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FoodBev is pleased to announce the highly anticipated shortlist for the prestigious World Food Innovation Awards 2025! This year, there has been an extraordinary surge in creativity and ingenuity across the global food and beverage landscape.
As FoodBev's longest-running awards scheme and the premier platform for recognising and celebrating cutting-edge advancements, the World Food Innovation Awards continues to set the benchmark for excellence, and this year's shortlist truly embodies the future of food.
Congratulations to all the companies who have been shortlisted! Their dedication to pushing boundaries and developing game-changing solutions is commendable, and FoodBev eagerly looks forward to celebrating your achievements in person and online at the awards ceremony.
Mark your calendars for 17 March, 2.45pm GMT, where the winners will be unveiled live from the Trends & Innovations Platform at IFE 2025, ExCeL London.
FoodBev extends its gratitude to the esteemed panel of judges, whose expertise and rigorous evaluation process ensures that only the most truly exceptional innovations are recognised on this global stage.
This year's awards have been the largest yet, with over 100 shortlisted companies entering from across the globe, spanning 24 categories.
World Food Innovation Awards 2025 shortlist
Best products of 2025
Best artisan product
Cheeses of Wisconsin, LLC - The Big Moo - Harvest Cranberry
Irish Black Butter Ltd - Irish Black Butter
Opito Bay Salt Company - Opito Bay Natural Coromandel Sea Salt
Opito Bay Salt Company - Opito Bay Rare Dry Gin Sea Salt
SugarBean Candy - Coffee Bean Brûlée Candy - Cardamom Double Shot
SugarBean Candy - Coffee Bean Brûlée Candy, Single Shot
The Big Moo Harvest Cranberry Baked Cheese blends Finnish juustoleipä with Wisconsin flavors. Irish Black Butter is a gourmet spread crafted from Armagh Bramley apples, a unique jam alternative. Opito Bay's sea salt is crafted sustainably, reflecting unique local flavors and minerality. Opito Bay's sea salt is crafted combining gin botanical & pristine waters. SugarBean Candy offers unique Coffee Bean Brûlée, blending coffee, caramelized sugar & cardamom. SugarBean Candy's Coffee Bean Brûlée blends coffee and caramel for a unique treat.
Best bakery product
J & J Snack Foods - Brauhaus Pretzel Artisanal Sourdough Twists
Lika Bakery BV - Vegetable Flatbread
Slice of Life - Slice of Life Pepperoni Pizza
Szezám - Chocolate Babka - Gluten, Dairy Free & Refined Sugar Free
Brauhaus Pretzel Artisanal Sourdough Twists: premium, baked, with Everything Bagel seasoning. Lika Bakery's Vegetable Flatbread combines nutrition and sustainability, reducing global food waste. Slice of Life offers a high protein, high veg frozen pizza, meeting health and sustainability needs. This Chocolate Babka redefines tradition with gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free ingredients.
Best children's/baby product
Ella's Kitchen - Oaty Smooshy
Hyproca Nutrition Co - Kabrita Jingcuiyuebai Goat Milk Growing-Up Formula
Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Future Star Exclusive Care Formula Milk For Children
Kabrita - Goat Milk Infant Formula
Little Dish - Healthy Kids Limited - Little Dish Meals for Kids
Little Spoon - YoGos
Mavella - Mavella Gut Boost
Nobilis Zrt - Apple Sticks With Cinnamon
Nobilis Zrt. - Apple Sticks With Strawberries and Rosehip
Ella's Kitchen launches Oaty Smooshy, a nutritious oat and fruit snack for toddlers in March 2025. KABRlTA leads the goat milk market in China, offering diverse formulas with high nutritional value. Mengniu's Future Star milk enhances children's immunity with HMOs and prebiotics, free from sugar. Kabrita’s goat milk formula offers complete nutrition and is easier to digest than cow milk. Little Dish offers healthy, quick meals for kids, including a new Big Dish range for older children. YoGos are nutritious yogurt pouches with 0g added sugar, made for busy parents. Mavella Gut Boost supports kids' gut health with prebiotics and probiotics for happy tummies. Nobilis offers crunchy apple sticks with strawberries and rosehip, nutritious and sustainable snacks Nobilis offers crunchy, air-dried apple sticks with cinnamon, a healthy snack for kids.
Best chilled/frozen product
Aviko - Aviko Camembert Bites
Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Deluxe Simple (Four Ingredients) Milk Ice Cream
JonnyPops - Organic Rainbow Superpower Minis
The Mac Factory - Mushroom Truffle Infused Olive Oil and Garlic
Viciunai UK & Ireland - Khinkali with Meat and Habanero pepper
Viciunai UK & Ireland - VIČI Gyoza with Chicken and Curry
Camembert Bites are versatile, maintaining texture and flavor for various menu options. Mengniu Deluxe offers premium ice cream with only 4 natural ingredients for purity and quality. JonnyPops Organic Rainbow Superpower Minis are a kid-friendly, vitamin C-rich frozen treat. Introducing gourmet frozen meals with multiple cooking options, suitable for vegetarians. VIČI’s Khinkali with Meat and Habanero Pepper offers a spicy twist on traditional Georgian dumplings VIČI Gyoza with Chicken & Katsu offers crispy, flavorful dumplings for any meal.
Best confectionery product
Candy Clouds - Rainbow Candyfloss Cake
Gnaw Chocolate - Mocha Melts
Issei - Mochi Gummies Yuzu
Kizandy - Kizandy Sours - Watermelon
SugarBean Candy - Coffee Bean Brûlée Candy - Cardamom Double Shot
SugarBean Candy - Coffee Bean Brûlée Candy - Single Shot
Candy floss cakes feature rainbow flavors, customizable sizes, and are allergy-friendly. Gnaw's Mocha Melts enhance coffee with luxury chocolate cubes, sustainably made in Norfolk. Issei is a woman-owned startup creating innovative vegan snacks inspired by cultural diversity. Kizandy® offers sugar-free, vegan lozenges in stylish tins, promoting health and sustainability. SugarBean Candy offers unique Coffee Bean Brûlée, blending coffee, caramelized sugar & cardamom. SugarBean Candy's Coffee Bean Brûlée blends coffee and caramel for a unique treat.
Best convenience/ready meal product
Crosta Mollica - Margherita Sourdough Pizza
Crown Foods - Wat Kitchen - Wat Kitchen Pad Thai Noodles
Folkland Foods - Folkland Himalayan Salt Organic Farm Fries
Fruveco- Veggie Nuggets
Little Dish - Healthy Kids Limited - Little Dish Meals for Kids
Taylor Farms - Taylor Farms Single-Serve Chopped Salad Bowls (Sweet Kale)
The Mac Factory Ltd - Pancetta Mushroom & Garlic Mac & Cheese
Veetee - Mac'n'CheeseHead 3 Oozy Cheese
Veetee - RamenHead - Tom Yum
Crosta Mollica offers authentic Italian pizzas with premium quality and local sourcing. WAT KITCHEN offers quick, flavorful Pad Thai noodles in just two minutes. Folkland transitions to organic farming, aiming to support local agriculture and community education Fruveco Veggie Nuggets offer 70% veggies in fun shapes, perfect for kids and families. Little Dish offers healthy, fresh meals for kids, including a new Big Dish range for older children. Taylor Farms’ Sweet Kale Chopped Salad Bowl offers a nutritious, convenient meal option. The Mac Factory offers gourmet frozen meals with Italian flavors, perfect for home dining. Veetee’s MAC’N’CHEESEHEAD 3 Oozy Cheese offers quick, high-quality mac ‘n’ cheese in 60 seconds. Veetee’s RAMENHEAD Tom Yum offers authentic Thai flavours in a convenient, dual-component format.
Best dairy product
Arla Protein - Arla Protein Food To Go Chocolate Caramel Flavoured Meal Replacement Shake
BTNature - Premium Full Cream Instant Milk Powder
Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Future Star Exclusive Care Formula Milk For Children
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group, Jinshan Branch - Natural Pasture
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group (Yili) - Colorful Set-style Yogurt / Bingfen Ninglao（缤纷凝酪）
Mengniu Hi-Tech Dairy Products (Beijing) - Mengniu GuanYiru Morning8 DunDun Breakfast Yogurt
Molokia - Yogurt&Sauce
Yashili Dairy (Maanshan) - Mengniu Ruibuen Enzhi Milk Formula
Yili Group - Yili LightGrace Red Ginseng Revitalizing Milk Powder (TRT Co-Branded Edition)
Arla Protein Food To Go is a nutritious, convenient meal replacement shake with high protein & fibre BTNature offers nutrient-rich dairy products with innovative technology and high safety standards. Mengniu's Future Star Milk enhances children's immunity with HMOs and prebiotics, ensuring nutrition Natural Pasture offers fresh, nutritious milk with innovative packaging and high consumer appeal. Gonglao Binfen Ninglao innovates set-style yogurt with layered jam, achieving great market success. GuanYiru Morning8 DunDun Breakfast Yogurt offers nutritious, functional yogurt for busy lifestyles. Molokia Yogurt&Sauce offers a healthy, yogurt-based alternative to traditional condiments in Ukraine Mengniu's Ruibuen offers innovative infant formula with high breast milk fat similarity. Yili and TRT launch a co-branded revitalizing milk powder with innovative formulas and technology.
Best functional product
Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Future Star Exclusive Care Formula Milk For Children
Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Nopa Herbal Raw Materials Substitute Tea
Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Three Calves A2β-casein DNA Pure Milk
Jatcorp - Moroka Formulated Milk Powder with Lactoferrin Immunity Knight
Nanyang Polytechnic - Glow Elixir Shot: A Beverage Enhancing Beauty from Within
Nyo3 - Ageless by Nyo3 Ovarian Health Support Antarctic Krill Oil
Yashili Dairy (Maanshan) - Mengniu Slimline White Kidney Bean Extract Probiotic Skim Milk Formula
Yashili Dairy (Maanshan) - Mengniu Yourui AnTangDun Sugar Guard Milk Formula
Zooki - Zooki Super Strength Collagen
Mengniu's Future Star milk enhances children's immunity with HMOs and prebiotics, ensuring nutrition NOPA Substitute Tea combines the taste of traditional tea while offering additional health benefits. A2β-casein milk is tailored for sensitive consumers, promoting better digestion and nutrition. Moroka Immunity Knight enhances immunity with key ingredients like lactoferrin and EpiCor®. Glow Elixir Shot combines collagen, inulin, and curcumin for beauty and wellness support. OVA-KEEPAGE® supports women's ovarian health with a unique blend of essential ingredients. Mengniu Slimline offers a probiotic milk formula for women's weight loss and nutrition. Mengniu's AnTangDun milk formula targets blood sugar control for seniors with patented ingredients. Zooki Super Strength Collagen combines taste and benefits, offering 11,000mg of collagen per sachet.
Best low or no product
Betty Buzz - Sparkling Apple Ginger Sour Cherry Mocktail
Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Chewy Fruit Milk Beverages (Hawthorn Flavor)
Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Deluxe Simple (Four Ingredients) Milk Ice Cream
Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Justpure Vitamin D Flavoured Yogurt
Standard Investment (China) - Mighty Grain Bowl
Betty Buzz offers a delicious mocktail with apple, ginger, and sour cherry flavors. JustPure yogurt offers natural, additive-free vitamin D yogurt with enhanced stability and nutrition Mengniu Deluxe offers premium ice cream with only 4 natural ingredients for purity and quality. Mengniu CHEWY FRUIT Milk Beverages innovatively addresses stability issues in fruit dairy drinks. Mighty Grain Bowl is a nutritious, low GI, high fiber cereal ideal for healthy lifestyles.
Best meat/poultry product
MHP Food UK - Dried Chicken Breast Slices with Soy Sauce
MHP Food UK - Qualiko Chicken Sharwarma
Niman Ranch - Niman Ranch Applewood Smoked Pulled Pork
Niman Ranch - Niman Ranch Iberian Duroc Prosciutto
St Marcus Fine Foods - Original Biltong
Chick&Go offers a high-protein, ready-to-eat chicken snack for health-conscious consumers. Qualiko Frozen Chicken Shawarma offers convenience, authentic taste, and Halal certification. Niman Ranch’s pulled pork offers clean, humane ingredients and versatile recipes for quick meals. Niman Ranch’s Iberian Duroc Prosciutto features premium pork, traditional curing, and no additives. Original Beef Biltong is made from premium grass-fed silverside beef, marinated and air-dried.
Best natural/organic product
Angel Yeast- AngeoPro Yeast Protein
Deutsches Obst-Sorten Konsortium / Xenia Europa - Xenia(R) - Pear your mind
Earthbound Farm - Earthbound Farm Organic Salad Kits for One (Caesar)
Folkland Foods - Folkland Cajun Spice Organic Farm Fries
Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Deluxe Organic Milk Ice Cream
Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Milk Deluxe Desert Organic Pure Milk
Living Food International - Living Foods Germinated Flaxseed Oil
Nyo3 - Nyo3 Fish Oil 97% Omega-3
Opito Bay Salt Company - Opito Bay Black Garlic Sea Salt
The Organic Protein Co - The Organic Protein Co Madagascan Vanilla Organic Whey Protein Powder
AngeoPro™ Yeast Protein: sustainable vegan protein, full amino acids, & minimal environmental impact Xenia® revitalizes pears, promoting sustainability and regional food choices in a challenging market Earthbound Farm launches organic salad kits with avocado oil dressings for healthy, convenient meals Folkland transitions to organic farming, aiming to support local agriculture and community education Mengniu Deluxe Organic Milk Ice Cream: China's first all-organic ice cream, & 7 organic ingredients. Mengniu Milk DELUXE® transforms the Ulan Buh Desert into a sustainable organic dairy oasis. Living Foods' Organic Flaxseed Oil enhances nutrient absorption & offers key health benefits. NYO3 Fish Oil 97% Omega-3 offers high purity and potency, supporting various health benefits. Opito Bay offers unique sea salts infused with local ingredients, enhancing culinary experiences. A blend of organic whey protein, bourbon vanilla, and coconut sugar creates a pure vanilla flavor.
Best plant-based product
Crown Foods - Wat Kitchen Kung Pao Noodles
ICL Food Specialties - ROVITARIS® SprouTx™ Textured Soy Proteins
Impossible Foods - Impossible Corn Dogs
Sky Barn - Original Oat Milk
Sky Barn - Original Oat Milk +Adaptogens
Steakholder Foods - Salmon Patty
Steakholder Foods - White Fish Fillet
Veg Life - Taste of the East Scotchee
Best seafood product
Nanyang Polytechnic - Eco Nom Nom
Responsible Foods/ Næra Snacks - Næra Salmon Crunchy Fish Bites
Viciunai UK & Ireland - VIČI Cold smoked Atlantic Salmon fillet with Truffles
Viciunai UK & Ireland - VIČI Surimi Scallop Bites
Eco Nom Nom: Sustainable, healthy snack. Crispy, flavorful, convenient, guilt-free seafood delight. Næra® Salmon Crunchy Fish Bites are healthy, flavorful, and sustainably crafted seafood snacks. VIČI’s Cold-Smoked Atlantic Salmon with Truffle Taste offers a luxurious blend of flavors. VIČI Surimi Scallop Bites provide a sustainable, gourmet seafood option rich in protein and flavor.
Best snack product
Beautiful Foods - Chin Chin
Catalina Crunch - Catalina Crunch Cinnamon Toast Cereal
Hungry Monkey Snacks - Hungry Monkey Fresh Fruit Snack Bar
I Am Kooky - Freeze Dried Pineapple
PopCornaa - Vegan Seaweed, Wasabi and Soy Gourmet Popcorn
Viciunai UK & Ireland - VIČI Big Stick Seafood Stick
Woodridge Snacks - Woodridge Snacks' Brussels Sprouts + Sticky Rice Chips
Zooki - Super Strength Collagen Zooki
Zooki - Zooki Vitamin D
Tabitha’s Chin Chin is a crunchy Nigerian snack made in England with quality ingredients. Catalina Crunch Cinnamon Toast Cereal: high protein, low sugar, and great taste for a healthy start. Hungry Monkey offers chilled fruit snack bars made from up-cycled apple pulp and fresh ingredients. Enjoy crispy, flavorful freeze-dried pineapple, 100% fruit, vegan, and allergen-free. PopCornaa's Seaweed Wasabi & Soy Popcorn offers a bold, umami-rich snacking experience. VIČI Big Stick is a sustainable, protein-rich seafood snack, perfect for active lifestyles. Woodridge Snacks: Vacuum-Fried Brussels Sprouts with Sticky Rice Chips in Sweet Thai Chili flavour. Zooki Super Strength Collagen combines taste and benefits, offering 11,000mg of collagen per sachet. Zooki Vitamin D offers a tasty, effective way to boost Vitamin D levels and support health.
Best innovations of 2025
Best drink innovation
Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Chewy Fruit Floral Fruity Milkshake Yogurt Series
Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu PeekaMoo Cool Lemon Tea Flavor Drink
Nanyang Polytechnic - Trio Elixirs
Net Zero Foods - Robot - Organic Honey Cola Kombucha
PH - Ka-Ex – The World’s Fastest Cortisol-Stress-Reducer
Refix- Refix Coconut-Pineapple
Shanghai Maction Health Technology - Mengniu M-Action Electrolyte Concentrate PRO
Sky Barn - Original Oat Milk
Sky Barn - Original Oat Milk +Adaptogens
Win Win Water - Win Win Water - Spring Water
CHEWY FRUIT Yogurt Series:nutritious, flavorful drinks, premium ingredients & innovative packaging. PeekaMoo Cool Lemon Tea Drink targets young consumers with refreshing flavors and health benefits. Trio Elixirs offers innovative, inclusive mocktails that promote hydration and gut health for all. ROBOT is a healthy cola made with organic ingredients and 90% less sugar. KA-EX® is a revolutionary post-workout recovery solution that reduces cortisol levels significantly. REFIX Coco Piña is a natural hydration drink combining seawater, coconut, and pineapple for recovery Mengniu M-Action Electrolyte Concentrate PRO offers efficient electrolyte replenishment for athletes Sky Barn offers clean-label, barista-grade oat milk with high protein and no harmful additives. Sky Barn offers clean-label, barista-grade oat milk with adaptogens for enhanced coffee experiences. Win Win Water: sustainable, biodegradable plastic alternative, achieving major production milestones
Best food innovation
Fresh Del Monte - Rubyglow Pineapple
Gina's Table - Gina’s Table - ‘Merries’
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group - Ice Factory Konjac Dongdong Grape Flavored Frozen Electrolyte Drink
Mengniu Hi-tech Dairy Products (Beijing) - Mengniu GuanYiRu Bama 128 Probiotic Yogurt
More.Than - More.Than Wholegrain Instant Noodles - Kimchi Flavor
Shanghai Maction Health Technology Co - Mengniu M-Action Liquid Protein
Starfield - Starfield Poki Salad Bar
Stoked Oats - Stoked OatRice
Veetee - RamenHead Singapore Laksa
Viciunai UK & Ireland - VIČI Octopus from Surimi with Kalamata Olives and Pepper Drops in Oil
Fresh Del Monte launched the exclusive Rubyglow® Pineapple, a luxury fruit, in 2024. ‘Merries’ are nutritious freeze-dried fruit snacks made from surplus Australian produce. The first frozen electrolyte mini snack in China targets health-conscious consumers with 0 fat. Mengniu Bama 128 yogurt uses MN-Gup probiotics for digestive health and nutritional benefits. More.Than offers healthier instant noodles with bold flavors and high protein, now available in UAE. M-Action Liquid Protein enhances muscle recovery with innovative absorption technology. STARFIELD offers innovative plant-based products, highlighted by the award-winning Poki Salad Bar. Stoked OatRice is a nutritious, sustainable oat-based rice alternative, redefining meal options. Veetee’s RAMENHEAD Singapore Laksa redefines instant ramen with fresh noodles and rich broth. VIČI’s Surimi Octopus offers a gourmet Mediterranean seafood experience with rich flavors.
Best ingredient innovation
Ambipar - Ecological Alcohol - Production of Alcohol from Waste from the Food and Drinks Industries
Angel Yeast - AngeoPro Yeast Protein
Coccola - Coccola
Divaks - Textured Insect Protein
Gerald McDonald Group - Yuzu Juice NFC
GNT Group - Exberry Shade Vivid Orange
ICL Food Specialties - ROVITARIS® SprouTx™ Textured Soy Proteins
Incredo - Incredo Sugar G2
Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Justpure Vitamin D Flavoured Yogurt
Natavo Avocado - Natavo Avocado
Oterra A/S - Arctic Blue
Shandong Amicogen Biotechnology - Fish Collagen Tripeptide
Weiming Taiyan Biotechnology (Shaoxing) - WMTY Collagen Tri-Peptide Drink
Food and beverage waste is transformed into ecological alcohol through sustainable processes. AngeoPro™ Yeast Protein is a sustainable, complete vegan protein with numerous health benefits. Coccola is a nutrient-rich coconut powder that enhances taste and wellness in food and beverages. Divaks' TIP offers sustainable, high-protein alternatives from mealworms and peas. Japanese Yuzu Juice NFC showcases innovative processing & exceptional quality, available year-round. EXBERRY® Shade Vivid Orange is a non-GMO, clean-label color solution for food products. ICL and DAIZ develop soy proteins to enhance taste and texture in plant-based products. Incredo® Sugar G2 reduces sugar by up to 70% while maintaining sweetness, suitable for various foods Mengniu JustPure yogurt offers nutritious, additive-free options with enhanced vitamin D. Natavo Avocado: non-browning frozen avocados, enhancing culinary applications and reducing was Oterra Arctic Blue, sustainable blue pigment from spirulina, reducing carbon emissions significantly Fish collagen tripeptide offers high absorption, skin benefits, and is 100% natural. WMTY® Collagen Tri-Peptide Drink utilizes innovative technologies for enhanced quality & efficiency.
Best health innovation
ADM - ES1 Postbiotic (Bifidobacterium longum CECT7347)
ADM - Lactobacillus gasseri CP2305
Glastry Farm Ice Cream - Glastry Farm Mango and Passionfruit Sorbet
Gundry MD - Gundry MD Polyphenol-Rich Olive Oil
Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Three Calves A2β-casein Pure Milk
Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Three Calves Prebiotics Lactose Free Milk
Mountaindrop - Mountaindrop Prime: Natural Testosterone Booster
NYO3 - Nyo3 High Absorption Complex Omega-3
Suitefood - Formula Coccola
Yimpression (HK) - Naturally Sourced Probiotics
Yimpression (HK) - Ovaries Maintenance
AMD's HT-ES1 postbiotic can improving gut health and IBS symptoms. ADM's Lactobacillus gasseri CP2305: groundbreaking postbiotic enhancing mental & physical well-being Glastry Farm, established in 1856, excels in dairy and innovative healthy desserts. Gundry MD Polyphenol-Rich Olive Oil offers 30 times more polyphenols than standard oils. Mengniu A2β Pure Milk offers nutritious, easily absorbable dairy for sensitive individuals. Mengniu Three Calves Lactose-Free Milk promotes intestinal health with XOS from corn cobs. Mountaindrop® Prime revolutionizes men's vitality with a powerful natural superblend. NYO3 High Absorption Complex Omega-3 combines krill and fish oil for enhanced cardiovascular health. Coccola is a nutrient-rich sweetener that enhances beverages while supporting health and hydration. NATURALLY SOURCED PROBIOTICS supports women's health with probiotics and essential nutrients. OVARIES MAINTENANCE supports ovarian health, delays aging, and enhances hormonal balance.
Best technology innovation
DragonflyAI - Birds Eye & Dragonfly AI - Packaging Innovation Through AI
Inner Mongolia Mengniu Cheese - Mengniu Organic Cheese Lollipop
Inner Mongolia Mengniu Cheese - Mengniu Spray Liquid Butter
Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Zero-Additives Flavored Yogurt
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group - Yili LightEase Zero-Lactose Full Cream Modified Milk Powder
Sidework - Sidework Intelligent Beverage Dispenser
SPXFLOW Technology Danmark - APV Seamless UHT Vessel
Birds Eye leveraged AI for packaging innovation, enhancing consumer engagement and sales growth. Mengniu Organic Cheese Lollipop: organic, nutritious snacks for children, ensures quality & safety. Mengniu Spray liquid butter: a convenient, healthy alternative for cooking with controlled usage. Mengniu's yogurt maintains freshness and taste without pasteurization, addressing cold-chain issues. Yili LightEase: zero-lactose milk powder for lactose-intolerant consumers, enhancing gut health. Sidework's dispenser automates beverage service, boosting profits and efficiency in hospitality. The APV Seamless Infusion Vessel enhances UHT processing, reducing fouling and increasing efficiency
Best businesses of 2025
Best marketing campaign
Deutsches Obst-Sorten Konsortium / Xenia Europa - Xenia(R) - Pear your mind
Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Green Mood Osmanthus Mung Bean Cake Flavored Ice Cream
Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Rollflex Suibian Gold Series Ice Cream
Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu X KFC Green Mood Creamy Ice Cream
Les Producteurs de lait du Québec - Milkeye
Mutti Pomodoro - Make It Mutti: An Immersive Tomato Dining Experience at the Saatchi Gallery
Yogoody - The Next Level of Yogurt - 'A Taste that Shakes the World'
Xenia® redefines pears as a sustainable, trendy choice for health-conscious consumers. Green Mood Osmanthus Mung Bean ice cream promotes a unique ice cream fusion for prosperity. Suibian leverages music festivals to engage young consumers and promote new products. Mengniu's KFC partnership enhances visibility & consumer engagement through innovative products. Quebec's Milkeye campaign modernized milk for Gen Z, leveraging nostalgia and influencer engagement. Mutti's immersive dining event showcased its tomato legacy and innovative marketing success. The YOGOODY campaign showcases a vibrant, youthful identity through energetic visuals and messaging.
Best new/start-up business
Coccola
Folkland Foods
Issei
ProChilli
Sky Barn
The Mac Factory
Best packaging design
Alzamora Group - Christmas display and packs - Chupa Chups
Graphic Packaging International - Pilgrim’s Food Masters PaperLite Tray
Graphic Packaging International - Printed Pressed Board VSP Tray for Morrisons’ Own-Label Steak
Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Deluxe TPA250Edge DreamCap PoB Full Color Digital Printing
Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Naite Dark Chocolate Milk x Capybara Xiaohuangtun Collaboration Packaging
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial (Yili) - Light·Set-style Yogurt / Light·lapper Yogurt / Qing·Ninglao（轻·凝酪）
Kizandy - Kizandy Sours - Strawberry
Rebel Bear Honey - Rebel Bear Milk Chocolate Honey
Veetee - Veetee RamenHead
Alzamora Group's Christmas display and packs - Chupa Chups attract families with sustainable design. GPI's Pilgrim’s Food Masters PaperLite Tray reduces plastic use while ensuring recyclability. GPI & Morrisons' new trays enhance packaging design by replacing plastic with recyclable board. DELUXE's innovative packaging enhances brand appeal and consumer connection through customization. Mengniu NaiTe®'s packaging design enhances emotional connection and sustainability. Yili's Gonglao: a sleek packaging design that emphasizes its zero-sucrose appeal and health focus. Kizandy's stylish, reusable tins enhance sustainable packaging design for their vegan lozenges. Rebel Bear's packaging emphasizes sustainability and consumer engagement through innovative design. RAMENHEAD's innovative packaging enhances flavor and convenience, redefining instant ramen design.
Best CSR/sustainability initiative
Ella's Kitchen - Protecting Nature for Future Generations
Gina's Table - Merries
Global Village Fruit, d/b/a The Jackfruit Company, Jack & Annie’s - The Jackfruit Company & Jack & Annie's Sustainability
Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group- Mengniu Milk Deluxe Desert Organic Pure Milk
Klöckner Pentaplast - Taking sustainability to the next level: KP 100% Tray2Tray in combination with KP FlexiLid EH 145 R, KP Elite and KP Zapora
Mengniu Hi-tech Dairy Products (Beijing) - Mengniu Shiny Meadow Master Quality Gable Top Fresh Milk
Tate & Lyle - Tate & Lyle's Sustainable Stevia Programme
The Bread and Butter Thing - The Bread and Butter Thing x Riviera Reducing Emissions and Waste
Ella's Kitchen's commitment to restoring habitats and engaging communities for sustainability. Gina's Table's 'Merries' reduce food waste by freeze-drying surplus fruit, promoting sustainability. Jack & Annie’s emphasizes sustainable practices that support farmers and reduce environmental impact Mengniu Desert Pure Milk promotes sustainability through eco-friendly practices & community support. Klöckner Pentaplast showcases innovative food packaging solutions made from 100% recycled materials Mengniu Shiny Meadow: sustainability through eco-friendly packaging & health-focused nutrition Tate & Lyle's stevia programme significantly reduces environmental impact & supports farmers. The Bread and Butter Thing x Riviera reducing emissions and waste through surplus produce logistics.
Best foodservice initiative
MHP Food UK - Qualiko Professional Dragon's Feast Steamed Cooked Chicken Breast
MHP's Qualiko Dragon's Feast Steamed Chicken Breast enhances efficiency for foodservice operators.
Congratulations to all the shortlisted products, businesses and brands!
Each shortlisted entry will be recognised as either a Winner, Finalist or Commended.
The final results will be announced on 17 March at 2:45pm GMT at the Trends & Innovations Platform at ExCeL London, and online here at FoodBev.com.
The 2025 judging panel
Federico Dellafiore, Event Manager | IFE Steve Osborn, M.Phil, Director & Technology Scout Stefania Pérez Beltrán, Marketing & trade-marketing manager Silvia D'Alesio, Food & Packaging Ecosystem Expert Mash Chiles, Managing Director | Gourmet Partners Brand Builders Siân Yates, Editorial director | FoodBev Media
FoodBev is grateful for the World Food Innovation Awards 2025 judging panel for their unwavering dedication to reviewing the innovations of over 100 companies who entered this year's awards. Their invaluable expertise is paramount in evaluating the diverse range of entries, and their commitment to celebrating excellence within the food and beverage industry has been crucial in making the awards a resounding success.
What happened last year?
In 2024 the World Food Innovation Awards celebrated more than 80 companies, with winners across 23 categories. Held during IFE at the annual Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, the awards generated significant buzz. Industry leaders, buyers, professionals and competitors, recognised and applauded the most creative and impactful products of the year.
MHP Chick & Go Winner Best Meat/Poultry Product, Finalist in Best Snack Okell's Brewery's Okell's ZERO, Winner of Best Low or No Product 2024 celebrate at their IFE stand Soul Fruit's Dragon Fruit Crisps, Winners of Best Snack Product at World Food Innovation Awards 2024 Franke Coffee Systems' Mytico, Winner of Best Foodservice Initiative at World Food Innovation Awards Float Foods - OnlyEg™ Eg Yolk, Winner of Best Ingredient Innovation 2024 Marketing Director of FoodBev Media, Daniel Bunt, hosting the World Food Innovation Awards 2024 Okell's Brewery's Okell's ZERO, Winner of Best Low or No Product, World Food Innovation Awards 2024
From sustainable packaging to novel technologies and exciting new flavours, the event showcased the dynamic future of food innovation and set the stage for 2025, as innovation leads to progress.
Hosted at the perfect event, IFE is the hub for forging valuable business relationships, discovering cutting-edge industry trends, and engaging with a world-class array of exhibitors.
Each year 30,000 visitors explore more than the 1,500 exhibitors across IFE and its five co-located events.
The World Food Innovation Awards supports exhibitors to increase their exposure at the event and beyond.
IFE's World Food Innovation Awards winning exhibitors of 2024 spoke to FoodBev about their experiences at the event, their winning products and the awards.
Want to hear more from past winners and see how they celebrated their success?
Check out Winning Innovation magazine for more details, interviews, and insights:
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