Grampian Food Forum Innovation Awards Results 2011

The winners of the Grampian Food Forum Innovation Awards were presented on 24th March 2011 by Mr Neil Turton, Chief Executive Officer of Nisa-Today’s (Holdings) Ltd at the Marcliffe Hotel and Spa.

Mr Turton judged products along with Joe Wall owner and director of the Dunfermline based fine-foods distributor, The Cress Company and Richard Bath who is an award-winning journalist who edits Scottish Field magazine. They spent the day tasting and assessing over 30 new products from 23 northeast food and drink companies.

Around 180 guests from the local food and drink industry, retail and foodservice sectors attended the dinner, where Neil Turton presented the awards.

Neil Turton said
"It’s great to see companies innovating in response to market changes such as more people eating in. Companies are having to look at ways to develop new exciting products to survive and not just supplying commodities. A diverse product mix is vital to a sustainable future as manufacturers and employers. “

Award Winners

• Contact details for entrants (pdf 50.8kb)

Grampian Food Forum Innovation Award for a new innovative retail product launched in 2010 for businesses with more than 25 employees.

First
Macphie of Glenbervie Ltd - DeviliShh Posh Puds

Second
Baxters Food Group - Deli Soup Range

Third
Mackie's of Scotland - Scotch Bonnet Chilli Pepper flavour Potato Crisps

Grampian Food Forum Innovation Award for a new innovative retail product launched in 2010 for businesses up to 25 employees.

First
Tilquhillie Fine Foods - Almond, Hazelnut and Stem Ginger Oaties

Second
Berry Scrumptious - Mulled Berry Chocolates

Third
Cocoa Ooze Chocolates - Scottish Strawberry Vodka Truffle and Raspberry, Mango and Passion Fruit Layered Chocolates.

The Scottish Enterprise Award for a new innovative foodservice product launched in 2010 for businesses with more than 25 employees.

Winner - Macphie of Glenbervie Ltd - Macphie Red Velvet Cake Mix

The Scottish Enterprise Award for a new innovative foodservice product launched in 2010 for businesses up to 25 employees.

Winner - The Deeside Smokehouse - Venison Salami and Chorizo

Anderson’s Packaging (Aberdeen) Ltd Award for the product with the best packaging.

Winner - Mackie's of Scotland - Mackie's Extra Posh Ice Cream

The Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health Award for a company showing commitment to healthy eating.

Winner - The Oatmeal of Alford, The Oatmeal of Alford Scottish Porridge

The Taste of Grampian Local Independent Retailer of the Year Award

Winner - The Store

Johnston Carmichael Award for the best marketing plan.

Winner - Baxters Food Group - Deli Soup Range

Award for the most successful product from the 2010 Grampian Food Forum Awards.

Winner - Mackie's of Scotland - Thick Cut Potato Crisps

Marcliffe Hotel and Spa Award for The Judges Choice

Winner - Joseph Robertson Aberdeen Ltd - Co-operative Eat In Chilled Range

The awards were sponsored by:

Aberdeenshire Council
Aberdeen City Council
Anderson's Packaging (Aberdeen) Ltd
Highland and Islands Enterprise
Johnston Carmichael
Keenan's Recycling Ltd
Marcliffe Hotel and Spa
Moray Council
The Press and Journal
Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health
Scotland Food & Drink
Scottish Agricultural College
Scottish Enterprise