Discover new innovations before your competitors with the Innovation Challenge winners. New innovations were showcased from across the show floor including food, drink, technology and equipment products, the Innovation Challenge was the first port of call for visitors looking for products to differentiate their customer offering.
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:
Beyond Meat
The judges said: “Love the concept. High protein, low in saturated fat, this is potentially a sustainable game changer.”
GOLD
La Vie Foods
La Vie™ Plant-based Smoked Ham
The judges said “Love the attractive packaging, clean ingredients and use of natural colours. Also love your commitment to your values.”
GOLD
LUXLO Spirits
The judges said: “Great concept, lovely range of flavours…Love that you can drink more of it!”
SILVER
Destiny Foods
The judges said: “Very creative flavour, love the provenance story. Excellent pitch. Excellent product.”
SILVER
Bottleproof Cocktails
Passion Fruit Martini 0% in PAPER bottle
The judges said: “Loved your packaging…a game changer for sustainability.”
SILVER
PEPPADEW®
The judges said: “Love the use of West Country cream cheese in this original and greatly balanced product.”
SILVER
The REAL Drinks Co
REAL Peony Blush Sparkling Tea
The judges said: “Great concept, sophisticated, with beautiful packaging. Premium and innovative.”
GOLD
Redefine Meat
The judges said: “Love the versatility, which allows for creativity, great product for chefs.”
GOLD
The Compleat Food Group
Squeaky Bean Beechwood Smoked Salmon Style slices
The judges said: “Not seen anything quite like this before. Great idea, versatile and ethical. Looks just like the real thing.”
SILVER
THIS™
The judges said: “Love the use of olive oil. Really clever product. The attention to detail on the chicken skin is groundbreaking.”
GOLD
Crop’s
Vegan Tomato and Chilli Linguine
The judges said: “Lots of thought has gone into the convenience of the cooking. Very versatile. Innovative packaging.”
SILVER
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