Dubai: Hany M Haneef, the CEO of American Specialty Foods Co., a renowned NRI entrepreneur from Mangalore, was honored with the prestigious Business Excellence Award at the Master Vision International Excellence Award ceremony held in Dubai's Al Nasr Leisureland. The award was presented to Hany M Haneef on May 27, 2023, by retired Supreme Court Judge Justice Joseph Kurian.

Expressing his gratitude upon receiving the award, Hany M Haneef extended his thanks to his family, service providers, and clients, attributing his success to their support. He also acknowledged the crucial role played by the rulers of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in providing a platform for individuals to dream and achieve their aspirations.

Established a decade ago, American Specialty Foods Co. is headquartered in Maryland, USA, with a marketing office in New York. The company offers a diverse range of products across 20 categories, including sauces, dressings, mayonnaise, tortilla chips, salsa, potato chips, popcorn, syrups, and olives, among others.

Expanding its global presence, American Specialty Foods Co. now has regional offices in Dubai, London, and Mexico. In its latest endeavor, the company is venturing into the business-to-consumer (B2C) segment, aiming to reach a wider audience and bring the flavors of American cuisine to households worldwide.

Through its commitment to quality and innovation, American Specialty Foods Co. has achieved significant milestones in the food industry. Hany M Haneef's recognition as a recipient of the Business Excellence Award reflects his leadership and the company's dedication to excellence in its operations and product offerings.

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Kochi (PTI): The Kerala High Court on Tuesday declined to issue any interim order putting on hold the screening of Malayalam film 'L2: Empuraan' starring superstar Mohanlal.

Justice C S Dias ordered to issue notice to the Centre and the Censor Board seeking their stand on the plea by Thrissur-native V V Vijeesh who has claimed that continuing to show the movie poses a risk of inciting communal violence and disturbing public order.

It listed the matter for hearing after the vacation.

The court also questioned whether the petition was filed in publicity interest by the petitioner.

During the brief hearing of the matter, the court also asked what was the problem when the Censor Board had certified the film for public viewing.

It also expressed doubts about the petitioner's intention behind filing the plea.

It also pointed out that no case was filed anywhere against the movie.

The state government said that no case has been lodged against the film in Kerala.

Meanwhile, Antony Perumbavoor, one of the producers of the film, earlier in the day announced that the movie has undergone cuts to remove scenes of little over two minutes.

He said the decision to carry out the edit was a joint one of all the producers and actors, including Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran, and it was not out of fear of anyone.

The movie has faced intense criticism from the Sangh Parivar with regard to some portions of the film.

'L2: Empuraan', the second part of the 'Lucifer' movie, a trilogy planned by the Prithviraj-Mohanlal team, has become a topic of hot debate over its critique of right-wing politics and the covert mention of the Gujarat riots.

On March 27, the day of the movie's release, the Sangh Parivar vehemently criticised the film on social media, while the Congress and Left platforms celebrated the film for portraying the right-wing politics as "villainous".