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Now, in its fifth year, the Plant-Based Taste Awards are back again to celebrate more flavourful products across the whole international plant-based food and drink industry.
New for 2025 - the public vote will take place online via The Plant Base news website. FoodBev Awards will be promoting entries throughout this period; companies are encouraged to also promote public voting via their own communications.
Being successfully shortlisted provides a hallmark of success that will prevail long after the awards ceremony and can highlight the contribution your company’s products and team are making to the plant-based industry.
Product categories
Below are the product categories you can tag your product with via your submission for the online voting system/directory. For returning companies, please ensure to read the 'What's NEW for 2025' section below as categories no longer dictate winners.
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Bacon
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Burger
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Chicken
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Deli meat
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Mince, fillet & pieces
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Sausage
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Seafood
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Butter/spread
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Cheese
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Drink
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Ice cream
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Milk alternative
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Yogurt
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Sauces
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Condiments
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Marinades
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Beans, Grains, Rices & Seeds
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Cereals & Granola
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Egg
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Bread
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Cakes
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Pastries
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Savoury Pies
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Cookies & Biscuits
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Frozen Desserts
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Pies & Tarts
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Chilled Desserts
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Chocolate
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Non-Chocolate Confectionery
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Dips, Spreads, & Salsas
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Ready meal
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Vegetable-based product
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On-the-go product
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Casual Dining
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Cafes & Diners
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QSR
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Takeaway
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Bakery
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Deli
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Free-from Product
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Specialist Product
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Functional Product
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Non-alcoholic Beverage
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Breakfast Product
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Previous winners
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Innovation Award
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About us
Plant-Based Taste Awards 2023: Shortlist!
After our panel of experts tasted all this year's entries they selected these as the ones that stand out from the crowd. Read the full article at ThePlantBaseMag.com
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START
Complete the Enter Now form. Here you submit basic contact information. On completion, you will receive a detailed email with links to come back to the following steps.
Eligibility
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All products must be plant-based / vegan.
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There is no product release time restriction for entries.
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Products must be available to purchase (online, in-store, or elsewhere) between June 9 and November 21. Please alert us to any changes whilst the awards are open.
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PAYMENT
Once completed you will be redirected to our payment portal. If you are unable to pay via card, you can complete our 'Enter by invoice' form. (please note this can take up to 1-2 days).
Each standard entry costs £350 (+vat) per product/flavour. Each product may only be submitted once.
We offer special discounts for multiple products.
There is also a reduced rate of 40% off (+vat) for small businesses.
Please contact awards@foodbev.com for more information.
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SUBMISSION
After payment, you will be redirected to our online entry submission form. Due to the public voting system for this year, all entries will be pending approval before going live on the directory. Approval processing can take 1-2 days.
What you will require for submission:
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Invoice number - received after payment
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Contact details - to receive updates, results, and media kits
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Company details - name, logo, website
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Product details - your product details: Brand, product name, images, full ingredients including allergens, where your product is stocked, storage, max 400-word description to share online (this may be shortened for marketing purposes)
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Product tags - used to filter your product on the directory.
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Where your product is stocked / can be purchased
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VOTING & RESULTS
Once approved your submission will be visible on The Plant Base media website's public judging directory. You will be sent a digital media pack to share voting information with your audience.
All entries will be judged on taste. Please make sure your stockist information is up-to-date, and alert us to any changes while the awards judging is open.
Consumers and judges will be expected to acquire your products before submitting their votes. If judges are unable to access your products for sampling, we may contact you to deliver samples to their address.
Public voting system opens: June 9
Public voting closes: November 21
Once voting has closed, winners, finalists and commended entries will be announced via our online media platform The Plant Base.
Your result will be determined by combining the averages of the Judges (60%) and consumers (40%).
75% + will be awarded - Winner
50-74% will be awarded - Finalist
49% and below will be awarded - Commended
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Evaluation: Gain validation from both our official expert judging panel AND direct votes from your own consumers, offering assessment of taste and appeal
Tiers of Recognition: Your result will be determined by combining the averages of the Judges (60%) and consumers (40%).
75% + will be awarded - Winner
50-74% will be awarded - Finalist
49% and below will be awarded - Commended
Focus on Flavour: We've removed traditional categories, with products judged purely on their own taste and quality, standing on their individual merit. Multiple filters will be available on the judging system to find the right products faster.
Foodservice: Restaurants, cafes, bakeries, takeaways, and more can now celebrate their own meals and products. Get consumers to vote at theplantbasemag.com after submitting your dish.
NEW The Plant Base Directory: Gain year-round visibility! All entrants' products will be showcased in the new theplantbasemag.com Taste Awards directory, connecting you directly with consumers, retailers, and foodservice buyers searching for quality plant-based options. Voting will also take place here.
Public voting report: Receive a report detailing your voter demographics, feedback highlights, and constructive criticism (depth of report dependent on vote volume) to help you refine and market your offerings effectively.
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MAY
Entry Opens
Entries are open to all until the final deadline on October 28.
06
june
Early Bird Discount Deadline
Special early bird discount ends. Entry continues at the standard entry price beyond this date.
20% off entry fee using code TASTE2025 until June 6th.
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june
Public Voting Opens
New for 2025, the public vote will take place online via The Plant Base news website. The open voting period applies to both the judging panel and the public. FoodBev Awards will be promoting entries throughout this period; companies are encouraged to also promote public voting via their own communications.
28
october
Submissions Close
Last chance to enter submissions.
21
november
Public Voting Closes
Voting closes for public and judges.
01 - 12
december
Results
Entrants receive results and are posted publicly. Exact dates TBC.
Products will be evaluated purely on their taste, with feedback also given on texture, appearance, and value for money.
Your result will be determined by combining the averages of the Judges (60%) and consumers (40%).
Judging will take place by selecting a product in the Plant-Based Taste Awards directory on theplantbasemag.com. Voters will need to log in/create an account to rate products/edit their votes and keep track of their selected products.
FoodBev Awards & The Plant Base will be promoting entries throughout the voting period to ensure as many votes are collected from the public. We encourage companies to also promote their participation via their own channels and packaging to maximise results and improve their audience report.
+ By entering the awards...
NEW Plant-Based Directory: Gain year-round visibility! All entrants' products will be showcased in the new theplantbasemag.com Taste Awards directory, connecting you directly with consumers, retailers, and foodservice buyers searching for quality plant-based options. Voting will also take place here.
Public voting report: Receive a report detailing your voter demographics, feedback highlights, and constructive criticism (depth of report dependent on vote volume) to help you refine and market your offerings effectively.
As a finalist or commended...
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A digital certificate as a finalist.
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Finalist’s logo and media pack to assist in showcasing your finalist status on your social media, website, email, packaging, and print materials.
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An announcement of your business on social media to FoodBev’s 70,000+ followers.
As a winner...
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Winner’s category trophy available to purchase
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Winner’s logo and media pack to assist in showcasing your win on your social media, website, email, packaging, and print materials.
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FoodBev Awards bunting to showcase your winner status at events, office or store.
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Your success will also be promoted as a dedicated top story on ThePlantBaseMag.com
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Your winning entry published in our winner's article feature in our Plant Base magazine distributed to readers globally.
Your result will be determined by combining the averages of the Judges (60%) and consumers (40%). Scores will be allocated a percentage to calculate outcome.
75% + will be awarded - Winner
50-74% will be awarded - Finalist
49% and below will be awarded - Commended
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Important Information
Entry Open!
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£350 (+vat) per product flavour. The Plant-Based Taste Awards are a celebration of taste for all product groups in the international plant-based industry.
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Add as many products as you wish, submit each product individually after payment has been completed.
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If you wish to use a discount code, add this on the payment page
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After purchase, you will receive an invoice via email & be redirected to the product submission form.
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Please reach out to us with any questions or concerns.
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Join us at Speciality & Fine Food Fair 2024
Join FoodBev Media for a special celebration of taste at this year's Speciality & Fine Food Fair. Please find us at stand 1020 to see all the products past and present that have taken the crown as the tastiest plant-based products in the world.
Whether you can attend or not there are opportunities to showcase your products, enter now and share your products with buyers and retailers. There is limited availability so get in touch with us for more information.
Winners Announced!
Read more about the winners >
Meet the judges
Mitch Lee
Head of Sales, Purezza
Sushma Raval
Founder of a family run mindful Vegan Cookery Academy
Stephanie Rupp
Accounts Development Manager, HRA Global
Melissa Bradshaw
Deputy Editor, The Plant Base
2025 Partners
Our partners and sponsors enable us to host exclusive awards ceremonies that offer a memorable and personal experience. We would like to say a huge thank you to all of our partners for their continued support.
Partner
Plant-Based Taste Awards 2024: Results Announced!
Find out who our judges selected as this year's winner and finalist entries. Read more about this year's winners and finalists in our next Winning Innovations publication.
