Recognising & rewarding excellence in the food & drink industry

The annual FDF Awards, established in 2013, recognise and reward excellence for innovation, competitiveness and talent in the food and drink industry.

Each year, companies from across the food and drink sector enter the 20 categories to win one of the industry’s most sought after awards. From Apprentice of the Year to Product Innovation and Food Waste Initiative, the FDF Awards celebrate those dedicated to the UK’s thriving food and drink industry.

Entries are now closed

Shortlist announcement: Early July 2025

Awards ceremony: 11 September 2025

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FDF Awards 2024

Look back at the FDF Awards 2024, held at the iconic Roundhouse, London and hosted by Ranveet Gill, Pastry chef and presenter on Junior Bake Off.

Read about the FDF Awards 2024 winners and finalists

Terms & conditions

Entries for the FDF Awards are open to companies working within the UK food and drink supply chain (manufacturing; retail; food service; primary producers; hospitality) and organisations working on partnership projects with the sector e.g. local authorities, charities, health care sector, recycling companies.

This includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, baby food but does not include pet food.

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