The race is officially on. With the submission and voting phases now closed, the 8th edition of the Italian Food Awards USA enters its most exciting phase. Sponsored by Italianfood.net (Gruppo Food), the awards celebrate outstanding Italian F&B products launched over the last two years across retail, large-scale distribution, and Ho.Re.Ca channels in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
An elite panel of international retail buyers, importers, and culinary experts—combined with precise market data provided by NielsenIQ (NIQ)—is currently processing the scores to determine who will take home the top prize.
The candidates are competing across our 8 official categories:
- Aperitif & Beverage
- Deli Food
- Frozen
- Future Excellence
- Oils & Condiments
- Pasta, Pizza & Baking Ingredients
- Preserves & Sauces
- Sweets
Discover all the nominated products that are redefining Italian food innovation in North America ↓
What Happens Next?
Now that the votes from our Special Jury are being paired with NielsenIQ’s sales performance analysis, the top 3 finalists for each category will be announced shortly.
All finalist products will be showcased at the upcoming Summer Fancy Food Show 2026 in New York, inside the vibrant Italian Pavilion. Stay tuned to find out which brands will claim the crown!