The awards are free to enter online and the winners will be announced at a ceremony held at The Brewery in central London on September 21st 2017.
Ian Wright CBE, director general of the Food and Drink Federation, 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.
“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.”
2016 winners included Joe and Seph’s Gourmet Popcorn, Premier Foods, The Bread Factory, Clipper Teas, Warburtons and Addo Food Group.
Company categories 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