The latest FMT Food Industry Awards initiative is currently open for voting and product nominations, and recognise the outstanding work of food processors, manufacturers, retailers, suppliers and people across the UK food sector.

FMT Awards 2024 Judging

Product nominations and online voting for the 2025 initiative are live and can be accessed by clicking here.

There are several categories that apply to the meat sector as follows:

Products:

  • Best Red Meat Product
  • Best Poultry Product
  • Best Bakery Product
  • Best Free From Product
  • Best Frozen Product
  • Best New Product Development
  • Best Ready To Eat 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 2025 initiative

The prestigious 2025 awards business luncheon will return to the 5-Star Royal Garden Hotel in London on Thursday 26th June 2025, and will welcome guests from all corners of the industry to enjoy a unique networking opportunity.

FMT Industry Awards Logo 2025

Retailers and manufacturers can nominate products for entry into one or more of the product categories, with a panel of industry experts set to judge all nominated products that are received.

Those nominating their products will be contacted in due course with further details and the address for product delivery. Judging for the awards will be held at the Reiser UK Test Kitchens in Milton Keynes with products to be delivered on Tuesday 11th February 2025.

Graham Yandell MBE, of Food Management Today, who organise and stage the awards, said: “Following a fantastic ceremony in 2024, hosted by Michel Roux Jr. we are currently receiving product nominations and voting entries for the 2025 initiative. I am sure we are set for another excellent year.

“Deadline is fast approaching and you have to be in it to win it, so ensure you nominate your products now or vote for who you think should be acknowledged at the 2025 FMT Food Industry Awards ceremony.”

The product nomination form can be found here. The voting page can be accessed here.

The FMT partners supporting the 2025 awards:

FMT Awards 2025

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