Brand innovators and leading industry luminaries were recognised at the Natural & Organic Innovation Awards 2023, which was held on the Sunday evening at last week’s Natural & Organic Products Europe show.
An Outstanding Achievement Award went to Christopher Dawson, founder of Clearspring – for his work helping to grow a substantial and inspirational brand. And an Outstanding Contribution Award was awarded to Graham Keen, the HFMA’s longstanding executive director in recognition of outstanding and enduring contribution to the natural products industry.
And the winners were …
Best New Food Product
Shortlisted:
Gluten free Crust with fresh Beetroot – GIAS srl
CAROB EXTRACT – HUNNAP ILAC VE SAGLIK HIZMETLERI SAN.TIC. LTD STI.
Winner: Biona Organic Green Curry Coconut Milk – Biona – Amisa – Bonsan
Organic Food Product
Shortlisted
Suma Edamame Hummus – Suma Wholefoods
Booja-Booja Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream – The Booja-Booja Co Ltd
Organic Ceremonial Grade Cacao – SelvaBio
Winner: Suma Edamame Hummus – Suma Wholefoods
Best snack Product
Shortlisted:
Air Fryer Nuts – Foodtrend
RAWMYGOD – Pistachio & Cranberry Bar – RAWMYGOD
Winner: Rheal Energy Snack Bars – Rheal
Best Vegan Food Product
Shortlisted:
Brain Foods Wafers – Brain Foods
UHHMAMI – Uhhmami
Winner: KALE Raw Chips VEGAN – LTD KALE LATVIA ORGANIC
Best Special Diet Product
Shotlisted:
Nest Zucchini Spirals – GIAS srl
Organic Vegan Protein Bar with Shiitake rich in Vitamin D. Gluten free/Clean Labels – IOBOSCOVIVO SRL
Winner: Ecomil Nature Keto Bio – Nutriops SL
Best new Drink
Shortlisted:
Raise & Replenish – That Glow tho – Raise & Replenish
NOOX REVIVE – NOOX
Winner: FHIRST Living Soda – FHIRST Living Soda (via Brand Organic)
Best New Organic Drink
Shortlisted:
Clearspring Organic Japanese Kuwa Matcha – Clearspring
morning berry – Pukka Herbs
Winner: Helen Browning’s Organic Gin Helen Browning’s Organic
Best New Supplement
Shortlisted:
BEE&YOU Collagen Shot – BEE&YOU BV
Doctor Seaweed’s Weed & Wonderful – Beauty+ Cress UK
Winner: Pura Collagen BALANCE – Pura Collagen Ltd
Best New Herbal Product
Shortlisted:
Altai Mountain Shilajit Hemp Drops – Altai Mountain Shilajit
Menopause Complex – Viridian Nutrition
Winner: DEFEND Drops – BLOOMING BLENDS
Best New Specialty Health Product
Shortlisted:
Pro-Aging Natural Skincare – Authentic Biotics
The MenoShake – Vegan Vanilla – Bomimo Nutrition
Winner: Raise & Replenish – Thirst Aid Kit
Best New Fitness Nutrition Product
Shortlisted:
Rheal Energy Snack Bars – Rheal
Raise & Replenish – Thirst Aid Kit
Winner: MelliGEL Organic Energy Gel – MelliGEL by Mellifera
Best New Eco Living Product
Natural Colour Sustainable Bamboo Toilet Tissue- The Cheeky Panda
The eco-friendly wet wipe alternative- Wype Wype
Winner: Period Underwear by AllMatters – AllMatters ApS
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