2016 Product Excellence Awards shortlist announced
The Caterer is delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2016 Product Excellence Awards, which recognise excellence and innovation in food, drink and equipment products within the hospitality sector.
Lisa Jenkins, products and suppliers editor for The Caterer, said: "It's a pleasure to share these results with our audience; to highlight the extraordinary amount of creativity, innovation, responsibility and ingenuity available in our sector.
"Hotels, restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars rely on their suppliers and producers to help them attract and retain customers. Without amazing products we would have no bums on seats… No pans to cook your breakfast eggs, no plates, no cocktails mixed, no luxurious bedding to lie on, no fluffy towels. Imagine your favourite restaurant without the best joint of meat, and pubs without dishwashers that guarantee a spotless and smear-free glass."
Hundreds of food and drink products were tested during September and equipment entries debated by industry experts from across all sectors of hospitality.
All finalists have now been advised of their inclusion in the shortlist and provided with finalists' logos. The winners will be announced on 1 December at Westminster Kingsway College, London.
Each finalist company will be allocated a ticket to the awards event with extra guest tickets available via www.productexcellenceawards.co.uk/productexcellence2016
The 2016 shortlisted finalists are:
Bakery
- Coup de Pates, White & Rye Sourdough Bread sheets
- GB Biscotti, Parmesan & Fennel Biscotti
- Pan Artisan, Focaccia Romana
Condiments
- Santa Maria Foodservice, Tellicherry Black Pepper
- Santa Maria Foodservice, Kimchi Spice Mix, Seoul Style
- The Bay Tree, Sweet Garlic Pickle
- Womersley Foods, Lime, Black Pepper & Lavender Vinegar
Confectionery
- Booker, Chef's Larder, Gluten-Free, Chocolate Fudge Brownie
- En Route International, Organic Chocolate Coated Berries
- Fudge Kitchen Best of British Trio
Dairy
- En Route International, first class cheese selection
- Isigny Sainte Mère, Isigny Creamy Brie
- Premier Cheese, Café de Paris Butter
Desserts
- Booker, Chef's Larder Premium New York Cheesecake
- Brakes, Mango & Passionfruit Sponge
- Pots & Co, Vanilla & Chocolate Pot
Food on the go
- Country Choice, The Sausage Roll Company, Sausage Roll
- En Route International, Organic Chocolate Coated Berries
- Mars Foods, Dolmio and Uncle Ben's Lunch Pots
Frozen
- Booker, Chef's Larder, Premium Extra Chunky Chips
- Brakes, Select Forest Mushroom with Truffle Mezzaluna
- Brioche Pasquier UK, Macarons Classiques
- Paramount 21, Mac n Cheese Croquettes
- Paramount 21, Seeded Jack Sprat
Hot beverages - coffee
- Bidvest Foodservice, Black & White, Dark Roast Coffee
- Booker, Lichfields Italian Espresso Coffee
- Scanomat, Amokka Crema
Hot beverages - tea
- Tetley, English Breakfast
- Tetley, Camomile
- Twinings, Gingerbread Chai Latte
Impulse & snacks
- Booker, Lichfields Granola Bar
- Pepsico, Market Deli Chorizo Crisps
- Ten Acre, Secret of Mr Salt
Meat, game, poultry & fish
- Bidvest Foodservice, Farmstead Pork rack with apricot stuffing
- Booker, Blackgate 28 Day Mature Beef Roasting Joint
- Brakes, Beef Rib with Salt & Pepper
- Loch Duart, Loch Duart Salmon
Soft drinks & juices
- Coca-Cola European Partners, Glaceau Smartwater
- Coca-Cola European Partners, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar
- Radnor Hills, Heartsease Farm Apple & Rhubarb Sparkling Pressé
Special diet
- Booker, Chef's Larder, Gluten-Free Chocolate Fudge Brownie
- Holy Cow Food Company, Mangalore Malabar Curry Sauce
- Pidy, Gluten-Free Neutral Mini Tartlet
Beverage-making & dispense equipment
- Franke Coffee Systems, A600 FoamMaster (flavour station)
- R H Hall, New Covent garden, Soup Server
- Robot Coupe UK, Robot Coupe J100 Ultra
- Scanomat, Top Brewer Pro Series
Crockery, cutlery, glassware & tabletop
- Churchill, Stonecast Barley White Organic Plate
- Churchill Studio Prints, Stone Grey Coupe Plate
- Dalebrook Supplies Copper Tea Stand
- Robert Welch Designs, Arden Knife
Environmental
- Booker, Baguette & Hot Dog Tray
- Continental Chef Supplies, Chaud Devant, Recycled Plastic Bottle Chef's Jacket
- Vegware, PLA Gourmet Lid
Food preparation equipment
- Mitchell & Cooper: Nemox Gelato 4K Touch
- Robot Coupe UK, Robot Cook
- Sous Vide Tools: WiFusion Thermal Circulator
Hygiene & waste management
- SealedAir, Sure Cleaning Products
- Wrapmaster, Wrapmaster Duo Dispenser
Induction
- Burco Commercial, Titan Induction Range
- Foodservice Equipment Marketing (FEM), Vollrath Mirage Countertop Buffet
- Grande Cuisine, Adventys, Induc Art
Microwaves & rapid cooking
- Bonnet, Compact Kitchen Concept
- Frima, VarioCooking Center Multificiency 112L Dynamic
- Manitowoc, Merrychef Eikom e2s
Ranges, ovens, frying & grilling
- Angelo Po UK, X Oven 3
- Frima, VarioCooking Center Multificiency 112T Dynamic
- Jestic, Henny Penny Velocity Series PXE-100
Refrigeration
- Adande Refrigeration, A+ Fridge (HCS & HCR)
- Hubbard Systems, Scotsman Prodigy Nugget Ice Machine
- Precision, Retro Refrigeration
Technology
- Kafoodle, Kafoodle Allergen System
- Monika, Pathfinder
- Wi-Q, Wi-Q System
Warewashing
- Wexiödisk, WD-4S
- Winterhalter, UC Excellence-i
Workwear
- Continental Chef Supplies, Chaud Devant, Recycled Plastic Bottle Chef's Jacket
- Oliver Harvey, Custom Cross Back Apron