We are pleased to announce that our panel of judges will be coming together to evaluate and celebrate excellence across a range of prestigious award categories. Drawing on their extensive expertise and industry insight, the judges will assess entries based on innovation, quality, impact, and overall excellence.

Our judges will be responsible for selecting winners in the following categories:

  • Product of the Year

  • Excellence in Packaging Award

  • Best Branding Award

  • Best New Product Launch Award

  • Sustainable Product Award

  • Best of Drink Award

  • Best Food Award

  • Best Gift Award

  • Most Innovative Product

  • Best Scottish Product

Each finalist will be in with the chance to win one of the above awards. Please contact us via email to arrange this participation.

Rossella Petta

Rossella Petta – Brand & PR for The Hoxton

We are thrilled to highlight the dedicated work of Rossella Petta. Rossella is a creative brand storyteller with over a decade of experience shaping narratives in hospitality, food & drink, culture and community. She has worked extensively with buyers, brands, and industry leaders, giving her a unique perspective on what drives both commercial success and cultural impact.

Her career spans leading brand, PR and events for lifestyle, F&B, and hospitality projects - ranging from high profile hotel openings to city-wide campaigns - always combining strategic insight with creative flair and a strong sense of purpose. With a track record of turning ideas into meaningful results, Rossella has helped businesses position themselves in competitive markets and connect authentically with audiences.

Her work has earned recognition at both local and international levels, including Best Newcomer Business 2019 for Bleach Please and Italian Culture Champion 2022 for The Pasta Magazine. These accolades reflect her ability to not only build brands but also champion cultural value and innovation.

As a judge for Scotland’s Trade Awards, Rossella brings her sharp eye for storytelling, market positioning, and buyer engagement - ensuring that the businesses she evaluates are not only commercially viable but also culturally relevant and future-focussed.