Judges 2026

We are delighted to present our judges for The Grocer New Product Awards 2026.

Aaron Givon
Development Director
Bingham and Jones
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Alison Jee
Editor RiverTribe magazine and food editor of others
RiverTribe magazine
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Claire Gallagher
Product Technical Lead Innovator
Bon Bon Confectionary and Chocolate Ltd
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David Jones
Co - Founder
Bingham & Jones
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Donna Chappelle
Head of Brands
Brand Organic
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Jeremy Woods
Owner
The Original Curry Sauce Company
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Jonny Stanton
Director
Ivor Henry
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Julie Harris-Hughes
Product Manager Bakery
Asda
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Karl Imiruaye
Food Technologist
Marks and Spencer
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Madeleine Rainert
Innovation & Product Development Specialist - Own Label & Branded
Consultant (Previously Weetabix & Retailer Own Label)
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Mary Gianota
Senior Brand Manager
Fearne & Rosie
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Mike Budd
Marketing Controller
ABP
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Ramona Hazan
Ramona's
Founder
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Ros Heathcote
Managing Director
Borough Broth
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Sam McDonald
Managing Director
Medahuman
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Serkan Dede
CEO
Naturya
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Vhari Russell
Founder
The Food Marketing Experts
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