2026 Advanced Food and Drink Manufacturing Award

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In this section you’re asked to describe in detail the actions that your company has taken to demonstrate exceptional innovation in the application of advanced manufacturing practice, including automation, digitisation, robotisation, data gathering, or other innovative approach.

Please provide as much detail and evidence as possible when illustrating your response to the following questions/topics to help facilitate scoring of your entry. Each question is worth 10 marks with a total of 30 marks available in this category.
Question 1. Identify and describe the Positive impact on Business Performance. This may include: • The extent to which advanced manufacturing practices have positively impacted the business's operational efficiency, production capacity, product quality, or overall sustainability • The delivery of measurable and quantifiable benefits, such as cost savings, increased margin, reduced waste, or increased sales (10)*

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Question 2. Describe the Innovation and Advancement. (10 Marks) This may include: • The originality and creativity of the advanced manufacturing techniques employed • The pioneering nature of the approach, demonstrating a commitment to innovation within the industry • The adoption of cutting-edge technologies and strategies to stay ahead of national and/or international competition (10)*

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Question 3. Describe, providing supporting evidence, the benefits that have been delivered to producers as a result of the initiative. (10)*

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CLOSING DATE is18:00 on Monday 12th January 2026
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