January 28, 2025

Hafiz Mustafa Receives Tasting Honor at BBC Good Food Middle East Magazine Awards 2024

Hafiz Mustafa earned the Tasting Award at the BBC Good Food Middle East Magazine Awards 2024. Chosen from 265 finalists across 53 categories, the award recognizes Hafiz Mustafa’s exceptional contributions to the food and beverage industry.

The awards ceremony occurred on January 24, 2024, at The Ritz Carlton, Dubai, gathering chefs, restaurateurs, and hoteliers to honor regional culinary achievements. The BBC Good Food Middle East Magazine Awards distinguish themselves through a voting process driven entirely by customer and reader participation. After a detailed nomination phase by industry experts, the finalists are selected through public voting to reflect genuine preferences.

Hafiz Mustafa secured the Tasting Station Award, which was determined by votes from fellow finalists. Hafiz Mustafa presented its traditional Turkish and Ottoman delicacies and offered attendees its culinary legacy.

Being here and sharing our culture with the world is truly important. Our vision is to become a taste ambassador. Receiving an award determined by our peers is a true honor. We came here to add flavor to the event. Congratulations to all the winners.”

BBC Good Food Middle East Magazine Awards 2024

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BBC Good Food Middle East Magazine Awards 2024

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During the gala, Hafiz Mustafa’s CEO, Ümit Uzunal, and Board Member, Timur Ongurlar, presented the Best Baked Goods & Pastry Award to this year’s recipient. Hafiz Mustafa had previously won the same award and reinforced its position in the category.

Ümit Uzunal shared, “Being here and sharing our culture with the world is truly important. Our vision is to become a taste ambassador. Receiving an award determined by our peers is a true honor. We came here to add flavor to the event. Congratulations to all the winners.”

The BBC Good Food Middle East Magazine Awards continues to celebrate brands when it comes to quality. Hafiz Mustafa’s latest honor cements its spot as a leader in the global confectionary scene, all while staying true to its roots in Turkish and Ottoman flavors.