Grampian Food Forum Innovation Awards Results 2010
The winners of the Grampian Food Forum Innovation Awards were presented on 18th March 2010 by Mr David Reid, Chairman of Tesco Plc at the Marcliffe Hotel and Spa.
Mr Reid judged products along with Andy Roger from Malmaison Aberdeen and Lady Claire Macdonald from Kinloch Lodge Hotel. They spent the day tasting and assessing over 30 new products from 23 northeast food and drink companies.
Around 200 guests from the local food and drink industry, retail and foodservice sectors attended the dinner, where David Reid presented the awards.
David Reid said
"The professionalism, enthusiasm and commitment of all the producers has been inspiring. You could see the depth in the way in which they have considered local heritage and local and natural ingredients. Also a great awareness of what their customers are looking for. They deserve every success. The Grampian Food Forum should be encouraged to keep up their good work in supporting enterprise and innovation in the food and drink industry".
Award Winners
Grampian Food Forum Innovation Award for a new innovative retail product launched in 2009 for businesses with more than 25 employees.
First
Mackie's of Scotland - Mackies Potato Crisps Range; Sea Salt, Grilled Aberdeen Angus; Haggis & Cracked Black Pepper
Second
Nor-Sea Foods Limited - Tesco Finest Hickory Roasted Sweetcure Mackerel Strips
Third
Mitchells - Mitchells Blueberries and Cream Ice Cream
Grampian Food Forum Innovation Award for a new innovative retail product launched in 2009 for businesses up to 25 employees.
First
BrewDog Plc - Tactical Nuclear Penguin
Second
Chocolat Passions - Secret Chocolate Engagements
Third
Simpsons Buckie (Ltd) - Raspberry Frozen Yoghurt, Cherry Frozen Yoghurt
The Scottish Enterprise Award for a new innovative foodservice product launched in 2009 for businesses with more than 25 employees.
Winner - Macphie of Glenbervie Ltd - Macphie Brownie MIx, Macphie Brownie Concentrate
The Scottish Enterprise Award for a new innovative foodservice product launched in 2009 for businesses up to 25 employees.
Winner - The Deeside Smokehouse - Cold Smoked Venison, Pheasant Salami, Roast Smoked Pheasant
Anderson’s Packaging (Aberdeen) Ltd Award for the product with the best packaging.
Winner - Gordon & MacPhail
The Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health Award for a company showing commitment to healthy eating.
Winner - The Devenick Dairy, Very Low Fat Probiotic Yogurt
Scottish Development International Award for International Business Development
Winner - Glenglassaugh Distillery Company Ltd – Glenglassaugh Highland Single Malt Scotch Whiskies
Johnston Carmichael Award for the best marketing plan.
Winner - BrewDog Plc
Award for the most successful product from the 2009 Grampian Food Forum Awards.
Winners
- Dean's of Huntly Ltd
- Ola Oils
Taste of Grampian Restaurant of the Year Award for the best use of local produce.
Winner - Meldrum House Hotel
HIghly Commended - Buchan Braes Hotel
Marcliffe Hotel and Spa Award for The Judges Choice
Winner - Lossie Seafoods Ltd
The awards were sponsored by:
Aberdeenshire Council
Aberdeen City Council
Anderson's Packaging (Aberdeen) Ltd
C2
Highland and Islands Enterprise
Johnston Carmichael
Marcliffe Hotel and Spa
Moray Council
The Press and Journal
Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health
Scotland Food & Drink
Scottish Agricultural College
Scottish Development International
Scottish Enterprise
