+ By entering the awards...
By entering the World Food Innovation Awards you receive:
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FREE 1-year digital subscription package to our industry-leading magazines, FoodBev and The Plant Base worth £98.
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Sign-up to our industry-leading weekly FoodBev Media newsletters + our dedicated plant base monthly newsletter.
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FREE entry to our post-show digital networking f&b webinar.
As a finalist...
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Your entry showcased in our presentation as a finalist during the IFE ceremony, presented in front of industry-leading experts, and influencers.
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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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Photographed at IFE showcasing your win, and have images shared via our social media channels and website.
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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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A chance to be interviewed at IFE showcasing your win, video shared via our social media channels and website.
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Your winning entry published in our winner's article feature in our FoodBev magazine distributed to readers globally.
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A chance to participate in our post-show webinar as a winner of the awards, and network with industry professionals.
Award Outcomes
Get ready for an exciting return – the World Food Innovation Awards are back and they’re better than ever before! This prestigious event stands as FoodBev’s longest-running scheme, having celebrated over 300 winning businesses and innovations in the food and beverage industry.
The World Food Innovation Awards, in association with IFE, International Food & Drink Event, are a celebration of innovation and excellence across every category of the global food industry.
As the longest and most established awards scheme in the industry, these awards are a fantastic way for you to enhance the promotion of your food brand and to ensure it gains global recognition.
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 food industry.
Best Product 2024
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Artisan product
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NEW Bakery product
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Children’s/baby product
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Chilled/frozen product
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NEW Confectionery product
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Dairy product
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Functional product
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Low or no product
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Meat/poultry product
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Natural/organic product
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Plant-based product
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Seafood product
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Snack product
Best Innovations 2024
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Drink innovation
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Food innovation
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Ingredient innovation
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Health innovation
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Technology innovation
Best Business 2024
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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
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Foodservice initiative
2024 Categories
2023 Judges
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2023 Winners
Sponsorships
Important Information
Entry Process
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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.
Entry Requirements & Judging
All entries are judged on the information you provide, to ensure consistency and validity we ask that you provide: a 400-word maximum description of your product/entry, a company logo, maximum of 3 high-resolution images.
Although not compulsory, in your entry description, you can add additional information you feel will support your entry for any claims made within your 400-word pitch. This can be in the form of a video link or a link to studies and supporting documents.
Please communicate clearly how your product is genuinely innovative, introduces new concepts, offers added value, and has a market impact.
Awards Ceremony
The ceremony will take place at IFE International Food & Drink Event, ExCeL London, on 20 March 2023.
We will be notifying you whether or not you have been shortlisted as a finalist by 3rd March 2023. Due to the nature of the independent judging process, we are not able to offer feedback as to why you have or have not been successfully shortlisted.
Eligibility
All products entered must have been launched/created/rebranded from 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.
FAQs
Do I need to submit product samples?
Not for our Innovation Awards, entries are judged on the information you submit in your entry description, images and supporting documents.
How many finalists are there?
We aim to have 3-5 finalists and 1 winner per category
Can I request an invoice?
Yes, invoices are sent automatically when your order is complete, if you lose or require the invoice resending please get in touch.
What forms of payments are accepted?
We accept all major credit and debits cards through our payment provider.
Can I enter the same category more than once?
Yes, there is no limit to the number of times you can enter the awards.
I think I have entered the wrong details on my submission, how do I fix this?
Once you complete the submission form you will receive an email with your details for your record, to change this - please reply to that email with the changes you wish to make or contact awards@foodbev.com
Are the awards accepting entries globally?
Yes, the awards accept entries worldwide.
How is my entry judged?
Each entry is judged on information you provide via your entry form submission (this form is sent to your email when your order is completed).
My product has multiple flavors/versions
Each flavour/version requires a separate entry, every entry is valid for only one product name. We offer a 4 for 3 deal on multiple flavour entries, please get in touch to find out more.
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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 enter 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 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 the IFE, in a special awards ceremony hosted by FoodBev Media.
Entry details must be submitted no later than - 22nd February 2024
Entry deadline - 22nd February 2024
Awards ceremony - TBC
+ By entering the awards...
By entering the World Food Innovation Awards you receive:
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FREE 1-year digital subscription package to our industry-leading magazines, FoodBev and The Plant Base worth £98.
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Sign-up to our industry-leading weekly FoodBev Media newsletters + our dedicated beverage monthly newsletter.
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FREE entry to our post-show digital networking f&b webinar.
Finalist or commended...
As a second-place finalist or third-place commended entry you receive the following:
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Your entry showcased in our presentation at IFE, in front of industry-leading experts and influencers.
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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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Finalist/ commended logo and media pack to assist in showcasing your 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
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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 promotional winner bunting for use at events, office or store.
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Photographed at IFE showcasing your win, and have images shared via our social media channels and website.
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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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A chance to be interviewed at IFE showcasing your win, video shared via our social media channels and website.
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Your winning entry published in our winner's article feature in our FoodBev magazine distributed to readers globally.
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And more...
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Important Information
Find us at IFE
Find this years entrants and previous winners at IFE 2023 in March at the London Excel, visit IFE website to find out about how you can attend and register attendance
Hall C Stand 223
Hall A Stand 485
Hall B Stand 118
Hall C Stand 224
Hall C Stand 332
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 invoice email & redirected to enter your entry bio, images and logos (failure to provide these may lead to disqualification).
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Please reach out to us for any questions or concerns
£250/per entry
The World Food Innovation Awards, celebrated at IFE, International Food & Drink Event, are a shining example of innovation and excellence across every category of the global food industry. Entry deadline is the 22nd February 2023