Food manufacturing Oscars: little time left to win one

Celebrating excellence in food and drink manufacturing, the FMEAs are free and straightforward to enter. Simply complete an online entry​ form or download a form to return it to us by post.

Key categories​

Now in their 14th year, the FMEAs recognise the achievements of firms that standout in a number of key fields: manufacturing excellence in key categories, new product development, innovative supply chain initiatives and environmental accomplishments.

There are also awards for the best training programme, small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) and, new this year, Young Talent award. From the category winners, our independent panel of expert judges will appoint an overall Food manufacturing company of the year – won last year by Premier Foods.

See a full list of award categories at the end of this article.

So why not enter today?​

So why not enter today? Previous winners all report how landing a coveted trophy boosted team morale and impressed both customers and suppliers​.

This year’s Awards will be presented at a glittering gala dinner to be held at the London Hilton in Park Lane on Thursday November 20.

To enter the awards, visit the awards website​ or email Rebecca George at: rebecca.george@wrbm.com or call her on: 01293 610422.

FMEA Awards categories​

• Ambient Manufacturing Company of the Year

• Bakery Manufacturing Company of the Year

• Beverages Manufacturing Company of the Year

• Chilled Food Manufacturing Company of the Year

• Dairy Manufacturing Company of the Year

• Fresh Produce Manufacturing Company of the Year

• Frozen Foods Manufacturing Company of the Year

• Meat and Poultry Manufacturing Company of the Year

• Seafood Manufacturing Company of the Year

Special awards​

• Food manufacturing company of the year

• Best new use of food ingredients

• Supply chain initiative of the year

• Training programme of the year

• Environmental initiative of the year

• SME innovation of the year

• Judges’ star performer

• Young Talent of the Year

So, why not take the first step to help your food or drink manufacturing business win the recognition it truly deserves by the entering the FMEA competition today? Visit the awards website​ or email Rebecca George at: rebecca.george@wrbm.com or call her on: 01293 610422. Good luck and see you at the London Hilton in Park Lane on the evening of Thursday November 20.