We’re thrilled to share some big news from the HECK! kitchen - HECK! Sausage Rashers have been crowned Health Hero Award winners at the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards!
With National Nutrition Month in full swing, the award recognises HECK!’s ongoing commitment to delivering healthier, great-tasting food through continuous innovation, and marks a proud moment for the whole team.
This recognition celebrates more than just a product. It highlights our mission to make everyday food healthier, tastier and more convenient for busy households, while raising the bar for what nutritious convenience food can be.
HECK! Sausage Rashers were created to give shoppers a fresh alternative to traditional pork products, without compromising on flavour. Made with the same high-quality cuts and bold seasoning HECK! is known for, rashers offer:
- A leaner, protein-packed option for healthier meals
- Quick cooking times for midweek convenience
- Versatility, they’re perfect in sandwiches, breakfasts, salads or loaded fries
- The familiar comfort of sausages in a new, easy-to-use format
As one of HECK!’s best-selling innovations, rashers sit alongside a wider range of high-protein, lower-fat and veg-packed products designed to support balanced eating without sacrificing taste.
At the heart of this achievement is HECK!’s in-house Nutritionist, Jemma Milne, who played a key role in both developing the product and leading the award entry. Jemma helps to shape the brand’s approach to nutrition, product development and consumer education, ensuring that healthier choices are not only accessible, but genuinely enjoyable.
She said, “National Nutrition Month is a great reminder that good nutrition should feel empowering, not overwhelming. At HECK!, we’re constantly innovating to make healthier choices easier and more delicious for everyone. If we can help people understand their food and feel good about what they’re eating, then we’re doing our job.”
While the award recognises our work as a food producer, it also reflects a wider commitment to wellbeing, both for customers and the team behind it all.
From product innovation to internal initiatives, HECK! supports health in a number of ways, including access to a local gym, walking groups and regular health screenings. These efforts ensure the same values that guide product development are lived out across the business.
HECK! Co-founder Jamie Keeble added, “This award celebrates the bigger picture. Jemma has helped us shape a brand where nutrition leads the way, from product development to how we support our team. It’s brilliant to see that recognised.”
The Food Manufacture Excellence Awards shine a spotlight on the businesses and individuals moving the food industry forward, with every entry undergoing a rigorous judging process led by industry experts. Celebrating in London alongside other innovators in food and drink was a brilliant reminder of the passion and creativity driving the sector.
For us, this award is a nod to a simple belief, that healthier choices should still be full of flavour, and that innovation can start with something as familiar as a sausage.
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