Product judging for the 2026 Meat Management Meat Industry Awards is underway at the Regional Food Academy test kitchens, located at Harper Adams University.
Hundreds of products are being evaluated across 11 categories ahead of the Meat Industry Awards ceremony at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on 3rd September, where the winners will be revealed.
The product categories for 2026:
- Britain’s Best Sausage
- Britain’s Best Burger
- Best Charcuterie Product
- Britain’s Best Meat Pie
- Best Lamb Product
- Best Beef Product
- Best Pork/Pigmeat Product
- Best Poultry Product
- Best Bacon Product
- Best Free From Product
- Best Red Meat Product
The winners of the Lamb, Pork and Beef categories will determine which product receives the Best Red Meat Product award.
Keith Fisher, of the Institute of Meat, who heads up the judging team, commented: “This is always a stand-out annual event, and I am really looking forward to seeing the range and quality of products entered. Undoubtedly, the judging panel will have an enjoyable but busy few days in prospect. Based on previous events, I am sure we have some great products entered and an interesting range to assess.”
Publisher of Meat Management magazine Graham Yandell MBE commented: “The next awards ceremony and black-tie dinner is taking place on 3rd September. This is always a very special evening with excellent networking.
“Demand for tickets and tables is already high this year, so 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, which offers a big saving for those reserving tables now.”
For more information, go to www.meatmanagement.com/awards.
With thanks to the official 2026 MM Meat Industry Awards partners:
