2023

Award Winners

F&B Manufacturer of the Year
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Winner

Nourished

Finalists

Kerry
Carlsberg
Sponsored by Merck
Food Defender of the Year
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Winner

Liljia Polo-Richards

Finalists

Denis Treacy
Mark Flanagan
Dr Ramana Sundara
Dr Pamela Galvin-King
Sponsored by Intertek
Sustainable Company of the Year
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Winner

Square Mile Farms

Finalists

Arla
Foods Connected
Novolyze
Sponsored by QUOR
Food scientist of the Year
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Winner

Akansha Prasad and Shadman Khan

Finalists

Thiago Serafim Martins
Dr Maeve Shannon
Sponsored by Syngenta Professional Solutions
Lab of the Year
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Winner

Food Authenticity Network at LGC

Finalists

SGS
Bia Analytical
GfL (Gesellschaft für Lebensmittel-Forschung GmbH)
Innovator of the Year
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Winner

FreshCheck

Finalists

Vincent Shiers (RQA Group)
Syngenta
Sarah Knight (The Allergy Team)
Sponsored by TraceGains

2024

Reasons to enter

Increased visibility

Winning an award can increase your company’s visibility and reputation within the industry. This can help attract new customers, improve brand recognition, and ultimately increase sales.

Competitive advantage

Participating in an awards competition allows companies to benchmark themselves against their competitors and gain valuable insights into their strengths and weaknesses.

Motivation for employees

Being recognised for their hard work can be a great motivator for employees. Entering an awards competition can inspire them to strive for excellence and take pride in their work. Winning an award can also help to boost employee morale and build team spirit.

Networking opportunities

Entering The Apples will provide valuable networking opportunities and a great place to meet industry leaders, potential customers, and suppliers. This can help to build relationships that may lead to new business opportunities in the future.