The unique annual initiative recognises the outstanding work and excellence of food processors, manufacturers, retailers, foodservice and individuals across the UK food sector.
The food industry can now nominate their products in eight categories on the FMT Food Industry Awards website, while votes can be cast across seven additional awards categories.
Products can be nominated here, and the voting page can be accessed here.
The 2027 FMT Food Industry Awards categories:
Products:
- Best Bakery Product
- Best Dairy Product
- Best Free From Product
- Best Frozen Product
- Best New Product Development
- Best Poultry Product
- Best Ready To Eat Product
- Best Red Meat Product
Voting:
- Best Ingredients Supplier
- Best Machinery/Equipment Supplier
- Best Trade Organisation
- Best Training Initiative
- Food Manufacturer of the Year
- Food Retailer of the Year
- Food Industry Champion
The voting and nomination process is quick, easy and free, and participation is open to manufacturers, wholesalers, caterers, independent retailers and supermarkets, as well as suppliers, trade organisations and training providers.
Once the product nomination period has ended, a judging panel will assess the products entered. Product judging for the awards will be held in the Reiser UK Test Kitchens in Milton Keynes from Wednesday 10th to Friday 12th February 2027, with the category winners to be announced at an exclusive awards ceremony on Friday 11th June at the 5-star Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.
Take a look at the 2026 awards ceremony with the recap video here.
Graham Yandell MBE of Food Management Today commented: “The FMT Food Industry Awards are kicking off for the 2027 period, and we are thrilled to launch the coming year’s food awards initiative.
“For those wishing to participate in the 2027 awards, I highly recommend getting your entries in early to avoid missing the deadline. We always see a fantastic level of interest in these awards, and this year will be no different – we are already anticipating record volumes of nominations for this year!”
For details of 2027 partner packages call Michelle Ingerfield on 01908 613323 or email michelle.i@yandellmedia.com.
More information about the awards can be found on the FMT Food Industry Awards website here.
With thanks to the 2027 FMT Food Industry Awards partners:
