Dairy Free

Products made without dairy ingredients, suitable for those avoiding milk or lactose, across any food type.
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The All-Year Round categories recognise outstanding food and drink products available to UK consumers throughout the calendar year. These product awards celebrate consistent excellence in quality and innovation in food and drink.

Judging Criteria

  1. Taste
  2. Texture
  3. Flavour
  4. Aroma
  5. Ingredients List
  6. Provenance
  7. Product Appearance
  8. Packaging
  9. Price Point/Value for Money
  10. Innovation/Aims in the Marketplace

Free From Pastry, Cakes and Desserts

Sweet baked goods and desserts made without specific allergens, including gluten, dairy, or eggs.
This category is now closed

The All-Year Round categories recognise outstanding food and drink products available to UK consumers throughout the calendar year. These product awards celebrate consistent excellence in quality and innovation in food and drink.

Judging Criteria

  1. Taste
  2. Texture
  3. Flavour
  4. Aroma
  5. Ingredients List
  6. Provenance
  7. Product Appearance
  8. Packaging
  9. Price Point/Value for Money
  10. Innovation/Aims in the Marketplace

Free From Store Cupboard

Ambient staple products made without specific allergens, suitable for pantry storage.
This category is now closed

The All-Year Round categories recognise outstanding food and drink products available to UK consumers throughout the calendar year. These product awards celebrate consistent excellence in quality and innovation in food and drink.

Judging Criteria

  1. Taste
  2. Texture
  3. Flavour
  4. Aroma
  5. Ingredients List
  6. Provenance
  7. Product Appearance
  8. Packaging
  9. Price Point/Value for Money
  10. Innovation/Aims in the Marketplace

Plant Based Meal Centres

Main meal components made from plant-based ingredients, intended as protein or centre-of-plate items.
This category is now closed

The All-Year Round categories recognise outstanding food and drink products available to UK consumers throughout the calendar year. These product awards celebrate consistent excellence in quality and innovation in food and drink.

Judging Criteria

  1. Taste
  2. Texture
  3. Flavour
  4. Aroma
  5. Ingredients List
  6. Provenance
  7. Product Appearance
  8. Packaging
  9. Price Point/Value for Money
  10. Innovation/Aims in the Marketplace

Free From Bread, Pasta and Pizza

Bread, pasta, and pizza products formulated without specific allergens such as gluten or wheat.
This category is now closed

The All-Year Round categories recognise outstanding food and drink products available to UK consumers throughout the calendar year. These product awards celebrate consistent excellence in quality and innovation in food and drink.

Judging Criteria

  1. Taste
  2. Texture
  3. Flavour
  4. Aroma
  5. Ingredients List
  6. Provenance
  7. Product Appearance
  8. Packaging
  9. Price Point/Value for Money
  10. Innovation/Aims in the Marketplace

Free From Snacks, Chocolate and Confectionery

Snack foods and sweet treats formulated without specific allergens.
This category is now closed

The All-Year Round categories recognise outstanding food and drink products available to UK consumers throughout the calendar year. These product awards celebrate consistent excellence in quality and innovation in food and drink.

Judging Criteria

  1. Taste
  2. Texture
  3. Flavour
  4. Aroma
  5. Ingredients List
  6. Provenance
  7. Product Appearance
  8. Packaging
  9. Price Point/Value for Money
  10. Innovation/Aims in the Marketplace

Plant Based Desserts and Sweet Treats

Sweet products made entirely from plant-based ingredients, excluding animal-derived components.
This category is now closed

The All-Year Round categories recognise outstanding food and drink products available to UK consumers throughout the calendar year. These product awards celebrate consistent excellence in quality and innovation in food and drink.

Judging Criteria

  1. Taste
  2. Texture
  3. Flavour
  4. Aroma
  5. Ingredients List
  6. Provenance
  7. Product Appearance
  8. Packaging
  9. Price Point/Value for Money
  10. Innovation/Aims in the Marketplace

Plant Based Snacking

Plant-based snacks designed for between-meal consumption, savoury or sweet.
This category is now closed

The All-Year Round categories recognise outstanding food and drink products available to UK consumers throughout the calendar year. These product awards celebrate consistent excellence in quality and innovation in food and drink.

Judging Criteria

  1. Taste
  2. Texture
  3. Flavour
  4. Aroma
  5. Ingredients List
  6. Provenance
  7. Product Appearance
  8. Packaging
  9. Price Point/Value for Money
  10. Innovation/Aims in the Marketplace