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The Food Manufacture Excellence Awards recognise and reward the very best operating standards and processes active today in the UK food and drink manufacturing sector. The awards are unique in showcasing the innovation, thought leadership and responsible quality standards achieved by food and drink manufacturing businesses, as well as team and individual achievements throughout the last year.

Securing a place as a finalist in these awards is a golden opportunity to double down on your position in the market and gain some of the highest recognition in the industry. Winning one of these awards can make dramatic changes to your business — from an increase of motivation in your staff and boosted coverage in the press to more demand from potential suitors. You can view our top 5 reasons to enter the awards here.

Our full list of categories along with their criteria will be announced soon, ahead of entries opening on the 1st September 2025. If you'd like to be notified once entries have opened, please register your interest by using the button below.

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Please note that businesses only manufacturing in the UK are eligible to enter.

What our customers say...

We are incredibly proud to have been recognised as winners in three categories at this year’s Food Manufacture awards, especially taking home the coveted ‘Company of the Year’ title. This has only been achieved through the incredible efforts of our colleagues, and I would like to thank them for their support and commitment which has enabled us to continue to deliver outstanding service to our customers.

Adam Couch Chief Executive Officer Cranswick plc

I’m really proud that together, all our hard work has been recognised by this award, which was delivered through focusing on developing people, who are our major asset.

Paul Thomas Head of Operations Muller

To win two awards at such a high-profile industry event was amazing. There were some top companies there as finalists, so we were proud just to be taking part; really gratifying, and testament to all the hard work put in by the whole Simply Doughnuts team.

Shiraz Master Managing director Simply Doughnuts

For any business, large or small, considering entering, we encourage you to take that leap. The awards celebrate innovation across the board, and every company has a story worth telling. Whether you’re a small business making a big impact or an industry giant setting new standards, your achievements deserve to be recognised.

Charlotte Langdon Partner Menzies LLP

We are very proud to be sponsoring Food Manufacture Excellence Awards 2022. Reward and recognition are key parts of continuous improvement, and it is our honour to be able to support the 2022 Food Excellence awards, just as we have in the past, so that those who have excelled in the UK’s largest manufacturing sector get appropriate recognition.

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