THE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOOD AWARDS 2019
Our prestigious annual food awards are in their 14th year, celebrating the all-time favourite brands and products as voted for by YOU. Let’s meet your foodie movers and shakers for 2019…
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✶ STORECUPBOARD ESSENTIAL ✶
WINNER: Heinz Baked Beanz Your kitchen shelves are not complete without a tin of these pulses, with their comforting and recognisable flavour. And, being naturally high in protein and fibre, these are a worthy winner. RUNNER-UP: Bisto Gravy Granules
✶ TEA BRAND ✶
WINNER: Yorkshire Tea We’re a nation of tea lovers, so this was a hotly brewed competition. A lovely blend that’s big on flavour and kind to the people who grow it, this proper cuppa will wet your whistle. RUNNER-UP: PG Tips
✶ PREMIUM SUPERMARKET RANGE ✶
WINNER: Tesco Finest Finest by name, finest by nature. This is the premium range that had you most impressed when it came to variety, ingredients and flavour. RUNNER-UP: Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference
✶ VEGETARIAN/ VEGAN BRAND ✶
WINNER: Linda Mccartney’s Foods Whether you are vegan, vegetarian or cutting back on meat, it’s the chilled and frozen Linda Mccartney’s range you trust to deliver. RUNNER-UP: Deliciously Ella
✶ BREAKFAST BRAND ✶
WINNER: Kellogg’s Whether it’s Corn Flakes, Crunchy Nut, Bran Flakes or Special K that fill your breakfast bowl, you voted this cereal giant as your early-morning regular. RUNNER-UP: Lurpak
✶ ORGANIC BRAND ✶
WINNER: Yeo Valley Somerset family farm Yeo Valley reigned supreme with its ever-growing range of organic dairy and fruit products. RUNNER-UP: Green & Black’s
✶ COFFEE BRAND ✶
WINNER: Nescafé Whether in the form of an espresso, instant americano, latte or cold nitro coffee, this is the caffeine hit that gets you through the day. RUNNER-UP: Kenco
✶ BISCUIT BRAND ✶ WINNER: Mcvitie’s
It’s the Mcvitie’s family of Digestives, Hobnobs, Rich Tea, Ginger Nuts and Jaffa Cakes that fill your biscuit tins. RUNNER-UP: Fox’s
✶ WINE RETAILER ✶
WINNER: Aldi With its range of quality wines at affordable prices, Aldi is where you head if you’re planning a celebration or simply want to stock up on your favourite bottles. RUNNER-UP: Tesco
✶ SUPERMARKET ✶
WINNER: Aldi Aldi’s big brands at small prices, in-store offers, continental goods and an ever-increasing range of fresh produce have earned your loyalty. RUNNER-UP: Waitrose
✶ ONLINE GROCERY SERVICE ✶
WINNER: Tesco Yet again, this supermarket giant has come up trumps with home delivery, making your shopping easier and ensuring top quality. RUNNER-UP: Sainsbury’s
✶ FREE-FROM BRAND ✶
WINNER: Alpro With our increasing awareness of food allergies and intolerances, free-from ranges are becoming ever more popular. Alpro came out on top again this year. RUNNER-UP: Doves Farm
✶ SAVOURY FREEZER BRAND ✶
WINNER: Birds Eye Thanks to an impressive range of fresh-from-thefreezer foods, you turn to the Captain to help make cooking your midweek meals easier. RUNNER-UP: Aunt Bessie’s
✶ HIGH-STREET RESTAURANT CHAIN ✶
JOINT WINNERS: Pizzaexpress and Wagamama It’s not the first time Pizzaexpress has come out victorious, with its offers, speedy service and great range of Italian dishes. This time, Wagamama shares the podium, thanks to its impressive pan-asian cuisine and lively settings.
✶ ICE CREAM BRAND ✶
WINNER: Ben & Jerry’s The irresistible flavours, vibrant packaging and natural ingredients of this sweet treat have you reaching for your spoons. RUNNER-UP: Magnum
✶ GIN BRAND ✶
WINNER: Bombay Sapphire Ten hand-selected botanicals from around the world are vapour-infused into this London dry gin, making this blue-bottled brand your favourite in this new Food Award category. RUNNER-UP: Gordon’s
✶ SOFT DRINK/MIXER ✶
WINNER: Fever-tree Options for mixers and soft drinks have never been more plentiful and delicious, and we’re thrilled this pioneering and premium company has won your votes. RUNNER-UP: Schweppes