The shortlist of finalists in the World Food Innovation Awards 2018, to be held at Hotelympia in London, has been announced.
The winners in all 20 categories will be revealed as part of a special ceremony at the Launch Pad stage, within Hotelympia, at 3.30 pm on 7 March.
FoodBev Media group editor Alex Clere said: “We are excited to celebrate the fourth year of the annual World Food Innovation Awards this year at Hotelympia. Once again we are fascinated by the level of innovation shown by the entrants. We see new flavours, new concepts, smart packaging designs, state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies and new ground gained towards a more responsible and sustainable food industry.
“The World Food Innovation Awards really showcase some of the most ambitious new products and developments of the year from a wide range of companies all over the world, both large and small. Keeping an eye on the finalists and winners is always a good way to spot the industry’s next big trend.”
A full list of this year’s finalists is below.
Best artisan product
Bfresh spitiko – handmade beverages Buckley & Beale – Sprouted Genius Crackers Dawn Meats – Vintage Reserve Dry Aged Beef
Best brand extension/limited edition
Arla Foods – Arla Protein Pouch Inner Mongolia Yili – Ambposial Flavored Greek-style Yoghurt Purbeck Ice Cream – The Jurassic Range
Best children’s product
Brownes Dairy – ‘A Hint Of’ range of milk For Aisha – infant tray meals Freedom Foods Group – Messy Monkeys Whole Grain Bites Global Food Industries – Chicken Quinoa & Kale Nuggets Little Dish – Cooking Sauces
Best condiment/marinade
Hawkshead Relish Company – Black Garlic Ketchup Malee Applied Sciences – Vintico
Best confectionery product
Flower & White – Meringue Bars Fudge Kitchen – Afternoon Tea Fudge Selection KLG Spice – Gold Cardamom Fruitas
Best consumer engagement campaign
Brownes Dairy – ‘A Hint Of’ range of milk Inner Mongolia Yili – Pro-Kido Searches for China’s Fantastic Baby Symrise AG – King of Onion 360° Whole Earth – Nut-ting Compares to Fondue
Best convenience food
Arla Foods – Arla Protein Pouch KLG Spice – Gold Cardamom Fruitas Mondi – SteamFast Veg of Lund – My Foodie
Best convenience or on-the-go packaging
Mondi Tire Kutsan – Watermelon’s Dream PFF Packaging Group – Zizzi ‘To Go’ Bowl RP & Associates – Grub Tub Inner Mongolia Yili – JoyDay flavor yogurt
Best corporate social responsibility initiative
Blue Hill Farm – wastED London event CP Meiji – Meiji Gold Advance FareShare – FareShare Go Harrogate Spring Water – ‘The Incredible Shrinking Bottle’ School Food Matters – fresh sustainable foods
Best foodservice/catering product
Aluline Group – Alu Sink Filter Adande Refrigeration – Aircell Grab & Go Cabinet GenerationJuice – GenerationJuice dispenser Print2Taste – 3D Food Printing System Procusini 3.0
Best ‘free-from’ product
All Organic Treasures – Sunflower Haché Drink me Chai – Turmeric Latte Premier Foods – Bisto Gluten Free Veg of Lund – My Foodie
Best health/wellness product
Blendi – Blendi Smoothies Buckwheat Healthcare Products Pte Ltd – Nutraceutical Berries Juice Oatlaws – Power Oats Pro Superfood Nutrition – Plant Based Protein Water Turmeric Merchant – Turmeric Paste WhyNut? WOW
Best ingredient
Alland et Robert – Karaya gum Anglesey Sea Salt Company – Smoked Water Ederna – Coffeos Slim Rice – Konjac Sushi Rice
Best new brand/business
Hunt and Brew – Cold Brew Coffee Oatlaws – Illegally good oats from Finland Veg of Lund – My Foodie WhyNut?
Best new concept
Bio-tiful Dairy – Kefir-Quark Blendi – Blendi Smoothies KLG Spice – Gold Cardamom Fruitas Get More Vitamins – Get More Multivitamin Chewing Gum Huplain – ByChew Miracle Tree – Organic Moringa Superfood Energy Infusion Teapy – T41
Best organic product
All Organic Treasures – Sunflower Haché Godminster – Star-shaped Vintage Organic Cheddar OMGTea – Iced Matcha Quinola Mothergrain – Kids Mediterranean Seamore – Seaweed Wraps
Best packaging design
Ardagh Group – Gluck preserve jar Fairfields Farm – Heat & Eat Crisps Yili – Ambrosial Premium Drinking Flavored Yoghurt Mondi Tire Kutsan – Pistachio’s Dream Mondi Tire Kutsan – Watermelon’s Dream Proampac – EZY Pro10 Sticksology: Infusion Sticks – simply stir, sip and savour
Best snack
Ape Snacks – Crunchy Coconut Bites Chocolate Born Tasty – Snackamolé Clover Sonoma – Whole Chocolate Milk Freedom Foods Group Limited – Barley+ Seven Seeds Bars Hippeas – Organic Chickpea Puffs Wild Trail – Carrot Cake fruit, veg & nut bar Inner Mongolia Yili – Yoghurt Flavor Milk Tablet
Best sustainability initiative
Bio-Bean – Coffee Logs Classeq Eau De Vie Connect – the sustainable water revolution! Vegware – Close the Loop
Best technology innovation
Alberts – The Smoothie Station Nima – Gluten Sensor OAL – APRIL Robotic Weighing Station QualityFry – Fast Chef Elite + Veg of Lund – My Foodie Yili – Shuhua lactose-free milk
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