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
Prosur – Best Ingredients Supplier, 2025
“Prosur is delighted to accept the Best Ingredients Supplier award for the second year running. We have continued to help our customers launch products without the need for chemical additives, and it is fantastic to see this recognised at the 2025 FMT Food Industry Awards. Congratulations to our fellow winners and to all this year’s finalists.”
Rob Nugent, technical sales manager, Prosur
WINNER
ABP Linden, Best New Product Development, 2025
“ABP Linden could not be happier to accept the award for Best New Product Development. Creating the M&S Collection Blackthorn Salt Dry-Aged King Arthur Sirloin Beef Joint has been a real labour of love, and this award is dedicated to the fantastic NPD team at ABP Linden. Thank you everyone who made this possible.”
Diane Christie, head of innovation at ABP Linden
WINNER
The Tartan Butchers – Best Seafood Product, 2025
“As an independent business, we are immensely proud to take home the Best Seafood Product award. This could not have been possible without our brilliant butchers, who work day-in and day-out to create quality products for our counter. Thank you to everyone who has supported us.”
William Ross and Jessica Farley, directors, The Tartan Butchers
WINNER
Multivac, Best Machinery/Equipment Supplier, 2025
“This hotly contested category is a highlight of the awards for us, which is why Multivac is proud to accept the Best Machinery/Equipment Supplier accolade. We could not have won the award without the efforts of the whole Multivac team, and I extend my full thanks to everyone at the company, as well as those who voted for us.”
Jim Campbell, managing director, Multivac
WINNER
Aldi, Best Bakery Product, 2025
”We’re delighted that our Specially Selected Chocolate Cake has taken home the prestigious prize of Best Bakery Product – particularly as this is a category full of tough competition. This recognition is a true testament to the hard work of our amazing buying and product development teams, as well as our commitment to offering high-quality products that elevate the everyday – without the high price tag.”
Julie Ashfield, chief commercial officer, Aldi
WINNER
Pimgrim’s Europe, Best Training Initiative, 2025
“At Pilgrim’s Europe, we place a great emphasis on ensuring the next generation of food industry talent can benefit from the incredible opportunities we offer to learn, grow and create career pathways. That’s why we are delighted for our Graduate Trainee Programme to have won the Best Training Initiative category, a super accolade for our team.”
Kirsty Wilkins, chief people officer, Pilgrim’s Europe
To read more about all of our 2025 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
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
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.