Product nominations and voting for 2026 Food Industry Awards now open

The unique annual initiative recognises the outstanding work and excellence of food processors, manufacturers, retailers, foodservice and individuals across the UK food sector.

The meat industry is now invited to nominate products and also cast their votes across award voting categories.

In 2026 the business and networking luncheon will see a change of venue with the awards ceremony to be upgraded and held at the 5-star Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on Friday 12th June, one of London’s most prestigious and premier event locations.

Manufacturers and retailers, plus foodservice, can nominate products for entry into one or more of the product categories free of charge, with a panel of experienced judges set to evaluate all products.

The 2026 FMT Awards categories include:

Products:

• Best Red Meat Product
• Best Poultry Product
• Best New Product Development 
• Best Ready To Eat Product
• Best Free From Product
• Best Frozen Product
• Best Bakery Product
• Best Dairy Product
• Best Seafood 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

Graham Yandell MBE, publisher of Meat Management and the FMT news and awards website, commented: “We are delighted to kick off the FMT Food Industry Awards initiative for 2026.

“The nomination process is quick, simple and free, and you can enter as many products as you like across multiple categories. Indications are that the awards and the awards ceremony will be bigger and better than ever – hence our move of location for the 2026 celebrations and presentations.”

With thanks to the 2026 FMT Food Industry Awards partners: