The FMT Food Industry Awards 2023 Photo Review
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Colleagues of Bizerba catch up at the drinks reception.
Rod Addy, director general of the Provision Trade Federation (left) with Rupert Ashby, chief executive of the British Frozen Food Federation (right).
The Protolan team pose for a photo.
Ranga Nasho and Ashoka Sivanayagam in conversation with the Reiser UK team.
The Bosse Interspice team dress to impress.
Carl Evans of Owen Taylor and Sons (left) with Major General Jeff Mason, the Clerk of the Worshipful Company of Butchers (right).
Tina Mulholland (left) and Claire Holland (right) of NCB.
Awards across 16 prestigious categories were presented to winners throughout the evening.
The awards provide an excellent opportunity to catch up with colleagues across the industry.
Cheers from the GEA table.
The scene is set for a very special occasion!
Publisher of Food Management Today, Graham Yandell welcomes guests to the 2023 Awards.
All smiles at the Dawson Group table.
Magician and comedian Pete Firman, who hosted the 2023 awards ceremony, wows guests with clever card tricks and illusions.
How did he do that? Pete’s world-class act receives a round of applause.
Best Trade Organisation: Winner – British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF). L-R: Lindsay Boswell CBE of category partner Fareshare and Rupert Ashby, British Frozen Food Federation, with host Pete Firman.
Best Ingredients Supplier: Winner - Kerry Taste and Nutrition. L-R: Andrew Defries of category partner Viscofan UK, with Nitesh Mahtani, Kerry Taste and Nutrition, and Pete Firman.
Best Machinery/Equipment: Winner – Marel. L-R: Bill Jermey of category partner the Institute of Meat (IoM) and Graeme Rolinson, Marel, with Pete Firman.
Best Training Initiative: Winner - ABP Talent Academy / Graduate Scheme. L-R: Norman Bagley of category partner the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS), Rob Braiden, ABP, and awards host Pete Firman.
Best Free From Product: Winner - Glorious! Sweet Potato Coconut Daal Soup – Billington Foods. L-R: Harry Bosse of category partner Bosse Interspice, Charlotte Collinson, Billington Foods, with Pete Firman.
Best Ready To Eat Product: Winner - Tesco The Ultimate Scotch Eggs – Pilgrim’s UK. L-R: Rob Yandell of category partner Meat Management Magazine with David Lindars of BMPA on behalf of Pilgrims UK, and host Pete Firman.
Best New Product Development: Winner - Marks and Spencer Mini Steak Sandwiches – Scotbeef. L-R: Simon Woodhouse of category partner Protolan, Ian Bentley, Scotbeef, with Pete Firman.
Best Frozen Product: Winner - Iceland Luxury The Perfect Lamb Leg Joint – Dunbia. L-R: Michael Hodgson of category partner GEA, Sam Boylan, Dunbia, with Pete Firman.
Best Bakery Product: Winner - Steak and Stilton 6” Pie – Owen Taylor and Sons Ltd. L-R: Joanne Taylor of category partner Reiser UK, Richard Taylor and Carl Evans, Owen Taylor and Sons, and Pete Firman.
Best Seafood Product: Winner - Ocado 2 Organic Salmon Fillets Skin On – Hilton Seafood UK. L-R: Kurtis Osborne of category partner Dawson Group, Pam Brook on behalf of Ocado, with Pete Firman.
Best Red Meat Product: Winner - Waitrose No. 1 Dry Aged British Beef T-Bone Steak – Dovecote Park. L-R: Chris Fleming of category partner Everest People Solutions, with Ben Hudell, Waitrose, Ben Watling, Dovecote Park, and host Pete Firman.
Best Poultry Product: Winner - Duck Three Bird Roast – Adlington Ltd. L-R: Christine Walsh of category partner ftc, Michelle Ingerfield on behalf of Adlington Ltd, and host Pete Firman.
Best Dairy Product: Winner - Chef’s Larder Tuxford and Tebbutt Blue Stilton – Booker. L-R: Bob Bansback OBE of category partner Harper Adams University, and Mark Suddaby of Tesco, with Pete Firman.
Food Retailer of the Year: Winner – Aldi. L-R: Morag Ash of category partner Bizerba, Dan Robinson of Aldi and Pete Firman.
Food Manufacturer of the Year: Winner - Linden Foods. L-R: Graeme Rolinson of category partner Marel, with Diane Christie and Caoimhe Mallon of Linden Foods and host Pete Firman.
President of the NFU, Minette Batters collects the Food Industry Champion Award for her outstanding contribution to the food and farming industries.
L-R: Kevin Matheson of category partner Baader and Food Industry Champion 2023 Minette Batters, NFU, with awards host Pete Firman.
Congratulations to all of the 2023 FMT Industry Awards winners!
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