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Grampian Food Forum Innovation Awards - 2007

Grampian Food Forum

The winners of the Grampian Food Forum Innovation Awards were announced on 14th March 2007 by Mr Ken McMeikan, Retail Director of Sainsbury’s, at the awards dinner held at the Marcliffe Hotel and Spa, Aberdeen.

Ken judged products along with Ronald McDonald, Managing Director of Craig Group Foodservice, and Natalie Minnis, editor of the Scottish Grocer. They spent the day tasting and assessing over 40 new products from 20 northeast food and drink companies.

Around 200 guests from the local food and drink industry, retail and foodservice sectors attended the dinner, where Ken McMeikan addressed the audience and also announced the winners.

Ken McMeikan said
““I loved today the enthusiasm of the entrants and the overwhelming quality of products has been outstanding. It is incredibly inspiring to spend time with so many passionate people who care so deeply about food. Grampian’s future continues to be in safe hands with such great innovators”.

Award Winners

Grampian Food Forum Innovation Award for a new innovative retail product launched in 2006 for businesses with more than 25 employees.

First (joint)
 Gordon & MacPhail - Benromach Organic Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

First (joint)
Mackie's of Scotland - Iced Fruit Smoothies - Mango and Orange Flavour.

Third
Thistle Seafoods Ltd - Herring in Oat Flake Crumb

Grampian Food Forum Innovation Award for a new innovative retail product launched in 2006 for businesses up to 25 employees.

First
BrewDog Ltd - Paradox

Second
Olive Tree Crafts - Filled Chocolate Bowl

Third
Wark Farm - Spotty Pig Pork Pies

The Scottish Enterprise Grampian Award for a new innovative foodservice product launched in 2006 for businesses with more than 25 employees.

Winner
Dean's of Huntly Ltd - Petit Deux

The Scottish Enterprise Grampian Award for a new innovative foodservice product launched in 2006 for businesses up to 25 employees.

Winner
Berry Scrumptious - Hand-dipped Chocolate Strawberries

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

Winner
Tilquhillie Fine Foods - Halloween Dumpling

The Rowett Research Institute Award for a healthy eating product developed or launched in 2006.

Winner
Duncan's of Deeside - Olive Oil Oatcakes

The Aberdeen City Council Award for a healthy eating product specifically developed for children developed or launched in 2006.

Winner
Thistle Seafoods Ltd - Fish Nuggets

Business Gateway International – Aberdeen City and Shire Award for exporting innovative products to new markets in 2006.

Winner
Mackie's of Scotland - Organic Luxury Ice Cream in Original and Strawberry and Cream Flavours

Johnston Carmichael Award for the best marketing plan.

Winner
Berry Scrumptious - Hand-dipped Chocolate Strawberries

Aberdeenshire Council Award for the most successful product from the 2006 Grampian Food Forum Awards.

Winner
Dean's of Huntly Ltd - Dean's Everyday Premium Shortbread Range

Taste of Grampian Restaurant of the Year Award for the best use of local produce.

Winner
The Milton Restaurant

Marcliffe Hotel and Spa Award for the most innovative product overall.

Winner
BrewDog Ltd - Paradox

The awards were sponsored by: