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Grampian Food Forum Innovation Awards Results 2009

The winners of the Grampian Food Forum Innovation Awards were announced on 18th March 2009 by Mr Alex Fisher, Managing Director of 3663 First for Foodservice at the Marcliffe Hotel and Spa.

Mr Fisher judged products along with Sarah Bonnington, Food & Cook Shop Buyer for Dobbies Garden Centres, and Mr Michael Barker, Fresh Foods Editor. They spent the day tasting and assessing over 30 new products from 18 northeast food and drink companies.

Around 180 guests from the local food and drink industry, retail and foodservice sectors attended the dinner, where Alex Fisher addressed the audience and also announced the winners.

Alex Fisher said
"All three judges today have been very impressed with the dedication and commitment from all the entrants. Everyone has believed in what they are doing and believe they can make a success of it. All three judges were slightly concerned that some excellent product may not reach its potential without professional help on marketing and distribution techniques, however we have spotted one or two products which we will endeavour to support within our respective businesses".

Award Winners

Food Forum Innovation Awards 2009

Grampian Food Forum Innovation Award for a new innovative retail product launched in 2008 for businesses with more than 25 employees.

First
Gordon & MacPhail - Benromach Origins Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Second
Dean's of Huntly Ltd - Home-style Oat Biscuit Range

Third
Maclean's Highland Bakery Limited - Mini Shortbread "Wee Packs"

Grampian Food Forum Innovation Award for a new innovative retail product launched in 2008 for businesses up to 25 employees.

First
Loaf Face Cookery Co-operative Ltd - Sweet Swirls

Second
The Store - Homecoming Sausage

Third
Ola Oils - Ola Extra Virgin Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil

The Scottish Enterprise Award for a new innovative foodservice product launched in 2008 for businesses with more than 25 employees.

Winner - Mackie's of Scotland - Luxury Dairy Ice Cream

The Scottish Enterprise Award for a new innovative foodservice product launched in 2008 for businesses up to 25 employees.

Winner - The Store - Homecoming Sausage

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

Winner - Loaf Face Cookery Co-operative Ltd

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

Winner - J G Ross (Bakers) Ltd - Garioch Oat Bread

Scottish Development International Award for International Business Development

Winner - Lossie Seafoods Limited "Pride of Scotland" - Bespoke Scottish Smoked Salmon

Johnston Carmichael Award for the best marketing plan.

Winner - Mackie's of Scotland

Award for the most successful product from the 2008 Grampian Food Forum Awards.

Winner - Highland Country Foods Ltd - Pork Stuffing with Sage and Onion

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

Winner - The Auld Kirk

Marcliffe Hotel and Spa Award for The Judges Choice

Winner - Aunty Betty's

The awards were sponsored by:

Aberdeenshire Council
Aberdeen City Council
Anderson's Packaging (Aberdeen) Ltd
Highland and Islands Enterprise
Johnston Carmichael
Holiday Inn Aberdeen West
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