World Food Innovation Awards 2018: All Winners Revealed
The winners in the World Food Innovation Awards 2018 have been announced as part of a special awards ceremony at Hotelympia, the food service event being held in London this week.
The annual awards, organised by FoodBev Media and held in association with Hotelympia, celebrate all that is good about innovation in the global food industry.
FoodBev Media group editor Alex Clere said: “We are happy to celebrate the fourth year of the annual World Food Innovation Awards this year at Hotelympia. Once again we are fascinated by the level of innovation shown by the entrants. We see new flavours, new concepts, smart packaging designs, state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies and new ground gained towards a more responsible and sustainable food industry.
“The World Food Innovation Awards really showcase some of the most ambitious new products and developments of the year from a wide range of companies all over the world, both large and small. Keeping an eye on the finalists and winners is always a good way to spot the industry’s next big trend.”
A full list of this year's winners and finalists is below.
01、Best artisan product
Winner:
Buckley & Beale–Sprouted Genius Crackers
Comment: A unique find in the market.Great to have a healthy cracker option.
Finalists:
Bfresh spitiko – handmade beverages
Dawn Meats – Vintage Reserve Dry Aged Beef
02、Best confectionery product
Winner:
KLG Spice – Gold Cardamom Fruitas
Comment: Very interesting and innovative.
Finalists:
Flower & White – Meringue Bars
Fudge Kitchen – Afternoon Tea Fudge Selection
03、Best children's product
Winner:
For Aisha – infant traymeals
Comment: Great graphic design. Natural healthy and tasty.
Finalists:
Brownes Dairy – ‘A Hint Of’ range of milk
Freedom Foods Group – Messy Monkeys Whole Grain Bites
Global Food Industries – Chicken Quinoa & Kale Nuggets
Little Dish – Cooking Sauces
04、Best condiment / marinade
Winner:
Hawkshead Relish Company – Black Garlic Ketchup
Comment: An exciting new ingredient. This sweet rich table sauce is exceptional.
Finalists:
Malee Applied Sciences – Â Vintico
05、Best health / wellness product
Winner:
Turmeric Merchant– Turmeric Paste
Comment: An outstanding product in a saturated market.
Finalists:
Blendi – Blendi Smoothies
Buckwheat Healthcare Products Pte Ltd – Nutraceutical Berries Juice
Oatlaws – Power Oats Proandg
Superfood Nutrition – Plant Based Protein Water
Why Nut?
WOW - Dark Detox
06、Best convenience food
Winner:
Veg of Lund – My Foodie
Comment: Original and innovative.
Finalists:
Arla Foods – Arla Protein Pouc
KLG Spice – Gold Cardamom Fruitas
Mondi – Steam Fast
7、Best snack
Winner:
Hippeas – Organic Chickpea Puffs
Comment: The most eye catching snack pouch. Great healthy snack
Finalists:：
Ape Snacks – Crunchy Coconut Bites Chocolate
Born Tasty – Snackamolé
Clover Sonoma – Whole Chocolate Milk
Freedom Foods Group Limited – Barley+Seven Seeds Bars
Wild Trail – Carrot Cake fruit, veg & nut bar
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd –Yoghurt Flavor Milk Tablet
8、Best ‘free-from’ product
Winner:
All Organic Treasures–Sunflower Haché
Comment: Original, innovative use of sunflower protein.
Finalists:
Drink me Chai – Turmeric Latte
Premier Foods – Bisto Gluten Free
Veg of Lund – My Foodie
9、Best food service / catering product
Winner:
GenerationJuice – Generation Juice dispenser
Comment: Convenient solution for catering industry.
Finalists:：
Aluline Group – Alu Sink Filter
Adande Refrigeration –Aircell Grab & Go Cabinet
Print2 Taste – 3D Food Printing System Procusini 3.0
10、Best sustainability initiative
Winner:
Vegware –Close the Loop
Comment: An essential step.
Finalists:
Bio-Bean –Coffee Logs
Classeq Eau De Vie Connect – the sustainable water revolution!
11、Best convenience or on-the-go packaging
Winner:
PFF Packaging Group – Zizzi ‘To Go’ Bowl
Comment: A solution for a real market need. True innovation adding value.
Finalists:
Mondi Tire Kutsan–Watermelon’s Dream
RP & Associates – Grub Tub
Inner Mongolia Yili – Joy Day flavor yogurt
12、Best packaging design
Winner:
Mondi Tire Kutsan–Pistachio’s Dream
Comment: A stylish design. Original, creative concept.
Finalists:
Ardagh Group – Gluck preserve jar
Fairfields Farm – Heat & Eat Crisps
Yili – Ambrosial Premium Drinking Flavored Yoghurt
Mondi Tire Kutsan–Watermelon’s Dream
Proampac – EZY Pro10
Sticksology: Infusion Sticks– simply stir, sip and savour
13、Best organic product
Winner:
Seamore – Seaweed Wraps
Comment: Nutritious and sustainable.Should become an increasing part of the modern diet.
Finalists:
All Organic Treasures –Sunflower Haché
Godminster –Star-shaped Vintage Organic Cheddar
OMGTea – Iced Matcha
Quinola Mothergrain – Kids Mediterranean
14、Best technology innovation
Winner:
Alberts – The Smoothie Station
Comment: A healthier choice for “on the go” consumers.
Finalists:
Nima – Gluten Sensor
OAL – APRIL Robotic Weighing Station
QualityFry – Fast Chef Elite+
Veg of Lund – My Foodie
Yili – Shuhua lactose-free milk
15、A healthier choice for “on the go” consumers.
Winner:
FareShare –Fare Share Go
Comment: Great initiative, fighting food waste and hunger.
Finalists:
Blue Hill Farm –wastED London event
CP Meiji –Meiji Gold Advance
Harrogate Spring Water – ‘The Incredible Shrinking Bottle’
School Food Matters – fresh sustainable foods
16、Best ingredient
Winner:
Anglesey Sea Salt Company – Smoked Water
Comment: Original flavouring option.
Finalists:Alland et Robert –Karaya gum
Ederna – Coffeos
Slim Rice – Konjac Sushi Rice
17、Best brand extension / limited edition
Winner:
Arla Foods – Arla Protein Pouch
Comment: Allows great convenience. Perfect to have a protein yogurt “on-the-go”.
Finalists:
Inner Mongolia Yili – Ambposial Flavored Greek-style Yoghurt
Purbeck Ice Cream – The Jurassic Range
18、Best new brand / business
Winner:
Oatlaws– lllegally good oats from Finland
Comment: Great looking product with strong branding.
Finalists:
Hunt and Brew – Cold Brew Coffee
Veg of Lund – My Foodie
Why Nut?
19、Best new concept
Winner:
Blendi – Blendi Smoothies
Comment: Ultimate convenience, healthy snack.
Finalists:
Bio-tiful Dairy –Kefir-Quar
KLG Spice – Gold Cardamom Fruitas
Get More Vitamins – Get More Multivitamin Chewing Gum
Huplain –ByChew
Miracle Tree – Organic Moringa Superfood Energy Infusion
Teapy – T41
20、Best consumer engagement campaign
Winner:
Symrise AG–King of Onion 360°
Comment: Effective and impressive delivery.
Finalists:
Brownes Dairy – ‘A Hint Of’range of milk
Inner Mongolia Yili –Pro-Kido Searches for China’s Fantastic Baby
Whole Earth – Nut-ting Compares to Fondue
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