This year’s Food Industry Awards product judging for 2026 has started today [Wednesday 11th February] at the test kitchens located at Reiser UK, situated in Milton Keynes, with organisers reporting a substantial increase in entries compared to 2025.

Many hundreds of products have arrived to be part of the evaluations for the annual programme, which recognises the best of the food manufacturing, retailing and foodservice industries.

Keith Fisher, of the Institute of Meat, once again heads up the judging panel. Fisher said: “The quality, range and diversity of products, and the companies and top brands that enter each year is outstanding. This year is no exception, with more products than ever and we have a very busy and interesting judging period ahead of us.”

Products will be evaluated against a strict criteria, the winners and finalists of each product category will then be decided. Results will be announced at the much-anticipated luncheon and awards ceremony on Friday 12th June 2026, which is to be held at the 5-star Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.

Organiser for the awards Jenny Bullock said: “We have received a fantastic range of different product entries this year, and I extend my thanks to everyone who has taken the time to enter.

“The 2026 business luncheon and awards ceremony will provide a great opportunity to catch up with friends and colleagues across the industry, and as an enjoyable networking event it is not to be missed.”

For full details regarding tickets and the 2026 FMT Food Industry Awards, click here.

With thanks to the 2026 FMT Food Industry Awards partners: