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Responsible Sourcing & Ethical Partnerships
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Celebrates transparent, equitable supplier partnerships delivering real social or economic impact.
Open to UK and international supply chains. Entries may anonymise sensitive suppliers while providing third-party-verified outcomes.
This award celebrates ingredient producers who have built ethical and transparent partnerships, including with suppliers outside the UK. Entrants should highlight how their collaborations uphold fair labour practices, support community development, and ensure traceability and accountability throughout the supply chain. The judges are especially interested in partnerships that go beyond compliance to actively improve working conditions, promote equity, and foster long-term mutual benefit. Case studies demonstrating supplier engagement, ethical audits, and impact metrics will strengthen submissions in this category.
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Innovation of the Year
All entries for the above categories will be entered for Innovation of the Year, and the judges will pick an overall winner.
Simply answer the question on why your entry should be considered as the Innovation of the Year.
You can find more information on the entry procedure here.
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About IFST
The Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST) is the leading professional body for those involved in all aspects of food science and technology. It provides evidence-based knowledge resources to support our members and the public understanding of these subjects. Our members are based in business, research, education and government; across the food sector from agriculture to manufacture, retail and foodservice. Members are individuals who benefit from knowledge resources, our professional and social network, and career and professional development opportunities including events and conferences and our online community.
We uphold standards of professionalism in food science and technology by independently certifying members knowledge and skills through professional registers and accreditation schemes that are widely recognised and valued throughout the sector.
IFST has chosen to collaborate with IFE Manufacturing to create a celebration of innovation and its critical importance to the food sector in producing existing and future iconic products consumers enjoy every day. This joint venture highlights IFST's commitment to promote growth and knowledge of the professionals who power the food sector. By joining forces with IFE Manufacturing, we aim to unlock new frontiers in food technology, using this collaboration to celebrate advancements and foster collaboration between academia, policy, and industry.
Driving Innovation and Collaboration
Through our collaboration, IFST and IFE Manufacturing will work hand in hand to accelerate innovation, enhance food safety, and promote sustainable practices. By pooling our resources and expertise, we aspire to create an event where research and development specialists interact and exchange knowledge with sales, marketing and consumer facing teams, leading to groundbreaking solutions that benefit the entire food industry.
A Global Impact
Our commitment goes beyond borders. As IFST and IFE Manufacturing are dedicated to sharing our discoveries and knowledge worldwide. We will create opportunities for professionals, academics, and organisations to engage in an exchange of ideas and best practices, amplifying the global impact of our partnership.
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