The following are the award categories at the Africa Foodex Awards 2019 edition:
HONORARY PEOPLE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
- AFRICA FOOD INDUSTRY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
The Africa Food Industry Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest accolade bestowed upon the most outstanding directors and managers in the food manufacturing, retail and foodservice industry in Africa.
The recipients of this Award have made long-term impact through their leadership, dedication and drive, with a significant positive effect on the food industry and economy in their country or region at large.
- DISTINGUISHED AFRICA FOOD INDUSTRY LEADER AWARDS
The Distinguished Food Industry Leader is bestowed upon the most outstanding directors and managers in the food manufacturing, retail and foodservice industry in Africa.
Recipients of this Award have made the most impact on the food industry, through their leadership and significant role in the specific spheres of the industry in their country or region at large – and have been vital in building the capacity of the next wave of young executives into the industry through their leadership and mentorship.
INVESTMENTS & DEALS OF THE YEAR AWARDS
- AFRICA FOOD INDUSTRY INVESTMENTS OF THE YEAR AWARDS
The Investment of the Year Award is bestowed upon new investments in the food, beverage and milling industry in Africa that stand out for their unique and important impact on the economy and job creation in the country it is located, plus potential effects at the regional level in the Continent.
- AFRICA FOOD INDUSTRY DEAL OF THE YEAR AWARDS
The Deal of the Year Award is bestowed upon recent investments or acquisitions by other food companies, private equity funds, venture capital firms or other sources in food, beverage and milling companies in Africa.
The winning deals are chosen for their potential impact on the economy and job creation in the country it is located, plus potential effects at the regional level in the Continent.
NEW PLANT OF THE YEAR CATEGORY
The New Plant of the Year Awards celebrate the most outstanding recent greenfield, brownfield or plant extensions in Africa’s food industry.
This Awards category celebrates some of the most unique projects in the food industry, with a particular focus on the new facilities’ adoption of the most appropriate technologies and delivery of world-class sustainability, efficiency and safety credentials.
CATEGORY SECTOR
PRODUCTS TYPE
SPONSORED BY
Dairy Plant of the Year
Fresh, fermented, long life milk products; ice cream, cheese, creams, butter, ghee, dairy blends and dairy alternatives, liquid baby food.
Milling Plant of the Year
Milled and extruded cereal products; packaged cereals and pulses products; pasta and noodles; dry baby food.
Animal Feed Plant of the Year
Animal feed and ingredients products. built.
Alcoholic Beverage Plant of the Year
Beer, wines, spirits, cider, mixes etc.
Soft Beverage Plant of the Year
Water, drinks, juices, cordials and related drinks
Tea, Coffee & other Hot Beverages Plant of the Year
Packaged tea, coffee, chocolate, herbal and alternative plant-based beverages.
Bakery & Snack Plant of the Year
Bread, cakes and other sweet baked goods; snacks and extruded snacks, nuts.
Frozen, Chilled & Fresh Plant of the Year
Meat, poultry and fish products; fruits and vegetables; ready meals.
Sugar & Confectionery Plant of the Year
Packaged sugar and other sweetener products and confectionery products including gums, candies etc
Culinary & Condiments Plant of the Year
Seasoning powders, fats and oils, packaged herbs, jams, marmalades, sauces, ketchups, salt, spices etc
Food Safety Champion Plant of the Year
Bestowed on the new plant with the most outstanding food safety focus in terms of the plant design, practice and strategy. The winner in this category is chosen from the category entries above. No direct applications allowed.
Plant Design Champion of the Year
Bestowed on the new plant with the best design for its purpose that delivers an efficient, safe and effective operations. The winner in this category is chosen from the category entries above. No direct applications allowed.
NEW PRODUCT OF THE YEAR CATEGORY
The New Product of the Year Award celebrates the best new products by food manufacturers as they compete to have their best innovations stand out on the shelves in the region.
The Awards seek to encourage greater and more thoughtful and impactful innovation coming out of Africa’s food industry.
Judges look out for innovations that strive to meet rising consumer needs and have broken new barriers in the product’s conceptualisation, unique product formulation, processing and packaging, nutrition and other unique attributes.
CATEGORY SECTOR
PRODUCTS TYPE
SPONSORED BY
Dairy Product of the Year
Fresh, fermented, long life milk products; ice cream, cheese, creams, butter, ghee, dairy blends and dairy alternatives, liquid baby food.
SPONSORED BY
Milling, Cereals & Pulses Product of the Year
Milled and extruded cereal products; packaged cereals and pulses products; pasta and noodles; dry baby food.
Bakery & Snack Product of the Year
Bread, cakes and other sweet baked goods; snacks and extruded snacks, nuts.
Alcoholic Beverage Product of the Year
Beer, wines, spirits, cider, mixes etc.
Soft Beverage Product of the Year
Water, drinks, juices, cordials and related drinks
SPONSORED BY
Tea, Coffee & Other Hot Beverages Product of the Year
Packaged tea, coffee, chocolate, herbal and alternative plant-based beverages.
Frozen, Chilled & Fresh Product of the Year
Meat, poultry and fish products; fruits and vegetables; ready meals.
Sugar & Confectionery Product of the Year
Packaged sugar and other sweetener products and confectionery products including gums, candies etc
Culinary & Condiments Product of the Year
Seasoning powders, fats and oils, packaged herbs, jams, marmalades, sauces, ketchups, salt, spices etc.
New Product of the Year – Packaging Innovation
The new product with the most outstanding package in terms of consumer benefit, sustainability and convenience. Chosen from the entries from the above categories. No direct entries allowed
New Product of The Year – Ingredients Innovation
The new product with the most unique and innovative use of ingredient(s) that meet latest trends in nutrition arising from current consumer needs etc. Chosen from the entries from the above categories. No direct entries allowed
SPONSORED BY
New Product of the Year – Nutrition Innovation
The new product with the most unique and innovative use of ingredient(s) that meet latest trends that coincide with current consumer needs for taste, nutrition and health, convenience etc. Chosen from the entries from the above categories. No direct entries allowed
ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
The Advertising Campaign of the Year celebrates the best traditional and new media advertising initiatives by the food industry in the region.
The Awards seek to encourage cutting edge advertising ideas by Africa’s food industry as they seek to reach out to educate, inform and entertain consumers across the Continent.
Judges look out for campaigns that have broken new barriers in the advert conceptualisation, style and delivery, and its impact on the consumers.
Advertising Campaign of the Year
Awarded to campaigns that have utilised traditional advertising media including print, TV, audio and outdoor campaigns
Digital Advertising Campaign of the Year
Awarded to campaigns that have utilised new media including online and social media campaigns
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES OF THE YEAR CATEGORIES
The Sustainability Initiatives of the Year Award celebrate the best application of sustainability initiatives by the food manufacturing, retail and foodservice industry
To stress the importance and breadth of the way the industry is adopting sustainability practices, the category has been divided into 4 sub-categories: water, energy, waste and community projects.
The Awards seek to encourage greater adoption and thoughtful uptake of sustainability by the food industry.
Judges look out for impact of the sustainability projects on the environment, plant efficiency and cost savings (where applicable) and the community in which it operates.
Sustainable Energy Management Initiative of the Year
Awarded to the most outstanding sustainability energy management project by a food manufacturer, retailer or foodservice operator that has delivered unique benefits on the company’s operational efficiency, environment and community in which the company operates.
Sustainable Water Management Initiative of the Year
Awarded to the most outstanding sustainability water management project by a food manufacturer, retailer or foodservice operator that has delivered unique benefits on the company’s operational efficiency, environment and community in which the company operates.
Sustainable Waste Management Initiative of the Year
Awarded to the most outstanding sustainability waste management project by a food manufacturer, retailer or foodservice operator that has delivered unique benefits on the company’s operational efficiency, environment and community in which the company operates.
Sustainable Communities Initiative of the Year
Awarded to the most outstanding sustainable community initiative by a food manufacturer, retailer or foodservice that has delivered unique benefits on the company’s operational efficiency, environment and community in which the company operates.
PACKAGING REDESIGN OF THE YEAR CATEGORIES
The Packaging Redesign of the Year Award celebrates the best application of new design concepts and ideas, sustainability and customer convenience by the food manufacturing industry.
Changes to packaging designs and/or materials is one of the most common ways that food businesses frequently use to innovate, either to meet new consumer requirements or to open new growth opportunities.
This Award category seeks to encourage deeper thought whenever companies redesign labels or packages of their existing products, including in the design conceptualisation, choice of packaging material used and the adoption of sustainability by the company. The new package that best meets consumer convenience will also score highly in this category.
Dairy Packaging Redesign of the Year
This Award is bestowed on a recently redesigned packaging or labelling for an existing dairy product. Focus will be placed on consumer benefits of the new package, sustainability and convenience.
Beverage Packaging Redesign of the Year
This Award is bestowed on a recently redesigned packaging or labelling for an existing soft or alcoholic beverage product. Focus will be placed on consumer benefits of the new package, sustainability and convenience.