apetito is a global organisation with 50 years experience in providing frozen food and catering solutions to Care Homes, Local Authorities and Hospitals. We also provide a frozen meal delivery service to the public via our franchise Wiltshire Farm Foods and a community meals delivery service through Local Authorities via apetito Services.

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apetito jubilant finalists in National Business Awards

28 Jul, 2010

Shortlisted entries demonstrate energy, bravery and determination


National Business AwardsOver 150 of the UK’s most innovative and resilient public and private sector businesses were announced on Wednesday 28th July, as finalists in the National Business Awards in partnership with Orange.

“Orange has sponsored the National Business Awards for the past nine years and I am delighted that the calibre of entrants keeps on improving.  It's been a tough couple of years for business but the UK's organisations have not let this stop them from delivering success.  I'd like to congratulate all the finalists for being a real inspiration for what is possible in business”, said Martin Stiven, Vice President, Orange UK.

apetito have been shortlisted in the Innovation category for their award-winning texture-modified range, and are also up for a Customer Focus award, reflecting their dedication to providing great quality food to welfare markets such as hospitals, meals on wheels services and care homes. The total number of organisations entering the National Business Awards in 2010 increased by over 40 percent compared to last year despite the challenging market conditions.

Commenting on the encouraging figures and the calibre of entries, Philip Forrest, Chairman of Judges, the National Business Awards, said: “Congratulations to all finalists for demonstrating great strength in the ability to adapt and innovate quickly which no doubt reflects the resilience and optimism that are the hallmarks of UK enterprise.”

apetito now prepare to make their presentations in person before an independent, expert judging panel from 20th September – 6th October.  2010 winners will be unveiled at a glittering award ceremony on 9th November at the Grosvenor House hotel in London. Current title holders include Peter Marks, Group CEO, the Co-op, who won The Orange Leader of the Year in 2009 and Tristram Mayhew, CEO, Go Ape, who won The Santander Small to Medium Sized Business of the Year Award 2009.

apetito’s Chief Exective Paul Freeston is delighted at the result: “It’s a great source of pride to have the work of our organisation - and more importantly our employees – recognised externally by such an esteemed body. We’re going to give it our all in the presentations and I’m confident that after the panel see the passion and dedication of our people we’ll be in a strong position to bring some awards home.”