Food from Britain

In association with The Grocer

Export Awards 2007 winners

The winning companies were announced at the FFB Export Awards 2007 at the prestigious Landmark Hotel, London.

International Retailer of the Year

Sponsored by Allworld ExhibitionsAllworld Exhibitions

The Carrefour Group is the International Retailer of the Year 2007.

Food and Drink Exporter of the Year 2007

All the companies shortlisted went forward to compete for the overall title of Food and Drink Exporter 2007.

The Food and Drink Exporter of the Year 2007 is Walkers Shortbread.

Drink Exporter of the Year

The shortlist:

  • Llanllyr Water
  • AG Barr Soft Drinks
  • Wychwood Brewery
  • The Feel Good Drinks Co

The Drink Exporter of the Year 2007 is Llanllyr Water.

Food Exporter of the Year

The shortlist:

  • AAK UK Ltd Aarhus
  • Baxters Food Group
  • Kettle Foods
  • Lossie Seafoods
  • Honeytop Speciality Foods
  • Tyrrells Potato Chips Ltd

The Food Exporter of the Year 2007 is Lossie Seafoods.

InnovationIFE 2009 in Export

Sponsored by Fresh RM

The shortlist:

  • Framgord
  • Ford Farm
  • Dorset Cereals

The Innovation in Export Award winner is Ford Farm.

Best New ExporterUK Trade and Investment

Sponsored by UK Trade and Investment

The shortlist:

  • Westaway Sausages
  • The Big Squeeze Fresh Juice Co

The Best New Exporter 2007 is The Big Squeeze Fresh Juice Co.

Private LabelPLMA

Sponsored by PLMA

The shortlist:

  • Greencore Grocery
  • Ultimate Candy

The Private Label Exporter of the Year 2007 is Greencore Grocery.

EU Protected Food Name Exporter Award

The shortlist:

  • Shepherd Neame
  • Roddas

The EU Protected Food Name Exporter Award winner is Shepherd Neame.

Export InspirationFast Track Award

Sponsored by Fast Track

The shortlist:

  • Terry Curran, Gourmet's Choice
  • Tim Barlow, formerly G Costa
  • Alan Jack, Tyrrell's Potato Chips

The Export Inspiration Award is nominated by members of FFB's Fast Track membership scheme and FFB staff. It is awarded to an individual who has been an inspiration to others in their export careers.

The Export Inspiration Award 2007 winner is Alan Jack of Tyrrell's Potato Chips.

Scottish Exporter of the YearScottish Development International

Sponsored by Scottish Development International (SDI)

  • Lossie Seafoods
  • Baxters Food Group
  • Walkers Shortbread
  • Framgord

The Scottish Exporter of the Year 2007 is Lossie Seafoods.

Northern IrelandInvest Northern Ireland "Fit for Market" Exporter of the Year

Sponsored by Invest Northern Ireland and DARD

The Northern Ireland "Fit for Market" Exporter of the Year 2007 is Pritchitts.

Welsh Exporter of the Year

Sponsored by International Business WalesInternational Business Wales

The shortlist:

  • Anglesey Sea Salt
  • Llanllyr Water

The Welsh Exporter of the Year 2007 is Llanllyr Water.

English Exporter of the Year

The shortlist:

  • The Feel Good Drinks Co
  • AAK UK Ltd Aarhus
  • Honeytop Speciality Foods
  • Green & Blacks

The English Exporter of the Year 2007 is The Feel Good Drinks Co.

Best ExhibitorPrimo at an International Trade Show

Sponsored by Primo Group

The shortlist:

  • JK Foods (Tiger Tiger)
  • Daniels Chilled Foods
  • Tyrrell's Potato Chips

The Best Exhibitor at an International Trade Show 2007 is Daniels Chilled Foods.