Organisers of the FMT Food Industry Awards are reminding the food sector to nominate products ahead of the fast-approaching deadline.
The deadline for product nominations is Friday 30th January 2026, and entry is completely free. Companies and businesses may enter as many products as they wish into as many categories as they choose.
Winners of the awards will be announced on Friday 12th June at a new venue for 2026 when the ceremony will return to the prestigious 5-star Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.
Manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, foodservice, trade organisations, machinery and equipment companies as well as training scheme providers are all invited to take part, as both product nominations and online voting is well underway for the 2026 initiative.
To nominate products for the awards, fill out the nomination form here and to vote for 2026 winners click here.
Awards categories for 2026
Products:
- Best Red Meat Product
- Best Bakery Product
- Best New Product Development
- Best Free From Product
- Best Ready To Eat Product
- Best Dairy Product
- Best Poultry Product
- Best Seafood Product
- Best Frozen Product
Voting:
- Best Ingredients Supplier
- Best Equipment/Machinery Supplier
- Best Trade Organisation
- Best Training Initiative
- Food Manufacturer of the Year
- Food Retailer of the Year
- Food Industry Champion
Once nominated, products must be delivered on Tuesday 10th February directly to the Reiser Test Kitchens in Milton Keynes, where judging is taking place. Entrants will be contacted in advance with full instructions to facilitate product delivery.
Graham Yandell MBE, publisher of Food Management Today, which organises the awards, commented: “With product nominations and voting now live, these awards are an excellent opportunity to acknowledge hard work and talent in the food sector. Winners and finalists get great coverage and often see major increases in sales as a result.
“I would encourage everyone to get their nominations in before the deadline of Friday 30th January 2026. It’s quick, easy and free to take part.
“We’ve seen an incredible response to the nomination and voting period so far, so be sure to get involved ahead of the deadline.”
For information about becoming an awards partner, contact Michelle Ingerfield by emailing michelle.i@yandellmedia.com or telephone 01908 613323.
With thanks to the 2026 FMT Food Industry Awards partners:
