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The World Dairy Innovation Awards is back for 2026, celebrating excellence and innovation in the global dairy industry. Now in its 19th year, the awards recognise and honour the companies, products and services that shape and disrupt the dairy industry, setting a new standard of ingenuity and showcasing a commitment to delivering extraordinary consumer experiences.
FoodBev's Global Dairy Congress will host this year's winners ceremony. The event features two days of conference sessions and a facility tour.
This isn't just about showcasing products; it's a comprehensive spotlight that illuminates your entire company, solidifying your presence and influence within the industry.
Being successfully shortlisted provides a hallmark of success that will prevail long after the awards ceremony – it's an enduring testament to your brand and product/service. Exhibit your brand at this year’s World Dairy Innovation Awards and spotlight the contributions your products and team make to the global dairy market.
2026 Categories
Best Product 2026
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Artisan dairy
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Butter/spread
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Cheese
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Children’s dairy product
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Dairy alternative
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Dairy dessert
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Dairy drink
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NEW Flavoured dairy drink
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Dairy protein product
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Dairy snack
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Functional dairy product
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Ice cream/frozen yogurt
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NEW Specialised dairy powder
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Yogurt
Best Innovation 2026
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Dairy alternative innovation
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General health innovation
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Intolerance-friendly innovation
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NEW Life-stage innovation
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Manufacturing innovation
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Technology innovation
Best Business 2026
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Marketing campaign
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New/start-up business
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Packaging design
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CSR/sustainability initiative
2025 Winners
Newsletter Updates
Winning Innovations
Entry Open!
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Add as many entries as you wish, you can select your categories after payment.
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If you wish to use a discount or deal code, add this to the payment page.
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After purchase, you will receive an email with your invoice number and receipt & redirected to the submisison portal. Here, you will complete your entry description, images and logos.
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Please reach out to us for any questions or concerns
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Complete the Enter Now form
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Once completed, you will be redirected to our payment portal (if you wish to pay via invoice)
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After payment is complete you will have access to our online entry submission form
Once you have completed the first entry details form, you will receive an email with information for the next steps, allowing you to pick up where you left off without resubmitting step 1. This email also includes the link to complete your entry submission.
Each standard entry costs £250 (+VAT). There is also a reduced rate of 40% (+VAT) for small businesses.
Please contact awards@foodbev.com for more information.
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Each standard entry costs £250 (+VAT). One entry is valid for one submission. One product can be entered into multiple categories.
1 product entered into 3 categories = 3 entries
3 products entered into 1 category = 3 entries
2 products entered into 2 categories = 4 entries
We offer special discounts and offers for multiple product entries as well as product flavours and editions which are each charged as separate entries.
There is also a reduced rate of 40% (+VAT) for small businesses. Please contact awards@foodbev.com for more information.
All entries are judged on the information you provide, no product samples are required for this award scheme. To ensure consistency and validity we ask that you provide:
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a 400-word maximum description of your product/entry
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a company logo
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maximum of 3 high-resolution images
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(Optional) Supporting Documents. This can be in the form of a video link or a link to studies and supporting documents, please provide links to documents in your 400-word description.
TIP Please communicate clearly how your product is genuinely innovative, introduces new concepts, offers added value, and has a market impact.-
All products entered must have been launched/created/rebranded within the last 14 months. Products that are not yet in the market can still be entered as long as they are in their prototype/packaging stage by the closing date of this scheme. Products can be entered into multiple categories.
The winners will be announced during FoodBev's Global Dairy Congress.
Submission deadline - April 24th 2026
There will be NO entry extension past the April 24th 2026
Awards ceremony - June 2026 at FoodBev's Global Dairy Congress
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 & certificate
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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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Your success will also be promoted as a dedicated top story on FoodBev.com reaching our 150,000 unique monthly visitors.
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Your winning entry published in our winner's article feature in our FoodBev magazine and distributed to readers globally.
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Photographed at FoodBev's Global Dairy Congress.
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Winning entry featured in FoodBev Magazine
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Important Information
Join us @Global Dairy Congress
Join us at Global Dairy Congress 2026 for a special winner's ceremony!
The premier industry event devoted to marketing and brands, consumers and innovation, designed for industry leaders, innovators, suppliers, customers and advisers worldwide. The 19th annual Global Dairy Congress will feature two days of conference sessions focusing on the latest market developments, trends and opportunities and extensive time for informal networking and discussion.
