British Turkey Retailer of the Year 2016 to be announced

British Turkey Awards shortlist announced
British Turkey Awards shortlist announced

A turkey parcel, buttermilk coated fillets and a stuffed turkey terrine among the new products shortlisted for the British Turkey Awards 2016.

An independent panel of judges made up of press and the public will have the task of choosing the coveted British Turkey Retailer of the Year.

This is the retailer deemed to stock the best range of fresh everyday turkey portions.

The judges will also taste their way through over 40 different turkey products covering 10 categories, including no less than four dedicated to Christmas products – Best Premium, Traditional, Convenience and Innovation.

The remaining AYR categories such as Best Meal Solution and Ready-to-Eat reflect the wide choice available to consumers throughout the seasons.

Due to the extensive volume of entries for Christmas Premium, judges will select the top three for the final shortlist on the judging day which will take place at Ealing and Hammersmith College in July.

The judging panel comprises Melanie Leyshon, editor The Healthy Food Guide; Lee Maycock, Craft Guild of Chefs; Aidan Fortune, News Editor at Meat Trades Journal; Sheila Eggleston, Food & Drink Editor, Cost Sector Catering. Joining them will be two consumers who will be selected via britishturkey.co.uk

Catriona Lee, chair of the British Turkey Federation’s Publicity and Marketing Committee, said: "We are delighted to see such an extensive and interesting range of entries from the main industry players to the smaller, independent producers.

"Of course Christmas and Easter are always going to be the key time for whole birds and added value joints."

"But with the support of retailers, much more choice is on offer to shoppers looking for a quick midweek meal, a healthy alternative or something different for the barbecue."

Judging takes place in July and the winners from each category will be announced on 22nd September at a special awards dinner at The Sheraton Park Lane hotel, London.

British Turkey Awards Shortlisted Products 2016

1. Best Meal Solution (sponsored by Hybrid Turkeys)

Morrisons Butter Basted British Turkey Joint

Aldi Chinese Marinated British Turkey Stir Fry

Adlington - Turkey Paupiette

M&S Turkey Paupiettes

2. Best Christmas – Convenience (sponsored by Securcom)

M&S Turkey Crown with Chestnut Pork and Bacon Stuffing

Morrisons Roast in Bag Free Range British Bronze stuffed Turkey Crown dressed with Smoked Streaky Bacon and Honey Glazed Chestnut Stuffing

Waitrose Christmas Turkey Breast Parcel with Pork, Gingerbread and Apricot Stuffing, Festive Apricot and Stem Ginger Glaze

Tesco Turkey Breast Roulade with a Gluten Free Pork and Winter Fruit Stuffing and a Mulled Wine Glaze

Asda Extra Special Turkey Joint with Parma Ham

3. Best Christmas – Traditional (sponsored by Easichick)

Morrisons Fresh Whole Turkey

Costco Simply British Whole Turkey

Asda Fresh Whole Turkey

Aldi Medium Whole Fresh Turkey

4. Best Christmas – Premium (sponsored by Knights Construction)

Morrisons M Signature Free Range British Bronze Whole Turkey

Usk Vale Bronze Free Range Turkey

Costco - Cranberry Foods British Frozen Bronze Free Range Whole Turkey

Lidl Deluxe Ultimate Pure Breed Broadland Farm Free Range Bronze Turkey

Lidl Deluxe Free Range Bronze Turkey

Copas Very Very Special Free Range Organic Bronze Turkey

Copas Very Very Special Free Range Bronze Turkey

Netto Premier Free Range Bronze Turkey

Tesco Finest Free Range Narrangansett Whole Turkey

Asda Extra Special Free Range Bronze Corn Fed Bronze Turkey

Aldi Exquisite Hand Plucked Free Range Bronze Turkey

5. Best Innovation All Year Round (sponsored by Elanco)

Bernard Matthews – Buttermilk Coated Turkey Fillets

Asda Butchers Selection Counter Joint with Pork, Sage & Onion Stuffing

Asda Butchers Selection Sea Salt and Pepper Turkey Burgers

6. Best Innovation Christmas (sponsored by Arden Wood Shavings)

Grove Smith – English Rose Apple Infused Turkey

M&S Turkey Parcel with Caramelised Orange & Fig Stuffing

Adlington – British Turkey Breast Layered with Duck and Stuffed with Gluten Free Spiced Apple & Cranberry Stuffing

Morrisons British Stuffed Turkey Terrine

7. Best Foodservice Cost Sector Product (sponsored by Flogas)

Grove Smith - English Rose Easy Carve Special

The UK Foodhall Ltd - Ready to Roast British Turkey Breast

Bernard Matthews Foodservice – Pre Sliced Cooked Turkey Breast Lobe

Bernard Matthews Foodservice – Big Green Tick Turkey Breast Chunks

8. Best Foodservice Profit Sector Product (The Clarke Group)

Bernard Matthews Foodservice – Premium Turkey Burger

Bernard Matthews Foodservice – Red Tractor Fresh Turkey Escalopes

Grove Smith – Farmhouse Cooked Turkey Breast Roast

Grove Smith – Farmhouse Butter Basted Cooked Turkey Wing

9. Best Ready To Eat Turkey Product (sponsored by Calor)

Asda Extra Special Butter Roast Turkey Breast

M&S Ready to Eat Turkey Crown with Butter Baste

Morrisons Signature Butter Roast British Turkey Breast

Aldi Sliced Roast Turkey Breast

10 Foodservice Operator of the Year (sponsored by Morspan)

M&B – Toby Carvery

Bernard Matthews Foodservice

Greene King

Brakes

11. Retailer of the Year (sponsored by Zoetis)

Tesco

Asda

Costco

Morrisons