Poultec Training was proud to sponsor the ‘Best Ready to Eat Product’ category at the Food Management Today Industry Awards 2025, recognising excellence across the UK’s food and drink manufacturing sector.
From pork pies and Scotch eggs to energy bars, snacks and beyond, this category celebrates the convenience, creativity and craftsmanship behind some of the UK’s favourite ready-to-eat products. Judges looked for standout taste, value, packaging and on-the-go appeal.
Congratulations to the winner:
Wall’s Jumbo Sausage Roll – The Compleat Food Group
A well-deserved win for an iconic product that continues to deliver on flavour, quality and consumer satisfaction.
Finalists included:
The Tartan Scotch Egg – The Tartan Butchers
Coronation Chickpeas – Fresh Kitchen from Fresh Direct
Waitrose Jerk Spiced Chicken – Pilgrim’s Europe
Cornish Hogs Pudding – Primrose Herd
Co-op Buffalo Chicken Bites – Pilgrim’s Europe
As an established provider of apprenticeships and training for the food and drink manufacturing industry, Poultec was proud to celebrate the passion and innovation showcased in this category. We care deeply about quality – whether it’s in the products produced or the skills we develop across the sector.
“I had a fantastic afternoon at the Food Management Today Food Industry Awards – a great host, a brilliant venue, and a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the achievements of all the finalists. It was also a valuable chance to catch up with some of our current employer partners, as well as connect with others across the industry.” Ben Gaskins, Commercial Director, Poultec Training
Apprenticeships and training for the food & drink industry
Behind every great product is a skilled team. At Poultec, we deliver tailored apprenticeships and training that help food and drink manufacturers develop confident, capable teams at every level – from production to management.
