Bradford-based grocer Morrisons picked up two prestigious titles at the national awards for The Pizza Pasta and Italian Food Association (PAPA).

Morrisons was named Supermarket Fresh Pasta Retailer of the Year and Supermarket Frozen Pizza Retailer of the Year.

Morrisons won the awards for the performance, growth and development of its product range and its support of the fresh pasta and frozen pizza categories.

Jim Winship, director of PAPA, said: "The Pizza Pasta and Italian Food Awards are organised to encourage and recognise excellence within the industry. Entries are judged both on the performance of the business in the sector as well as the product range, quality and support given over the year. Morrisons stood out from its competitors across these areas, and has a fresh pasta and frozen pizza offering to be proud of, so deserves to be crowned Retailer of the Year in these categories."

Kate Beattie, Morrisons Italian Foods buyer, said she is thrilled that the hard work given to growing the ranges and the fresh new products have been recognised.

"I am delighted that we have won these two awards from such a prestigious organisation."

Earlier this Morrisons was named as providing the best customer service in the UK by industry magazine The Grocer.