Innovation Challenge – the results
The most innovative food-to-go products (launched within 12 months before the show), were showcased in a dedicated gallery on the show floor. Check out what innovations you can take to your business this year – whether it be the latest food and drink trends or a new packaging innovation.
The shortlisted companies pitched their products live on stage on day 2, the products were then tested by a panel of judges who determined whether it deserved a gold, silver of bronze award.
The winners:
Bio&Me
Bio&Me Original Gut-Loving Live Yoghurt
The judges loved the health benefits. They said lots of love cultures and science-based innovation.
SILVER
FHIRST Living Soda
FHIRST Living Soda Passion Fruit
The judges said this was a functional good-tasting drink with no nasties. They loved the first-to-market innovation of the soda.
GOLD
Flexeserve
The judges loved the cloud-based hot hold and thought it was game-changing for hospitality kitchens.
GOLD
Fri-Jado UK
The judges said this innovation was energy efficient and a great way to display and showcase products.
SILVER
Hungry Monkey
Hungry Monkey – The Fresh Fruit Bar
The judges loved the healthy clean label and unique technology used to create this fruit-on-the-go innovation.
GOLD
LoveRaw Ltd
The judges loved the plant-based ingredients with no palm oils. A delicious snack without the compromise.
GOLD
Myprotein x Selfish
The judges loved that this was a gut-friendly fibre-focused product. They also loved the impactful branding.
GOLD
Ombar
Ombar Salted Caramel Oat M’lk chocolate bar, 45g
The judges said this was a planet-positive vegan chocolate. The perfect combination of health and indulgence.
GOLD
Pip Organic
Pip Organic Pipstick Mango Organic Fruit Snack
The judges said this was impressive because of its simplicity. Perfect for on-the-go snacking.
GOLD
Premier Foods
Ambrosia Ready To Eat Porridge with Apple & Blueberry Layer
The judges liked the fact that this targeted consumers with an on-the-go occasion and classic flavours.
SILVER
Saved Food
Saved Lentil Puffs – Mediterranean Herbs
The judges loved the story of this alternative protein-snacking innovation with great sustainability claims.
GOLD
SIGMA
Snack´InForYou Simple Pops Broccoli – Sour Cream & Onion Flavour
The judges loved that SIGMA are making veggie snacking delicious with clean-label ingredients.
SILVER
Soul Fruit
Soul Fruit – Soft Dried Dragon Fruit
The judges loved that this was visually stunning and brought innovation to dried fruit.
SILVER
TRIP DRINKS LTD
Leading the trend for calming soft drinks with this variety pack. The judges thought it was a winner!
GOLD
VSF EU B.V. – Johnny Doodle
Johnny Doodle Hashtag White Creamy Pistachio 150g
The judges loved the innovative product design with premium ingredients and cool packing. Perfect for gifting too.
GOLD
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