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Food & Beverage Industry Awards returning for 2017

Food & Beverage Industry News is pleased to announce the return of the annual Food & Beverage Industry Awards for 2017.

The premier night for recognising the successes and innovation of the industry, the 2017 Food & Beverage Industry Awards will take place during foodpro and will be held on Monday 17 July at the stunning Doltone House Hyde Park in Sydney.

Food & Beverage Industry News is incredibly proud to be supporting these important Awards once again. Now in their 14th year, the Awards are an opportunity for everyone involved in food and beverage manufacturing to come together and celebrate breakthroughs and advancements, network with other like-minded professionals and learn about what others are doing in this fantastic industry.

We are also pleased to once again be partnering with Platinum Sponsor Flavour Makers, a long-term industry supporter and leader within the Australian food and beverage manufacturing sector.

Since their formation in 1993, Flavour Makers has grown into an amazing 100 per cent Australian owned and operated company, inspiring people to discover food that actually tastes great. With their mission to “Create Amazing. Always” Flavour Makers’ commitment to excellence extends to encouraging other food and beverage manufacturers to continually strive for innovation, quality and improvement.

“Innovation lies at the heart of the Flavour Makers business which is why we’re proud to be supporting this event once again. We look forward to seeing another year of terrific entries from our industry,” said Jodie Hooker from Flavour Makers.

“Thanks once again to the team at Food & Beverage Industry News for organising one of the great nights of our industry.”

As always, the Food & Beverage Industry Awards will bring success stories within the industry to light and provide the recognition that they deserve.

Nominations for 2017 are now open, and some exciting changes have been made to the categories with 11 Awards up for grabs next year.

Beverage of the Year

Open to all beverage manufacturers, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, this Award recognises the best new beverage and looks at unique processing techniques, innovation in packaging and why the product was introduced to the market.

Ingredient Innovation

Returning for 2017, this category celebrates those companies who have developed an ingredient innovation to fulfil a market need, as well as recognising any obstacles that have been overcome to introduce this innovation to the market.

Food Exporter of the Year

Australian-made food and beverage products are in high demand around the globe. This Award recognises those companies successfully introducing their unique products to international audiences.

Ready Meals

A fast-growing sector of the industry, Ready Meals are constantly evolving to keep up with consumer demands. This category recognises innovations in manufacturing and packaging to ensure longer shelf life, create extended flavour variety and cater to different dietary requirements and desires.

Food Safety Equipment & Materials

Of crucial importance to all food and beverage manufacturers, this category celebrates new products and advancements in technology designed to improve and maintain food safety standards in manufacturing facilities around Australia.

Innovative Technology of the Year

A brand new category for 2017, Innovative Technology of the Year will look at products and technologies designed to help make food and beverage manufacturing more efficient and cost effective, as well as those that make improvements to the whole supply chain.

Health Foods

This Award celebrates those products introducing a new health food offering to the market. The product could be manufactured in a new way to preserve nutritional content, include unique ingredients or be processed to provide consumers with an easier way to meet their nutritional or dietary needs.

Sustainable Manufacturer of the Year

As we understand and acknowledge the impact of human activity on the world’s resources, sustainability is becoming increasingly important. This category recognises those companies who are actively working to reduce environmental impacts and incorporating renewable resources and materials into their manufacturing processes.

Meat, Poultry & Smallgoods

This category recognises an outstanding meat product and looks at unique processing techniques, innovation in packaging and why the product was introduced to the market.

Paddock to Plate

Introduced for the first time in 2017, Paddock to Plate will celebrate companies who source their product direct from the producer and maintain freshness while meeting a consumer demand, such as longer shelf life and/or ease of preparation and cooking.

Best of the Best

Proudly sponsored by Platinum Sponsor Flavour Makers, the Best of the Best Award recognises excellence in food and beverage manufacturing, celebrating the best product of the year. All finalists are automatic entrants for the Best of the Best Award.

Winners will be announced at the Awards night in July 2017. Nominating is free and is open to all food and beverage manufacturers across Australia and New Zealand.

To nominate, or for more information on the Food & Beverage Industry Awards, please visit www.foodmagazineawards.com.au.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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