Good news for your purchasing and R&D teams: since December 2025, Kaskade has been officially certified Halal by the Halal Food Council of Europe (HFCE). This is a concrete step that expands the possibilities for your ranges and simplifies your referencing processes.
Why Halal certification, and why now?
The halal market in Europe is booming. Muslim consumers account for a growing share of retail buyers, and retailers who want to meet this demand need suppliers who can keep up. On the industrial side, halal certification is increasingly becoming a prerequisite for referencing, in the same way as organic or IFS certification.
At Kaskade, we've chosen to anticipate rather than suffer. Certification also sends a strong signal to our partners: our organic ingredients are produced and traced to exacting standards, and we're ready to support you in all your markets.
What exactly is HFCE?
The Halal Food Council of Europe is the leading halal certification authority in Europe. Founded in Brussels in 2010, it is recognized in many European countries, including Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Germany and the UK. It's not just a stamp: the HFCE verifies that ingredients, manufacturing processes and the supply chain comply with the requirements of Islamic law (Shariah).
In concrete terms, obtaining this certification means going through a rigorous audit of our entire chain: sourcing, processing, storage and traceability. Nothing is left to chance.
What this means for your purchases
By choosing Halal-certified Kaskade ingredients, you can :
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Expand your range with halal-friendly products without changing suppliers
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Simplify your referencing file with a certificate recognized throughout Europe
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Meet the requirements of your retailers , who are increasingly demanding this certification for specialized or community departments
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Combining certifications : our ingredients are organic (EU Organic), Fairtrade, IFS and now Halal - a rare profile on the market.
Which products are certified?
The certification covers our entire range of organic ingredients: coconut blossom sugar, coconut syrup, coconut flour, oils, coconut milk, nutsedge and many others. If you already work with us, nothing changes in your purchasing process - but your compliance file is enriched.
One certification, several markets
What makes this certification strategic for our customers is its multi-country recognition. Whether you distribute in Belgium, France, the Netherlands or Germany, the HFCE logo is recognized and accepted. It's one certificate for several markets - a real time-saver for your teams.
In a nutshell
Kaskade currently holds five certifications: EU Organic - IFS - Fairtrade - European Kosher - Halal HFCE. Few suppliers of organic ingredients in Europe can say as much. And that's exactly why we continue to invest in these initiatives: to simplify your life and open doors for you.
Do you have any questions about certification, or would you like to know whether your current references are affected? Contact our team and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.