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FDF awards 2017 open for entries
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THE 2017 FOOD AND DRINK Federation ( FDF ) Awards are officially open for any food and drink business wanting to highlight their achievements .
The awards give entrants the chance to showcase the many projects that companies are undertaking in areas such as exports , environmental leadership , education and health . There are also a number of categories for individuals including Rising Star and Apprentice of the Year . The awards are free to enter and the winners will be announced at an evening event at The Brewery in central London on 21 September 2017 .
The awards are run by industry , for industry and are open to both large and small businesses including producers , retailers , restaurants , and wholesalers – in fact , any operator in the UK food chain can enter . 2016 winners included Joe and Seph ’ s Gourmet Popcorn , Premier Foods , The Bread Factory , Clipper Teas , Warburtons and Addo Food Group .
The FDF Awards are fast becoming the mark of industry excellence for company projects and recognise the achievements of the talented people who work in the sector .
COMPANY CATEGORIES IN THE FDF AWARDS 2017 INCLUDE :
• Campaign of the Year
• Community Partner ( business )
• Education initiative
• Environmental Leadership
• Exporter of the Year
• Good Employer
• Health
• Innovation
• Regional Growth Business ( six regional awards )
INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES INCLUDE :
• Apprentice of the Year
• Community Partner ( individual )
• Food and Drink Engineer of the Year
• Food and Drink Scientist of the Year
• Rising Star Ian Wright CBE , Director General of the Food and Drink Federation ( pictured ) said :
“ Our annual awards bring together the very best from the food and drink industry . They celebrate the many achievements that our members have recorded over the last year .
‘ mark of industry excellence ’
“ Success at these prestigious awards brings great benefits for the winners . It goes a long way to offer an edge in today ’ s marketplace .
“ Above all these awards are a chance to recognise and reward hard working teams and individuals , who go above and beyond to ensure the success of their respective organisations , as well as the industry as a whole .”
Entry is free and online at http :// www . fdf . org . uk / fdf-awards . aspx ( closing date 31 March 2017 ).
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