Entries have opened for the Belfast Telegraph Grocer Marketing Awards, with title sponsor Total Food Machines.
There are 10 categories to enter including best brand, sustainability and best marketing campaign.
Awards for all these categories, and a lifetime achievement award selected by the judges, will be given at the Grocer’s Ball on Friday, June 12 at the Culloden hotel and spa.
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David Henderson, sales director of Total Food Machines, said; “This year we are proud to be the main sponsor of the prestigious Belfast Telegraph Grocer Marketing Awards 2026.
“As a premier supplier of food processing and packaging solutions, serving food manufacturers from our headquarters in Crossgar, Northern Ireland, and as main sponsor, we are delighted to shine a light on the outstanding successes and achievements of our local food and drink heroes.”
Margaret Canning, business editor of the Belfast Telegraph said, “We’re delighted to launch the 2026 Belfast Telegraph Grocer Marketing Awards.
“We’re thrilled to have Total Food Machines as our headline sponsor this year, and look forward to a great night on June 12.
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“The Grocers Ball is an unmissable event in the industry’s calendar every year, and we’re honoured that the Belfast Telegraph Grocer Marketing Awards can form an element of the night.”
Judging this year’s entrants will be are Riki Neill, founder of RNN Communications, Drew McIvor, business development manager food & drink division of Invest NI and Professor Barry Quinn of Ulster University and Food NI.
Candidates have almost three weeks to get their applications ready before submissions close at 12 noon on Friday 22 May.
Speaking ahead of the launch, Mr Henderson said: “Total Food Machines are a main supplier of food processing and packaging equipment to help customers within the meat, poultry, ready meals, vegetable and bakery processing Industry, we have over the last few years integrated into many companies offering sing machines through to complete automated solutions, to enhance operational efficiency, reduce labour costs, and ensure consistent product quality.”
Brands supplied by the firm include Rational, Robot Coupe, Deighton, Ramon, Kubasik and many more.
“Total Food Machines differentiates itself from other suppliers through a combination of technical expertise and comprehensive customer support our automated systems are designed to reduce labour costs, improve consistency, and enhance production speed.
“We have always offered cost effective options by supplying high-quality used and refurbished equipment alongside new models, we provide budget-flexible solutions without compromising on performance.
“Combining local reliability, we remain a dedicated and approachable supplier to Northern Ireland and UK food industries, whether you are a local start-up or a high-volume producer, Total Food Machines provides the peace of mind you need to keep your production lines moving.
“We wish every shortlisted company the best of luck at this year’s prestigious Belfast Telegraph Grocer Marketing Awards 2026 and look forward to a great night.”
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