On Thursday afternoon, the winners and finalists in the World Plant Based Awards were announced during a special ceremony in association with Plant Based World Expo & Conference. The judging panel considered 110 entries from 25 countries across 15 categories.

FoodBev Media Awards Marketing Executive, Jonathan McGowan, said: “We are delighted to celebrate the 2nd annual World Plant Based Awards, this year in association with Plant Based World Expo & Conference. Once again, we have seen a broad range of categories represented in the entries. From new products, new concepts and new functions to branding, packaging and manufacturing, we have seen key trends emerge as this industry continues to innovate.

The World Plant Based Awards truly celebrate some of the most ambitious new products and developments of the year from both new and established brands in the global plant-based industry.”

A full list of winners and finalists in each category follows below.

Best dairy product alternative

Else Nutrition – Plant-Based Nutrition toddler drink

Misha’s™ – Black Truffle Cheese

Garfields Vegan Food Company – Vegan Cheese

Happy Cheeze GmbH- Vegan Passion Creamy White

Best Meat Alternative

Plantcraft – Plant-Based Pâté

Longève Brands – Plant-based Protein Crumbles

NoBull Burger – the true veggieburger!

Best Milk Alternative

Hope and Sesame – Sesamemilk

Ravage Industries – POPPYLK-Poppy Mylk Blue Original

nooj – Almond Paste

Else Nutrition – Plant-Based Nutrition toddler drink

Best Plant Based Beverage

Kabocha Milk Co. – Kabochamilk

Hope and Sesame – Chocolate Hazelnut sesamemilk

Fulfill Food & Beverages – Karviva Unwined Wine Replacement Juice

Biomel – Belgian Dark Chocolate Shots

Best plant-based business

LIVEKINDLY

Greenleaf Foods – Lightlife and Field Roast Brands

Infinite Foods

Best plant-based condiment

Thai Taste- Vegan ‘Fish’ Sauce

Fabalish Fab-a-Dip

Best plant-based dessert/confectionery

Doozy Pots – Plant-Based Gelato

Dolfin (UK) Ltd – My Sweet Chickpea

Laird Superfood – Brownie Mix

Best plant-based functional product

TCI Co. Ltd. – Golden Formula

Fulfill Food & Beverages – Karviva Whole Plant Smoothie Tranquil

Gold&Green® – Protein Flakes

Best plant-based non-food product

ProAmpac – RecycAll Freshpack

Best plant-based packaging

EARTH BY MAKERS OF COCO & LUCAS’ KITCHEN – MEAL FOR ONE

Gwennie on the GO – Seasoning Sachets

ProAmpac – RecycAll Freshpack

Best plant-based protein – sponsored by Green Boy Group

Eighth Day Foods – Lupreme

Bodyhero – Plant Protein

Oumph! – Kebab Döner Style

Best plant-based seafood

The Plant Based Seafood Co. – Mind Blown Plant-Based Scallops

Loma Linda – Spring Water TUNO

Be Leaf Corporation – Vegan Shrimp

Best plant-based snack

Dolfin (UK) Ltd – My Sweet Chickpea

ALDI – exclusive Simply Nature Cauliflower Tortilla Chips

ALDI – Park Street Deli Cauliflower Dips

Laird Superfood – Homemade Pancake & Waffle Baking Mix

Best plant-based start-up

CHKN Not Chicken

Plantcraft

Float Foods – OnlyEG Shreds

Best plant-based sustainability

Hope and Sesame – Sesamemilk

SunOpta and OatGold

About The World Plant-Based Awards

The World Plant-Based Awards, in association with Plant Based World Conference & Expo, are a celebration of innovation and excellence across every category of the global plant-based industry. These awards are a fantastic way to enhance the promotion of your brand and to ensure it gains global recognition.

Being successfully shortlisted provides a hallmark of success that will prevail long after the awards ceremony and can highlight the contribution your company’s products and team are making to the plant-based industry.

About FoodBev Media

Established in 2000, FoodBev Media is the food and beverage industry’s leading media and communication business. With a portfolio of international magazines, the website www.foodbev.com and the industry’s largest social media network, FoodBev Media ensures you are continuously kept up to date with the latest trends and innovations. Since 2003, FoodBev Media has gained a reputation for organising successful international awards schemes in the food, beverage and dairy industries.

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