FDF Awards
16 September 2021
The FDF Awards recognise and reward excellence for innovation, competitiveness and talent in the food and drink industry.
Each year, companies from across the food and drink supply chain enter the FDF Awards, and over 500 guests come together to celebrate the winners at the FDF Awards ceremony.
Entry deadline extended to Friday 26 March!
Take a look at our award categories and enter for free before 26 March 2021, for your chance to win - you can enter as many categories as you like and nominate multiple projects/colleagues.
Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on 16 September 2021, taking place at the Royal Lancaster, London.
How to enter
- Read the frequently asked questions and tips for a successful entry
- Download the entry form
- Submit your completed entry form and supporting materials online before 26 March 2021
- Wait for the shortlist to be announced in summer!
Who can enter?
- Food and drink manufacturers
- Retailers, producers, growers, hospitality
- Sectors working with the food and drink supply chain including researchers, distributors, health, local authorities and education providers
Latest updates
Congratulations to the winners of our FDF Awards 2020!
UpdateLast night, representatives from across the supply chain came together virtually to celebrate the efforts of the food and drink industry over the last year at the Food and Drink Federation Awards 2020. The event toasted the achievements of the sector across a variety of categories including areas of innovation, sustainability, and growth. The awards also recognised the efforts of the exceptional individuals who work within the industry.
FDF Awards 2020 Winners
Apprentice of the Year
Coca-Cola European Partners - Jordan Brosnan
Brand launch of the year
Birds Eye - Birds Eye Green Cuisine
Campaign of the Year
KP - KP ‘Check Your Nuts’ Movember Campaign
Community Partner
Diet and Health
Aunt Bessie’s (Nomad Foods) - Aunt Bessie’s Desserts Sugar Reduction
Education Initiative
Britvic PLC - Britvic’s Young Persons Programme
Emerging Business
Environmental Leadership
Milk & More - Milk & More’s environmental initiative
Exporter of the Year
Food and Drink Engineer of the Year
Mondelez International - Emma McLeod
Food and Drink Scientist of the Year
Agrico UK Ltd - Dr Steven Muir
HR Initiative
PepsiCo - ‘Grow our Own’ Training and Education Programme
Innovation
Meatless Farm - Plant-based pea protein range
Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist of the Year
Rising Star
Premier Foods - Oliver Bradbury
Sustainable Packaging Initiative (joint winner)
Hidden Hero
Moy Park’s Culinary Team - Craigavon
Unilever UK & Ireland - Erika Burany
Lifetime Achievement
Dr Roger Angold
FDF Awards 2020 Ceremony Update
Sadly, given the current Covid-19 restrictions, we will no longer be coming together in person to celebrate the winners of our FDF Awards 2020. Instead we would like to invite you to join us in recognising the very best in food and drink, as we announce the winners of the FDF Awards at our free virtual awards ceremony, on Wednesday 3 February 2021.
Congratulations to the finalists of our FDF Awards 2020!
"Congratulations to all the teams, individuals, and brands that were nominated for our Awards. Food and drink manufacturers have exceeded all expectations over the last few months in compacting the impact of Covid-19. Despite enormous pressure, the food has kept flowing and the nation has been fed – solidifying our role as part of the UK's critical national infrastructure. Our industry continues to produce the high-quality and innovative goods for which we are known worldwide.
"Now more than ever, it is vital that we celebrate our success together. I look forward to toasting our shortlisted nominees in February."
Ian Wright CBE, Chief Executive of the Food and Drink Federation
Winners will be announced at our free virtual awards ceremony on Wednesday 3 February 2021.
Apprentice of the Year
There are more apprentices than ever in the food and drink supply chain. These are the potential industry leaders of the future.
Brand Launch of the Year
Have you launched an exciting new brand, whether a single product or a range? Or is your business strengthening an existing brand or rebranding an existing range?
Business Resilience - new for 2021!
2020 has been a challenging year for the food and drink supply chain. Show us how your organisation has worked through the difficulties to emerge stronger.
Campaign of the Year
This category is for in-house or agency teams to enter campaigns centring on sales, driving behaviour change, launches, research or increasing awareness.
Community Partner
Are you making a difference in your community? We are looking for companies that have carried out outstanding work with their chosen community and made a positive difference.
Diet and Health
This award is aimed at recognising where companies are helping their customers achieve dietary goals by changing products or introducing new products.
Digital Transformation - new for 2021!
There are more apprentices than ever in the food and drink supply chain. These are the potential industry leaders of the future.
Education Initiative
Many companies work positively with schools and colleges to encourage interest in food and drink manufacturing and help to facilitate employment opportunities for young people.
Emerging Business
Have you started your business and experienced a significant growth in the past few years? Are you proud to be a thriving food or drink company in your area?
Environmental Leadership
Everyone is looking to produce more with less and with less impact on the environment.
Exporter of the Year
British food and drink has never been more popular and exports continue to be a key area for growth.
Food and Drink Engineer of the Year
Engineering skills are essential for our industry to grow and we want to recognise the people that will make this happen.
Food and Drink Technologist / Scientist of the Year
Scientific developments help to give our industry its competitive edge and we are fortunate to have many talented scientists working within our sector.
HR Initiative
Employee recruitment and retention is important to a successful company, so show us how your company is a great place to work.
Innovation
Many companies within our industry do exceptional work, creating products or developing new ways of thinking and working.
Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist of the Year
Nutritionists and dietitians support our industry in improving the health of the nation, and are crucial to innovative new product development.
Rising Star
Open to entrants within their first five years in the industry at any academic and training level, the Rising Star category is for the people with the potential to go far.
Sustainable Packaging Initiative
This new category looks at how food and drink producers have moved towards more sustainable packaging solutions particularly in respect of plastics.
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Contact us
For more information contact
Casey Horn
Marketing and Commercial Analyst
Tel: 020 7420 7146
Email: casey.horn@fdf.org.uk