Spar UK’s award-winning streak is continuing at full steam in 2015, with six more achievements for its own brand range in January alone. After winning more than 100 awards in 2014, the Spar brand range is still sweeping the board this
The new FreeFrom Eating Out Awards are designed to raise awareness of the opportunities offered to foodservice providers by the growing numbers of those either needing, or choosing, to eat ‘freefrom’. The awards are being launched to coincide with the
Entry to the 2014 FreeFrom Food Awards has just closed with a bumper crop of well over 350 entries – a significant increase on last year. Not only are entries up, but 15% more companies entered this year, of which nearly half were new to the awards – a
The Co-operative’s own-brand vintage Champagne has scooped its second major accolade in a week after winning Gold at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). The win means the convenience retailer’s own brand Les Pionniers Vintage 2004 Champagne has beaten competition from top-drawer Champagnes and rival retailers
A shop floor design based on a natural theme, which was created for the iconic food retail brand Marks & Spencer by leading supplier of retail solutions Wanzl, has won two national retail design awards. Marks & Spencer’s innovative food
Spar Czech Republic has taken home seven gold and 13 silver medals for its wines at the International Expovina Wine Awards. With 20 accolades in total, including two more gold certificates than 2011, Spar said it leads the medal list
The Co-operative Food has recognised the hard work and talents of its teams, stores and staff members, with the sixth annual Co-operative Good with Food awards. Held at Manchester Central Convention Complex, the event rewarded shining stars across the business,
Siam Gold, the pan-Asian beer distributed by Nottingham-based Asiana, has been awarded two golden stars at a Superior Taste Award Ceremony held by the International Taste and Quality Institute (iTQi) in Brussels. The iTQi jury awarded over 85% across all
Organisers of the inaugural Europe and Middle East Loyalty Awards report they have attracted 130 entries from across the region, reflecting the boost in new schemes as cash strapped consumers pay more attention to rewards when they shop. Announcing the
The St John Ambulance has launched a new First Aid Awards programme to recognise the achievements of those who champion first aid – in the workplace or in public – and heroes who have been the difference between a life
Eleven pioneering British women from a raft of business sectors and disciplines were honoured at the 2011 First Women Awards ceremony on 30 June in London, hosted by BBC sports presenter Clare Balding. Thea Green, founder of worldwide cosmetics giant
A pilot scheme to help food and drink businesses win national recognition and awards has been launched in the North West, with the aim of positioning the region as a leading food tourism destination. The first of a potential roll
Spar’s wine range has scooped a total of 98 awards in three top wine competitions. The convenience retailer won accolades for its own brand and branded wines in The International Wine and Spirits Competition, The Decanter World Wine Awards and
The Co-operative has won two gold awards for products in its premium Truly Irresistible range at the Grocer Own Label Food and Drink Awards 2011. The Co-operative’s Truly Irresistible Fairtrade Milk Chocolate with Butterscotch won gold in the Grocery Confectionery
The Hawarden Estate Farm Shop in North Wales has scooped a clutch of awards for its butchery department, taking six Gold and three Silver medals at the North and South Wales Awards for Excellence in Meat Production 2011. The winning
