Detectamet Clinches Best New Product Award at 2023 SOFHT Awards

Detectamet, a global leader in metal detectable and x-ray food safety solutions, proudly announces its triumph at the 44th SOFHT Annual Lecture, Lunch & Awards 2023. 

The company's Metal Detectable Nitrile Gloves secured the prestigious title of ‘Best New Product’. The Nitrile Gloves clinched the top spot at the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology Awards in London.

A spokesperson for SOFHT underscored how this showcased the gloves' profound impact on the food safety landscape:

"Detectamet Detectable Products wins Best New Product/Service at the 2023 SOFHT Awards. Their innovative Metal Detectable Nitrile glove has taken the industry by storm, becoming their most successful product in twenty years. Well done Detectamet!"

The company’s founder, Sean Smith, described this win as “testament to our company’s commitment to advancing food safety standards”.

He continued: “Against the backdrop of evolving industry demands, we've crafted a product that doesn't just meet but exceeds expectations. These gloves are not just an accessory, they are a shield providing food safety and reliability.”

He went on to add that the award is testament to the hard work of his whole team in producing exceptional and innovative products. “Congratulations to team Detectamet for this achievement.” 

Since Detectamet launched its Nitrile Glove range in February 2023, over 2.5 million units have been sold. 

Steve Herd, Chief Commercial Officer at Detectamet, poured praise on the ability of his team to continue innovating products in an industry where “precision and hygiene are non-negotiable”.

'It was an absolute privilege to represent my colleagues and collect this prestigious award on their behalf! Wonderful, well-deserved recognition for an amazing team!"

The SOFHT Awards recognises and celebrates the excellence within the food industry and its associated industries. The Awards were judged by a panel of experienced food industry professionals from the Society's membership.

For further information, please contact:

Mason Tendal 
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Industrial Estate York, YO42 1NR, UK 
+44 (0) 1759 304200

More About Detectamet

Detectamet is the foremost authority when it comes to the design and production of metal and X-ray detectable products. The company’s detectable materials find extensive usage in food factories, pharmaceutical laboratories and processing environments on a global scale. Detectamet takes great pride in possessing the largest inventory of detectable products in the world.

Learn more: www.detectamet.co.uk

More About SOFHT

The Society of Food Hygiene and Technology is a voluntary organisation set up in 1979 by a group of professional people to represent the interests and views of everyone involved in food hygiene across all disciplines. SOFHT is a hub for sharing ideas, viewpoints and best practice through its events, e-communications and in-house SOFHT Focus magazine.

Learn more: www.sofht.co.uk