23 Oct 2025

Deadline extended: Enter the 2025 FDEA Export Awards by 30 October

Deadline extended: Enter the 2025 FDEA Export Awards by 30 October
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The Food & Drink Exporters Association (FDEA) has extended the entry deadline for the 2025 FDEA Export Awards. Businesses now have until Thursday 30 October to submit their entries and celebrate their achievements in UK food and drink exports.

The annual awards recognise outstanding exporters and service providers across the UK food and drink sector, rewarding excellence and highlighting new talent through the Rising Export Star award.

Entering the awards is a powerful way to celebrate success, motivate your team, and raise your profile with international buyers. Winners also gain valuable PR opportunities, showcasing their commitment to export excellence at the end of the year.

Categories include:

  • Bakery, Confectionery & Snack Exporter of the Year

  • Chilled & Frozen Exporter of the Year

  • Dairy Exporter of the Year

  • Drinks Exporter of the Year

  • Grocery Exporter of the Year

  • Health & Free From Exporter of the Year

  • Wholesale Exporter or Export Management Company of the Year

  • Export Service Provider of the Year (not open to food & drink exporters)

  • Food & Drink International Marketing Campaign

  • Rising Export Star – recognising new talent in the industry

All entrants are also considered for the Exporter of the Year Award.

Entry details:

  • Simple online form
  • £125 per category (£50 redeemable when purchasing an event ticket at time of entry)
  • New extended deadline: 30 October 2025 

Click here to Enter now

Winners Announced at the FDEA Network Forum – 4 December, London

The winners will be revealed at the FDEA Network Forum, the UK’s biggest gathering of food and drink exporters. This flagship event brings together exporters, service providers, and industry specialists for a day of insight, networking, and celebration.

Event highlights:

  • Connect with fellow exporters and share real-world experiences.

  • Learn from export specialists in logistics, labelling, compliance, and market access.

  • Enjoy dedicated networking sessions, including a drinks reception and buffet lunch.

  • Celebrate success as the winners of the 2025 FDEA Export Awards are crowned.

The 2025 FDEA Export Awards are sponsored by GBH Exhibition Forwarding Limited and IFE – International Food & Drink Event.

Tickets are on sale now and entries close 30 October 2025.

For more information and to enter, visit ukfdea.com/export-awards

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