal food is expanding rapidly, giving rise to a number of issues - not least, how do we know it's halal? This week the fast food chain Quick - the number two burger chain in France after McDonald's - announced that 22 of its outlets would serve halal meat only.