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FoodBev Media is delighted to announce the winners of the prestigious World Food Innovation Awards 2025, celebrating innovation in the food and beverage industry. This year’s awards highlight the importance of meeting evolving consumer needs and building a sustainable and nutritious future for food.
A panel of judges meticulously evaluated an unprecedented number of submissions to recognise the most exceptional innovations. FoodBev extends sincere gratitude to these judges for their invaluable expertise and discerning insights.
The winners were revealed in a live ceremony during IFE 2025, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, the key global platform that unites industry leaders. A hub for collaboration and discovery, IFE is instrumental in showcasing food and beverage advancements and continues to be the perfect venue to announce the winners of the World Food Innovation Awards 2025.
Daniel Bunt, marketing director of FoodBev Media and host of the ceremony, emphasised the significance of this year’s awards:
This year’s World Food Innovation Awards has seen an incredible plethora of products and brands from across the international food and beverage industry. The turnout at this year’s Winner’s ceremony is a clear indication of the industry's hunger for innovation, providing entrants into our awards with a dedicated platform to promote themselves at IFE, with an increase in engagement both online and in person.
The new FoodBev App preview, launched at IFE, features a live feed for exhibitors and visitors to capture their favourite moments of the event.
With more than 100 companies celebrating their success, their achievements underscore the crucial importance of innovation within the food and beverage industry. This fierce competition has made winning a World Food Innovation Award in 2025 a significant accomplishment.
Congratulations to all the winners, finalists and commended entries for their outstanding contributions!
World Food Innovation Awards 2025 results
Best products of 2025
Best artisan product
WINNER Irish Black Butter - Irish Black Butter
FINALIST Cheeses of Wisconsin - The Big Moo - Harvest Cranberry
FINALIST Opito Bay Salt Company - Opito Bay Rare Dry Gin Sea Salt
FINALIST SugarBean Candy - Coffee Bean Brûlée Candy - Cardamom Double Shot
FINALIST SugarBean Candy - Coffee Bean Brûlée Candy, Single Shot
COMMENDED Opito Bay Salt Company - Opito Bay Natural Coromandel Sea Salt
Irish Black Butter is a gourmet spread crafted from Armagh Bramley apples, a unique jam alternative. The Big Moo Harvest Cranberry Baked Cheese blends Finnish juustoleipä with Wisconsin flavors. 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. Opito Bay's sea salt is crafted sustainably, reflecting unique local flavors and minerality.
Best bakery product
WINNER Szezám - Chocolate Babka - Gluten, Dairy Free and Refined Sugar Free
FINALIST J&J Snack Foods - Brauhaus Pretzel Artisanal Sourdough Twists
FINALIST Lika Bakery - Vegetable Flatbread
FINALIST Slice of Life - Slice of Life Pepperoni Pizza
This Chocolate Babka redefines tradition with gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free ingredients. 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.
Best children's/baby product
WINNER Ella's Kitchen - Oaty Smooshy
FINALIST Hyproca Nutrition - Kabrita Jingcuiyuebai Goat Milk Growing-Up Formula
FINALIST Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Future Star Exclusive Care Formula Milk For Children
FINALIST Little Dish - Healthy Kids Limited - Little Dish Meals for Kids
FINALIST Little Spoon - YoGos
FINALIST Mavella - Mavella Gut Boost
COMMENDED Kabrita - Goat Milk Infant Formula
COMMENDED Nobilis - Apple Sticks With Cinnamon
COMMENDED Nobilis - Apple Sticks With Strawberries and Rosehip
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. 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. Kabrita’s goat milk formula offers complete nutrition and is easier to digest than cow milk. 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
WINNER The Mac Factory - Mushroom Truffle Infused Olive Oil and Garlic
FINALIST Aviko - Aviko Camembert Bites
FINALIST Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Deluxe Simple (Four Ingredients) Milk Ice Cream
FINALIST JonnyPops - Organic Rainbow Superpower Minis
FINALIST Viciunai UK & Ireland - VIČI Gyoza with Chicken and Curry
COMMENDED Viciunai UK & Ireland - Khinkali with Meat and Habanero pepper
Introducing gourmet frozen meals with multiple cooking options, suitable for vegetarians. 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. VIČI Gyoza with Chicken & Katsu offers crispy, flavorful dumplings for any meal. VIČI’s Khinkali with Meat and Habanero Pepper offers a spicy twist on traditional Georgian dumplings
Best confectionery product
WINNER Issei - Mochi Gummies Yuzu
FINALIST Candy Clouds - Rainbow Candyfloss Cake
FINALIST Gnaw Chocolate - Mocha Melts
FINALIST Kizandy - Kizandy Sours - Watermelon
FINALIST SugarBean Candy - Coffee Bean Brûlée Candy - Cardamom Double Shot
FINALIST SugarBean Candy - Coffee Bean Brûlée Candy - Single Shot
Issei is a woman-owned startup creating innovative vegan snacks inspired by cultural diversity. 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. 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
WINNER Crosta Mollica - Margherita Sourdough Pizza
FINALIST Crown Foods - Wat Kitchen - Wat Kitchen Pad Thai Noodles
FINALIST Folkland Foods - Folkland Himalayan Salt Organic Farm Fries
FINALIST Fruveco- Veggie Nuggets
FINALIST Little Dish - Healthy Kids Limited - Little Dish Meals for Kids
FINALIST Veetee - RamenHead - Tom Yum
COMMENDED Taylor Farms - Taylor Farms Single-Serve Chopped Salad Bowls (Sweet Kale)
COMMENDED The Mac Factory - Pancetta Mushroom & Garlic Mac & Cheese
COMMENDED Veetee - Mac'n'CheeseHead 3 Oozy Cheese
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. Veetee’s RAMENHEAD Tom Yum offers authentic Thai flavours in a convenient, dual-component format. 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.
Best dairy product
WINNER Mengniu Hi-Tech Dairy Products (Beijing) - Mengniu GuanYiru Morning8 DunDun Breakfast Yogurt
FINALIST Arla Protein - Arla Protein Food To Go Chocolate Caramel-Flavoured Meal Replacement Shake
FINALIST BTNature - Premium Full Cream Instant Milk Powder
FINALIST Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group, Jinshan Branch - Natural Pasture
FINALIST Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group (Yili) - Colorful Set-style Yogurt / Bingfen Ninglao（缤纷凝酪）
FINALIST Molokia - Yogurt&Sauce
COMMENDED Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Future Star Exclusive Care Formula Milk For Children
COMMENDED Yashili Dairy (Maanshan) - Mengniu Ruibuen Enzhi Milk Formula
COMMENDED Yili Group - Yili LightGrace Red Ginseng Revitalizing Milk Powder (TRT Co-Branded Edition)
GuanYiru Morning8 DunDun Breakfast Yogurt offers nutritious, functional yogurt for busy lifestyles. 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. 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. Molokia Yogurt&Sauce offers a healthy, yogurt-based alternative to traditional condiments in Ukraine Mengniu's Future Star Milk enhances children's immunity with HMOs and prebiotics, ensuring nutrition 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
WINNER Jatcorp - Moroka Formulated Milk Powder with Lactoferrin Immunity Knight
FINALIST Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Future Star Exclusive Care Formula Milk For Children
FINALIST Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Nopa Herbal Raw Materials Substitute Tea
FINALIST Nyo3 - Ageless by Nyo3 Ovarian Health Support Antarctic Krill Oil
FINALIST Yashili Dairy (Maanshan) - Mengniu Slimline White Kidney Bean Extract Probiotic Skim Milk Formula
FINALIST Zooki - Zooki Super Strength Collagen
COMMENDED Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Three Calves A2β-casein DNA Pure Milk
COMMENDED Nanyang Polytechnic - Glow Elixir Shot: A Beverage Enhancing Beauty from Within
COMMENDED Yashili Dairy (Maanshan) - Mengniu Yourui AnTangDun Sugar Guard Milk Formula
Moroka Immunity Knight enhances immunity with key ingredients like lactoferrin and EpiCor®. 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. 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. Zooki Super Strength Collagen combines taste and benefits, offering 11,000mg of collagen per sachet. A2β-casein milk is tailored for sensitive consumers, promoting better digestion and nutrition. Glow Elixir Shot combines collagen, inulin, and curcumin for beauty and wellness support. Mengniu's AnTangDun milk formula targets blood sugar control for seniors with patented ingredients.
Best low or no product
WINNER Betty Buzz - Sparkling Apple Ginger Sour Cherry Mocktail
FINALIST Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Chewy Fruit Milk Beverages (Hawthorn Flavor)
FINALIST Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Deluxe Simple (Four Ingredients) Milk Ice Cream
FINALIST Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Justpure Vitamin D Flavoured Yogurt
FINALIST 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
WINNER MHP Food UK - Qualiko Chicken Sharwarma
FINALIST MHP Food UK - Dried Chicken Breast Slices with Soy Sauce
FINALIST Niman Ranch - Niman Ranch Applewood Smoked Pulled Pork
FINALIST Niman Ranch - Niman Ranch Iberian Duroc Prosciutto
FINALIST St Marcus Fine Foods - Original Biltong
Qualiko Frozen Chicken Shawarma offers convenience, authentic taste, and Halal certification. Chick&Go offers a high-protein, ready-to-eat chicken snack for health-conscious consumers. 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
WINNER Living Food International - Living Foods Germinated Flaxseed Oil
FINALIST Angel Yeast - AngeoPro Yeast Protein
FINALIST Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Deluxe Organic Milk Ice Cream
FINALIST Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Milk Deluxe Desert Organic Pure Milk
FINALIST The Organic Protein - The Organic Protein Co Madagascan Vanilla Organic Whey Protein Powder
COMMENDED Deutsches Obst-Sorten Konsortium / Xenia Europa - Xenia(R) - Pear your mind
COMMENDED Earthbound Farm - Earthbound Farm Organic Salad Kits for One (Caesar)
COMMENDED Folkland Foods - Folkland Cajun Spice Organic Farm Fries
COMMENDED Nyo3 - Nyo3 Fish Oil 97% Omega-3
COMMENDED Opito Bay Salt Company - Opito Bay Black Garlic Sea Salt
Living Foods' Organic Flaxseed Oil enhances nutrient absorption & offers key health benefits. AngeoPro™ Yeast Protein: sustainable vegan protein, full amino acids, & minimal environmental impact 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. A blend of organic whey protein, bourbon vanilla, and coconut sugar creates a pure vanilla flavor. 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 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.
Best plant-based product
WINNER ICL Food Specialties - ROVITARIS SprouTx Textured Soy Proteins
FINALIST Impossible Foods - Impossible Corn Dogs
FINALIST Sky Barn - Original Oat Milk
FINALIST Sky Barn - Original Oat Milk +Adaptogens
FINALIST Steakholder Foods - Salmon Patty
FINALIST Steakholder Foods - White Fish Fillet
COMMENDED Crown Foods - Wat Kitchen Kung Pao Noodles
COMMENDED Veg Life - Taste of the East Scotchee
Best seafood product
WINNER Viciunai UK & Ireland - VIČI Cold smoked Atlantic Salmon fillet with Truffles
FINALIST Nanyang Polytechnic - Eco Nom Nom
FINALIST Responsible Foods/ Næra Snacks - Næra Salmon Crunchy Fish Bites
FINALIST Viciunai UK & Ireland - VIČI Surimi Scallop Bites
VIČI’s Cold-Smoked Atlantic Salmon with Truffle Taste offers a luxurious blend of flavors. 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 Surimi Scallop Bites provide a sustainable, gourmet seafood option rich in protein and flavor.
Best snack product
WINNER PopCornaa - Vegan Seaweed, Wasabi and Soy Gourmet Popcorn
FINALIST Catalina Crunch - Catalina Crunch Cinnamon Toast Cereal
FINALIST Hungry Monkey Snacks - Hungry Monkey Fresh Fruit Snack Bar
FINALIST Viciunai UK & Ireland - VIČI Big Stick Seafood Stick
FINALIST Zooki - Super Strength Collagen Zooki
FINALIST Zooki - Zooki Vitamin D
COMMENDED Beautiful Foods - Chin Chin
COMMENDED I Am Kooky - Freeze Dried Pineapple
COMMENDED Woodridge Snacks - Woodridge Snacks' Brussels Sprouts + Sticky Rice Chips
PopCornaa's Seaweed Wasabi & Soy Popcorn offers a bold, umami-rich snacking experience. 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. VIČI Big Stick is a sustainable, protein-rich seafood snack, perfect for active lifestyles. 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. Tabitha’s Chin Chin is a crunchy Nigerian snack made in England with quality ingredients. Enjoy crispy, flavorful freeze-dried pineapple, 100% fruit, vegan, and allergen-free. Woodridge Snacks: Vacuum-Fried Brussels Sprouts with Sticky Rice Chips in Sweet Thai Chili flavour.
Best innovations of 2025
Best drink innovation
WINNER Nanyang Polytechnic - Trio Elixirs
FINALIST Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Chewy Fruit Floral Fruity Milkshake Yogurt Series
FINALIST Net Zero Foods - Robot - Organic Honey Cola Kombucha
FINALIST PH - Ka-Ex – The World’s Fastest Cortisol-Stress-Reducer
FINALIST Refix- Refix Coconut-Pineapple
FINALIST Shanghai Maction Health Technology - Mengniu M-Action Electrolyte Concentrate PRO
FINALIST Sky Barn - Original Oat Milk
COMMENDED Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu PeekaMoo Cool Lemon Tea Flavor Drink
COMMENDED Sky Barn - Original Oat Milk +Adaptogens
COMMENDED Win Win Water - Win Win Water - Spring Water
Trio Elixirs offers innovative, inclusive mocktails that promote hydration and gut health for all. CHEWY FRUIT Yogurt Series:nutritious, flavorful drinks, premium ingredients & innovative packaging. 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. PeekaMoo Cool Lemon Tea Drink targets young consumers with refreshing flavors and health benefits. 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
WINNER Fresh Del Monte - Rubyglow Pineapple
FINALIST Gina's Table - Gina’s Table - ‘Merries’
FINALIST Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group - Ice Factory Konjac Dongdong Grape Flavored Frozen Electrolyte Drink
FINALIST Mengniu Hi-tech Dairy Products (Beijing) - Mengniu GuanYiRu Bama 128 Probiotic Yogurt
FINALIST More.Than - More.Than Wholegrain Instant Noodles - Kimchi Flavor
FINALIST Veetee - RamenHead Singapore Laksa
COMMENDED Shanghai Maction Health Technology Co - Mengniu M-Action Liquid Protein
COMMENDED Starfield - Starfield Poki Salad Bar
COMMENDED Stoked Oats - Stoked OatRice
COMMENDED 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. Veetee’s RAMENHEAD Singapore Laksa redefines instant ramen with fresh noodles and rich broth. 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. VIČI’s Surimi Octopus offers a gourmet Mediterranean seafood experience with rich flavors.
Best ingredient innovation
WINNER Angel Yeast - AngeoPro Yeast Protein
FINALIST Ambipar - Ecological Alcohol - Production of Alcohol from Waste from the Food and Drinks Industries
FINALIST Coccola - Coccola
FINALIST GNT Group - Exberry Shade Vivid Orange
FINALIST ICL Food Specialties - ROVITARIS® SprouTx™ Textured Soy Proteins
FINALIST Natavo Avocado - Natavo Avocado
FINALIST Oterra A/S - Arctic Blue
FINALIST Shandong Amicogen Biotechnology - Fish Collagen Tripeptide
COMMENDED Divaks - Textured Insect Protein
COMMENDED Gerald McDonald Group - Yuzu Juice NFC
COMMENDED Incredo - Incredo Sugar G2
COMMENDED Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Justpure Vitamin D Flavoured Yogurt
COMMENDED Weiming Taiyan Biotechnology (Shaoxing) - WMTY Collagen Tri-Peptide Drink
AngeoPro™ Yeast Protein is a sustainable, complete vegan protein with numerous health benefits. Food and beverage waste is transformed into ecological alcohol through sustainable processes. Coccola is a nutrient-rich coconut powder that enhances taste and wellness in food and beverages. 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. 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. Divaks' TIP offers sustainable, high-protein alternatives from mealworms and peas. Japanese Yuzu Juice NFC showcases innovative processing & exceptional quality, available year-round. 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. WMTY® Collagen Tri-Peptide Drink utilizes innovative technologies for enhanced quality & efficiency.
Best health innovation
WINNER Gundry MD - Gundry MD Polyphenol-Rich Olive Oil
FINALIST ADM - ES1 Postbiotic (Bifidobacterium longum CECT7347)
FINALIST ADM - Lactobacillus gasseri CP2305
FINALIST NYO3 - Nyo3 High Absorption Complex Omega-3
FINALIST Suitefood - Formula Coccola
FINALIST Yimpression (HK) - Naturally Sourced Probiotics
FINALIST Yimpression (HK) - Ovaries Maintenance
COMMENDED Glastry Farm Ice Cream - Glastry Farm Mango and Passionfruit Sorbet
COMMENDED Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Three Calves A2β-casein Pure Milk
COMMENDED Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Three Calves Prebiotics Lactose Free Milk
COMMENDED Mountaindrop - Mountaindrop Prime: Natural Testosterone Booster
Gundry MD Polyphenol-Rich Olive Oil offers 30 times more polyphenols than standard oils. AMD's HT-ES1 postbiotic can improving gut health and IBS symptoms. ADM's Lactobacillus gasseri CP2305: groundbreaking postbiotic enhancing mental & physical well-being 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. Glastry Farm, established in 1856, excels in dairy and innovative healthy desserts. 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.
Best technology innovation
WINNER DragonflyAI - Birds Eye & Dragonfly AI - Packaging Innovation Through AI
FINALIST Inner Mongolia Mengniu Cheese - Mengniu Spray Liquid Butter
FINALIST Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group - Yili LightEase Zero-Lactose Full Cream Modified Milk Powder
FINALIST Sidework - Sidework Intelligent Beverage Dispenser
FINALIST SPXFLOW Technology Danmark - APV Seamless UHT Vessel
COMMENDED Inner Mongolia Mengniu Cheese - Mengniu Organic Cheese Lollipop
COMMENDED Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Zero-Additives Flavored Yogurt
Birds Eye leveraged AI for packaging innovation, enhancing consumer engagement and sales growth. Mengniu Spray liquid butter: a convenient, healthy alternative for cooking with controlled usage. 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 Mengniu Organic Cheese Lollipop: organic, nutritious snacks for children, ensures quality & safety. Mengniu's yogurt maintains freshness and taste without pasteurization, addressing cold-chain issues.
Best businesses of 2025
Best marketing campaign
WINNER Mutti Pomodoro - Make It Mutti: An Immersive Tomato Dining Experience at the Saatchi Gallery
FINALIST Deutsches Obst-Sorten Konsortium / Xenia Europa - Xenia(R) - Pear your mind
FINALIST Les Producteurs de lait du Québec - Milkeye
FINALIST Yogoody - The Next Level of Yogurt - 'A Taste that Shakes the World'
COMMENDED Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Green Mood Osmanthus Mung Bean Cake Flavored Ice Cream
COMMENDED Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Rollflex Suibian Gold Series Ice Cream
COMMENDED Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu X KFC Green Mood Creamy Ice Cream
Mutti's immersive dining event showcased its tomato legacy and innovative marketing success. Xenia® redefines pears as a sustainable, trendy choice for health-conscious consumers. Quebec's Milkeye campaign modernized milk for Gen Z, leveraging nostalgia and influencer engagement. The YOGOODY campaign showcases a vibrant, youthful identity through energetic visuals and messaging. 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.
Best new/start-up business
WINNER Coccola
FINALIST Folkland Foods
FINALIST Issei
FINALIST ProChilli
FINALIST Sky Barn
FINALIST The Mac Factory
Best packaging design
WINNER Graphic Packaging International - Printed Pressed Board VSP Tray for Morrisons’ Own-Label Steak
FINALIST Alzamora Group - Christmas display and packs - Chupa Chups
FINALIST Graphic Packaging International - Pilgrim’s Food Masters PaperLite Tray
FINALIST Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Deluxe TPA250Edge DreamCap PoB Full Color Digital Printing
FINALIST Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group - Mengniu Naite Dark Chocolate Milk x Capybara Xiaohuangtun Collaboration Packaging
FINALIST Veetee - Veetee RamenHead
COMMENDED Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial (Yili) - Light·Set-style Yogurt / Light·lapper Yogurt / Qing·Ninglao（轻·凝酪）
COMMENDED Kizandy - Kizandy Sours - Strawberry
COMMENDED Rebel Bear Honey - Rebel Bear Milk Chocolate Honey
GPI & Morrisons' new trays enhance packaging design by replacing plastic with recyclable board. 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. DELUXE's innovative packaging enhances brand appeal and consumer connection through customization. Mengniu NaiTe®'s packaging design enhances emotional connection and sustainability. RAMENHEAD's innovative packaging enhances flavor and convenience, redefining instant ramen design. 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.
Best CSR/sustainability initiative
WINNER The Bread and Butter Thing - The Bread and Butter Thing x Riviera Reducing Emissions and Waste
FINALIST Ella's Kitchen - Protecting Nature for Future Generations
FINALIST Global Village Fruit, d/b/a The Jackfruit Company, Jack & Annie’s - The Jackfruit Company & Jack & Annie's Sustainability
FINALIST Klöckner Pentaplast - Taking sustainability to the next level: KP 100% Tray2Tray in combination with KP FlexiLid EH 145 R, KP Elite and KP Zapora
FINALIST Tate & Lyle - Tate & Lyle's Sustainable Stevia Programme
COMMENDED Gina's Table - Merries
COMMENDED Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group- Mengniu Milk Deluxe Desert Organic Pure Milk
COMMENDED Mengniu Hi-tech Dairy Products (Beijing) - Mengniu Shiny Meadow Master Quality Gable Top Fresh Milk
The Bread and Butter Thing x Riviera reducing emissions and waste through surplus produce logistics. Ella's Kitchen's commitment to restoring habitats and engaging communities for sustainability. Jack & Annie’s emphasizes sustainable practices that support farmers and reduce environmental impact Klöckner Pentaplast showcases innovative food packaging solutions made from 100% recycled materials Tate & Lyle's stevia programme significantly reduces environmental impact & supports farmers. Gina's Table's 'Merries' reduce food waste by freeze-drying surplus fruit, promoting sustainability. Mengniu Desert Pure Milk promotes sustainability through eco-friendly practices & community support. Mengniu Shiny Meadow: sustainability through eco-friendly packaging & health-focused nutrition
Best foodservice initiative
WINNER 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 successful products, businesses and brands!
Best Artisan Product | Irish Black Butter Best Bakery Product | Szezám: Chocolate Babka Best Children's Baby Product | Ella's Kitchen: Oaty Smooshy Best Chilled/Frozen Product | The Mac Factory: Mushroom Truffle Infused Olive and Garlic Best Confectionery Product | Issei: Yuzu Mochi Gummies Best Convenience/Ready Meal Product | Crosta Mollica: Margherita sourdough pizza Best Dairy Product | Mengniu Hi-tech Dairy Products: GuanYiru Morning8 DunDun Breakfast Yogurt Best Functional Product | JATCORP: Moroka Formulated Milk Powder with Lactoferrin Immunity Knight Best Low or No Product | Betty Buzz: Sparkling Apple Ginger Sour Cherry Mocktail Best Meat/Poultry Product | MHP Food UK: Qualiko Chicken Sharwarma Best Natural/Organic Product | Livign Food International: Living Foods Germinated Flaxseed Oil Best Plant-Based Product | ICL Food Specialties: ROVITARIS® SprouTx™ Textured Soy Proteins Best Seafood Product | Viciunai UK&Ireland: VIČI Cold smoked Atlantic Salmon fillet with Truffles Best Snack Product | PopCornaa: Vegan Seaweed, Wasabi and Soy Gourmet Popcorn Best Drink Innovation | Nanyang Polytechnic: Trio Elixirs Best Food Innovation | Fresh Del Monte: Rubyglow® Pineapple Best Ingredient Innovation | ANGEL YEAST: AngeoPro™ Yeast Protein Best Health Innovation | Gundry MD: Gundry MD Polyphenol-Rich Olive Oil™ Best Technology Innovation | DragonflyAI: Birds Eye & Dragonfly AI, Packaging Innovation through AI Best Marketing Campaign | Mutti Pomodoro: Make It Mutti: An Immersive Tomato Dining Experience Best New/Start-up Business | COCCOLA (SUITEFOOD SRL) Best Packaging Design | GPI: Printed Pressed Board VSP Tray for Morrisons’ Own-Label Steak Best CSR/Sustainability Initiative | The Bread and Butter Thing x Riviera reducing emissions & waste Best Foodserice Initiative | MHP Food UK: Qualiko Professional Dragon's Feast Steamed Cooked Chicken
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