The FMT Food Industry Awards 2024 Photo Review
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All smiles from Joseph Thirlby and Stephanie Davies of Suncream Dairies.
The team from Protolan celebrate at the afternoon’s drinks reception.
The awards provide an ideal opportunity to catch up with colleagues.
Nick Allen of the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) with Charles and Ilona Baughan of Westaway Sausages.
Cheers from the Food Training and Education Council and guests.
Editor of Food Management Today magazine Joanna Thomson welcomes guests to the 2024 Awards luncheon and ceremony.
World-renowned chef and awards host Michel Roux Jr entertains with a few anecdotes from his illustrious career.
Best Trade Organisation: Winner - National Pig Association (NPA). (L-R) Bob Bansback OBE of category partner Harper Adams University, Andrea Tranter and Lizzie Wilson of NPA, with Michel Roux Jr.
Best Ingredients Supplier: Winner – Prosur. (L-R) The Master Chris Wood of category partner Worshipful Company of Butchers, David Lindars of BMPA on behalf of Prosur, with Michel Roux Jr.
Best Machinery / Equipment Supplier: Winner - Interfood Technology. (L-R) Bill Jermey of category partner Institute of Meat, Jim Sydenham of Interfood Technology, with Michel Roux Jr.
Best Training Initiative: Winner - Bakkavor Apprenticeship Programme. (L-R) Christine Walsh of category partner FTC, Werner Bezuidenhout and Cathy Hough of Bakkavor, with Michel Roux Jr.
Best Free From Product: Winner - ASDA Minted Lamb Kebabs by Dunbia. (L-R) Harry Bosse of category partner Bosse Interspice, Sam Clayton of Dunbia, with Michel Roux Jr.
Best Ready To Eat Product: Winner - Waitrose Popcorn Chicken with Hickory BBQ Sauce by Pilgrim’s Europe. (L-R) Norman Bagley of category partner AIMS, Megan Edmond of Pilgrim’s Europe, with Michel Roux Jr.
Best New Product Development: Winner - Marks & Spencer Wagyu Rump with Mustard and Bone Marrow Butter by ABP Linden. (L-R) James Cooper of category partner Protolan, Matt Dawson of M&S and Diane Christie of ABP Linden, with Michel Roux Jr.
Best Frozen Product: Winner - Gelato Lusso Rum Raisin Dairy Ice Cream by Suncream Dairies. (L-R) Sarah Merewood of category partner GEA, Stephanie Davies and Joseph Thirlby of Suncream Dairies, with Michel Roux Jr.
Best Bakery Product: Winner – Chef’s Larder 18 Mini Victoria Sponge Cakes by Booker. (L-R) Madison Kavanagh of category partner Everest People Solutions, Sarah Miller of Booker, with Michel Roux Jr.
Best Seafood Product: Winner – Aldi The Fishmonger Ready to Cook King Prawns in a Thai Green Curry Sauce. (L-R) Roger Norman of category partner Dawson TCS, Will Dias and Millie Duck of Aldi, with Michel Roux Jr.
Best Red Meat Product: Winner – M&S Collection Slow Cooked Daube of Beef by Scotbeef. (L-R) Cassie Cobain of category partner Reiser UK, Rosie King, Rachel Cocks and Matt Dawson of M&S, with Michel Roux Jr.
Best Poultry Product: Winner – Chicken, Leek & Stilton Pie by Owen Taylor & Sons. (L-R) Rob Yandell of category partner Meat Management, Richard Taylor and Carl Evans of Owen Taylor & Sons, with Michel Roux Jr.
Best Dairy Product: Winner – Chef’s Larder Premium Taw Valley Mature Cheddar by Booker. (L-R) Craig Nield of category partner Handtmann, Sarah Miller of Booker, with Michel Roux Jr.
Food Retailer of the Year: Winner – Aldi. (L-R) Jim Campbell of category partner Multivac, Will Dias and Millie Duck of Aldi, with Michel Roux Jr.
Food Manufacturer of the Year: Winner – Moy Park. (L-R) Graeme Rolinson of category partner Marel, Guy Wootton of Pilgrim’s Europe, with Michel Roux Jr.
Food Industry Champion Award: Winner – Karen Betts, CEO of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF). (L-R) Richard Rothon of category partner Unbar Rothon, Karen Betts of the FDF, with Michel Roux Jr.
CEO of the FDF Karen Betts said a few words in accepting the award of Food Industry Champion 2024.
The 2024 FMT Food Industry Awards winners with their trophies held high.
Guests enjoyed the candy floss stall, provided by Unbar Rothon, at the end of the afternoon.
2024 FMT Food Industry Awards Video Review
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