The award was presented to Young’s Seafood Limited for the business’ Manufacturing Excellence (Manex) initiative, which has been showcased at their processing site in Annan. The site has undergone considerable re-development in recent years, and now produces 1,000 tonnes of scampi each year.

Steve Lidgett, Operations Director at Young’s Seafood Limited, who received the award on behalf of the business, said: “We are delighted to have won this prestigious award, and it’s great that the business has been recognised as Seafood Manufacturer of the Year. I would like to thank the team in Annan for their incredible determination in driving the business’ Manex journey, which is helping to deliver growth and increase on-site efficiencies. Their passion and commitment is a credit to Young’s, and we will build on this achievement with continued improvement going forward.

“As part of Manex, we have invested in staff facilities and internal training programmes at Annan, and are continuing to reduce unnecessary wastage on site. We have already reduced water usage by over 30% and have made a commitment to eliminate all food and packing waste to landfill, by 2013.

“Our Manex journey is further boosting morale and encouraging an inclusive culture, generating a genuine pride and passion for the site and our products. This has been an integral part of Annan’s success in recent years, which has been underpinned by the development of Young’s formed scampi in 2009 and the introduction of Scampi Bites in June 2011.”

The Food Manufacturing Excellence Awards are judged by a panel of independent experts, chaired by Paul Wilkinson from Improve, the Skills Council for Food and Drink. The 2011 award ceremony was held at the Park Plaza Riverbank in London, and was hosted by comedian Hugh Dennis.

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