On Wednesday, June 5th, 2013, the Manitoba Food Processors Association hosted their 7th annual Industry Excellence Awards. The awards celebrate and recognize the best of Manitoba’s unique and flourishing food industry.
There were six (6) categories this year, with a surprise special award for Outstanding Achievement, which was presented to Mark Zachanowich of Peak of the Market, an individual who demonstrates leadership and excellence, and inspires others to perform at their best.
This year’s winners showcase Manitoba’s innovative food industry; highlighting such novel products targeted to healthy living as Granny’s Omega 3 Turkey Breast, Millet King Foods Red Millet Whole Flour, and Progressive Foods Organic Quick Cooking Barley.
“The Industry Excellence awards are meant to honour the great people, products and companies that are a part of our industry, that contribute so significantly to our province,” said Dave Shambrock, Executive Director, MFPA.
The 2013 MFPA Industry Excellence Awards winners are:
- Employer of the Year – Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods & Oils
- Supplier of the Year – Sandra Carson, PackEdge Designs
- Best New Product (Large Business) – Granny’s Poultry, Omega 3 Turkey Breast
- Best New Product (Small Business) – Red Millet Whole Flour, Millet King Foods of Canada Inc. and Organic Quick Cooking Barley, Progressive Foods Inc.
- Company of the Year – Salisbury House Restaurants
- President’s Award – Hermann Grauer, Nature’s Farm
