New award for world produce

The World Food Awards has added a new category to its prestigious competition for ethnic food.

British wholesalers and catering suppliers of ethnic produce are being encouraged to enter the awards, which take place on 2 November.

The deadline for entries is 31 July and open to anyone supplying products or produce from the following communities: Asian, Oriental, African, Afro-Caribbean, European, east European, Middle Eastern, South American and Mediterranean.

Last year’s awards saw the likes of supermarket giant Tesco, leading eatery Hakkasan and exotic drinks brand Rubicon, among a host of other well known and respected brands from the world foods sector, walking away with the highly coveted awards.

For further details and to download the entry forms visit www.worldfoodawards.com