Innovation speaks Italian. ItalianFood.Net – the international and integrated B2B project aimed at international buyers created by Food Publishing Group – has launched Italian FOOD Awards – Sial 2016 to give a recognition to the most innovative companies, those companies that have been able to adapt their offer to the new food trends set to impact the global market.
THE NUMBERS – Divided into 11 categories and 3 special prizes, 254 items from 158 companies will be voted by an international jury composed by retailers, importers, distributors and brokers. The voting criteria are 4: innovation and creativity in the preparation and recipe of the product, packaging, convenience, attention to environmental sustainability.
THE AIM – The awards intend to honor the most creative and versatile products that can better respond to the emerging global trends in the food and beverage industry, as well as show to the international food business community – especially retailers – the growth potential of authentic products in worldwide markets.
THE EVENT – The awarding ceremony, organized by ItalianFood.Net, will take place on Tuesday October 18th, in the Mezzanine of Hall 4, starting from 5:45 p.m. The event will be in collaboration with Sial Paris and with the sponsorship of Italia del Gusto and AlixPartners.
For any further information and to take part to the event, please contact us: awards@italianfood.net
The selected categories
1-PASTA & RICE
2-BAKERY & SNACKS
3-CONFECTIONERY
4-OIL & VINEGAR
5-FROZEN FOOD
6-FINE FOOD
7-FRUITS & VEGETABLES
8-MEAT & SALUMI
9-SAUCES & DRESSINGS
10-DAIRY
11-BEVERAGE
Special awards
1-Best free from
2-Best sustainable
3-Best packaging