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Product nominations deadline for Food Awards is today!

28 Jan, 2022

Organisers of this year’s prestigious FMT Food Industry Awards have issued a final call for remaining product nominations to be made, as the online opportunity to participate closes later this evening.

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Organisers of this year’s prestigious FMT Food Industry Awards have issued a final call for remaining product nominations to be made, as the online opportunity to participate closes later this evening.

Manufacturers, processors and retailers from across the UK food sector are invited to nominate products for free entry into one or more of the nine product categories.

Readers and the wider industry are also invited to cast their votes for their choices across seven additional award voting categories. The final deadline for both the product nominations and voting is this evening, Friday 28th January.

Entering products is quick, easy and free. Click here to see the full list of awards categories.

The FMT Food Industry Awards is the prestigious and unique annual initiative that honours the creativity, hard-work and innovation driving the UK food sector today.

The 2022 awards in-person ceremony and black-tie dinner will be hosted at the 5-star Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on Wednesday evening 25th May, when winners and finalists are announced, and this popular event will offer food industry professionals the chance to celebrate the best from the sector and also to network with customers and colleagues.

Nominate your products now

There is no limit on the number of products that can be entered. Simply click on the category names below now for more information or to nominate products in that category.

Best Bakery Product

Best Dairy Product

Best Free From Product

Best Frozen Product

Best New Product Development

Best Poultry Product

Best Red Meat Product

Best Seafood Product

Most Innovative Packaging Development

Once the nomination process is concluded, product delivery is then scheduled for Tuesday 8th February 2022 when the actual product judging will start at the test kitchens located at Harper Adams University. All those participating will be sent full details in advance to facilitate easy delivery.

Full details of product categories and how to vote can be found here.

With thanks to the 2022 FMT Food Industry Awards Partners:

Event date is subject to 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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