The winners lrand finalists of the annual World Food Innovation Awards, in association with FoodBev Media, have been announced as part of a ceremony at Hotelympia.
The judging panel considered 240 entries from 25 countries in 20 categories, spanning innovation in both product innovation and branding.
“The pace of change and real innovation demonstrated in the wide variety of entries in the second annual World Food Innovation Awards is evidence that the international food and beverage industry continues to deliver for the consumer,” said FoodBev Media group editorial director Bill Bruce. “From exciting new flavours and ingredients to clever convenience packaging and measurable advances in environmental responsibility, the awards highlight the best of the best from both established companies and a growing number of start-ups. If you want to spot the coming trends in food and drink, the World Food Innovation Awards provide all the clues you need.”
Best new food concept
Winner Crobar by Gathr
Finalists V&H (Little Moons) Ethical Blends
Best new beverage concept (including alcohol)
Winner Toast Ale
Finalists T-Sticks of London Taste Cocktails Muddle & Mash Truestart Coffee
Best new artisan food
Winner Mara Seaweed
Finalists Cool Chile Co Rated M Wine Infused Foods
Best new artisan beverage
Winner The Sweet Potato Spirit Company
Finalists Isfjord Tenzing Silent Pool Distillery Little Dish – Dish Go Gos
Best new children’s food
Winner Little Dish – Dish Go Gos
Finalists Little Dish – My first pizza Nom Noms World Food
Best new convenience food innovation
Winner ChicP
Finalist Nom Noms World Food Pack’d Bol Foods
Best confectionery innovation
Winner Katjes Magic Candy Factory
Finalists Mallow & Marsh V&H (Tsuki Mochi)
Best new condiment or marinade
Winner The Foraging Fox
Finalists Mineral Resources International (UK) Mara Seaweed
Best snacking innovation
Winner Simply 7 Snacks
Finalists Cereal Lovers Crowbar Protein Crobar by Gathr
Best new free-from category
Winner Inkka
Finalists MannaVida Kent & Fraser Symingtons
Best new food service or catering product
Winner iASC Irish Atlantic Seafood Company
Finalists Comark Instruments Pack’d
Best new health or wellness product
Winner Pack’d
Finalists Noa Potions Light of Life Smakosz Tradition
Best new food ingredient
Winner Mineral Resources International (UK)
Finalists iASC Irish Atlantic Seafood Company Mara Seaweed
Best new consumer engagement campaign
Winner Propercorn
Finalists Carlsberg Heineken Experience
Best new brand/business
Winner Food Minder
Finalists Arla Foods amba Pack’d Nom Nom World Food Muddle & Mash
Best new brand extension/limited edition
Winner Pop Chips
Finalists Coldpress Foods Joe’s Gourmet Foods
Best new packaging design
Winner Noa Potions
Finalists ProAmpac – Duke’s Mayonnaise Nom Nom World Food Angels Tears Vodka Silent Pool Distillery
Best convenience/on-the-go packaging
Winner Les Twists
Finalists RPC Superfos – Legismose RPC Bebo UK – Yowk Perfect
Best manufacturing/processing technology innovation
Winner Aqualogy Environment
Finalists Ederna Sacmi
Best environmental sustainability/CSR initiative
Winner Tipa-Corp
Finalists Organic Waste Logistics CanO Water
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