British food and drink has never been more popular and exports continue to be a key area for growth.
This category is for companies that are entering new markets, creating targeted products or growing sales in established markets. It is open to manufacturers but also to intermediary companies.
The judges will look at achievement and ambition relative to the size of the company, not just the largest sales figures!
Please note that this category aims to celebrate the success of UK based companies exporting UK produced food and drink and therefore:
- For manufactures, 75% of your product must be produced in the UK
- Consolidators/intermediaries – you may only include British produced brands within your submission
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...entering for other awards?
You can enter several categories, and nominate multiple projects and colleagues within the same category too, as long as they are distinct.
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The entry deadline has been extended to 11.59pm Wednesday 20 April for these categories only:
- Digital Transformation
- Emerging Business
- Manufacturing Initiative
- Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist of the Year
Entry has now closed for all other categories. Keep an eye out for the shortlist announcement in Summer!
Previous winners
Case Study
Exporter of the Year 2021 - Taylors of Harrogate
In 2017, Taylors of Harrogate put exports at the heart of their future strategy, to build on the existing £6.3m export sales and transform a three-person team, contributing 4.3% of overall company sales, into an established international business for years to come.
Case Study
Exporter of the Year 2020
The Wyke Farms brand is one of the oldest and most widely distributed cheddar brands in the UK.
Case Study
Exporter of the Year 2019
Millennium Group - The Silk Road: An Omni-Channel Approach to China: Since the development of our Export division in 2013, Millennium has seen incredible growth from £4.4m in our first year to £60m in 2018.