The World Plant-based Innovation Awards are back, and this year, they’re bigger and better than ever. We are thrilled to unveil a series of exciting updates, including new award categories, an esteemed panel of judges, and exciting new benefits for successful companies – all combined to set the stage for what promises to be the most exciting edition yet.
To recap on what took place in 2023, the World Plant-based Innovation Awards celebrated 18 winners at its grand ceremony in New York City. Last year, FoodBev Media had the pleasure of speaking with DSM’s director of new business development, Melanie Luangrath, after winning Best Plant-based Snack at the World Plant-based Innovation Awards 2023 with the Vertis CanolaPRO nutrition bar with cranberry. “We are honoured to have won this award, it’s the work of a whole team, so we’re glad to receive it but also to have the acknowledgement of what goes on behind the scenes,” Luangrath told us. Watch the full interview HERE.
New categories to celebrate more innovations
As the plant-based sector continues to expand, so do the areas of innovation. This year, we’re expanding our horizons with new categories designed to showcase the breadth and depth of ingenuity within the plant-based industry.
From pioneering ingredients to groundbreaking technology advances, these new categories will shine a light on the cutting-edge developments reshaping how we think about food. Participants can look forward to entering their innovations in to categories such as Protein Innovation and Brand Extension.
Expert panel of judges
With the expansion of the awards, we’ve also broadened our panel of judges to include a diverse mix of experts from across the plant-based industry. This year’s judges hail from various sectors including food technology, nutrition, business, education and retail. Each judge brings a wealth of knowledge and a keen eye for innovation. Confirmed on the judging panel for 2024 is Bao Zhan, chief scientist of Vesta Food Lab and Florence Dusseaux, vegan expert from Vegg2Food. With more to be confirmed, make sure to sign up to our newsletter list to be the first to know.
Whether you’re a start-up, an established brand, or a passionate innovator at the forefront of the plant-based movement, we invite you to be part of this year’s awards. Stay tuned for more updates, including detailed information on how to enter, the comprehensive list of categories, and insights into our judging panel. Entry for the World Plant-based Innovation Awards 2024 opens the 21st of March.
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