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Aykiz Shah’s Salaam Cola Nears 2 Billion Sales as 'Lebanorange' Flavor Readies for Release

The kitchen-startup donates a tenth of its sales to global relief causes through an expanding lineup of charitable flavors

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Overview

  • Launched by Shah in October 2023 with a £160 sample investment and four prepaid distributor orders, Salaam Cola now operates in 16 countries across four continents.
  • The company reached €6 million in European turnover by 2024, including £1.6 million from UK sales with each can priced at £1.
  • Salaam Cola allocates 10 percent of all proceeds to charitable projects, having donated £250,000 from UK revenue to Palestinian medical aid and Syrian and Yemeni relief efforts.
  • Shah’s aspartame-free formulas and health-focused recipes have attracted consumers seeking ethical alternatives to legacy soda brands.
  • Operating from her home kitchen, the conservative Muslim entrepreneur has defied industry norms and drawn supporters including actor Sean Ward.