Sharwood's facts for kids
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| Food | |
| Industry | Food Manufacture |
| Founded | 1889 |
| Founder | James Allen Sharwood |
| Products | Asian cooking sauces, accompaniments and ingredients. |
| Parent | Premier Foods |
Sharwood's is a British food company. It makes many delicious Asian-inspired foods. James Allen Sharwood started the company in 1889. Later, it joined a bigger company called Premier Foods in 2007.
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What Sharwood's Makes
Sharwood's creates many different foods. These include Chinese, Indian, and Thai dishes. They make lots of cooking sauces. These sauces often come in a special square jar.
Popular Food Items
You can find many other items from Sharwood's. They make curry pastes and powders. They also have pappadoms and naan breads. You might also see their noodles and prawn crackers. They even make some ready meals.
Where the Food is Made
Sharwood's is very popular in Britain. They sell more Asian food than any other company there. A lot of their sauces are made at the Worksop Factory. This factory is in north Nottinghamshire, England.
Sharwood's in the Media
Sharwood's sometimes works with famous people. In 2010, they teamed up with actress Joanna Lumley. They created a special Mango Chutney together. It had a unique Kashmiri Chilli. This ingredient came from where Joanna Lumley was born.
Helping Others
Sharwood's promised to help a good cause. They donated money from each jar of that special chutney. The money went to the Gurkha Welfare Trust. This charity helps Gurkha soldiers and their families.
New Flavors and Products
In 2012, Sharwood's added more sauces. They made new versions of their tikka masala sauce. These included "Extra Mild" and "Extra Creamy" options. There was also one with "Extra Onions." Another new flavor was "Mango Chutney."
Where to Find Sharwood's
You can find Sharwood's products in many places. They are sold in the UK, of course. But you can also buy them in Australia and New Zealand. People in North America can enjoy them too.
