Judges 2026

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

Development Director
Bingham and Jones
Editor RiverTribe magazine and food editor of others
RiverTribe magazine
New Business Lead OOH UK
The Magnum Ice Cream Company
Product Technical Lead Innovator
Bon Bon Confectionary and Chocolate Ltd
Co - Founder
Bingham & Jones
Head of Brands
Brand Organic
Grocery Buyer
Abel and Cole
Senior Category Manager
Greencore
Owner
The Original Curry Sauce Company
Cookery Judges Trainer
JA Associates
Director
Ivor Henry
Co-Founder
Bingham & Jones
Product Manager Bakery
Asda
Food Technologist
Marks and Spencer
Trading Manager - Small Supplier Growth
Waitrose
Head of Marketing, Sustainability and Impact
Urban Food Brands
Business Account Manager
General Mills
Innovation & Product Development Specialist - Own Label & Branded
Consultant (Previously Weetabix & Retailer Own Label)
Senior Brand Manager
Fearne & Rosie
Founder
Re:Water
Marketing Controller
ABP
Ramona's
Founder
Global Senior Development Chef
pladis
NPD Manager
Pukka
Managing Director
Borough Broth
Managing Director
Medahuman
CEO
Naturya
Bakery Development Chef
Delifrance
Partner & Executive Chef Waitrose Own Brand
Waitrose
Founder
The Food Marketing Experts