Industry's top performers celebrated at FDF Awards Ceremony
19 September 2014
Last night, outstanding individuals, ambitious initiatives and growing food and drink businesses were recognised for their contribution to the economy, community and environment at the prestigious Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Awards.
TV
and radio newscaster Katie Derham presented winners with their trophies at an
award ceremony packed with the who's who of the UK food industry and held at
London's The Brewery.
The FDF Awards 2014 winners are as follows:
FDF President's Award: FA027
Apprentice of the Year (sponsored by Aktrion Food & Drink): Adam Ravenscroft - Mondelèz International
Community Champion: Alice Cavanagh – Premier Foods
Community Partner: Company Shop for 'Community Shop' Kettle Foods for 'Kettle Cares'
Education Initiative (sponsored by Food Matters Live): Chilled Food Association for 'Chilled Education'
Environmental Leadership: Mondelèz International for 'Cocoa Life'
Exporter of the Year (sponsored by General Mills UK & Ireland): FA027
Food and Drink Engineer of the Year (sponsored by Spirax Sarco Ltd): James Cheema – Nestlé UK & Ireland
Food and Drink Scientist of the Year (sponsored by General Mills UK & Ireland): Andy Walker – Premier Foods
Good Employer: New England Seafood
Growth Business (sponsored by Grant Thornton UK LLP): Joe & Seph's Gourmet Popcorn
Health and Wellbeing Champion (sponsored by Nestlé UK & Ireland): Mars Chocolate for 'FA Mars Just Play'
Innovation (sponsored by apetito Ltd): Bactest for 'Speedy Breedy'
Rising Star (sponsored by PepsiCo UK & Ireland): Michael Fell - Nestlé UK & Ireland
Winner's case studies are accessible here.
FDF's Director of Economic and Commercial Services Steve Barnes said: “The FDF Awards showcase the talented, ambitious and successful companies and people that make up the UK food and drink supply chain. At last night's ceremony industry's best and brightest were celebrated for their innovative approaches, commitment to the community, and vital contribution to the economy. My congratulations go to the worthy winners and thanks to the judges and sponsors who made the event possible.”
Photography available on Flickr here.
The 2015 FDF Awards will launch on 18 November 2015. For more information on the FDF Awards web page.
Notes for editors
- The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is the voice of the food and drink manufacturing industry – the UK's largest manufacturing sector.
- Full details of all the winning company initiatives are available at: FDF Awards web page
More information
Contact Fleur Williamson, Communications Division, at: Fleur.Williamson@fdf.org.uk, or 0207 420 7120.
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