The winners in the World Food Innovation Awards 2018 have been announced as part of a special awards ceremony at Hotelympia, the foodservice event being held in London this week.
The annual awards, organised by FoodBev Media and held in association with Hotelympia, celebrate all that is good about innovation in the global food industry.
FoodBev Media group editor Alex Clere said: “We are happy 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 winners and finalists is below.
Best artisan product
Buckley & Beale – Sprouted Genius Crackers
Finalists
Bfresh spitiko – handmade beverages 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
For Aisha – infant tray meals
Brownes Dairy – ‘A Hint Of’ range of milk 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
KLG Spice – Gold Cardamom Fruitas
Flower & White – Meringue Bars Fudge Kitchen – Afternoon Tea Fudge Selection
Best consumer engagement campaign
Symrise AG – King of Onion 360°
Brownes Dairy – ‘A Hint Of’ range of milk Inner Mongolia Yili – Pro-Kido Searches for China’s Fantastic Baby Whole Earth – Nut-ting Compares to Fondue
Best convenience food
Veg of Lund – My Foodie
Arla Foods – Arla Protein Pouch KLG Spice – Gold Cardamom Fruitas Mondi – SteamFast
Best convenience or on-the-go packaging
PFF Packaging Group – Zizzi ‘To Go’ Bowl
Mondi Tire Kutsan – Watermelon’s Dream RP & Associates – Grub Tub Inner Mongolia Yili – JoyDay flavor yogurt
Best corporate social responsibility initiative
FareShare – FareShare Go
Blue Hill Farm – wastED London event CP Meiji – Meiji Gold Advance Harrogate Spring Water – ‘The Incredible Shrinking Bottle’ School Food Matters – fresh sustainable foods
Best foodservice/catering product
GenerationJuice – GenerationJuice dispenser
Aluline Group – Alu Sink Filter Adande Refrigeration – Aircell Grab & Go Cabinet 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
Turmeric Merchant – Turmeric Paste
Blendi – Blendi Smoothies Buckwheat Healthcare Products Pte Ltd – Nutraceutical Berries Juice Oatlaws – Power Oats Pro Superfood Nutrition – Plant Based Protein Water WhyNut? WOW
Best ingredient
Anglesey Sea Salt Company – Smoked Water
Alland et Robert – Karaya gum Ederna – Coffeos Slim Rice – Konjac Sushi Rice
Best new brand/business
Oatlaws – Illegally good oats from Finland
Hunt and Brew – Cold Brew Coffee Veg of Lund – My Foodie WhyNut?
Best new concept
Blendi – Blendi Smoothies
Bio-tiful Dairy – Kefir-Quark 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
Seamore – Seaweed Wraps
All Organic Treasures – Sunflower Haché Godminster – Star-shaped Vintage Organic Cheddar OMGTea – Iced Matcha Quinola Mothergrain – Kids Mediterranean
Best packaging design
Mondi Tire Kutsan – Pistachio’s Dream
Ardagh Group – Gluck preserve jar Fairfields Farm – Heat & Eat Crisps Yili – Ambrosial Premium Drinking Flavored Yoghurt Mondi Tire Kutsan – Watermelon’s Dream Proampac – EZY Pro10 Sticksology: Infusion Sticks – simply stir, sip and savour
Best snack
Hippeas – Organic Chickpea Puffs
Ape Snacks – Crunchy Coconut Bites Chocolate Born Tasty – Snackamolé Clover Sonoma – Whole Chocolate Milk Freedom Foods Group Limited – Barley+ Seven Seeds Bars Wild Trail – Carrot Cake fruit, veg & nut bar Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd – Yoghurt Flavor Milk Tablet
Best sustainability initiative
Vegware – Close the Loop
Bio-Bean – Coffee Logs Classeq Eau De Vie Connect – the sustainable water revolution!
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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