2023 Food Industry Awards

Food Industry Awards

Savour the success with the 2023 Food Industry Awards, presented by Business Awards UK. In the vibrant and tasteful world of the food industry, winning recognition from our acclaimed panel of gourmands and industry experts can considerably raise your brand’s profile, distinguishing you in this deliciously competitive market. Whether you’re shortlisted or achieve the delectable honour of Winner or Finalist, this recognition can greatly enhance your reputation and confirm your passion for delivering flavourful experiences. Let your achievements whet the industry’s appetite. The table is set for your success; enter the 2023 Food Industry Awards today.

Before You Enter: What You Need To Know

Free entry in all sectors and categories

We know that many small business owners, entrepreneurs and larger organisations don't like to pay up front for awards, where fees range from £99 to more than £250 per category. With us, all your entries are free.

You only pay a fee if you win an award

Unlike other programmes, you only pay a fee if you are selected as a winner. There's only one Award Acceptance Fee to pay regardless of how many awards you win, and 1x personalised Winner trophy is included*!

Publicity Package

As a winner or finalist, you get credible industry recognition & publicity from National press releases, Google and Yahoo! News features, content marketing and case studies.

Social Marketing

Social media marketing is important for all businesses, which is why we announce your accolades on social platforms, and regularly engage with you and your followers.

Interviews & PR

We can create quality, in-depth content with your team, making you a trusted voice in your industry, and highlighting the achievements & success of your business or enterprise**.

Fees

Winner

£375 +VAT

(Award Acceptance Fee)

Finalist

£0

(Free Forever)

Trophy

£99 +VAT

(per additional trophy)

* Trophy included: The Award Acceptance Fee includes 1x Winner’s trophy only. If you win multiple awards, additional trophies may be purchased at £99 +VAT.

** Interviews & PR: We will contact you regarding all publicity and PR opportunities based on the options you select in the entry form

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UK Business Experts

Our judging panel are business experts with a wealth of knowledge in various industries. They lend their experience and business acumen to the many award sectors we cover.

Our panel consists of dozens of private & public guest judges; below are a few of our business experts who will be selecting shortlists, winners and finalists in our awards!

Interested in being a guest judge? Contact us here.

Our Judges

I have a very strong digital marketing background which started at my parents' marketing agency in Germany. As a digital leader with more than twelve years of international digital experience, I have worked in almost any channel from PPC, Display, Social, Email, SEO etc. and have helped businesses to become more efficient whilst driving growth.I’m passionate about coaching and mentoring teams to perform at the top of the class to drive results & keep on improving and reimagining the digital landscape.

LinkedIn | Enesco

Founder and Managing Director of leading digital marketing agency Circus PPC. Rick founded Circus PPC in 2009 to tackle the growing need for businesses to have dedicated, highly trained, highly skilled professionals working on their digital marketing campaigns. Having taken his own agency from £0 to £15mil annual turnover he works tirelessly to help his clients achieve respective results, growing Sales, Revenue and Profit for all.

LinkedIn | Circus

I have worked in the Film & Television industry for over 19 years. I've had much experience on Film & Television Dramas, including Last of the Summer Wine, London's Burning, Rocket Man, Doctors and Films like Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban, Magicians, The Bourne Ultimatum, First Night and Ackley Bridge. I specialise in creating video content for businesses across the engineering, manufacturing, logistics and aviation sectors. This covers corporate video, testimonials, training, trade show films and many more.Recent work includes 360 VR with Thomas Cook Airlines, Video marketing training for SME's and our 6 part Documentary series The Inflight Food Trip.

LinkedIn | Albion Street Studios

Director & Founder of Spike. I have 10 years client side marketing experience, gave me the inspiration to set our agency up to be a driving force in class leading, strategic marketing. I have a real passion for SEO and digital innovation as a whole.

LinkedIn | Spike

Joanna is currently the Audience Manager at LGBTQ+ news publishers PinkNews. With over a decade in the marketing industry across content, SEO, social media and audience development, they have worked on award winning multichannel campaigns for globally-recognised brands.

LinkedIn | PinkNews

Jamie is the founder and Managing Director of Sculpt Digital, a boutique digital performance agency dedicated to helping businesses excel in the digital space. In addition to Sculpt Digital, Jamie is the proud owner of Blend Analytics, a digital analytics consultancy that specialises in providing data-driven insights to clients. With a wealth of experience working at global digital agencies, Jamie has held prominent positions, including serving as the Ex Dentsu Head of Digital for both iProspect and Carat brands. Jamie also played an instrumental role in leading the growth of the digital media team at Brass, further solidifying their reputation as a digital marketing leader. As an accomplished expert in the field, Jamie has been invited to judge at prestigious events such as the UK Business Awards, where they continue to make a meaningful impact on the industry.

LinkedIn | Sculpt Digital

Managing Director and founder of Velocity Academy. Velocity Academy is an independent training provider that delivers accredited apprenticeships into the IT, Data, Marketing, Management and Administration sectors. I have experience in gaining a number of government funded contacts and following standards and protocols set by the Skills Funding Agency to grow provision. Professional qualifications achieved in Management Accounting (CIMA), Data Analytics and Operational Management.

LinkedIn | Velocity Academy

Type	Category	Description / Criteria
Primary	Best New Restaurant	Recognises a restaurant that, having launched in the past year, has brought something truly unique to the culinary landscape.
Primary	Sustainability Excellence	Honours a company demonstrating extraordinary commitment to environmentally sustainable practices within the food industry.
Primary	Innovative Food Product	Celebrates a company that has introduced a groundbreaking food product or concept that’s a game-changer in the market.
Primary	Best Food Packaging Design	Acknowledges outstanding and functional food packaging design that successfully enhances the user’s experience.
Primary	Excellence in Food Service	Commends a company excelling in the field of food service, offering consistently stellar service, and a delicious menu.
Primary	Best Farm to Table Initiative	Praises the establishment that champions locally sourced ingredients, supporting local farmers and promoting sustainable farming.
Primary	Best Health and Nutrition Product	Recognises the food product that best combines great taste with proven health and nutritional benefits.
Primary	Best Organic Food Producer	Celebrates the producer committed to crafting superior organic food products, with a focus on quality and sustainability.
Primary	Best Craft Brewery/Distillery	Awards a craft brewery/distillery demonstrating exceptional creativity and quality in their brews or spirits.
Primary	Best Food Marketing Campaign	Recognises the most imaginative and effective marketing campaign, with a clear impact on the food industry.
Primary	Best Food Retailer	Applauds a retailer offering a diverse, high-quality range of food products coupled with excellent customer service.
Primary	Excellence in Food Technology	Acknowledges the company revolutionising the food industry through cutting-edge technology, improving efficiency and quality.
Primary	Best Food Safety and Quality Assurance	Awards a business exhibiting stringent food safety practices and consistent quality assurance.
Primary	Best Food Delivery Service	Recognises a company providing timely, reliable, and high-quality food delivery services.
Primary	Best Specialty Food Producer	Honours a food producer mastering a particular niche, creating exceptional products in their specialised category.
Primary	Best Food Blogger/Influencer	Recognises a blogger or influencer making a significant impact on the food community through compelling content and follower engagement.
Primary	Outstanding Contribution to the Food Industry	Celebrates an individual or company for their transformative influence on the food industry.
Primary	Best Food App	Recognises the mobile application revolutionising the food scene, whether it’s for delivery, recipes, or nutritional guidance.
Primary	Best Catering Services	Honours a catering service providing superior quality food and exceptional service at events and functions.
Primary	Food Mobile Catering	Commends the food truck offering remarkable food quality, creativity, and consistency, reinventing street food experiences.
Primary	Best Lone Wolf Catering Company	Awards an independent catering company standing out for its excellent food quality, creativity, and dedicated service.
Primary	Best Newcomer Restaurant	Celebrates a restaurant that, having launched within the past year, has already started making waves in the culinary scene.