The annual World Food Innovation Awards, in association with FoodBev Media, took place at HRC in London today. The judging panel considered entries from over 21 countries in 28 categories.
FoodBev Media news reporter Emma Upshall said: “After witnessing another year of exciting product launches, we are delighted to celebrate the sixth year of the annual World Food Innovation Awards at HRC (London ExCel).
“Brands are continuing to keep up with the latest trends and we have been fascinated by the quality and creativity of our entrants. We have seen new flavour combinations, smart packaging designs, and revolutionary technology, many representing the rise of the health-conscious consumer and a more sustainable food industry.
“The World Food Innovation Awards celebrates some of the most ambitious new products and developments of the year across both established brands and start-ups. We can’t wait to share a fine representation of what we believe the future holds for food innovation.”
A full list of winners and finalists in each category follows below.
Best artisan drink
Olives Et Al – Estia No7 Botanical Gin
Finalists
Lewis Road Creamery – S’Mores Flavoured Milk ALDI – exclusive Vista Bay Hard Seltzers
Best artisan food
Olives Et Al – Culinary CBD Oil
ALDI – exclusive Emporium Selection Artisan Cheese Assortment ALDI – exclusive Emporium Selection Flavored Goat Logs
Best brand identity or marketing campaign
Brownes Dairy – Australian Bushfire Appeal
Danone Mexico – “A celebration to Mexico made Yoghurt” Yili Group – Jinlingguan Seine Mouiller product launch
Best brand/business
SmartPack PTY – MojoMe
For Aisha – creating grown up tastes for your little one. Jake and Nayns – Jake and Nayns The Spice Pioneer – Power Pods Tnuva GO – Sports Nutrition
Best children’s product
Piccolo Foods – Cooking Range
ALDI – exclusive Simply Nature Kids Bites Bestore – Colourful Fruit Grains Brownes Dairy – The Wiggles Yoghurt Pouches For Aisha – Cambodian Fish and Coconut Curry Tray Meal SNACKZILLA – Oat Cookies
Best convenience food innovation
Farm Rich – Time Outs
ALDI – exclusive Park Street Deli Chocolate Hummus Mini Cups Bestore – Small Beef Tallow Hot Pot itsu [grocery] – hoisin duck bao’buns The Spice Pioneer – Power Pods Danone Mexico – “A celebration to Mexico made Yoghurt” Simply Shirleys – JOLLOF PASTE
Best convenience packaging
Soggy Food Sucks – SAVRpak
Danone Mexico – “A celebration to Mexico made Yoghurt” ALDI – exclusive Park Street Deli Snack Selects Three Packs
Best CSR/sustainability initiative
Fibervar – FiberBio
Brownes Dairy – Australia’s First Renewable Cartons Danone Mexico – Sustainable cup
Best drink concept
Borna Foods – Pistachio Drink
ALDI – exclusive Quarter Cut Bourbon Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon Kolibri Drinks – Kolibri CBD Cocktails The Greater Good Fresh Brewing Co – The Pinter
Best drink packaging design
Sidel – AYA
ProAmpac and nkd LIFE – Trek water bottle Noid Drinks – Tropical 330ml Yili Group – Yili cold brew milk tea
Best food concept
Noblegen – the egg.
ALDI – exclusive Simply Nature Cauliflower Crackers Jake and Nayns – Naansters The Spice Pioneer – Power Pods Yili Group – Highly Active Lactic Acid Bacteria & Pure Fruit and Vegetable Coating
Best food packaging design
Bestore – Classic Gift Box Danone Mexico – “A celebration to Mexico made Yoghurt” Yili Group – Yidianmeng
Best food-to-go innovation
Jake and Nayns – Burritos Simplot – Delivery Fries Royal Caribbean International – CocoCay Cabana Bento Boxes
Best foodservice technology innovation
Franke Coffee Systems – iQ Flow Simplot – Delivery Fries Nutritics – Menu Management Software
Best free from product
Dolfin (UK) Ltd – My Sweet Chickpea
Lord Sandwich – Full Wrap GF Tortilla ALDI – exclusive liveGfree Gluten Free Wide Pan Bread
Best health or wellness drink
Avo 88 – avocadomilk
ALDI – exclusive VitaLife Kombucha Borna Foods – Pistachio Drink Kolibri Drinks – Kolibri CBD Cocktails Ocean Spray – Atoka Wellness Pulsin – Ready to Drink Protein Shake Iced Coffee
Best health or wellness food
Zeno Functional Foods – SOBAR
activé – activé FiberShake Merlyn Health Foods – Superfood Oil Ex SmartPack – MojoMe Instant Collagen Broth
Best healthy snacking innovation
Norseland – Amazin Grazin Cheese Bars With Seeds
BEPPS Snacks – Pea Puffs Salt & Vinegar Flavour Yili Group – Yili Freeze-Dried Yoghurt Bites Nibble Protein – Nibble Brownie Bites Choc Walnut Brownie Strong Roots – Spinach Bites
Best indulgence product
Coda Signature – Signature Truffles Crescendo Collection
DIONE – Starlight Love Ice Cream Alden’s Organic – Midnight Cherry Chip Ice Cream ALDI – exclusive Friendly Farms Whipped Dairy Topping The Marshmallowist – Cannabis + Pink Grapefruit Marshmallows
Best ingredient innovation
Lori’s Wholesome Pantry- Watermelon Seed Butter
Destilla – Beetroot HiPure ® NKD Living – Granulated Erythritol Noblegen – the egg. Socati – Advanced microencapsulation technology
Best low-or-no product
Copenhagen Sparkling Tea Company – Sparkling Tea BLÅ
Eat Water – Slim Pasta Vegan Bolognese Danone North America – Two Good Greek Lowfat Yogurt SmartPack – MojoMe Instant Collagen Broth
Best manufacturing or processing technology
TrakRap – The TrakRap Packaging System
NBread – Patented technology of low temperature solid foam Soggy Food Sucks – SAVRpak Yili Group – Xujinhuan Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream
Best natural food or organic product
Alden’s Organic – Midnight Cherry Chip Ice Cream
ALDI – exclusive Simply Nature Ancient Grains Breads Yili Group – Jinlingguan Seine Mouiller Nadec – Tamry Range
Best plant-based alternative
Avo88 – avocadomilk Innovopro – CP-PRO 70 Strong Roots – Kale and Quinoa Burger THIS – THIS Isn’t Bacon v2food – Plant Based Meat
Best professional kitchen product
Franke Coffee Systems – S700 Semi Automatic Bean to Cup Coffee Machine
Yili Group – Whipping Cream
Best snacking innovation
Bred’s Foods – ROAR Protein Desserts
Bestore – Bear Shaped Biscuits With Cashew Outstanding Foods – PigOut Pigless Pork Rinds Zeno Functional Foods – SOBAR
Best special-edition product
ALDI – exclusive VitaLife Seasonal Kombucha
Alden’s Organic – Pink Peppermint ALDI – exclusive Emporium Selection Alcohol Infused Cheddars Nibble Group – Nibble Protein Bites Gingerbread PLAYin CHOC – ToyChoc Box Popaball – Glitter Gravy Bauble
Best sustainable packaging
Hazel Technologies – Hazel Technologies
Brownes Dairy – Renewable Cartons Mondi and REWE Group – PerFORMing paper-based packaging TIPA Corp – Compostable Flexible Packaging
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