Includes: beers, craft beers, cider, wine, sparking wine, champagne and spirits

Judging Criteria: flavour, pairing benefits, upselling suggestions, relevance for market and branding

Includes : microwaves, rapid cook and impingement equipment

Judging Criteria : speed of service, design, benefits to the operator, cost-saving benefits, carbon footprint and efficiency

Includes: bread, pies, cakes, savoury and sweet biscuits, pasties, cookies and muffins

Judging Criteria: flavour and taste, texture, presentation, benefits to market sector and ‘moreishness’

Includes: juicers, smoothie makers, drinks dispensers, coffee machines, hot chocolate dispensers, milk shake dispensers, water filtration taps, water boilers, water dispensers and taps, insulated air pots

Judging criteria: quality and speed of serve and labour-saving credentials. Design and benefits to the operator

Includes: drinks, custards, yoghurt, cheese, butter, spreads, cream and cream alternatives

Judging Criteria: nutritional and health USP’s, sector benefits, versatility and taste

Includes: washing machines, driers, commercial irons, cleaning products, hygiene products, safety products and chemicals

Judging criteria for equipment: efficiency, environmental and sustainability credentials, benefits and added-value to the operator

Judging criteria for products: environmental and sustainability credentials, benefits and added-value to the operator, cost- and time-saving benefits 

Includes: cakes, sponges, tray bakes, cheesecake, tarts, puddings, slices, roulades, crumbles and pies

Judging Criteria:  flavour and taste, texture, presentation, benefits to market sector and ‘moreishness’

Includes: Barware, linen, bedding, furniture, cutlery, napkins, tablecloths, cruets and crockery.

Please note for crockery (ranges incorporating plates, bowls, side plates etc., - only individual pieces will be judged. If mentioning a range, please state the piece that you wish judged.

Judging criteria: style, practicality of use, design, benefits to operator, material, and sustainable credentials

Includes: all fish and seafood products

Judging Criteria: taste, flavour, presentation on the plate, innovation and benefits to end-user

Includes: Blenders, mixers, knives, cookware, food storage.

Judging Criteria: style, practicality of use, design, benefits to operator, material, and sustainable credentials

Includes: all frozen food products

Judging Criteria: flavour, speed of serve, presentation, benefits to the end-user

Includes: suites, modular and induction ranges, fryers and grills, salamanders and steamers, broilers and multi-use bratt pans

Judging criteria: energy efficiency, functionality, style, design and benefits to the operator

Includes: herbs, spices, condiments, ready-to-use sauces, grab-and-go pulse pots, beans and lentils

Judging Criteria: versatility of the product, taste, time-saving credentials, flavour and innovation

Includes: display cabinets, blast chillers and freezers

Judging criteria: energy efficiency, storage capacity, innovative features and gas technology

Includes: Eggs, probiotic products, good plants, fermented foods, powders, health bars, milk alternatives, nuts, nut products and seeds

Judging Criteria: nutritional and health USP’s, sector benefits, taste and usage benefits to operator 

Includes: toiletries, cutlery, plates, cups, lighting, technology, food boxes

Judging Criteria: innovation, eco-benefits, design, durability, benefits to the end-user and the planet

Includes: traditional tea, fruit and herbal tea, hot chocolate (block and bean) and all variants of coffee

Judging Criteria: flavour, aroma, benefits to the operator and quality of serve 

Judging Criteria: the judges will accept testimonials in this category and will review the entries based on the following information:

Installation case studies, speed of service, range of spares parts, CSR, preventative maintenance contracts, and emergency breakdown packages

Includes: all low- and no-alcohol drinks

Judging Criteria: flavour, pairing benefits, upselling suggestions, relevance for market and branding 

Includes: mobile apps, compliance aids, online booking tools, EPOS/POS systems, in-hotel rooms services, interfaces, revenue and rota management tools, wireless monitoring systems and CRM

Judging Criteria: innovation, benefits to operator, convenience and money-saving credentials

Includes: fresh, frozen and tinned meat and poultry products

Judging Criteria: taste, flavour, aroma, presentation and innovation and benefits for end-user

Includes: Combi ovens, cook-and-hold ovens, convection ovens and rotisseries

Judging Criteria: energy efficiency, functionality, style, design and benefits to the operator

Includes: carbonates, fruit juices, smoothies, lifestyle drinks and energy drinks

Judging Criteria: flavour and innovation, sugar content and health benefits

Includes: dishwashers, glass washers, pot washers: under-counter, rack, pass-through and flight formats

Judging Criteria: energy and water usage, functionality, quality of results and speed

Includes: any food or drink products for vegans, vegetarians, or food intolerances: dysphagia, gluten free, lactose and free-from

Judging Criteria: utritional and health information, taste and usage benefits to operator.

Please highlight the benefits of your products that assist in supporting customers in this sector

Includes: bins, recycling, bin stores, waste compactors and waste systems

Judging Criteria: reduction or management of waste, innovation, technology, efficiencies, potential cost-savings and benefits to the environment