Companies shortlisted for categories, which include culture, media and sport; education; environment; local community and workplace community, are: AF Blakemore and Son, Alpro UK, ASDA Stores, Bel UK, Bradgate Bakery, Cadbury UK, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Findus Group, General Mills UK, Greggs, Mars Chocolate UK, McCain Foods, New Covent Garden Market, Samworth Brothers, The Authentic Food Company, Typhoo Tea, Unilever UK, United Biscuits and Young's Seafood.
Winners will be announced on Tuesday October 19 in London.