Ummah Foods
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| Industry | chocolate candy manufacturer |
| Genre | halal foods |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Founder | Khalid Sharif |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | United Kingdom |
Key people | Managing Director Khalid Sharif |
| Products | Ummah Caramel Chocolate, Ummah Orange Chocolate |
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Number of employees | 5 - 10 People[1] |
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| Website | www.ummahfoods.com |
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Ummah Foods established in 2004 is a UK manufacturer of Halal Chocolates. This follows a process where no alcohols, or animals fats are used in the manufacturing process, packaging or ingredients. The company was also given the name CHOCHALAL in the Daily Mirror coverage of Ramadan 2004.[2]
It was founded by its current Managing Director Khalid Sharif and has manufactured two products. A caramel chocolate bar called Ummah Caramel Chocolate, and an Orange Chocolate bar called Ummah Orange Chocolate. The owner has been called the Muslim Willy Wonka in Muslim newspapers and magazines.[3]
It is a community focused company and has supported organisations such as the London Sustainability Exchange and Muslim Youth Helpline.
It was the winner of the Muslim News Awards - Ummul Mu'minin Khadijah award for excellence in enterprise in 2007.[4]
Green References
- "The Mayor's Green Procurement Code", Level A1, Accessed September 26, 2007.
- "London Better Together" Level 1, Accessed September 30, 2007
References
- ^ a b Ummah Foods Limited Alibaba.com
- ^ Sayid, R: "Chochalal", Daily Mirror, October 20, 2004
- ^ Khan, S: Islamic Times, October 2006
- ^ "The Muslim News Awards for Excellence 2007", The Muslim News, Accessed September 25, 2007
- "Halal chocolate arrives at Tesco", BBC News, September 4, 2006. Accessed October 2, 2007.
- "Asda goes halal for Ramadan", TalkingRetail.com, September 13, 2007. Accessed October 2, 2007.
- "What's going wrong with our food?", The Guardian, May 16, 2007. Accessed October 2, 2007.
- "Why Halal label is critical for major exporters", Business Daily Africa, July 31, 2007. Accessed October 2, 2007.
- "The sweet taste of Halal", BBC London, June 1, 2007. Accessed October 2, 2007.
- "Muslims offer a new Mecca for marketers", Financial Times, August 11, 2005. Accessed October 2, 2007.
- "Meet the sons and daughters of invention", Observer Newspaper, August 26, 2007. Accessed October 2, 2007.
- "For God and country?", The Muslim Weekly, Accessed October 2, 2007.
- "BERR" Supporting Science, Accessed September 30, 2007
- "Businessman of the Year" Thames Gateway Business Awards, Accessed October 2, 2007