Welcome to the Quality Food Awards 2023

Now in its 44th year, the UK Quality Food Awards are the longest-running, most prestigious awards in the food and drink industry in the UK.

Our vast range of categories recognise a variety of quality products from retailers, wholesalers, foodservice and own label brands; we even have a Small Producers category, for companies with fewer than 10 staff and annual sales under £2million, with a significantly reduced entry fee.

Every single product entered will receive detailed feedback from our esteemed panel of judges, which can aid in product development.

This year, we are changing the names of our award results to Gold, Silver, and Bronze, instead of Winner, Highly Commended and Commended. The feedback on this is that it is a much more recognisable method of recognition for the consumer, and is far easier for entrants to communicate their success. We're really excited to hand out some awards! You can read more about it here.

2023 entries are now closed and judging is finished.

View the 2023 Shortlist

NEW for 2023: Introducing Bronze, Silver & Gold

A big change for the Quality Food Awards this year is a change to our scoring. For the past 43 years we have awarded Commended, Highly Commended and Winner awards, but this year we have renamed these to be Bronze, Silver and Gold.

Please note that our judges do not necessarily award a Bronze, Silver or Gold winner in each category, and they made the decision not to shortlist any products in some categories.

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Media Coverage

Winners of the Quality Food Awards enjoy a wealth of benefits including extensive media coverage, networking opportunities and detailed product feedback from our esteemed panel of judges.


   

It’s important to show on pack just how good our products are, and what says quality better than a Quality Food Award.

David Lennox, Head Development Chef, Iceland

The process of judging products is very thorough and done by leading industry experts with years of experience. Even if you don’t win an award the feedback you receive is impartial and extremely useful.

Steve Jackson, Sales Director, DJM Food Solutions

Winning a Q award was an extremely proud moment for us – to be recognised by such an esteemed panel of judges in such a competitive category has been a real win for the business!

Joe Snow, Director, Just Wholefoods

Winning the Quality Food Awards is such a boost for our Sales Team as it makes their job so much easier having this industry leading award to show off! We’ve now become the first SME to win 4 years in a row, which is just mind-blowing, and we’re going to keep entering more products to try and get the logo on pack!

Julianne Ponan Owner Creative Nature

We received such a positive response from Fused customers and retail buyers when we shared the news that we won a Quality Food Award. The Quality logo gives small food businesses credibility in a busy space. Since winning this award we are able to connect with Fused customers in-store and online by sharing the Quality logo on in-store displays, product labels and social media platforms.

Fiona Uyema CEO & Founder Fused by Fiona Uyema

Winning a Quality Food Award is a great way to thank all teams involved in creation, assure our retail partners and equally great way to turn customer heads in a positive way. Winning an award improves sales, feel good factor and everlasting happiness!

Jason Danciger Managing Director UK & Ireland Hana Group

Past Winners