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Meat awards product judging now underway

21 Jun, 2023

A massive range of products have been delivered by companies from right across the meat industry for evaluation this week as part of the Meat Management Industry Awards.

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A massive range of products have been delivered by companies from right across the meat industry for evaluation this week as part of the Meat Management Industry Awards.

Product entries by the hundred have been arriving at the Regional Food Academy test kitchens, located at Harper Adams University, Shropshire. The panel of judges headed up by Keith Fisher, the CEO of the Institute of Meat, has started the process of judging a diverse range of entries using a strict criteria.

The results will be revealed later this year at the popular meat awards ceremony scheduled for 12th September at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. Sharon Yandell, the lead organiser for the Awards said: “I would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to enter. At such a busy period, and with pressure on staffing for many companies, it is not always easy to find the time. However, we have a fantastic range of products to evaluate once again.

“With demand for tickets and tables likely to be high, I recommend an early visit to the website to reserve places for the September ceremony and to take advantage of an early bird booking discount.”

Click here for ticket information.

Head judge Keith Fisher added: “The range and diversity of products, and the companies and top brands that have entered is amazing and we have a very busy and exciting few days in prospect. These awards always stand out for the scope of what they cover and the remarkable support the initiative attracts. I look forward to joining colleagues, plus the finalists and winners at the awards ceremony later this year.”

The official partners for the 2023 Meat Industry Awards:

Event date and venue availability is subject to any ongoing Government rulings on public assembly and therefore the organisers reserve the right to make appropriate changes if required affecting the date or venue at their absolute discretion.

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