Going for Gold! – Visitors pick their Innovation Challenge Awards finalists
lunch! visitors were busy casting their votes today at the Innovation Challenge Gallery. Their top-picks have now been shortlisted for tomorrow’s Innovation Challenge Live ‘pitching’ session, taking place at 11.15am in Keynote Theatre 1, with the results to be announced at 4.15pm.
Exhibitors hoping their products will come away with a coveted ‘Gold Award’ will need to impress this year’s judges first – including Paul Ettinger (Caffè Nero), Rosie Bambaji (Sainsbury’s Supermarkets), Martyn Clover (Tortilla), Shereen Ritchie (LEON), Shane Kavanagh (Crussh), James Kidman (Crussh), Simon Woplin (Ambassador Theatre Group), Martin Hambleton (En Route International), Louise Direito (Krispy Kreme UK), Kristian Katin (Feed Wagons), Frank Boltman (TRADE), and chef/consultant Jay Morjaria.
The finalists are:
- Cheesies – Cheesies Cheddar 20g
- The Curators – The Curators Salt & Vinegar Pork Puffs
- Vita Mojo Operating Systems – Dynamic Menus
- Good Root Bakery – Empotato
- Lord Sandwich/FullWrap – Full Wrap
- FITCH Brew Co – FITCH Sparkling Cold Brew Tea – Rosehip, Hibiscus and Elderflower
- DRGN Turmeric Superdrink – DRGN Turmeric Superdrink Citrus
- Flower & White – Flower & White Salted Caramel Meringue Bites
- DELI LITES – Guilt Free, Plant Based Donner Kebab
- Berrington Spring Water – Aluminium Refill Bottle
- Enviroware® – Paper Cutlery from Enviroware
- Jack & Bry – Jackfruit Pepperoni
- DELI LITES – Plant Based Coconut Mocchaccino Breakfast on the Go
- PLAYin CHOC – PLAYin CHOC ToyChoc Box
- Magrini – Magrini B285 Blender with App Control


















