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BoojaBoojaWonderBox wins gold at 2018FreeFrom Food Awards
Long established chocolate truffle makers extraordinaire, BoojaBooja have celebrated their 20th year of making mouth wateringly wonderful ‘freefrom’ truffles by winning top spot at the 2019 FreeFrom Food Awards.
Judges praised not only the fabulous quality and amazing flavours in the BoojaBooja Wonder box – Toffee strudel, Rhubarb and vanilla fool, Cherry cognac, Fine champagne, Honeycomb caramel…. But BoojaBooja’s long commitment to freefrom and to the highest ethical and gastronomic standards in their products.
BoojaBooja were only one of over 30 winners to be presented with their certificates before nearly 300 guests at the Royal College of Physicians at the FreeFrom Food Awards super popular annual networking party.
Other categorywinners includedBFree, Coyo and Nairn’s;start ups included low FODMAP saucemakers Belly Goodness and a range of Indian meals from ChefAkila. Among the supermarkets, Tesco won Retailer of the Year for the fifth successive year – but Asda, Marks and Spencer and Aldi were also all represented. (See below for full list.)
‘The Freefrom category continues to grow and to surprise us each year’, said Michelle Berriedale-Johnson, director of the awards, ‘as freefrom manufacturers adventure further and further into the realms of ‘normal’ foods and explore the huge opportunities offered by naturally freefrom foods. Meanwhile, the quality just keeps on getting better.’
For the full list of winners see below or check in to the awards website here.
For more information on the awards go to www.freefromfoodawards.co.uk
For images, interviews etc please call Michelle Berriedale-Johnson – 020 7722 2866 – michelle@foodsmatter.com
Twitter @FFFoodAwards – hashtag #FFFA19 – and this is the Facebook page
Notes for editors:
- The FreeFrom Food Awards are the industry’s only award for ‘freefrom food’ – gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, soya-free etc.
- The awards are run by the Foods Matters team who also run the FreeFrom Eating Out Awards, The FreeFrom Skincare Awards and the Foodsmatter websites, one of the biggest on line resources for food allergy and intolerance with over a million unique visitors a year.
- The team is headed up by freefrom expert, food/health writer Michelle Berriedale-Johnson who presents regularly on freefrom and has written over a dozen books on allergy/freefrom food.
- FreeFrom Food Awards judges included professional foodies (manufacturers, chefs and cookery writers), medics (dietitians and nutritionists) coeliacs and allergy sufferers and parents of allergic children, a dozen or so keen freefrom bloggers and a good sprinkling of ‘outsiders’ to benchmark the products against ‘normal’, non-freefrom equivalents. See the awards site for more details.
FreeFrom Food Awards winners 2019
Winner of the FAIR trophy for the Best FreeFrom Food 2019
Booja-Booja – The Wonder Box
Retailer of the Year 2019 – Sponsored by Oakland International
Gold:
Tesco
Silver:
Asda
Bronze:
Marks & Spencer
FreeFrom Hero 2019 – Sponsored by Lucy Bee
Dr Hazel Gowland
The Innovation Award – Sponsored by Food Matters Live
Gold:
M&S Made Without Wheat 2 Chocolate Twists
Tesco Free From 2 Garlic Chicken Kievs
Silver:
Freedom Confectionery Strawberry Chocolate Mallow Bites
Lovegrass 100% White Teff Fusilli Pasta
Nairn’s Gluten Free Pop Oats Sour Cream & Chive
Nush almond milk cheese style spread CHIVE
No Top 14 – Sponsored by The Food Talk Show
Gold:
BellygoodnessNomato Sauce
Yorica Rice drink and coconut based frozen Double Chocolate Cookie dessert
Silver:
Bellygoodness Curry Sauce
The Real Coconut Coconut Flour Tortilla Chips
Genius Gluten Free Plain Wraps
Tesco Free From Blackcurrant Cheesecakes
Bronze:
Go Go Guts Chicken Korma with Onion Bhaji and Mini Naan Bread
Hella Yum ‘Creamy Mylk Choc’ dessert
Ugo Thrive Pumpkin & Sage Raviolini
Best Product from a Start Up – Sponsored by OF+ Consulting
Gold:
BellygoodnessNomato Sauce
Chef Akila Ltd Vegan Tikka Masala
Silver:
Manna Eating Dark Chocolate Zesty Hempseed Bar
The Cake Alchemist Gluten, Dairy and Nut Free Bespoke Cake
The Real Coconut Coconut Flour Tortilla Chips
Bronze:
Chocolate Moments Tahini Brownie
DelinaTeff Zing
Gato and Co Chocolate & Coconut Hot Brownie
Hunter & Gather Mayocado
Lovegrass 100% White Teff Fusilli Pasta
Breakfast Foods – Sponsored by London Brunch Fest
Gold:
BFree Muesli Morning Rounds Cranberry and Sultana
Delicious Alchemy Gluten & Dairy Free Berry with a hint of Cinnamon Muesli
Silver:
Delicious Alchemy Gluten & Dairy Free Red Apple, Date & Sultana Muesli
FREEE by Doves Farm Chocolate Stars
Marks & Spencer Made Without Wheat 2 Chocolate Twists
MOMA Dairy Free Porridge Sachets – Almond Butter & Salted Caramel
Raw Gorilla Cacao Crunchies
Tesco Free FromBranflakes
Tesco Free From Choco-Nut Pillows
Bronze:
ASDA Free From Choc Chip Brioche
BRIO Bakery – VEG ALLE NOCCIOLE Cookies
Homespun Quinoa Crunch Goji berry, Cashew and Coconut
Rollagranola Absolute Chocolate
Tesco Free From Multigrain Hoops
The Protein Ball Co Apple and Blueberry Breakfast Ball
Milk Alternatives – Sponsored by House
Gold:
Asda Long Life Oat Drink
Asda Free From Mature Cheddar Alternative
Coyo Organic Kefir Strawberry
Tesco Free-From Coconut Oil Alternative to Cheese and Peppercorn
Silver:
Asda Free From Garlic & Herb Soft Cheese Alternative
BoojaBooja Hazelnut Chocolate Truffle Dairy Free Ice Cream
Bute Island Smoked German Style
Freaks of Nature Dairy Free Blueberry Thick & Creamy
Lucy Bee Organic Coconut Milk
Koko Dairy Free Cheddar Alternative
Tesco Free-From Jalapeno and Chilli Cheese Alternative
Bronze:
Bute Island Red Leicester Style Sliced
Bute Island Cheddar Style with Jalapeno & Chilli
Cathedral City Lactose Free Mature Cheddar
Delamere Dairy Goats Butter
Good Carma Foods Flavour Fusion Garlic
Tesco Free-From Smoked Cheese Alternative
Bread – Sponsored by Ilumi
Gold:
Asda Free From White Rolls
Pure Grain Bread with Green Olive
Silver:
Asda Free From gluten soft white pitta bread
Genius Brioche Burger Buns
Marks & Spencer Bake at Home Crusty Farmhouse Loaf
Bronze:
Asda Free From 3 Plain Bagels
Asda Free From Seeded Loaf
Rana’s Artisan Bakery Boss Bagel – sourdough bagel with chia
Tesco Free From Sliced Seeded Bread
Store Cupboard – Sponsored by Orgran
Gold:
Hawkshead Relish Worcester Sauce
Oumph! Thyme & Garlic
QuinolaMothergrain Express Wholegrain Pilau Style Quinoa
Silver:
Asda Free From White Lasagne Sauce
Bellygoodness Curry Sauce
Delina Quinoa & Lentils Healthy Salad
Jakes Boost Banana Boost
The Grassroots Bakery Organic Gluten Free Choc Chip Muffin Mix
Bronze:
Asda Free From Green Pesto
Asda Free From Sage & Onion Stuffing Mix
Delina Ethiopian Shiro
Lucy Bee Starseed Organic Fair Trade Raw Omega Oil
Tesco Free From Batter Mix
Tesco Free From Mayonnaise
The Grassroots Bakery Organic Gluten Free Brown Bread Mix
Superfoods & Sports Supplements – Sponsored by Tiana Fair Trade Organics
Gold:
Pulsin Red Berry Immunity Supershake
Silver:
Free Soul Vegan Protein Blend (Chocolate Flavour)
Granovita Organic Hemp Oil
Lucy Bee Organic Fair Trade Super Boost Turmeric Blend
‘Food to go’ and vending – Sponsored by the Nairn’s Oatcakes
Gold:
Asda Free From Chicken Salad Sandwich
Marks & Spencer Made Without Wheat Chicken & Bacon Sandwich
Silver:
Eat Real Hummus Chips (Sour Cream & Chive)
Bronze:
Cocomojo Latte Premium Coffee Flavoured Coconut Milk Drink with Added Protein
Watmuff& Beckett Thai Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup
Bars – cereal, fruit, superfood, grain-free… Sponsored by Romer Labs
Gold:
Raw Gorilla Lemon and Chia Munchies
Silver:
FREEE by Doves Farm Apple Oat Bars with Sultanas
Manna Eating Dark Chocolate Zesty Hempseed Bar
Nairn’s Gluten Free Oat Bar – Mixed Seeds & Protein
Nibble Brownie Bites CHOC ORANGE BROWNIE with 72% dark chocolate
Bronze:
SOGUD NUTTY SEED AND WALNUT SQUARE
Savoury Snacks and Crackers – Sponsored by SYNLAB
Gold:
DelinaTeff Zing
Nairn’s Gluten Free Flatbreads – Caramelised Onion
Tesco Free From BBQ Sweet Potato Red Pepper Corn Strips
Silver:
Genius Gluten Free Protein Punch Sesame and Sunflower Seed Bread Crisps
Marks & Spencer Made Without Date and Walnut Toast’
Nairn’s Wholegrain cheese crackers
Nairn’s Gluten Free Pop Oats BBQ
Purely Plantain Chips – Naturally Salted
Bronze:
Hippeas Organic Chickpea Puffs Sweet &Smokin’
Made For Drink Patacones Plantain Chips
Nairn’s Gluten Free Pop Oats Salt & Vinegar
OATIS Rosemary Oat Snack’
Pipers Crisps Delicias Jalapeno & Dill
Prewett’s 5 Mini’s Cheese Biscuit’
The Happy Snack Company Roasted Fava Beans – Red Pepper & Chilli
Down the pub and the bar – Sponsored by the Asda
Gold:
Kirkstall Brewery Virtuous
Silver:
Driftwood Spars Lou’s Brew
Bronze:
Bellfield Bohemian Pilsner Beer
First Chop JAM Mango Pale
Pasta and Pizza – Sponsored by FREEE by Doves Farm
Gold:
Tesco Free from Macaroni Pasta
The White Rabbit Pizza Co Smokin’ Vegan
Silver:
The White Rabbit Pizza Co Cheeky Chorizo
The White Rabbit Pizza Co The Vegan Gardener
Bronze:
Free From Italy Lensi La Buona Vita Gluten Free Penne Rigate
Oumph! Pizza Italian Style
Meaty and Fishy Ready Meals – Sponsored by Allergy + FreeFrom Show
Gold:
Aldi Free From Gluten Free Tempura Cod Goujons
Chef Akila Ltd Mum’s Chicken Biriyani
Silver:
Tesco Finest 12 Toulouse Inspired Pork Mini Sausages
Tesco Free From Katsu Chicken Curry
Tesco Free From Beef Lasagne
Bronze:
Go Go Guts Sweet and Sour Chicken with Prawn Toast
Tesco Free From 2 Breaded Cod Fillets
Veggie Ready Meals – Sponsored by Delamere Dairy
Gold:
Chef Akila Ltd Lentil & Vegetable Curry
Christine’s Hot Irish Savoury Tart
Silver:
Asda Spicy Bean Bakes
Bronze:
Chef Akila Ltd Vegetable Salna
Mindful Chef Recipe Box
Products made with FODMAP friendly ingredients 2018 – Sponsored by FODMAP Friendly
Gold:
Bay’s Kitchen Tomato & Basil Stir-in Sauce
Silver:
Bay’s Kitchen Sweet & Sour Stir-in Sauce
Bronze:
Genius Triple Seeded Farmhouse Bread
Joyfuel ‘Peanut Butter Choc’ Energy Bar
Children’s food – Sponsored by Genius Gluten Free
Gold:
Tesco Free From Milk, Wheat & Gluten Crispy Breaded Haddock Fillet Goujons
Tesco Free From 6 Assorted Splits
Silver:
Tesco Free From Mozzarella Sticks
Tesco Free From Carl The Caterpillar Cake
Bronze:
Asda Free From Christmas Penguins (seasonal)
Eat Real Kids Veggie Straws
Pip Organic Rainbow Ice lolly with cheeky veg!
Rule of Crumb Cheesy Garlic Bread baguette – Gluten Free & Lactose Free
Tea Time! – Sponsored by Anaphylaxis Campaign
Gold:
Asda Extra Special Free From Cookie Selection (seasonal)
Liberty Loves Raw Mince Pie
Marnie Searchwell Vegan Mocha Chocolate Cake
Silver:
Asda Free From 6 Donuts
Asda Free From 4 Teacakes
Chocolate Moments Tahini Brownie
Rule of Crumb Fruit Scones
Tesco Free From Stem Ginger Cookies
Tesco Finest Free From Wheat & Gluten Dark Chocolate Ginger Cookies
The Cake Alchemist Gluten, Dairy and Nut Free Bespoke Cake
The Local Bakehouse gluten-free & vegan chocolate cupcakes
Bronze:
Asda Free From Cookies & Cream Biscuits
Just Love Food Company “Let’s Celebrate” Chocolate Cake
Lazy Day Foods Re-Sealable Tiffin Mini Bite Tub
Marks & Spencer Made Without Fruity Flapjack Cookies
Tesco Free From Cookies & Cream Biscuits
Tesco Free From Belgian Chocolate Wafers
Desserts and Puddings – Sponsored by Synergis Marketing
Gold:
The Conscientious Cook Vegan Baked Cheesecake
Tesco Free From Strawberry & Vanilla Cones
Silver:
Freaks of Nature Dairy & Gluten Free Choc Caramel Cheesecake
Holland & Barrett Vegan Mince Pies 4 Pack (seasonal)
Marks & Spencer gluten free Bramley apple filling baked in shortcrust pastry
Nature’s Nectar Lava Cake – Maca& Vanilla Chocolate
Bronze:
Berries Gluten Free Christmas Pudding
Gato& Co Salted Caramel Hot Sticky Toffee
Hella Yum ‘Chocolate Orange’ dessert
Tesco 4 Free From Chocolate Eclairs
Confectionery and Chocolate – Sponsored by Wellaby’s
Gold:
Booja-Booja Honeycomb Caramel Chocolate Truffles
Retrocorn Rhubarb and Custard Popcorn
Silver:
CHOC CHICK Plantain Bites
CHOC CHICK Quinoa Pops
Truffle Pig Double Chocolate Truffles
VEGO Whole Hazelnut Chocolate Bar Bio Fairtrade
Bronze:
D and D Chocolates Chocolate Hollow Egg with Raspberry crumble pieces
Enjoy! Organic Orange Chocolate Fudge
Freedom Confectionery Regular Vanilla Marshmallows
Free From Fellows Gummy Bears
FreeFrom Gifts – Sponsored by Tesco
Gold:
Booja-Booja The Wonderbox
Plamil Organic dairy free milk chocolate alternative hearts
Silver:
Asda Extra Special FreeFrom Truffle Collection
Bak’dcake Honeycomb Crunch Kit
Morris Cookies Salad Cookies
Bronze:
Lazy Day Foods Tiffin Gift Selection Box: Cranberry & Orange, Belgian Dark Chocolate, Belgian Chocolate Rocky Road
The Conscientious Cook Vegan Pecan Pie
