Gulfood Awards 2014 recognises 20 of the best in the industry

More than 250 entries from 19 countries vied for a Gulfood award, but only 20 of the best in the food & beverage industry would make it. The winning entries, judged by an international panel of independent industry experts, were announced at a gala dinner on February 23, at the Conrad Dubai. 

The Gulfood Industry Outstanding Achievement Award, which recognises a company or personality that has shown outstanding commitment and achievement in the Middle East food & beverage industry went to Alen Thong, co-ordinator of the Emirates Culinary Guild and managing director of John Holt Foods. Joining the roster of winners are:

? Best new non-alcoholic beverage – The Original Drinks and Food Co. – Rochester Ginger

? Best new functional food or drink – Genius Foods – Genius White Sandwich Loaf

? Best newcomer brand or business – Genius Foods – Genius White Sandwich Loaf

? Best new Halal food – Al Watania Poultry – Skin Packs

? Best new fast food product or innovation – Compagnia Alimenare Italiana – Extra Virgin Olive Oil Spray

? Best new baked or confectionery product – Y3K Foods – 3K Water Baked Cheesecakes

? Best new frozen or chilled food – Globex International – FISH BOOM Smoked Swordfish

? Best new health food or beverage – IFFCO – Al Baker Multigrain Atta

? Best health and well-being initiative – Unilever – UFS Food Safety

? Best new foodservice innovation – Groix & Nature  Lobster Oil

? Best environmentally sustainable initiative – Lupin Foods Australia

? Best consumer marketing campaign – IFFCO – Noor “I want the Best” … Big Idea

? Best new catering equipment innovation – TSSC – Baby Jaws Under the Counter Bottle Breaker

? Best sustainable catering equipment innovation – IMS – Waste Station

? Best light equipment innovation – Muddle Me – PacoJet 2

? Best heavy equipment innovation – MKN – FlexiCombi

? Best trade stand up to 40m2 - Al RifaiNike Shoes