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| [[image:Im193304GHK-PVen.jpg|thumb| April 1933. PVencatachellum.]]
| | #redirect [[J. A. Sharwood and Co]] |
| [[Image:Im193306GHK-Sharwood.jpg|thumb| June 1933. ]]
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| [[image:Im193311GHK-PVent.jpg|thumb| November 1933. Curry Powder. ]]
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| '''Sharwood's''' is a range of Asian sauces and accompaniments now owned by [[Premier Foods]]. Over 21 million '''Sharwood's''' curries are cooked each year. <ref>[http://www.premierfoods.co.uk/our-brands/grocery/sharwoods/] Premier Foods</ref>
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| 1889 [[James Allen Sharwood]], a culinary explorer, founded [[J. A. Sharwood and Co]].
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| 1890 '''Sharwood''' introduced his first range of Indian chutneys, pickles and curry powders to the British public.
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| 1899 '''Sharwood''' set up his first factory to manufacture chutneys.
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| 1927 James Allen Sharwood retired, but his famous range continued to be highly popular.
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| 1947 [[J. A. Sharwood and Co]] were granted the Royal Warrant as ‘Manufacturers of Chutney & Purveyors of Indian Curry Powders.
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| 1962 Acquired by [[Cerebos]].<ref>The Times, May 9, 1963</ref>
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| 1968 Sharwood's became part of [[Rank Hovis McDougall|Ranks Hovis McDougall]].
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| 1989 A new '''Sharwood's''' distribution centre opened to keep up with the demand for restaurant-style products to create Asian eating experiences at home.
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| 1994 Granted the Royal Warrant as 'Manufacturers of Oriental Sauces'.
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| 2006 Sharwood’s launched a new range of Chinese, Thai and Indian chilled sauces.
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| 2007 Sharwood's launched a new range of easy-to-use Thai food.
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| 2007 Acquired by [[Premier Foods]] along with the rest of RHM.
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| ==See Also==
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| ==Sources of Information==
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| <references/>
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| * [http://www.sharwoods.com/brand-history.htm] Sharwoods company website
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