Food Manufacturing Excellence Awards: Mash Direct Small Company of the Year

Over 400 industry guests gathered at the newly refurbished Savoy Hotel in London on Tuesday 2nd November, as the 2010 Food Manufacturing Excellence Awards winners were announced.

Chris Hollins, BBC sports presenter and winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2009 hosted this year's awards whilst stand-up comedian Paul Thorne provided the evening's entertainment.

Chairman of the judging panel Paul Wilkinson said that this year's entries ‘were universally of a very high standard...reflecting the pre-eminence which UK food manufacturers have achieved to ensure the food sector leads in manufacturing productivity and innovation."

Now in their 10th year, the awards are dedicated to recognising and rewarding the very best food and drink manufacturing companies. They honour and highlight those companies that have displayed progress and achievements through their manufacturing process in this competitive and fast moving industry.

Mash Direct won the Small Company of the Year Award against very strong competition. (photos to follow)