World Food Innovation Awards 2018: All Winners Revealed

FoodBev

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.

World Food Innovation Awards 2018

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

2、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

07、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

08、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

09、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-Quark

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

Source: FoodBev

2018 Hello Foods Prize

Schemed by FBIF committee, Hello Foods Prize is to assemble and appreciate creative food and beverage new arrivals in China’s market. The Professional Group accepts F&B products launched during Aug. 1st 2016 and Feb. 28th 2018 while the Student Group named as “Fresh Air” only focused on themed beverage design. Both groups need to deliver samples for jury’s on-site tasting. Hello Foods jury team is a strong combination of R&D and Marketing Directors from Wangwang, Nongfu Spring, Coca Cola, Master Kong, Starbucks, Lepur, Firmenich, Tetra Pak, Dupont, Ipsos and Lindys.

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