In the Best New Specialist Meal Product category, Apetito took home the Gold Award for its Level 4 Purée Petite Spaghetti Bolognaise, a dish designed specifically to enable people with swallowing difficulties to be able to enjoy one of Britain’s favourite dishes.
Apetito also won the bronze award in the same category for its Level 5 Minced Sticky Toffee Pudding. The dessert was designed by chefs and dietitians to be energy dense, as people with dysphagia often struggle to get the necessary amount of nutrients and calories.
Tim Charles, head of product and systems development, collected the Foodservice Innovation Product of the Year Award for their Chicken Tikka Finger Food Bites. The meal provides a source of protein, a portion of carbohydrates and a minimum 80g portion of vegetables.
Ian Stone, chief commercial officer of Apetito and president & chair of the British Frozen Food Federation, commented: “These awards honour the finest frozen food products across the industry, and we’re delighted to be among them as competition is always stiff.
“We pride ourselves on making a real difference to the lives of elderly and vulnerable people and I’m delighted that Apetito’s dedication to producing innovative, world-leading specialist nutrition products has been recognised.”