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Grampian Food Forum Innovation Awards Results 2008

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The winners of the Grampian Food Forum Innovation Awards were announced on 12th March 2008 by Mr Stuart Gates, Director for Signature Food at Harrods, at the awards dinner held at the Thainstone Exchange, Thainstone, Inverurie

Mr Gates judged products along with Mick Whitworth, editor of the Fine Food Digest and Artisan, and Peter Hutchinson, Fleet Manager of Hotel Operations for NorthLink Ferries Ltd. They spent the day tasting and assessing over 50 new products from 19 northeast food and drink companies. .

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

Stuart Gates said
“We have had a great day tasting a diverse range of imaginative products, which have showcased Grampian at its best. The judges enjoyed the opportunity to meet the various producers who were without exception passionate about what they do and should be commended and continue to be encouraged.“

Award Winners

Grampian Food Forum Winners

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grampian Food Forum Innovation Award for a new innovative retail product launched in 2007 for businesses with more than 25 employees.

First
Baxters Food Group - The Audrey Baxter Signature Range

Second
Gordon & MacPhail - Benromach Peat Smoke Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Third
Dean's of Huntly Ltd - The Collection

Grampian Food Forum Innovation Award for a new innovative retail product launched in 2007 for businesses up to 25 employees.

First
The Store - Trust the Cook Range

Second
BrewDog - BrewDog Lager

Third
Loopy Juice Ltd - Super Duper Juice, Raspberry Sunrise, Oh, Sweet Strawberry

The Scottish Enterprise Grampian Award for a new innovative foodservice product launched in 2007 for businesses with more than 25 employees.

Winner - Mackie's of Scotland with Ice Cream Truffles

The Scottish Enterprise Grampian Award for a new innovative foodservice product launched in 2007 for businesses up to 25 employees.

Winner
Highland Country Foods Ltd - Sliced Pork, Sage & Onion Stuffing for Sandwiches

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

Winner
Gordon & MacPhail - Benromach Peat Smoke Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Rowett Research Institute Award for commitment to healthy eating.

Winner - Baxters Food Group

Business Gateway International Award for excellence in exporting in 2007.

Winner - Brewdog - Paradox

Johnston Carmichael Award for the best marketing plan.

Winner
Dean's of Huntly Ltd - The Collection

Award for the most successful product from the 2007 Grampian Food Forum Awards.

Winner - BrewDog

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

Winner - Franklin's Restaurant at the Cluny Bank Hotel

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

Winner
Baxters Food Group - Audrey Baxter Signature Range

The awards were sponsored by: