Still time to win food and drink manufacturing Oscar

Last year’s winner of the top title – the Food Manufacturing Company of the Year – Birds Eye brand owner Iglo Foods Group told FoodManufacture.co.uk recently that winning the trophy had boosted staff morale and impressed customers​ such as Tesco.

“We made a point of highlighting the win to our external retailers such as Tesco,”​ said Andy Weston-Webb, Birds Eye Iglo md UK and Ireland.

Last year, the firm won the Frozen Foods Manufacturing Company of the Year award before going on to win the top title.

Iglo planned to enter the awards again this year, said Weston-Webb. But could your business challenge the firm in the frozen foods category or for the overall award?

To compete, simply complete an online entry form at: FoodManAwards​ or download a form from the same address to complete and return by post.

Alternatively, contact Rebecca George on 01293 610 422 or at Rebecca.george@wrbm.com​.

This year there are two new awards: the ‘Best use of food ingredients’ and ‘Supply chain initiative’.

They join five other special awards: Food Manufacturing Company of the Year, Training programme of the year, Environmental initiative of the year, Most innovative small food or drink manufacturer and Judges’ star performer.

There are also nine category awards – including: Ambient Manufacturing Company of the Year, Bakery Manufacturing Company of the Year and Beverages Manufacturing Company of the Year. See the full list below.

The awards will be presented at a glittering gala dinner at the London Hilton in Park Lane on Thursday November 21.

Meanwhile, don’t forget to vote for your food and drink manufacturing Personality of the Year here​.

Awards categories

•             Ambient Manufacturing Company of the Year

•             Bakery Manufacturing Company of the Year

•             Beverages Manufacturing Company of the Year

•             Chilled Foods Manufacturing Company of the Year

•             Dairy Manufacturing Company of the Year

•             Fresh Produce Manufacturing Company of the Year

•             Frozen Foods Manufacturing Company of the Year

•             Meat and Poultry Manufacturing Company of the Year

•             Seafood Manufacturing Company of the Year

Special Awards

•             Food Manufacturing Company of the Year

•             Best new use of food ingredients

•             Supply chain initiative

•             Training programme of the year

•             Environmental initiative of the year

•             Most innovative small food or drink manufacturer

•             Judges’ star performer

Online entry is available here​.