We Invite Snack Manufacturers to Participate in the "Innovation of the Year 2026" Competition.

In 2025, compared to other entries, the snacks competition was not as intense: 13 applications were submitted, of which 10 products made the shortlist. The winners were the Tunner line of functional jelly from Food Innovations and the Cupulat dried cupuaçu from Ergonas Trading.

Applications for participation in the "New Product of the Year 2026" competition are open until August 1. This year, the list of nominations has been expanded.

The package of documents should include:

• A document describing the product (full name of the product, month and year of product launch, consumer characteristics of the product, composition, unique properties of the product, examples of sales if the product is already on the shelf, price segment)
• Product photo on a white or transparent background
• Product quality certificate, certificate or declaration of conformity
• Marketing and advertising support for the product (commercials, advertising brochures, posters, etc.)

Submit an application

The competition is open to packaged food and beverage products launched no earlier than May 2025 and ready for sale. Participation is free. In addition to the main categories, companies can also participate in a special category, "Worldfood Connect Innovation." Learn more about the terms and conditions on the competition page >>>

The competition is held by ITE Group jointly with INFOLine Group.