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Chellarams Extols Nutritional Benefits Of Nutritional Benefits Of Milk – Business Day

User Avatar Written by Balendran MidhushaanNovember 7, 2022
Chellarams Extols Nutritional Benefits Of Nutritional Benefits Of Milk – Business Day                       

Date: November 7, 2011

This years’ body building competition, ‘Mr. Hex Nigeria has come and gone but would not have been complete without the mention of Chellarams Real milk brand. This was apparent in the fact that the name of the milk was on everybody lips throughout the event.

The event which took place in Lagos, featured 14 body builders competing for the star prize of a power bike and other mouth watering prizes. Speaking at the event, the group chief information officer of Chellarams Plc Har bahjan Batth stated that Chellarams decided to support ‘Mr Flex Nigeria’ through its real Milk brand, because Real milk contains a lot of nutrients that are vital for body building. lie encouraged the contestants to always take Real milk as part of their breakfast, because it is rich in calcium.

According to Batth, a serving cup (250m1) of Real milk contains 285mg of calcium, which represents 22 to 29 per cent of daily recommended intake for an adult. Calcium, he emphasised is important for the body builders because it is essential for strong bones required by them.

Speaking further, Batth postulated that vitamin B12 and riboflavin which can only be gotten from animal products such as Real milk are necessary for the cardiovascular health and energy production of the body builders. Real milk also contains biotin and panothenic acids, which are B vitamins essential for energy production. Other nutrients present in Real milk nc1ude folic acid, iron, protein lactose, potassium to mention but a few. The slogan at the event is that if you want to drink and drive, then drink milk.

At the end of the competition, Barth handed over the power bike to the winner, Tony Umeh; who was crowned Mr. FIex Nigeria 2011.

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Chellarams Supports Community Bicycle Project – Business Day

User Avatar Written by Balendran MidhushaanMarch 13, 2022
Chellarams Supports Community Bicycle Project – Business Day  

Date: March 13, 2012

Chellarams Plc, the largest manufacturer of bicycles in Nigeria has partnered with 1004 Estates in community bicycle scheme. This partnership according to Chellarams, will function in conjunction with 1004 Estate community activity “Play at 1004” airned at providing recreational and entertainment services to its residents. The project which is an initiative of Chellarams plc free rental of the 20 bicycles provided for use, within a 12 km radius of the estate.

Bicycles, serviced and maintained by Chellarams Plc will be evenly distributes across the four clusters of the estate and can be rented by residents for a 2 hour period.

Speaking at the launch of the community  bicycles project, the group chief information officer of Chellarams, Harbahjan Batth, said the projects is in line with the company’s policy of giving back to the society in the form of corporate social responsibility. According to him, the project is a pilot scheme, and would soon be extended to other estates within Lagos in order to promote the culture of riding bicycles amongst Nigerian.

He explained: “1004 estate was hosen for this pilot scheme for the following reasons: because of the well organized structure of the of the estate; majority of residents live a very busy life with little time for recreation; Residents are renowed to be health conscious; management of the estate has always expressed its keenness to help residents relax and unwind.”

Speaking further, he listed the objectives of the project as including the promotion of healthy life styles among residents, protecting the ecosystem by reducing carbon molecules, encouraging members of the estate to interact with one another and to support the gogreen Lagos; project of the Lagos state government.

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Chellarams Receives Iso 9001:2008 Certification – Business Day

User Avatar Written by webadminMarch 5, 2013
Chellarams Receives Iso 9001:2008 Certification – Business Day 

Date: March 5, 2013

Chellarams plc, one of the countries food packing companies has been awarded the ISO 9001: 2008 certifications for its food and chemical divisions, following adoption of a quality management system, as required by international organization of standardization.

Presenting the certification to Chellarams Joseph Odumodu, director-general of the Standard Organizational of Nigeria (SON)congratulated the management and staff of the company for achieving the feat of the ISO certification of their food and chemical divisions at the first attempt as well as the adoption of a quality management system as required by the International Organization of Standardization

Odumode who was represented by Solomon Onafowokan, director in the organization, however urged the company to ensure that it does not deviate form the quality management process that has been put in place and which led to the award of the ISO certification.

He noted that Chellarams was in the league of companies that have improved on their quality game, by upgrading from SOON MANCAP certification to the internationally recognized ISO 9001: 2008 certification.

Solomon Onafowokan, chairman of the company, receiving the award, assured SON that the company’s determination to improve on the standard gave  it the ISO certification. For him, the award would serve as the impetus that would steer the company towards providing more quality products and services to its customers.

Our company’s quality parameters for our food and chemical divisions are of international standard and we promise to regularly update in order to sustain the confidence reposed in us by the Standards Organization of Nigeria and the International Standards Organization,”

The ISO 9001: 2008 certification is the international standard for quality management systems (QMS), which provides companies with a set of principles that ensure a common sense approach to the management of business activities to consistently achieve customer satisfaction.

With Chellarams certification as ISO 9001: 200 compliant the company is set to reap its benefits which include reduction in operating cost, improved stakeholders relationship, customer satisfaction and proven business credentials, to mention just but a few.

As a major player in powder food packaging, Chellarams possesses a state-of-the-art powder food packaging equipment that has the capability to package all pack sizes of food; from the small sachet of 6gm to the large size of 2.5kg.

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Chellarams Receives NIS, ISO Certification – THISDAY

User Avatar Written by webadminJanuary 2, 2013
Chellarams Receives NIS, ISO Certification – THISDAY
Date: January 2, 2013

In recognition of Chellarams Plc trademark of high quality goods and services to customers as well as its contribution  to the Nigerian’ economy, the Standard Organization  of Nigeria (SON) has presented the Certificate of NIS ISO 9001: 2008 to the company.

The firm has, therefore, joined the elite club of international standard Organization (ISO) certified companies in Nigeria.

At the presentation  ceremony which took place at Chellarams compound in Lagos recently the  Director, General of SON, Dr Joe Odumodu, lauded the firm’s commitment to providing  quality Management System and products required by international standard which basically led to the certification award.

He noted that the company was certified as a result of its conformity to the laid down rules strictly followed. This is an indication that you are living up to expectation, and have been consistent I n keeping the standard which culminated in the approval of the certificate of NIS ISO by SON” he said Odumodu, who was represented by he Executive Director Laboratory Service of SON, Louis Njoku, urged the company not to relent in its effort t uphold the quality management process which  prompted the award of certificate.

The SON boss hinted that Chellarams was now in the league of firms with improved quality game by upgrading from SON MANCAP certification to the internationally recognized ISO 9001: 2008 certification.

According to him, By this achievement this company has joined the lofty class of Quality Management System certified companies in Nigeria. This is a great stride in pursuit of excellence to provide quality products to consumers and this is worthy of commendation by well meaning business community on this note, I salute you on this milestone achievement.

Any company that wants to gain a respectable position in the market place will have to work hard to satisfy customers current needs and be ready for challenges.

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Chellarams Receives NIS, ISO Certification – THISDAY

User Avatar Written by Balendran MidhushaanDecember 24, 2012
Chellarams Receives NIS,ISO Certification – THISDAY
Date: December 24, 2012

The standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) has presented the certificate of NIS ISO 9001: 2008 to Chellarams Plc, in recognition of the company’s trademark of high quality goods and services to customers as well as its contribution to the economy. The firm has thus joined the elite cub of international Standard Organization (ISO) certified companies in Nigeria.

At the presentation ceremony, which took place in Lagos the Director General of SON, Dr. Joe Odumodu lauded the firm’s commitment o providing quality management systems and products required by international standard which basically led to the certification  award. He noted that the company was certified as a result of its conformity to the laid-down rules. This is an indication that you are  living up o expectation, and have consistent in Keeping the standard which culminated in the approval of the certificate of NIS ISO by SON,” h said.

Odumodu, ho was represented at the ceremony by the Executive Director, Laboratory Service of SON, Louis Njoku, urged the company not to relent in its effort to uphold the quality management process which promoted the award of the certificate. The SON boss hinted that Chellarams was now in the league of firms with improved quality game by upgrading from SON MANCAP certification to the internationally recognized.

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Firms Partner To Promote Cycling In Nigeria – The Guardian

User Avatar Written by Balendran MidhushaanDecember 19, 2012
Firms Partner To Promote Cycling In Nigeria – The Guardian            
Date: December 19, 2012

In a bid to re-awaken  cycling Nigerians Chellarams Plc has collaborated with ?Y-Media Global Brands Communication Limited to sage this year’s Y-Media Park N Ride charity bicycle ride in Lagos. The 15-kilometre event, which held recently in the Ikeja axis of the state, saw over 200 participants, including children and adults, riding from Alausa through Alln Avenue, Opebi Kudirat Abiola  and Ikosi Roads before terminating at the take-off point in Alausa.

Speaking at event, the Group Information Officer, Chellarams Plc, Dr. Harbahjah Batth, pledged his company’s continued support, nothing that his firm has been part of the cycling fiesta since 2010 when it debuted and had committed over 2 million both in cash N2 million both in cash and material to its successful hosting in the past three years.

To the group’s chief Operating Officer, Sanjay Pradhan support for the event was reiterated, adding that Chellarams Plc was sponsoring the yearly cycling exercise owning to its attendant benefits of keeping Nigerians fit and preventing the environment from the emissions of carbon monoxide, Commissioner for Transportation, Kayode Opeifa while commending the organizers and sponsors and sponsors, disclosed that the state government would soon introduce dedicated lane for bicycle riders to encourage more people to imbibe the habit of cycling as obtained in Asia.

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Chellarams Bags ISO Certification – The Guardian

User Avatar Written by Balendran MidhushaanDecember 19, 2012
Chellarams Bags ISO Certification – The Guardian   
Date: December 19, 2012

The standards organization of Nigeria (SON) has awarded Chellarams Plc the NISD ISO 9001:2008 Management System certification.

With the new development the food and chemical divisions of the group have now been internationally certified. Presenting the certificate to the company’s Chairman, Asiwaju Solomon Onafowokan, in Lagos at the weekend, Son’s Director General, Dr. Joseph Odumodu, who lauded the firm for the feat of bagging the award at the first attempt, tasked it on sustaining the quality which the brand had been identified, nothing that quality which the brand had been identified noting that quality is a moving target. Represented by the organization’s Executive Director, Laboratory Services, Mr. Louis Njoku, Odumodu reminded  the company that the award  was not a fait accomplish as it is subjected to six-month audits to ensure compliance with provisions of the certification, warnings that it could be withdrawn in the face of  intractable infractions and non-conformities.

He said: The relevance of quality management in the current competitive market environment cannot be overemphasized. The NIS ISO9001: 2008 Quality Management System approach provides a globally recognized and acceptable solution to the challenges associated with quality management.

The system has been placed on six monthly surveillance audit to ensure continuing suitability and effectiveness of the implementation of the quality management system. In the cause f the audit exercises, where non-conformities are observed and effectively corrected within specified time frame, the system will retain the certificate. However, the certificate. However, the certificate will be withdrawn if the structures in the place for certifications break down and necessary actions are not taken on observed non-conformances, Odomodu cautioned.

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Chellarams Supports Seeing Is Believing Project – Business Day

User Avatar Written by Balendran MidhushaanDecember 16, 2012
Chellarams Supports Seeing Is Believing Project – Business Day            

 Date: December 16, 2011

Chellarams recently reached out to the blind in the society by making a N1.5 million donation to support the seeing is Believing project. This they did at a fund raising programme organized by Standard Chartered, dedicated to raise fund raising fund for the blind in the society for the purpose of fighting against the scourge of blindness in Nigeria, as well as to help ameliorate the plight of the visually impaired in the society.

Peaking at the 2011 version of walk for standard; tagged Seeing is Believing, the group chief information Chellarams Plc, Harbanjan Batth, reiterated the commitment of Chellarams towards supporting any course that is geared towards alleviation the plight of the less privileged n the society.

According to Barth, we are a responsible corporate organisation, ready and willing to alleviate the sufferings of the less. privileged In the society. In a bid to actualizing this purpose  are ready to partner any individual, group or company, to help the disadvantaged People in the society.

Chellarams is a regular Contributor to the walk for sight project and has al ways been supporting the Standard Chattered bank.

This years walk for sight involved one thousand (1,000) participant engaged in a 4- kilometre walk within Victoria islan

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Chellarams Supports Standard Chartered Fund Raising For The Blind – Business Day

User Avatar Written by Balendran MidhushaanOctober 17, 2012
Chellarams Supports Standard Chartered Fund Raising For The Blind – Business Day  
Date: October 17, 2012

Chellarams in its usual responsive and collaborative approach towards ameliorating the problems and challenges faced by the less privileged in the society recently supported the seeing is believing fund raising walk organized by the Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited with a seven hundred and fifty thousand Naira donation to the course of the visually impaired in Nigeria.

Speaking at this years event that took place in Lagos, on Saturday the 13th of October 2012, the group chief information officer of Chellarams Plc, Harbbahjan bath, emphasized the commitment of Chellarams to the annual walk for the blind fund raising project. Furthermore, he promised that Chellarams Plc, as a regular contributor would not renege on its resolve to always support any course that would support any course that would alleviate the plight of the blind and other less privileged in the society. He described Chellarams as a responsible corporate citizen that is ready to partner with any corporate body in any effort geared at making the society a better place; even in this era of economic downturn and quagmire.

The seeing is believes project, is a Standard Chartered Bank initiative to help tackle avoidable blindness in communities around the world; including Nigeria.

This annual fund raising for the blind has been held in Nigeria in the last seven years. This years event saw close to about one thousand (1,000) participants engaged in a 4 kilometer walk from Bishop Oluwole through Adeola Odeku and Back to the starting point.

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Chellarams Unveils New Diary Product – The Guardian

User Avatar Written by Balendran MidhushaanAugust 1, 2012
Chellarams Unveils New Diary Product – The Guardian        

Date: August 1, 2012

Chellarams Plc, has introduced into the market a diary product known as real Butter Oil.

With the unveiling of its latest product the group, which is fast becoming a one-stop shop for diary products, has equally avowed commitment for quality and real value for any products coming under its stable.

Speaking at the product’s launch in Lagos recently, the group’s Chief Information Officer, Dr. Harbhajan Batth said the move was aimed at satisfying the needs of consumers in Nigeria, as well as fulfilling the company’s vision of making available its products and services in every home in Nigeria and beyond.

He expressed the determination of the group to make the new diary product a household name and encouraged Nigerian to consume butter oil is a good source of milk, specially for lactose intolerant people and pregnant women. Butter oil stimulates the secretion of stomach acids to help with digestion and in the maintenance and repairs of the mucus lining of the stomach. In addition to its nutritional value, it is rich in antioxidants and helps in absorption of vitamins and minerals from other foods.

Furthermore, butter oil is known to promote all three aspects of mental function learning, memory and recall.

He continued, butter oil has a longer shelf life and does not need to be stored under refrigerated condition.

Butter oil or Ghee as it is known in India, is not common in Nigeria, although a form of it known as Mai Shanu could be found in the northern part of the country, However butter oil is a class of clarified butter that originated from South Asia.

The launched product is packed in plain transparent 500 grammes vacuum bags. Other dairy products marketed by Chellarams include Oldburger milk powder, Oldburger UHT milk and Oldburger cheese. The rest are Real milk powder. Real butter, Real cheese and the newly introduced Regal filled milk powder.

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