The shortlist of finalists in the World Food Innovation Awards 2019, to be held at IFE in London, has been announced.
The winners in all 27 categories will be announced as part of a special ceremony at the Talking Trends stage, within the International Food and Drink Event, on 1:30pm on 18 March.
FoodBev Media senior marketing executive Matt Ferris said: “We are delighted to celebrate the fifth year of the annual World Food Innovation Awards at IFE. In a highly competitive year, we’ve been given a unique glimpse into the latest and greatest food industry innovations and have marvelled at the calibre of our entrants. We’ve seen some key trends emerge as the industry continues to make inroads in sustainability, waste reduction, health and transparency. The prominence of plant-based products in our mainstream categories shows the increasing demand for flexitarian options. The World Food Innovation Awards really showcase some of the most ambitious new products and developments of the year from both new and established brands.”
A full list of this year’s finalists is below.
Best artisan drink
Belvoir Fruit Farms – Botanical Juniper & Tonic Billson’s Brewery – Small batch sodas Kolibri Drinks – Kolibri Drinks
Best artisan food
Armatore – Anchovy extract Borna Foods – Pistachio Butters Cottage Delight – Strawberry daiquiri whole fruit jam Fire Grain Freekeh – The grain that was born from the fire Longbottom & Co. – Hot Sauce
Best brand extension/limited edition
Absolut and Ardagh Group – Absolut Drop Armatore – Anchovy’s extract – Ceramic bottle Brownes Dairy – Top Down Natural Yoghurt Family Foods – MGO Manuka Honey Drops
Best brand/business
Cowan London – Billson’s Brewery Dammenberg – The Adventures of Moomin chocolate bar range EauLab – Next Generation Water Kolibri Drinks – Kolibri Drinks
Best children’s product
BLENDI – BLENDI Snacks Chewy Moon – Chewy Moon Chobani – Chobani Gimmies PLAYin CHOC – PLAYin CHOC kids
Best confectionery innovation
Fudge Kitchen – Lemongrass & Chilli Peanut Brittle Montrose Chocolate – Benefit Chocolate PLAYin CHOC – PLAYin CHOC kids
Best convenience food
Bio-tiful Dairy – Cacao Kefir Smoothie The Brook – Vegan Ready Meals Fazer – Froosh Smoothie Bowl Huel – Huel Ready-to-drink complete meal Nim’s Fruit Crisps – 100% Air Dried Watermelon Crisps Re:Nourish LTD – Re:Nourish Slice of Sauce – Classic Ketchup TEA-POP – TEA-POP
Best convenience packaging
Brownes Dairy – Top Down Natural Yoghurt DOZO Tea – DOZO Tea MATCHA KAMBLE GROUP INNOVATIONS LIMITED – Kamble’s Grab Cup
Best drink concept (sponsored by Austria Juice)
Captivate – Flavouring the Refill Revolution DOZO Tea – DOZO Tea MATCHA EauLab – Next Generation Water Timeless Drinks Ventures Ltd – NINE ELMS No18 Wine Water Ltd – O.Vine Xachoh – Blend No. 5 & Blend No. 7 Non-Alcoholic Spirits
Best food concept
ALDI – Mama Cozzi Cauliflower Crust Pizza EverSoQwrkee – Plant Based Pea M’LK Fazer – Froosh Smoothie Bowl Frutteto – Frutorka Italia Hubei Bestore Industries – Black Sesame and Mulberry Powder S&P Industries Sdn Bhd – Kerra Coconut Spread
Best food-service/catering product
Avocado Grinfeld – Frozen Pure Avocado Food for Progress – Pulled Oumph! Willaroos – Jackfruit Pepperoni
Best ‘free-from’ product
ALDI – Simply Nature 100% Avocado Oil Dolfin (UK) Ltd. – Full Of Beans Snacks Hunter & Gather Foods – MAYOCADO Ice Crime – Mini Sticks 0% added sugar Unbun Foods – Original Unbun YOFIX – Clean-label dairy-free yogurt alternatives
Best frozen food
ALDI – Sundae Shoppe Protein Pints Ice Crime – Mini Sticks 0% added sugar Oatlaws – Protein Oatscream
Best Great British product
Atkins and Potts – Inspired Vegan Horseradish Sauce Hunter & Gather Foods – Classic Avocado Oil Mayonnaise Radnor Preserves – Hand-Cut Pink Gin Marmalade
Best health/wellness drink
Botanical Lab – Cannabidiol Buckwheat Healthcare Products – Nutraceutical Buckwheat Nutrition Drink EauLab – Gut Support Water Nim’s Fruit Crisps – Nim’s Edible Teas Upbeat Brands Ltd – Juicy Protein Water Willy’s ACV – Willy’s Naturally Fermented Energy Drink
Best health/wellness food
Bio-tiful Dairy – Original Kefir-Quark Chomptown – Protein Cookies Fire Grain Freekeh – The grain that was born from the fire Huel – Huel Mint Chocolate Powder Pulsin Vitality Blend Supershake – Vanilla Matcha Flavour EverSoQwrkee – Plant-Based Probiotic Puffs – Vegan Cheese Re:Nourish – Re:Nourish Unbun Foods – Original Unbun
Best ingredient innovation
ALDI – Simply Nature Organic Bean Pasta Comet Bio – The Future of Ingredients Novo Farina – Gluten Free Pea Flour Nutrition Innovation Singapore – Nucane Life PLT Health Solutions – Artesa Chickpea Protein
Best manufacturing or processing technology
Amyris, Inc. – No Compromise Sweetness KAMBLE GROUP INNOVATIONS LIMITED – Freeze-Dried Sugarcane Juice OAL – APRIL Eye
Best marketing/engagement campaign
InnerMongolia Yili Industrial Group – Ambrosial Jellybean Creative Solutions for Porky Whites – SAUSIES Awards Kerrygold USA – ‘Music Behind the Recipes’ Campaign
Best organic product
ALDI – Simply Nature Organic Coconut Oil Dammenberg Organic – 79 % Criollo dark chocolate with strawberry & blackberry PLAYin CHOC – PLAYin CHOC kids
Best packaging design
Cowan London – Billson’s small-batch sodas Garçon Wines – Innovative, eco-friendly, flat wine bottle Lost Sheep Coffee – Lost Sheep Coffee LOTUS – LEAP Wild Salmon Pemberton & Whitefoord – Switchle Upbeat Brands Ltd – Juicy Protein Water
Best packaging technology
O-I – EXPRESSIONS Soggy Food Sucks LLC – Crunch Patch Stixfresh USA, Inc. – Stixfresh
Best plant-based product
ALDI – Earth Grown Meatless Meatballs EverSoQwrkee – Plant Based Pea M’LK Food for Progress – Pulled Oumph! Freaks of Nature – Dairy & Gluten Free Chocolate Fudge Hot Pudding Gato – Pudding Range Oatlaws – Oat Chocolate Protein Pudding Willaroos – Jackfruit Pepperoni YOFIX – Clean-label plant-based yogurt alternatives
Best snacking innovation
BEPPS – BEPPS Snacks Chobani – Chobani Gimmies Chomptown – Protein Cookies Dealing BG Ltd – Shiitake Crisps Plant Pops – Popped Lotus Seeds The Protein Ball Co – Apple + Blueberry Breakfast Balls ThreeWorks Snacks – ThreeWorks Apple Chips YAAR BARS LTD – Vanilla YAAR BAR
Best street food brand
Dyfferent – Cauliflower Rice with Peruvian Seasoning Food for Progress – Pulled Oumph! TSC Foods LTD – Glorious! Street Food soups
Best sustainability initiative
Captivate – Flavouring the Refill Revolution FoodMaven – Distribution Model PT Golden Hope Nusantara – Sustainability Initiatives Stixfresh USA, Inc. – Stixfresh
Best sustainable packaging
Absolut and Ardagh Group – Absolut Drop DS Smith Plastics – Fillbee Garçon Wines – Flat, sustainable wine bottle with game-changing transit case Stixfresh USA, Inc. – Stixfresh The One Brand – One Less Bottle Carton
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