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Innovation is what keeps brands ahead of the curve, captivating consumers with original flavours, revolutionary technologies and sustainable solutions that reshape the future of eating and drinking. Recognising the creators and thinkers behind these ideas is FoodBev Awards' mission. To showcase these successful companies, FoodBev Media is thrilled to unveil its latest publication, Winning Innovations, a meticulously curated compilation of all the 2023 victors across our seven prestigious FoodBev Awards schemes.

At the heart of Winning Innovations lies a celebration of the product development, talent and progressive thinking that is driving the food and beverage industry towards a more exciting future. Each year, FoodBev Awards shines a spotlight on companies and individuals who dare to think differently, setting new standards in quality, efficiency and final products across a diverse array of categories. From Coffee Innovation to Plant-based Innovation, FoodBev Awards' seven annual schemes encapsulate the diverse brilliance of the industry.

Winning Innovations is not just a publication, it is a source of inspiration. For the professionals within the industry who successfully won in their respected category, it serves as a hallmark of their hard work. For others, it is a showcase of excellence and a treasure trove of ideas that can spur collaborations and networking for their own businesses. Within the pages, Winning Innovations meticulously details the winners from each of the seven awards in 2023, providing readers with insightful narratives on the innovation and hard work, as well as exclusive interviews with the people behind each success story. Highlights include: BiteMe Nutrition – a Croatian start-up with an innovative approach to healthy snacking. Jan Bakija, part of the sales and business development team, shares insights into the company’s journey, highlighting its award-winning product from the 2023 World Food Innovation Awards on page 15. Raw Material – winner of the ‘Best Ethical Initiative’ and ‘Best Sustainability Initiative’ categories at the 2023 World Coffee Innovation Awards, Raw Material is a social enterprise dedicated to revolutionising the coffee industry by prioritising impact over profit and empowering marginalised coffee-growing communities across the globe. Founder Matt Graylee tells us more on page 47. DSM-Firmenich – Melanie Luangrath, director of new business development at DSM-Firmenich, elaborates on why the company’s award-winning Vertis CanolaPro nutrition bar with cranberry stands out in the competitive snacking market and how it is helping to make sports nutrition accessible to all. Read the full interview on page 54.

Don't miss out on this captivating exploration of excellence and innovation. To secure your copy of Winning Innovations, visit FoodBev Awards' website today. Join us in celebrating the brilliant minds setting new benchmarks in taste, sustainability and ingenuity in the food and beverage industry.