Quality Food Awards Winners 2016
Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to all who attended the awards presentation, we hope you had a fantastic time!
Quality Food Awards Retailer of the Year 2016
Winner
Asda
Overall Gold Q
Winner
Marks & Spencer Salmon Medallions
Gold Q - Value
Winner
Asda Smart Price Toffee
Gold Q - Christmas
Winner
Iceland Luxury Mince Pies / Bright Blue Foods
Bagged Snacks - Crisps
Winner
Aldi Specially Selected Handcooked - Goats Cheese Beetroot Crisps
Bagged Snacks Savoury
Winner
Co-op Kashmiri Chicken Naan Chips
Highly Commended
Chika's Gluten-free Chickpea Crisps Lightly Spiced
Commended
Aldi Popouts - Sour Cream
Marks & Spencer Smokey Tennessee Rib Flavour Hand Cooked Crisps
Riverside Bonilla a la Vista Olive Oil and Sea Salt Crisp
Bagged Snacks - Sweet
Winner
Charrington's Apple Crisps
Highly Commended
Co-op Millionaires Salted Caramel Nut Mix - Evolution Foods
Commended
Propercorn Smooth Peanut & Almond
Biscuits - Savoury
Winner
Marks & Spencer Fruit Crunch Biscuits For Cheese
Highly Commended
Aldi Savour Bakes Flatbread Thins - Multiseed
Aldi Specially Selected Oatcake Bites - Lockerbie Cheddar
Commended
Asda Rosemary Crackers / Fairway GB
Biscuits - Sweet
Winner
Aldi Specially Selected Orkney Caramel Shortbreads
Highly Commended
Asda Extra Special Chocolate and Hazelnut Cookies / Northumbrian Fine Foods
Lidl Half Coated Chocolate Chunk Cookie / Fox's Biscuits
Bread - Chilled
Winner
Tesco Finest Roasted Vegetable & Harissa Pide Style Flatbreads / Bakkavor
Commended
Marks & Spencer Garlic Doughballs
Tesco Finest Cheddar and Sundried Tomato Swirls / Bakkavor
Bread - Large Loaves
Winner
Marks and Spencer Brewers Loaf
Commended
Aldi Craft Bloomer - Malted
Asda Extra Special Super Seeded Loaf / Hovis
Bread - Morning Goods
Winner
Marks & Spencer Croissant Loaf
Highly Commended
Co-op Irresistible Sourdough Buttermilk Crumpets / Allied Bakeries
Tesco Cherry Bakewell Plait / Lantmannen Unibake UK
Commended
Euphorium Bakery Almond Croissant
Bread - Small Breads and Rolls
Winner
Co-op Irresistible Muesli Loaf / Allied Bakeries
Highly Commended
Tesco Malted Grain & Rye Folded Flatbreads / Signature Flatbreads
Tesco Rye Bread / Country Style Foods
Commended
Co-op Irresistible Sunflower, Honey & Ancient Grains Loaf / Allied Bakeries
Bread - Specialty Breads
Winner
Euphorium Bakery Muesli Bread
Highly Commended
Co-op Irresistible Kalamata Olive Bloomer / Aryzta Bakeries
Co-op Irresistible Sourdough / Aryzta Bakeries
The Polish Bakery Chia Seed Bread
Cakes - Large Cakes
Winner
Aldi Specially Selected Carrot Cake
Highly Commended
Marks & Spencer Carrot Cake
Commended
Asda Enrobed Chocolate Cake / Finsbury Foods
Cakes - Small Cakes
Winner
Marks and Spencer Teatime Cupcake Selection
Highly Commended
Asda Granola / CSM (United Kingdom)
Co-op Irresistible Belgian Chocolate Marbled Muffins / Speedibake
Co-op Irresistible Flapjack Slice / CSM (United Kingdom)
Cereals
Winner
Aldi Specially Selected Granola - Super Berry
Highly Commended
Asda Choco Squares
Cheese - British
Winner
Tesco Finest St. Endellion Brie / Arla Foods
Highly Commended
Co-op Irresistible Somerset Vintage Cheddar / Wyke Farms
Cheese - Continental
Winner
Co-op Taleggio / Eurilait
Highly Commended
Asda Extra Special Brie Pays / Eurilait
Asda Extra Special Roquefort / Eurilait
Commended
Asda Extra Special Gorgonzola / Bradbury & Son
Cheese - Speciality
Winner
Tesco Finest Smoked Scamorza Mozzarella / Castelli UK
Highly Commended
Asda Baking Camembert with Chorizo / Eurilait
Marks & Spencer Chilloumi Cheese Kebabs
Chocolate and Confectionery
Winner
Tesco Finest Safari Collection / Lir Chocolates
Highly Commended
Co-op Soft Eating Black Liquorice / Fairway
Commended
Marks & Spencer Percy's Percynalities
Christmas Q - Chilled Sweet
Winner
Asda Extra Special Gingerbread Extra Thick Cream / Arla Foods
Christmas Q - Bakery
Winner
Iceland Luxury Mince Pies / Bright Blue Foods
Highly Commended
Aldi Specially Selected Croquembouche
Commended
Co-op Christmas Star from Bakkavor Desserts
Marks & Spencer Eight Month Matured Vintage Christmas Pudding
Christmas Q - Cakes
Winner
Aldi Specially Selected Exquisite Yule Log
Highly Commended
Aldi Specially Selected Exquisite Christmas Cake
Marks & Spencer Eight Month Matured Jewelled Poinsettia Christmas Cake
Tesco Christmas Igloo Cake Kit / Doric FPD
Commended
Co-op Mince Pies / Premier Foods
Delicious Alchemy Gluten and Dairy Free Christmas Cake
Christmas Q - Chilled Savoury
Winner
Aldi Exquisite Jewelled Layered Pie
Highly Commended
Marks & Spencer Secret Centre Cheese
Commended
Tesco Finest Mulled Cranberry Topped Pork Pie / Walker and Son
Christmas Q - Confectionery
Winner
Aldi Specially Selected Fudge - Salted Maple Fudge with Cornish Sea Salt
Highly Commended
Marks & Spencer Golden Jewels Box
Christmas Q – Fish
Winner
Tesco Finest Seafood Platter / Lyons Seafoods
Highly Commended
Lidl Deluxe Trio Pack Smoked Salmon
Commended
Marks & Spencer Pancetta Wrapped Scottish Lochmuir Salmon, Cod and King Prawn Three Fish Roast
Christmas Q – Grocery Ambient
Winner
Marks & Spencer Chestnut Chutney
Highly Commened
Co-op Sour Cream & Onion Christmas Tree Crisps / Kolak Snack Foods
Commended
Asda Extra Special French Brandy & Stem Ginger Mincemeat / Hain Daniels
Co-op Free From Sage & Onion Stuffing / Jardox
Christmas Q – Meat
Winner
Asda Extra Special British Venison with Mulled Fruit Stuffing, Oak Smoked Bacon & Cranberry & Prosecco Sauce / Finnebrogue
Highly Commended
Asda Butcher's Selection Whisky Smoked Gammon with Ginger Beer Glaze / Kerry Foods
Commended
Aldi Turkey Parcel - Cranberry and Orange
Asda Extra Special Festive British Pork Stuffing Balls - Sprout & Cranberry / Finnebrogue
Coffee - Ground
Winner
UCC Coffee ThreeSixty Guatemala Antigua
Commended
Asda Extra Special Colombian Decaf Roast and Ground Coffee / Taylors of Harrogate
Coffee - Pods
Winner
Co-op Irresistible Espresso Fairtrade Coffee Pods / Finlay Beverages
Cold Beverages – Juices
Winner
Wobblegate Splash Apple and Pear Juice
Highly Commended
Asda Good and Balanced Apple, Lime & Asparagus / J Garcia Carrion
Marks & Spencer Pressed Beetroot Juice
Cold Beverages - Carbonates
Winner
Franklin & Sons Cloudy Apple & Yorkshire Rhubarb with Cinnamon / Global Brands
Highy Commended
Aldi All Natural Sparkling Orange & Lemon Beverage
Co-op Irresistible Sparkling Muscat / Envasados EVA
Commended
Franklin & Sons Sicilian Lemon Tonic / Global Brands
Cold Beverages - Mixers
Winner
Muddle & Mash Passionfruit Pornstar Martini
Highy Commended
Muddle & Mash Green Tea Mint Mojito
Cooking Sauces
Winner
Marks & Spencer Three Easy Step Keralan Coconut Curry Kit
Highly Commended
Co-op Ultimate Chilli Paste / British Pepper & Spice
Commended
Tesco Enchilada Season & Sauce / Greencore Grocery
Dairy Products - Butters and Spreads
Winner
Lidl Morning Fresh Deluxe West Country Butter with Sea Salt
Highly Commended
Improper Butter - Lightly Salted Grass Fed Butter
Dairy Products - Chilled
Winner
Lidl Aberdoyle Dairy Scottish Cottage Cheese
Highly Commended
Marks & Spencer Robiola Osella Cream Cheese With Tomato
Commended
Asda Chocolate Flavoured Milk / Arla Foods
Dairy Products – Yogurts
Winner
Aldi Specially Selected Champagne Rhubarb
Highly Commended
Manor Farm Bio Live Orange and Passionfruit Curd Smooth and Creamy
Delicatessen – Antipasti
Winner
Tesco Finest Stuffed Olives Selection / Katsouris Brothers
Commended
Co-op Kalamata Olives with Sweet Chilli Peppers / Winterbotham Darby
Delicatessen – Dips
Winner
Ramona's Kitchen Jalapeno Houmous / Me Too Foods
Highly Commended
Marks & Spencer Three Salsa Selection
Commended
Tesco Finest Sweetcorn and Crushed Tortilla Dip / Bakkavor
Delicatessen – Meats
Winner
Aldi Specially Selected Italian Antipasto
Highly Commended
Marks & Spencer Twenty Four Month Matured Prosciutto
Tesco Finest Tuscan Ham / Beretta UK
Commended
Aldi Specially Selected Prosciutto Cotto
Delicatessen – Other Counter Products
Winner
Aldi Specially Selected Jewelled Giant Couscous
Highly Commended
Tesco Finest Wiltshire Ham Hock Terrine with Piccalilli Jelly / Walkers Deli
Commended
Aldi Specially Selected Salmon Pâté
Desserts and Puddings
Winner
Marks & Spencer Melting Chocolate Domes
Highly Commended
Pots & Co Little Pot of 70% Chocolate
Commended
Co-op Irresistible Jonagold Apple and Sultana Strudel / Greencore Cakes & Desserts
Co-op Toffee Ginger Parkin Pudding / Hain Daniels
Tesco Finest Heritage Raspberry & Almond Tart / Kensey Foods
Fish - Fresh
Winner
Marks & Spencer Salmon Medallions
Highly Commended
Aldi The Fishmonger Seabass Fillet
Commended
Lidl Lighthouse Bay Lightly Smoked Salmon
Fish - Frozen
Winner
Asda Red Snapper / Barracloughs
Commended
Asda Dover Sole / Sykes
Fish – Prepared
Winner
Aldi Specially Selected Cullen Skink
Highly Commended
Iceland Sea Bass en Papillote
Lidl Deluxe Prawn and Pastry Stack
Fish – Shellfish
Winner
Iceland Sugo Alle Vongole
Highly Commended
Iceland Frutti di Mare
Commended
Asda Fishmonger's Selection Mussels in a Garlic Butter Sauce / Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group
Fish – Smoked
Winner
Marks & Spencer Smoky & Robust Smoked Scottish Lochmuir Salmon
Highly Commended
Co-op Irresistible Gin & Juniper Smoked Salmon / Farne Salmon
Commended
Lidl Deluxe Smoked Salmon
Food to Go – Other
Winner
Co-op Pesto Whirl / Bridor
Highly Commended
Aldi Edamame and Sugarsnap Snack Pot
Tesco Mango with Lime Wedge / Hain Daniels
Food to Go - Salad
Winner
Co-op Irresistible Italian Chicken & Pesto Courgetti / Freshtime
Highly Commended
Co-op Truly Irresistible Super Green Salad / Freshtime
Steve's Leaves Perfect Ploughman's Salad Bowl / Vitacress
Food to Go - Sandwich
Winner
Aldi BLT Sandwich
Food to Go - Wrap
Winner
Marks & Spencer Jerk Chicken Wrap
Commended
Aldi Hoisin Duck Wrap
Food to Go - Sushi
Winner
Aldi Fish Sushi Selection
Frozen Foods - Desserts and Ice Cream
Winner
Tesco Scoop Chocolate Cookie Dairy Ice Cream / MM UK
Highly Commended
Lidl Deluxe with Love Lemon Semifreddo Ice cream
Commended
Asda Black Forest Meringue Stack / Country Style Foods
Simply Ice Cream Peanut Brittle
Frozen Foods - Sweet Other
Winner
Marks & Spencer Pain Au Raisin
Highly Commended
Tesco Banana Fritters with a Honey Dip / CP Foods UK
Frozen Foods - Pies
Winner
Asda Steak & Bishops Finger Ale Pie / Green Isle Foods
Highly Commended
Asda Premium Sausage Roll / Green Isle Foods
Frozen Foods - Pizza
Winner
Lidl Trattoria Alfredo Salami Takeaway Pizza
Commended
Asda Spinach & Ricotta Stonebaked Pizza from Paren Srl
Iceland Rising Dough Meat Feast Pizza
Frozen Foods - Ready Meals
Winner
Iceland Oriental Chicken Penang / Laila’s Fine Foods
Highly Commended
Asda Carrot Spaghetti Bolognese / Paren Srl
Iceland Chicken, Leek & Ham Pie / KK Fine Foods
Iceland Indian Empire Pie / Laila’s Fine Foods
Iceland Moussaka / KK Fine Foods
Frozen Foods - Savoury Other
Winner
Me Too! Foods Spinach & Kale Falafel / Ramona's Kitchen
Highly Commended
Co-op Two Minted Lamb Shanks / Kepak
Commended
Co-op Minted Lamb Burgers / ABP Wessex
Frozen Foods - Vegetable Dishes
Winner
Iceland Pea and Four Bean Medley
Highly Commended
Asda Giant Cous Cous & Quinoa / Fullers Food International
Commended
Tesco Mini Corn Cobs In Butter / Pinguin Foods
Fruit - Prepared
Winner
Tesco Strawberries & Belgian Chocolate / BerryWorld
Highly Commended
Co-op Super Fruit Mix / PrepWorld
Tesco Mango, Avocado and Chilli Salad / Hains Daniels
Fruit - Unprepared
Winner
Zespri Sungold Kiwifruit
Commended
Marks & Spencer Fresh Drinking Coconut
Grocery - Other
Winner
Asda Mackerel in BBQ Sauce / LDH (La Doria)
Highly Commended
Pic's Peanut Butter
Home Baking
Winner
Leela's Kitchen Onion Bhaji Mix
Highly Commended
Delicious Alchemy Gluten and Dairy Free Chocolate Brownie Mix
Jams, Sweet Spreads and Sauces
Winner
Tesco Lemon Curd - Rowse Honey
Highly Commended
Aldi Specially Selected Apricot Conserves
Asda Extra Special Berry & Elderflower Coulis / English Provender
Meat – Bacon
Winner
Aldi Specially Selected Outdoor Bred Dry Cured Oak and Beechwood Smoked Back Bacon
Commended
Asda Extra Special Wiltshire Cured Back Bacon / Forza Foods
Marks & Spencer Gammon Steak with Minted Pea Crush
Meat - Beef
Winner
Marks & Spencer Smokehouse Beef Rib
Highly Commended
Asda Extra Special 28 Day Matured Wagyu Beef Ribeye Steak / ABP
Meat - Beef Steaks - Sirloin
Winner
Aldi Specially Selected 30 Day Aged Sirloin Steak
Highly Commended
Co-op Picanha Steaks / Dunbia
Meat - Beef Steaks - Fillet
Winner
Iceland Surf & Turf / 2 Sisters Red Meat
Meat - Burgers
Winner
Tesco Finest Ultimate Slider Burger Kit / Hilton Foods UK
Meat - Lamb
Winner
Asda Extra Special Lamb Guard of Honour with Redcurrant & Mint Butter / Dunbia
Meat - Pork
Winner
Asda Extra Special Golden Apron Outdoor Bred Pork Loin Joint with Yorkshire Black Pudding, Caramelised Bramley Apple & Lovage Stuffing / Cranswick Country Foods
Highly Commended
Marks & Spencer Smokehouse Pork Shoulder
Tesco Finest Oak, Smoke and Roast in the Bag Kansas BBQ Ribs / Cranswick
Meat - Poultry
Winner
Co-op Butter Basted Chicken Crown / 2 Sisters Food Group
Highly Commended
Aldi Specially Selected Duck Breast Fillets
Meat - Sausages
Winner
Woodall's Cumberland Sausage
Highly Commended
Asda Butcher's Selection Chicken Sausages / Faccenda
Oil and Vinegars
Winner
Asda Extra Special Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil / Princes Foods
Party Food
Winner
Marks & Spencer Hog Roast on Mini Crackling Plates
Highly Commended
Asda Extra Special Mini Macarons / Ice Fresh Foods
Pasta, Rice & Grains
Winner
Marks & Spencer High Fibre Fusilloni
Commended
Asda Zesty Persian Chicken and Grain Salad / Kanes
Pizzas
Winner
Aldi Specially Selected Spicy Salami Pizza
Highly Commended
Co-op Irresistible Tuscan Salami, Sunblush Black Figs & Balsamic Glaze Pizza / Stateside Foods
Commended
Morrisons Classic Crust Vegetable Balti
Pies
Winner
Walker & Son Fluted Pork Pie
Highly Commended
The Real Pie Company Steak & Mature Cheddar Pie
Commended
Tesco Finest Spiced Butternut Squash & Lentil Pie with a Multi Seeded Topping / Addo Food Group
Ready Meals
Winner
Co-op Steak and Chorizo Pies / Rowan Foods
Ready Meals - Ethnic
Winner
Co-op Irresistible Keralan Chicken Curry with Coconut Rice / Greencore Prepared Meals
Highly Commended
Co-op Irresistible Royal Tandoori Chicken with Aloo Gobi / Greencore Prepared Meals
Marks & Spencer Lamb Shoulder Rogan Josh
Commended
Aldi Specially Selected Moussaka
Asda Black Pepper Beef Masala / Kerry Foods
Co-op Puebloan Chicken Tinga with Sweetcorn Crush / Greencore Prepared Meals
Ready to Cook
Winner
Moy Park Roast in the Bag Pork, Sage and Onion Stuffed Whole Chicken
Highly Commended
Asda Extra Special Salmon en Croute / Joseph Robertson (Aberdeen)
Relishes & Chutneys
Winner
Asda Extra Special Flame Roasted Tomato & Habanero Chilli Chutney / English Provender
Commended
Asda Extra Special Chilli Pickle / English Provender
Marks & Spencer Carrot Chutney
Salads
Winner
Aldi Baby Kale, Pak Choi & Baby Leaf Salad
Highly Commended
Asda Growers Selection Wasabi Rocket / PDM Produce
Marks & Spencer Rainforest Supergrain & Avocado Salad
Vegetables
Winner
Tesco Mediterranean Padron Peppers / A Gomez
Highly Commended
Asda Extra Special Tenderstem Broccoli, Sugar Snaps and Spiralised Veg Steamer / Wealmoor
Asda Good & Balanced Minestrone Soup Kit / Fenmarc Produce
Co-op Just Add -Warm Rice and Kale Caesar Salad / Bakkavor Hitchen Foods
Sauces and Salad Dressings
Winner
Mannys Hot Piri Piri
Highly Commended
Aldi Specially Selected Bloody Mary Ketchup
The Foraging Fox Smoked Beetroot Ketchup
Commended
Co-op Balsamic Glaze / AAK
Marks & Spencer Carolina Gold-Style Mustard Sauce
Seasonal Occasions
Winner
Lidl Favorina Easter Egg Tray
Highly Commended
Tesco Finest Creamy Mash with Truffle Butter
The Co-operative Spicy BBQ Jumbo Chicken Wings
Side Dishes
Winner
Mash Direct Chilli Baby Bakes
Soups - Ambient
Winner
Asda Lentil Dahl Soup / Princes
Commended
Co-op Free From Tomato Soup - Princes
Soups - Chilled
Winner
Asda Chicken Tikka Soup / Greencore
Highly Commended
Tesco Finest Moroccan Soup / Bakkavor
Store Cupboards Ingredients
Winner
Aldi Specially Selected BBQ Marinade Tins
Highly Commended
Asda Dukkah / British Pepper & Spice
Sacla’ Boost Your Bolognese
Tea - Other
Winner
Cuppanut Coconut Infusion
Tea - Herbal
Winner
Lidl Deluxe Green Rooibos, Peach & Cherry
Commended
Lidl Knightsbridge Gold Tea Bags
Marks & Spencer Collections Loose Rwandan Tea with Safflowers
Value - Ambient
Winner
Asda Smart Price Toffee
Highly Commended
Asda Smart Price Milk Chocolate Digestive Bar / Fox's Biscuits
Value - Chilled
Winner
Tesco Value Sweet & Sour Chicken & Rice / Kerry Foods
Commended
Asda Smart Price Chocolate Mousse / Lactalis Nestle
Asda Smart Price Chunk Chicken Breast / Forza Foods
Value - Frozen
Winner
Lidl Vitasia Frozen Sushi
Commended
Asda Cheese and Spring Onion Crispbakes / ABP
Small Producer Quality Food Awards 2016
Gold Q and Grocery - Small Producer
Winner
Gingerbread Caramel Sauce - The Very Lovely Sauce Company
Innovation
Winner
Cuppanut Coconut, Ginger & Turmeric Infusion - Cuppanut
Drinks
Winner
Green Lady Sparkling Tea
Snacks
Winner
Emily Veg Crisps: Crunchy French Beans, Sugar Snap Peas & Black Edamane