The Food Manufacture Excellence Awards 2026

Entries open on 1st September 2025

The Food Manufacture Excellence Awards 2026 are now just around the corner. This event is dedicated to recognising the most exciting innovations and outstanding achievements across the UK’s thriving food and drink sector year in, year out. This time round, we’re pulling out all the stops for a spectacular celebration on Thursday 5th February 2026 at the London Hilton Bankside .

Renowned as the industry’s gold standard, the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards bring together hundreds of professionals from across the sector. Taking home a trophy not only marks you as a leader in your field — it’s a powerful endorsement that can open doors to new business, boost your brand, and elevate your reputation.

Your company can enter as many categories as you like completely free of charge, with our entry process now more straightforward than ever. Register your interest now using the button below to be notified as soon as entries have opened!

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What our customers say...

We are incredibly proud to have been recognised as winners in three categories at this year’s Food Manufacture awards, especially taking home the coveted ‘Company of the Year’ title. This has only been achieved through the incredible efforts of our colleagues, and I would like to thank them for their support and commitment which has enabled us to continue to deliver outstanding service to our customers.

Adam Couch Chief Executive Officer Cranswick plc

I’m really proud that together, all our hard work has been recognised by this award, which was delivered through focusing on developing people, who are our major asset.

Paul Thomas Head of Operations Muller

To win two awards at such a high-profile industry event was amazing. There were some top companies there as finalists, so we were proud just to be taking part; really gratifying, and testament to all the hard work put in by the whole Simply Doughnuts team.

Shiraz Master Managing director Simply Doughnuts

For any business, large or small, considering entering, we encourage you to take that leap. The awards celebrate innovation across the board, and every company has a story worth telling. Whether you’re a small business making a big impact or an industry giant setting new standards, your achievements deserve to be recognised.

Charlotte Langdon Partner Menzies LLP

We are very proud to be sponsoring Food Manufacture Excellence Awards 2022. Reward and recognition are key parts of continuous improvement, and it is our honour to be able to support the 2022 Food Excellence awards, just as we have in the past, so that those who have excelled in the UK’s largest manufacturing sector get appropriate recognition.

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