2027 Entries open
Officially open; the timetable lists 12 October without stating a year at this node
2027
World Food Innovation Awards
United KingdomOrganised by FoodBev Media
An innovation programme for food products, ingredients and industry initiatives. The 2027 edition has 25 categories across three groups: products, innovation, and business initiatives and communications.
Eligibility and scope
Who and what may enter
Entries must have been launched, created, redesigned or reformulated from January 2026 onwards. Unlaunched products must reach prototype or packaging stage by February 2027. Multiple categories are allowed, once per category; flavours require separate entries.
Limits and exclusions
The same product cannot be entered twice in one category. Several flavours cannot be combined in one entry. Check the 2027 category descriptions for fit.
Dates and milestones
2027 Entry Deadline
2027-02-19
Early-bird Discount Deadline To confirm
The fee section says 12 November; the 2027 timetable says 20 November. No single definitive deadline is published here
Expected shortlist
Mid-March 2027; estimated by the organiser, with no exact date generated
Ceremony and Winners announced Date to confirm
The 2027 section states 2027-04-05; a banner also gives 17 March without a year. This is not presented as a confirmed date
Official fees
Amounts retain the official currency and recorded conditions. Entry, progression, award packages and optional items are distinct. Ruinuo’s advisory fees are agreed separately.
Standard fee per entry
250 GBPPlus VAT
One submission in one category per entry
Official fee sourceEarly-bird fee per entry
200 GBPPlus VAT
Official 2027 fee; discounted deadline conflicts between 12 and 20 November and requires organiser confirmation
Official fee sourceSmall-business fee per entry
150 GBPPlus VAT
Businesses with annual turnover below GBP 1 million
Official fee source4-for-3 Bundle
750 GBPPlus VAT
Total bundle price for four entries; not the price of one entry
Official fee sourceTrophy shipping/handling fee
Quote / amount not publishedPlus VAT
May apply if a winner cannot attend the ceremony; amount requires organiser confirmation
Official fee sourceMaterials and samples
Entry materials
- Product or project description of up to 400 words
- Company logo
- Up to three high-resolution images
- Optional video, research or other supporting files
- Launch/redesign date and category-relevant innovation evidence
No physical judging samples required
Assessment does not require physical judging samples. Optional trophies or printed materials and their delivery are separate from sample requirements.
- Quantity and specification
- No physical judging samples are required.
- Delivery
- Online submission; no judging-sample transport is needed.
- Costs and responsibilities
- No judging-sample shipping, clearance or return cost applies. Optional physical trophies/certificates and delivery follow separate official quotes.
- Return and retention
- No judging-sample return applies.
Full underlying research note (Chinese)
寄样要求：无寄样要求
适用阶段：2027届明确采用提交资料评审，无需产品样品。按要求提供文字、图片和支持信息。
数量与规格：无需准备评审用实物样品。
交付时间与地点：在线提交，不需要安排评审样品运输。
费用由谁承担：不涉及评审样品的寄送、清关或退样费用。奖杯、证书等实物选购及其配送另按官方报价，不属于参评寄样。
退样与处置：无评审样品退还事项。
适用范围：2027届及所列现行官方规则；后续届次重新核对。
Assessment and recognition
How entries are assessed
Category judges review submitted evidence of innovation, value and impact. Shortlisted entries receive Winner, Finalist or Commended outcomes; the programme is not centred on physical blind tasting.
Recognition and permitted use
Entry includes the corresponding award-mark use and marketing materials. Winners may receive a category trophy, digital certificate and official communications; trophy delivery may incur a handling fee.
Official sources and verification
This is an independently maintained reference record. The organiser’s current rules govern eligibility, deadlines, charges and the award decision. The review date describes source verification, not a new publication of organiser rules.
Official reference 1www.foodbevawards.comReviewed 2026-10-15Official reference 2www.foodbevawards.comReviewed 2026-10-15
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