The Italian Food Awards, in their 12th edition – in partnership with NIQ, Italia del Gusto Consortium, SIAL, and Universal Marketing, and with sponsorship from Nextcom and Salpi – presented the nine winners during the awards ceremony that took place on October 18th during the SIAL trade show in Paris. Many guests from all over the world attended the event in the SIAL Talks area.
The Italian Food Awards is a strategic platform for showcasing Italian food excellence on international markets. As the only B2B event entirely dedicated to Italian food products, the initiative brings together leading buyers, importers and distributors of Italian brands, creating opportunities for visibility, networking, and international growth. It provides a unique opportunity to connect Italian producers with key international stakeholders, highlighting the quality, innovation and diversity that distinguish Italy’s agri-food sector.
The winners
The nine winners were selected from a total of 87 Italian products, launched in the last two years across retail and foodservice channels in the world. They have been awarded in the following categories: Bakery, Beverage, Cheese & Dairy, Frozen, Future Excellence, Meat & Salumi, Oils & Condiments, Preserves & Sauces, and Sweets.
Here are the winning hero product lines:
BAKERY
Savini
Focaccia Tonda
BEVERAGE
San Benedetto
San Benedetto Ice Tea Fruit 0,75L PET
CHEESE & DAIRY
Caseifici Granterre
Snack Granterre Range
FROZEN
Valsoia
Special Edition Valsoia Zero Added Sugar Gelato- Matcha & Açai
FUTURE EXCELLENCE
Alpeker
Frozen Kefir Naturale
MEAT & SALUMI
Raspini
Peel&Reseal Antipasti
OILS & CONDIMENTS
Pietro Coricelli
Pietro Coricelli Avocado Oil
PRESERVES & SAUCES
Generale Conserve
Yellowfin Tuna Fillets with Chili
SWEETS
Icam
Anniversary Collection