Indian Idol 4 winner (India’s answer to X-Factor), Sourabhee, the first ever woman to win the competition, and finalist Kapil Thapa are both being flown in from India especially to entertain guests at WFA 2009.
Nominees this year include big name brands like Tesco and ASDA in the Best National Retailer category, as well as Levi Root's Reggae Reggae Sauce, of Dragon’s Den fame, for Best New Product, while world food industry veterans Meena and Kirit Pathak OBE and Sir Gulam Noon MBE are among those up for the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award.
Judges include celebrity chefs Ainsley Harriott and Anjum Anand and David Moore, of BBC's The Restaurant.
Visit www.worldfoodawards.com for more details and a full list of nominees and judges.
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Notes to editor
• The World Food Awards 2009 (WFA) will celebrate the best in the world food sector across the UK and Europe and marks the significant contribution of this rapidly growing sector
• The World Food Awards 2009 will be broadcast on Sony Entertainment Television Asia in over 100 countries to an audience of millions
• The World Foods Association represents the interests of UK companies operating in the ethnic foodservice markets, covering Asian, Oriental, Afro-Caribbean, East-European, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean products
• Sponsors include ASDA, Tesco, HSBC, Rubicon, Shana Foods, Shazan Food, Cofresh, Fantasia Advertising and Supermalt
About the World Foods Association
The World Foods Association (WFA) is the trade body which represents the interests of UK companies operating in the ethnic foodservice markets. Members of the WFA include retailers, wholesalers, food service, manufacturers, importers and consultants. The organisation prides itself on its ability to garner information and knowledge from the sector as a whole and use this insight to provide practical advice for the benefit of all members. It provides a unique platform for exchanging views and enables members to work together to create joint value in the market. The WFA also aims to supports its members through advice on legislation and issues that affect industry and through education and networking events.
The WFA’s mission is to bring together the world food market and become the leading voice of the UK ethnic food industry for the mutual benefit of all members – from food manufacturers to importers alike.
