Failte Foods, Filshill and Parfetts all picked up awards at Unitas’s annual Connect Awards in Liverpool last night, with more than 650 suppliers, wholesalers and service providers in attendance.
The awards follow the first day of the Unitas Wholesale trade show, connect25, which saw what the buying group claims was a record attendance.
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This year’s award winners are:
MEMBER’S EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR: Jay Gore, Robinsons
Sponsored by Molson Coors
RISING STAR OF THE YEAR: Lee Bindley, Regal Wholesale
Sponsored by Molson Coors
ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY AWARD: JW Filshill
Sponsored by CCEP
DIGITAL INNOVATION AWARD: Direct Line Supplies
Sponsored by Carlsberg Britvic
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION AWARD: Wanis International
Sponsored by Weetabix
STANDARD AND SPECIALIST MEMBER OF THE YEAR: Regal Wholesale
Sponsored by Inspire Field Marketing
ON TRADE MEMBER OF THE YEAR: Small Beer
Sponsored by Britvic
FOODSERVICE MEMBER OF THE YEAR: Failte Foods
Sponsored by Tate & Lyle
RETAIL MEMBER OF THE YEAR: Parfetts
Sponsored by Nestle Confectionery
SUPPLIER AWARDS
Foodservice Own Brand Product of the Year: Whitby Seafoods Ltd – CK Breaded Scampi
Retail Own Brand Product of the Year: Aston Manor Brewery – Black Storm 500ml
Brand Campaign of the Year: Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I – Blucozade Campaign
Service Provider of the Year: TWC Group
On-Trade Supplier of the Year: Molson Coors Brewing Company
Foodservice Supplier of the Year: Unilever Food Solutions
Licensed Supplier of the Year: Concha Y Toro UK
Impulse Supplier of the Year: KP Snacks Ltd
Grocery Supplier of the Year: Princes Foods Ltd
