The new Re:Fresh Awards, being held in conjunction with next month’s Re:Fresh Conference, have attracted a high level of entries. “We have been overwhelmed not only by the number of entries for this first-time competition,” said Dick Brighten, president of the Fresh Produce Consortium, “but also by the quality of most which is exceptionally high.”
All preliminary judging has now been completed, finalists for the 12 category awards are being informed and preparations for the gala presentation ceremony are being finalised.
“We are convinced this will be the highlight of the fresh produce year,” Mr Brighten added. “It will be a unique occasion bringing together wholesalers, importers, packers and retailers.”
Finalists for the Re:Fresh Awards 2004
Foodservice Supplier of the Year
Fresh Direct (UK)
North Down Group
Reynolds Catering Supplies
Importer of the Year
AgroFair UK
Thames Fruit
Wealmoor
Worldwide Fruit
Innovation of the Year
British Airways World Cargo
A Gomez Ltd
Hart Worldwide
Ishida Europe
Marketing Campaign of the Year
Alresford Salads (Geest)
Capespan
Ceres Partnership/Mack Vegetables
Florette
Red Communications/Picota Cherries
Packer of the Year
A Gomez Ltd
Greyfriars
Stubbins Marketing
Primary Marketing Organisation of the Year
Berryworld
Rustler Produce
Windwards Bananas
Wholesaler of the Year
J Carmichael & Co
North Down Group
Premier Fruits (Western)
Young Salesperson of the Year
Matthew Barton (Barton & Redman)
Thomas Fisher (Redbridge Produce & Flowers
Jadon Spick (Pauleys)
The Re:Fresh Awards are organised by the Grower and Fresh Produce Journal in association with the Fresh Produce Consortium. The gala presentation ceremony takes place on May 6 at the London Marriott Hotel.
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