About the Awards
Judging Process
Each year, the winners of the product categories are chosen through a meticulous judging process that takes place ahead of the awards ceremony. Hundreds of entries are submitted annually, each evaluated by the FMT judging panel on taste, packaging, aroma, visual appeal and cooking performance.
Participation is open to manufacturers, wholesalers, caterers, independent retailers and supermarkets. There is no entry fee, and you can submit unlimited product entries. All products must be manufactured within the British Isles, including Ireland and can either use British ingredients or be fully produced using non-British ingredients.
Additionally, winners of several award categories will be determined through an industry-wide voting initiative. Readers of the Food Management Today website and members of the sector will be invited to nominate and vote for their winners.
This is your opportunity to celebrate, and be celebrated, amongst the brightest and best in the food industry.
Previous Winners
Read about what it means to some of our previous winners about picking up an accolade at the Food Management Today Industry Awards…
WINNER
Suncream Ice Cream – Best Dairy Product, 2026
“At Suncream Ice Cream we are delighted to receive the title of Best Dairy Product. It is fantastic that our Gelato Lusso Dubai Chocolate Ice Cream has been recognised for its taste and quality, and we know we will continue to make products of outstanding quality for our customers. Congratulations to all the winners and finalists!”
Rebecca Manfredi, managing director, Suncream Ice Cream
WINNER
Wrights / The Compleat Food Group – Best Bakery Product, 2026
“We couldn’t be more pleased to have been awarded Best Bakery Product for our Wrights Limited Edition Centenary Chicken, Leek & Bacon Pie among so many outstanding entries. Created to celebrate Wrights’ 100-year anniversary, this recognition is a fantastic way to continue marking our centenary year.”
Helen Bowyer, commercial director – Foodservice, The Compleat Food Group, home of Wrights
WINNER
ABP UK – Best New Product Development, 2026
“It is fantastic to see our new products recognised for the great flavour that we strive to deliver. From farm to production line and to the supermarket shelves, it is a long process, and to collect this award is testament to the efforts of the whole ABP UK team.”
Diane Christie, head of innovation, ABP UK
WINNER
Booker – Best Frozen Product, 2026
“We’re delighted to have won the Best Frozen Product category for our Chef’s Premium Dauphinois. We’re really proud of our own brand offer and it’s great to see frozen products celebrated for what they are: a convenient and delicious way for foodservice operators to save on food waste, without compromising on a great menu for their customers.”
Angie Visser, product manager, Booker
WINNER
Owen Taylor & Sons – Best Poultry Product, 2026
“It is with immense pride that we accept the award for Best Poultry Product. The Owen Taylor & Sons
team puts a tremendous amount of effort into all that they do – this award recognises the quality of
their work.”
Richard Taylor, managing director, Owen Taylor & Sons Ltd
WINNER
Pilgrim’s Europe – Best Free From Product, 2026
“Pilgrim’s Europe is proud to be awarded the title of Best Free From Product. It’s vital that we cater to all dietary requirements, and it is excellent to be recognised for the efforts of the team who pour so much pride into their work. Well done to our fellow winners and this year’s finalists.”
Joanna Isaacs, product development manager, Pilgrim’s Europe
To read more about all of our 2026 Food Management Today Industry Award winners, why not read the Awards Review? Click the button below to see the edition.
Awards Hosts: A Timeline…
We’ve had a variety of celebrity hosts at the Food Management Today Industry Awards over the years. See who has presented at the awards below.
You can scroll through the timeline slideshow below using the arrows to the left or right of the image. Alternatively the slideshow will scroll through automatically.
Awards Host Timeline…
2015
Phil Vickery
2016
Mark Hix
2017/2018/2019
John Torode
2020
Michel Roux Jr.E
2021
Alexis Conran
2022
Matt Tebbutt
2023
Pete Firman
2024
Michel Roux Jr.
2025
Gary Wilmot
2026
Luke Kempner
Food Industry Champion Award: A Timeline…
This very special award has been made to a manager or senior executive who has made an outstanding contribution to the UK and Irish food industry. See who has won this coveted award below.
You can scroll through the timeline slideshow below using the arrows to the left or right of the image. Alternatively the slideshow will scroll through automatically.
Food Industry Champion Award Timeline…
2015
Brett Warburton
2016
Nick Allen
2017
Jon Chesworth
2018
Rob Nugent
2019
Jim Dobson OBE
2020
Andrew Kuyk CBE
2021
Adam Couch
2022
Bill Jermey
2023
Minette Batters
2024
Karen Betts OBE
2025
Bob Carnell
2026
Dr Jason Aldiss
2025 Awards and Reaction
2025 Video Highlights
2025 Photo Gallery
2025 Winners Story
Gary Wilmot Interview
Thank You to Our Official 2026 Awards Partners...
Become an Awards Partner
The support of our award partners is vital to ensure this important initiative takes place. In return, we reward them with extensive branding across our media portfolio over several months, a full page advert in the FMT Food Industry Awards Review (both in print and online).
Category partnerships offer amazing value. To find out more about our packages, contact Michelle Ingerfield on 01908 613323 or e-mail michelle.i@yandellmedia.com.