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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

WINNER Olives Et Al - Estia No7 Botanical Gin FINALIST Lewis Road Creamery - S'Mores Flavoured Milk FINALIST ALDI - exclusive Vista Bay Hard Seltzers

Best artisan food

WINNER Olives Et Al - Culinary CBD Oil FINALIST ALDI - exclusive Emporium Selection Artisan Cheese Assortment FINALIST ALDI - exclusive Emporium Selection Flavored Goat Logs

Best brand identity or marketing campaign

WINNER Brownes Dairy - Australian Bushfire Appeal FINALIST Danone Mexico - “A celebration to Mexico made Yoghurt” FINALIST Yili Group - Jinlingguan Seine Mouiller product launch

Best brand/business

WINNER SmartPack PTY - MojoMe FINALIST For Aisha - creating grown up tastes for your little one. FINALIST Jake and Nayns - Jake and Nayns FINALIST The Spice Pioneer - Power Pods FINALIST Tnuva GO - Sports Nutrition

Best children's product

WINNER Piccolo Foods - Cooking Range

FINALIST ALDI - exclusive Simply Nature Kids Bites

FINALIST Bestore - Colourful Fruit Grains

FINALIST Brownes Dairy - The Wiggles Yoghurt Pouches

FINALIST For Aisha - Cambodian Fish and Coconut Curry Tray Meal

FINALIST SNACKZILLA - Oat Cookies

Best convenience food innovation

WINNER Farm Rich - Time Outs

FINALIST ALDI - exclusive Park Street Deli Chocolate Hummus Mini Cups FINALIST Bestore - Small Beef Tallow Hot Pot FINALIST itsu  - hoisin duck bao'buns FINALIST The Spice Pioneer - Power Pods FINALIST Danone Mexico - “A celebration to Mexico made Yoghurt” FINALIST Simply Shirleys - JOLLOF PASTE

Best convenience packaging

WINNER Soggy Food Sucks - SAVRpak

FINALIST Danone Mexico - “A celebration to Mexico made Yoghurt”

FINALIST ALDI - exclusive Park Street Deli Snack Selects Three Packs

Best CSR/sustainability initiative

WINNER Fibervar - FiberBio FINALIST Brownes Dairy - Australia’s First Renewable Cartons FINALIST Danone Mexico - Sustainable cup

Best drink concept

WINNER Borna Foods - Pistachio Drink FINALIST ALDI - exclusive Quarter Cut Bourbon Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon FINALIST Kolibri Drinks - Kolibri CBD Cocktails FINALIST The Greater Good Fresh Brewing Co - The Pinter

Best drink packaging design

WINNER Sidel - AYA FINALIST ProAmpac and nkd LIFE - Trek water bottle FINALIST Noid Drinks - Tropical 330ml FINALIST Yili Group - Yili cold brew milk tea

Best food concept

WINNER Noblegen - the egg. FINALIST ALDI - exclusive Simply Nature Cauliflower Crackers FINALIST Jake and Nayns - Naansters FINALIST The Spice Pioneer - Power Pods FINALIST Yili Group - Highly Active Lactic Acid Bacteria & Pure Fruit and Vegetable Coating

Best food packaging design

WINNER Soggy Food Sucks - SAVRpak FINALIST Bestore - Classic Gift Box FINALIST Danone Mexico – “A celebration to Mexico made Yoghurt” FINALIST Yili Group – Yidianmeng

Best food-to-go innovation

WINNER Soggy Food Sucks - SAVRpak FINALIST Jake and Nayns – Burritos FINALIST Simplot - Delivery Fries FINALIST Royal Caribbean International – CocoCay Cabana Bento Boxes

Best foodservice technology innovation

WINNER Soggy Food Sucks - SAVRpak

FINALIST Franke Coffee Systems - iQ Flow FINALIST Simplot - Delivery Fries FINALIST Nutritics - Menu Management Software

Best free from product

WINNER Dolfin (UK) Ltd - My Sweet Chickpea FINALIST Lord Sandwich - Full Wrap GF Tortilla FINALIST ALDI - exclusive liveGfree Gluten Free Wide Pan Bread

Best health or wellness drink

WINNER Avo 88 - avocadomilk FINALIST ALDI - exclusive VitaLife Kombucha FINALIST Borna Foods - Pistachio Drink FINALIST Kolibri Drinks - Kolibri CBD Cocktails FINALIST Ocean Spray - Atoka Wellness FINALIST Pulsin - Ready to Drink Protein Shake Iced Coffee

Best health or wellness food

WINNER Zeno Functional Foods - SOBAR FINALIST activé - activé FiberShake FINALIST Merlyn Health Foods - Superfood Oil Ex FINALIST SmartPack - MojoMe Instant Collagen Broth

Best healthy snacking innovation

WINNER Norseland - Amazin Grazin Cheese Bars With Seeds FINALIST BEPPS Snacks - Pea Puffs Salt & Vinegar Flavour FINALIST Yili Group - Yili Freeze-Dried Yoghurt Bites FINALIST Nibble Protein - Nibble Brownie Bites Choc Walnut Brownie Strong Roots - Spinach Bites

Best indulgence product

WINNER Coda Signature - Signature Truffles Crescendo Collection FINALIST DIONE - Starlight Love Ice Cream FINALIST Alden's Organic - Midnight Cherry Chip Ice Cream FINALIST ALDI - exclusive Friendly Farms Whipped Dairy Topping FINALIST The Marshmallowist - Cannabis + Pink Grapefruit Marshmallows

Best ingredient innovation

WINNER Lori's Wholesome Pantry- Watermelon Seed Butter FINALIST Destilla - Beetroot HiPure ® FINALIST NKD Living - Granulated Erythritol FINALIST Noblegen - the egg. FINALIST Socati - Advanced microencapsulation technology

Best low-or-no product

WINNER Copenhagen Sparkling Tea Company - Sparkling Tea BLÅ FINALIST Eat Water - Slim Pasta Vegan Bolognese FINALIST Danone North America - Two Good Greek Lowfat Yogurt FINALIST SmartPack - MojoMe Instant Collagen Broth

Best manufacturing or processing technology

WINNER TrakRap - The TrakRap Packaging System FINALIST NBread - Patented technology of low temperature solid foam FINALIST Soggy Food Sucks – SAVRpak FINALIST Yili Group - Xujinhuan Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream

Best natural food or organic product

WINNER Alden's Organic - Midnight Cherry Chip Ice Cream FINALIST ALDI - exclusive Simply Nature Ancient Grains Breads FINALIST Yili Group - Jinlingguan Seine Mouiller FINALIST Nadec - Tamry Range

Best plant-based alternative

WINNER Noblegen - the egg. FINALIST Avo88 - avocadomilk FINALIST Innovopro - CP-PRO 70 FINALIST Strong Roots - Kale and Quinoa Burger FINALIST THIS - THIS Isn't Bacon FINALIST v2food – Plant Based Meat

Best professional kitchen product

WINNER Franke Coffee Systems - S700 Semi Automatic Bean to Cup Coffee Machine FINALIST Yili Group - Whipping Cream

Best snacking innovation

WINNER Bred's Foods - ROAR Protein Desserts FINALIST Bestore - Bear Shaped Biscuits With Cashew FINALIST Outstanding Foods - PigOut Pigless Pork Rinds FINALIST Zeno Functional Foods – SOBAR

Best special-edition product

WINNER ALDI - exclusive VitaLife Seasonal Kombucha FINALIST Alden's Organic - Pink Peppermint FINALIST ALDI - exclusive Emporium Selection Alcohol Infused Cheddars FINALIST Nibble Group - Nibble Protein Bites Gingerbread FINALIST PLAYin CHOC – ToyChoc Box FINALIST Popaball - Glitter Gravy Bauble

Best sustainable packaging

WINNER Hazel Technologies - Hazel Technologies FINALIST Brownes Dairy - Renewable Cartons FINALIST Mondi and REWE Group - PerFORMing paper-based packaging FINALIST TIPA Corp - Compostable Flexible Packaging