Gulfood Awards 2013 winners revealed

Hotelier Middle East Staff, February 26th, 2013

The winners of the Gulfood Awards 2013 were crowned at a glamorous ceremony in Dubai last night (February 25).

In its fourth year, the awards celebrates the people and companies behind the region's food and drink industry.

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Twenty-three winners were recognised in eight categories, with no limit to the number of categories or nominations candidates could submit.

According to organiser DWTC, the awards aim to recognise and champion innovation, the highest levels of service, the very best standards as well as enhancing the region’s international reputation for excellent food and beverage products and services.

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WINNERS

Best new non-alcoholic beverage award – Go Coco – Coconut Water

Best new functional food or drink: ANJR – IFFCO – Noor Lite Mayonnaise

Best newcomer brand or business award: Dione Dairy Ice cream

Best new Halal food award: Mas Pares – The Foie Gras of the Pharaohs

Best new fast food product or innovation award: MorLife – Goji Antiox Gluten Free Muesli

Best new baked or confectionary product: MorLife – Super Snakes

Best new frozen or chilled food: Midamar Corporation – Oven Roasted Turkey Breast

Best new health food or beverage ingredient award: Al Rawabi Dairy – Nutree Boost

Best health education initiative award: Al Ghurair Foods – A Better Tomorrow!

Best new foodservice innovation award: Unilever – Knorr Hollandaise Sauce

Best new food and drink packaging machinery: Capri-Sun Middle East

Best new food and drink packaging innovation award: Bebi Australia – Bebi Infant Suitable Beverages

Best new food and drink processing equipment: Clauger – High Energy Efficiency Tunnel

Best environmental sustainability initiative award: Al Ghurair Foods – Be Responsible Campaign

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Local food award: Best Foods Company: Coconut Date Chocolate

Best consumer marketing campaign award: PepsiCo – Lay’s Flavour Me Campiagn

Best new catering equipment innovation award: Manitowoc Foodservice - NEO

Best sustainable catering equipment innovation award: Rendisk – Flex WasteDispo

Best light equipment innovation award: Mec2 - Livecookintable

Best heavy equipment innovation award: Salva Group – Kwik-Co Bakery Oven

Best trade stand (up to 40m²): Pro Ecuador

Best trade stand (between 40-90m²): Federal Foods

Best trade stand (over 100 m²): Tetra Pak

Gulfood Outstanding achievement award – Petros Hadjipetrou, Managing Director, Greenhouse