Deadline approaching for FDF Awards 2017
UK food and drink businesses have until 28 April 2017 to submit entries for this year’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Awards.
The awards, which are free to enter, provide an opportunity to highlight the work undertaken throughout the food supply chain in the past year in areas such as exports, environmental leadership, education, health and innovation. There are also a number of categories for individuals, including the Rising Star and Apprentice of the Year awards.
Hosted by comedian and TV presenter Hardeep Singh Kohli, the ceremony will take place at The Brewery in central London on 21 September 2017.
All categories are open to food and drink producers from across the supply chain and throughout the UK. 2016 winners included Joe and Seph’s Gourmet Popcorn, Premier Foods, The Bread Factory, Clipper Teas, Warburtons and Addo Food Group.
Company categories in the FDF Awards 2017 include:
- Campaign of the Year
- Community Partner (business)
- Education Initiative
- Environmental Leadership
- Exporter of the Year
- Good Employer
- Health
- Innovation
- Regional Growth Business (six regional awards).
Individual categories include:
- Apprentice of the Year
- Community Partner (individual)
- Food and Drink Engineer of the Year
- Food and Drink Scientist of the Year
- Rising Star.
Ian Wright, director general of the FDF, says, “The FDF Awards celebrate the very best of our industry and provide an opportunity for businesses and individuals to receive the recognition they so deserve.
“It allows us to give a well earned pat on the back to those that make such a positive contribution to our sector and also the wider UK economy.
“We look forward to welcoming new faces and old friends to what we’re sure will be a very enjoyable event.”
For more information and to enter, click here.
