Gulfood award winners announced

Hotelier Middle East Staff, February 28th, 2011

The winners of the Gulfood Awards 2011 were announced last night at a gala dinner held following the show’s first day at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in Dubai.

An international panel of industry experts judged the 150 entries against criteria that emphasised genuine innovation and added value.

FoodBev Media group editorial director Bill Bruce hosted the ceremony, while Ishta Nyakoojo from Bateaux Dubai presented the awards to the winners from each of the 14 categories.

An extra award for innovation was especially created to recognise the achievement of Australian start-up business Flexsil-Lid Pty Ltd, inventor of a silicone lid designed to replace cling-film and foil for use in both trade and retail kitchens.

FoodBev’s Bruce said: “With entries from more than 23 countries across the globe, the quality and breadth of this year’s entrants to the Gulfood Awards makes it clear that not only is it the largest and most important food trade exhibition in the world, but it is also the most international.”

GULFOOD AWARD WINNERS 2010:

Best New Non-Alcoholic Beverage – Vistern Health Sdn BHD, Sparkling Euphoria, Malaysia

Best New Frozen or Chilled Food – St James Smokehouse Ltd, St James Scotch Reserve Scotch Egg, UK

Best New Fast Food Product or Innovation – Lebanese Co for Modern Food Industry, Gardenia Grain d'or Gourmet du President, Lebanon

Best Newcomer Brand or Business – Morlife Pty Ltd, Morlife, Australia

Best New Health Food or Beverage Ingredient – Roquette, VegBoost, France

Best Packaging Innovation – Korozo Ambalaj, Wine & olive oil pouches, Turkey

Best Foodservice Innovation – Henny Penny, Single Well Evolution Elite Open Fryer, USA

Best Environmental Sustainability Initiative – Masafi Co LLC, Go Green, UAE

Best New Functional Food or Drink – Tiffany Foods Ltd, Tiffany Activ Pro, UAE

Best Health Education Initiative – Al Ghurair Foods, School Feeding Campaign - Dubai Cares, UAE

Best New Baked or Confectionery Product – Backaldrin International, Pur pur bread, UAE

Best New Halal Food - Midamar Corporation, Midamar Halal Air Grilled Chicken, USA

Best New Catering Equipment Innovation – Flexil-Lid, Flexsil-Lid, Australia

Best Equipment Innovation, YS Systemfiltration GmbH, Vito oil filter system, Germany

Best Trade Stand up to 100 square metres – Masafi, UAE

Best Trade Stand over 100 square metres – Tetra Pak, Switzerland

Best Innovation – Flexil-Lid, Flexsil-Lid, Australia