Crown Foods-owned WAT KITCHEN won Best Meat/Poultry Product at the World Food Innovation Awards 2026, in association with IFE - International Food & Drink Event. The winners were unveiled during a live ceremony at IFE Manufacturing's Trends & Innovation Platform - as part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week 2026. Crown Foods offers a broad frozen and ambient portfolio, with nearly 50 years of experience serving the UK retail and foodservice sectors. Their Asian-inspired ambient meal range, WAT KITCHEN, has been created for busy lifestyles. FoodBev Media talked with Ivor Rawlins, sales director at Crown Foods, at IFE 2026 following the company's achievement. - 00:00 - About WAT KITCHEN 00:15 - Protein Bites win at WFIA26 00:35 - Exhibiting at IFE & GLP-1 lifestyle 01:11 - Contact WAT KITCHEN

Dutch snack brand BitesWeLove won Best Snack Product at the World Food Innovation Awards 2026, in association with IFE - International Food & Drink Event. The winners were unveiled during a live ceremony at IFE Manufacturing's Trends & Innovation Platform - as part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week 2026. The company's aim is to 'create snacks worth craving about, combining great taste with real nourishment,' and is continuing its expansion in the UK following its launch in mid-2025. FoodBev Media talked with Marleen Basart, founder of BitesWeLove, at IFE 2026 following the brand's achievement. - 00:00 - About BitesWeLove 00:22 - Attending IFE & expanding in the UK 00:37 - The snacking industry & WFIA26 win 00:59 - Best snack product 01:28 - Contact BitesWeLove

Best Packaging/Labelling Innovation: Ball Corporation – Dynamark Advanced Pro: Designed to Engage, Engineered to Perform Ball’s Dynamark™ Advanced Pro allows the mixing of multiple graphics onto a single pallet to unlock the power of personalised packaging with up to 12 different images and messages. Ideal for promotional activity, seasonal variations, limited editions and social engaging campaigns. - FoodBev Media is delighted to announce the winners of the World Beverage Innovation Awards 2025. Now in their 22nd year, the awards remain a benchmark for creativity and excellence, celebrating the companies and individuals redefining the global beverage industry. The winners were revealed live at Drinktec in Munich, Germany, where the ceremony showcased groundbreaking products, sustainable practices and technological advancements shaping the future of beverage.

The Root Co's Original Ginger Beer was awarded Best natural/organic drink, at the UK Soft Drinks Awards 2025. Learn more about the brand and their products from founder Will Englander. - The results were announced at the UK Soft Drinks Conference, held in association with the British Soft Drinks Association. For more than two decades, this conference has served as a key gathering for senior industry figures, including producers, suppliers, retailers, innovators, opinion leaders and advisers. Delivering a thorough overview of current issues and future opportunities alongside networking opportunities, the UK Soft Drinks Conference continues to be the hub for comprehensive evaluation of the UK drinks sector.

We speak to Ivor Rawlins, the sales director of Crown Foods, at IFE - International Food & Drink Expo. Crown Foods deliver products that meet the demands of retailers and foodservice providers. Their portfolio includes WAT KITCHEN, a line of ambient Asian noodle and rice meals designed for busy lifestyles. WAT KITCHEN were announced as a finalist in the 'Best convenience/ready meal product' category and was commended in the 'Best plant-based product' category. - FoodBev Media provides actionable insights that empower, educate, and provide direction to food and beverage industry decision-makers. We offer all you need to know about food and drink innovation and trends around the world and interpret them to help you improve your business. Established originally as a traditional ink-on-paper magazine publisher in 2000, today FoodBev Media is a truly international multimedia business. Read more here: www.foodbev.com

We speak to Emily Tse, the founder of Popcornaa, a gourmet popcorn company that combines non-GMO popcorn, fresh ingredients and a blend of authentic Asian flavours. Popcornaa’s Vegan Seaweed, Wasabi & Soy Gourmet Popcorn was awarded 'Best snack product', at the World Food Innovation Awards 2025, held at IFE - International Food & Drink Event. Showcasing their product with Business Isle of Man, Popcornaa's namesake comes from the location of Cornaa, on the beautiful Isle of Man. - FoodBev Media provides actionable insights that empower, educate, and provide direction to food and beverage industry decision-makers. We offer all you need to know about food and drink innovation and trends around the world and interpret them to help you improve your business. Established originally as a traditional ink-on-paper magazine publisher in 2000, today FoodBev Media is a truly international multimedia business. Read more here: www.foodbev.com

We speak to Marcel Aerts, Head of Marketing at Veetee Foods, at IFE - International Food & Drink Event 2025. Veetee's RamenHead and Mac'n'CheeseHead products were shortlisted in this year's World Food Innovation Awards, placing as finalist and commended. Food Innovation FINALIST Veetee - RamenHead Singapore Laksa Packaging Design FINALIST Veetee - Veetee RamenHead Convenience/Ready Meal Product categories FINALIST Veetee - RamenHead - Tom Yum COMMENDED Veetee - Mac'n'CheeseHead 3 Oozy Cheese - FoodBev Media provides actionable insights that empower, educate, and provide direction to food and beverage industry decision-makers. We offer all you need to know about food and drink innovation and trends around the world and interpret them to help you improve your business. Established originally as a traditional ink-on-paper magazine publisher in 2000, today FoodBev Media is a truly international multimedia business. Read more here: www.foodbev.com

We speak to Tim Thouless, Commercial Lead at ICL Food Specialties, with their Rovitaris SprouTx being crowned 'Best plant-based product' at the World Food Innovation Awards 2025. ICL has partnered with DAIZ to produce soy textured proteins which leverages proprietary germination technology using whole, germinated soybeans during production. Rovitaris SprouTx is extremely versatile and can be used in all formed meat applications such as patties, meatballs, sausages etc. - FoodBev Media provides actionable insights that empower, educate, and provide direction to food and beverage industry decision-makers. We offer all you need to know about food and drink innovation and trends around the world and interpret them to help you improve your business. Established originally as a traditional ink-on-paper magazine publisher in 2000, today FoodBev Media is a truly international multimedia business. Read more here: www.foodbev.com