You will no longer find pork products at most KFC franchises.
A communication issued to community leaders by the company states that all of their meats will be certified Halal, “a testament to our commitment to providing diverse and inclusive menu options for all our customers,” states the letter.
The Huntsville franchise has confirmed that it has been Halal certified for over a month and that it no longer serves pork products.
KFC has discontinued pork products at all KFC locations, with the exception of establishments co-branded with Taco Bell and franchises in Ottawa and Thunder Bay.
The letter (below) says they have partnered with Halal suppliers to deliver Halal products to the Muslim community.
As part of the initiative, the American fast food chain says it has “collaborated with its KFC Canada Muslim team members on the Halal roll-out.”
Yum! Brands Inc. owns Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, KFC, & The Habit Burger Grill.
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Elly Stoddart says
This is a regrettable decision on part of KFC. Using halal methods for slaughtering animals is cruel. The animals throat is cut and allowed to bleed out. This is an arcane and cruel practice which should be banned.
peggy tupper says
I have not been in a KFC in decades and have no plans to purchase their products. They are obviously attempting to find new customers. My guess is that the entire company goes bankrupt within 3 years.
Kim Novak says
Are we reverting to the dark ages in Canada? What is going on here that a restaurant chain founded by Colonel Sanders is going to this horrible slaughter practice? At least pigs are not subjected to this backward practice now seemingly accepted in parts of Canada.
Thin is worse than lickin’ clumsy.!
Geoff Baynes says
I kept chickens, they are not dumb, each has a separate personality, you would not know that when rammed in a cage , no feathers. This is the sort of barbarian behavior we practice a millennia ago., 2024 they deserve more respect, and this should be banned, this is big news now, most will not step foot in a KFC again.
Ray Mcdonald says
This is what the chickens are facing and those who ingest it:
“Halal chicken and all land animals must be slaughtered in compliance with the Islamic law. Animals must be slaughtered in the name of Allah by a Muslim who is of sound mind, according to CHFCA.”
Why should all KFC customers be forced to support this barbaric practice? I’m not setting foot in a KFC ever again. Chickens and humans deserve better.