Unilever Foodsolutions takes Gold Award at Excellence in Food and Drink Awards
Unilever Foodsolutions has taken the prestigious Gold Award in Caterer and Hotelkeeper‘s annual Excellence in Food & Drink Awards.
The company's Hellmann's Sesame Soy Vinaigrette was selected by the judging panel as this year's winner of winners from 18 categories, with its "convenient packaging and versatility" picked out for special praise.
Speaking at the event, hosted by London's Dorchester hotel on Park Lane last week, Caterer and Hotelkeeper editor Mark Lewis said: "For eight years now, our Food and Drink Awards have allowed us to showcase the very best products to come out of the UK's food development kitchens the hospitality industry owes you all a debt of thanks."
Category winners at the awards included Bas Armagnac (Armagnac Veuve Gouldoulin) in Alcoholic Drinks; Cherry Bakewell Sponge (Creative Foods) in Desserts and Puddings; and Hot Smoked Mackerel Fillet with Piri Piri (Brakes) in Fairtrade, Organic and Ethical Products.
Excellence in Food & Drink Awards 2010 winners in full
Accompaniments and Ingredients
Shortlisted
Chef's Larder Pesto Alla Genovese - Booker
Farmhouse Mayonnaise - Hillfarm Oils
Yutaka Japanese Style Panko Breadcrumbs - Tazaki Foods
Hellmann's Sesame Soy Vinaigrette - Unilever Foodsolutions
Winner
Hellmann's Sesame Soy Vinaigrette - Unilever Foodsolutions
Alcoholic Drinks
Winner
Bas Armagnac - Armagnac Veuve Gouldoulin
Bakery Products
Shortlisted
La Boulangerie Opera - Brakes
La Boulangerie Victoria Sponge Tulip Muffin - Brakes
Pave Rustique Multi-cereal again - Brakes
Winner La Boulangerie Victoria Sponge Tulip Muffin - Brakes
Confectionery
Winner
Chocolate Lollies - Paul Wayne Gregory
Desserts and Puddings
Shortlisted
Blackcurrant & Apple Bavarois - Brakes
Chocolate Mint Melt - Creative Foods
Cherry Bakewell Sponge - Creative Foods
Winner
Cherry Bakewell Sponge - Creative Foods
Fairtrade, Organic and Ethical Products
Shortlisted
MSC Hot Smoked Sweet Cure Mackerel Fillets - Brakes
Hot Smoked Mackerel Fillet with Piri Piri - Brakes
Winner
Hot Smoked Mackerel Fillet with Piri Piri - Brakes
Food Intolerance Products
Winner
Organic Tomato & Basil Soup - Tideford Organic Foods
Food on the Go
Shortlisted
Organic Carrot & Coriander Soup - Tideford Organic Foods
V Go Porridge - Kerry Foodservice
Fully Baked Jacket Potatoes - Farmhouse Potato Bakers
Winner V Go Porridge - Kerry Foodservice
Hot Beverages
Shortlisted
Premiere Gold 1 Cup Teabags - Brakes
Marrakesh Mint - Mighty Leaf Tea
Grand Cru - United Coffee UK
Winner Marrakesh Mint - Mighty Leaf Tea
Ice-Creams
Shortlisted
Chilly Billy Orange Iced Lolly - Bensons Totally Fruity
Mövenpick's Almond & Vanilla Ice Cream - Schöller Ice Cream
Mövenpick's Double Cream & Meringue Ice Cream - Schöller Ice Cream
Winner Mövenpick's Double Cream & Meringue Ice Cream - Schöller Ice Cream
Innovation Award
Shortlisted
Patisse Orange & Poppy Seed Rosette - Bakehouse
Stuffed Butternut Squash - Brakes
Schwartz for Chef Recipe Mix - Mediteranean Herb - McCormick UK
Hellmann's Sesame Soy Vinaigrette - Unilever Foodsolutions
Winner Stuffed Butternut Squash - Brakes
Kids' Main Meals
Winner
Kids' Macaroni Cheese - Millifoods
Kids' Drinks
Winner The Smoothie Strawberry & Banana - Brakes
Kids' Snacks
Winner
Me, Myself and My Cheese and Crackers - Bel UK
Main Courses and Centre of Plate
Shortlisted
King Prawn Kelantan - Creative Foods
Lamb Chettinad - Creative Foods
Lasagne - Millifoods
Winner Lamb Chettinad - Creative Foods
Meat, Game, Poultry and Fish
Shortlisted
Premium Fresh Steak Burger - Ben Burger
Birstead British 21 Day Aged Carvery Forerib of Beef - Brakes
British Stuffed Belly of Pork - Brakes
Winner British Stuffed Belly of Pork - Brakes
Starters, Side Orders and Buffet Products
Shortlisted
DelhiBITES Cocktail Indian Onion Bhajis - Brand Innovations
DelhiBITES Cocktail Indian Vegetable Samosas - Brand Innovations
DelhiBITES Tandoori Indian Garlic & Coriander Naan - Brand Innovations
Sweet Potato Fries - Lamb Weston
Winner DelhiBITES Cocktail Indian Vegetable Samosas - Brand Innovations
Vegetarian
Shortlisted
Pesto and Mozzarella Burger - The Authentic Food Company
Goat's Cheese Wellington Slice - Brakes
DelhiBITES Indian Onion Bhajis - Brand Innovations
DelhiBITES Cocktail Selection Pack - Brand Innovations
Winner DelhiBITES Indian Onion Bhajis - Brand Innovations
Gold Award
Winner
Hellmann's Sesame Soy Vinaigrette
Excellence in Food and Drink Awards 2010 - the entrants >>
2009 Excellence in Food & Drink Awards winners announced >>
By Chris Druce
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