What does it take to innovate in the halal food space, and still keep prices fair?In this thought-provoking conversation, Saima Duhare, founder of It’s Halal, joins me to debate fast food vs healthy food pricing, the role of Muslim communities in innovation, and what we can learn from big players like HelloFresh. She shares her journey from culture shock and changing family eating habits to building a brand that blends ethics, taste, and business sense.We also get into the real challenges of securing investors for halal ventures, and why the “it’s halal” label isn’t always enough.

Topics include:– The price debate: fast food vs healthy food– Why Muslim innovation matters– Investor hurdles in halal products– Lessons from global brands– Saima’s personal story of culture shock and changeTimestamps:00:00 – Trailer01:00 – Intro03:40 – Price Debate: Fast Food vs Healthy Food14:00 – Comparing with Brands18:45 – Saima’s Backstory: Culture Shock & Family Habits29:00 – Role of Muslim Community in Food Innovation39:25 – Investor Challenges in Halal Innovation44:20 – Learning from HelloFresh49:20 – “It’s Halal” Backstory58:25 – Muslim Innovation1:05:10 – Final Reflections1:40:44 – Outro💸 SPONSOR MESSAGE – Send Money to Bangladesh with ZERO Fees!Taptap Send makes it easier to support loved ones back home — with no transfer fees and a £20 bonus just for you.✅ Download the app using this link:👉 https://taptapsend.one…💬 When prompted to “Add promo code,” enter KSR and press ‘Enter’.Taptap Send UK Ltd is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (FRN: 900842).#SaimaDuhare #ItsHalal #MuslimInnovation #HalalFood #HealthyEating #HalalBusiness #HalalInnovation #FoodEntrepreneur #BusinessPodcastUK #KaziRahman #SideBySidePodcast #HalalStartup #TaptapSend #BangladeshiEntrepreneur #BritishMuslimVoices