The fourth Plant-Based Taste Awards have concluded, and the winners have been announced, marking a new era of innovative and delicious plant-based creations. As the details of the victorious entries are revealed, the creativity and culinary innovation showcased at this prestigious event are sure to inspire.

The Plant-Based Taste Awards provide companies with a dedicated platform to celebrate the hard work that goes into creating delicious plant-based products. Dan Bunt, FoodBev Media's Marketing Director, commented on the judging day:

"This year's judging panel provided participants with the most professional scope possible. Integrity is an important value the FoodBev Awards stand by proudly."

James Taylor, FoodBev Awards Marketing Executive, curated this year's entries. He commended the successful outcomes of this year's participants:

"It’s great to see how the plant-based industry is redefining the future of food. This year’s Plant-Based Taste Awards winners proved that plant-based products aren't just better for the planet, they're also among the most delicious for your table."

Before revealing the results, it's important to acknowledge those who contributed to this year's Plant-Based Taste Awards. This esteemed competition would not be possible without the hard-working judges, who tasted all the products put forward for this year's awards. The first day of Speciality & Fine Food Fair, where the FoodBev Awards team announced and celebrated the winners, provided the ideal platform for recognising the Plant-Based Taste Awards since the inaugural event in 2021.

Unveiling the Victors

Plant-Based Protein

• WINNER - Best Plant-based Protein: Beyond Meat - Beyond Burger Jalapeno
• WINNER - Best Burger: Beyond Meat - Beyond Burger Jalapeno
• FINALIST - Burger: Strong Roots - The Pumpkin and Spinach Burger
• FINALIST - Burger: Verdino Green Foods - Verdino Protein Burger
• WINNER - Best Chicken: Nasoya - Plantspired Plant-Based Chick’n Kung Pao Flavour
• FINALIST - Chicken: Alpha Foods - Homestyle Chik'n Strips
• FINALIST - Chicken: UMIAMI - Umiami Filet
• WINNER - Best Steak: Steakholder - SH - Marbled Beef Steak
• FINALIST - Steak: Beyond Meat - Beyond Steak
• FINALIST - Steak: Nasoya - Plantspired Plant-Based Steak Korean BBQ Flavour
• WINNER - Best Mince: Fry's - Shape & Sizzle Mince
• FINALIST - Mince: Verdino Green Foods - Verdino Protein Mince
• WINNER - Best Kabab/Kafta: Switch Foods - Switch Plant-Based Kafta
• FINALIST - Kabab/Kafta: Switch Foods - Switch Plant-Based Kabab
• FINALIST - Mince, Fillet & Pieces: ADM - Plant-Based Pulled Pork with Soprotex® N-Slices

Dairy Alternative

• WINNER - Best Dairy Alternative: Arla JÖRÐ - Chilled Oat Barista
• WINNER - Best Milk Alternative: Arla JÖRÐ - Chilled Oat Barista
• FINALIST - Milk Alternative: Arla JÖRÐ - Chilled Oat Drink
• FINALIST - Milk Alternative: Arla JÖRÐ - Chilled Oat & Vanilla Drink
• FINALIST - Milk Alternative: MYOM - Original Oat
• WINNER - Best Yogurt: ADM - Plant-Based Drink with HT-ES1 Postbiotic and ProFam® Pea 580
• FINALIST - Yogurt: Arla JÖRÐ - Strawberry Oat-Based Fermented Product
• FINALIST - Yogurt: Arla JÖRÐ - Vanilla Oat-Based Fermented Product

Plant-Based Sweet Product

• WINNER - Best Plant-Based Sweet Product: Booja-Booja - Raspberry Scrunch Chocolate Wonders
• WINNER - Best Chocolate: Booja-Booja - Raspberry Scrunch Chocolate Wonders
• FINALIST - Chocolate: NOMO - Coconut Bar
• WINNER - Best Selection Box: NOMO - Ultimate Sharing Box
• WINNER - Best Confectionery: Snacksy - Raw Bar Berry & Almond with Ginkgo Biloba
• FINALIST - Confectionery: Holland & Barrett - H&B Brownie Bites with Benefits
• WINNER - Best Sweet Snack: ADM - Plant-Based Protein Bar with ProFam® Soy and Pea Proteins

Plant-Based Savoury Product

• WINNER - Best Plant-Based Savoury Product: Lika Bakery - Plant-Based Flatbread
• WINNER - Best Savoury Bakery: Lika Bakery - Plant-Based Flatbread

Plant-Based Prepared Product

• WINNER - Best Plant-Based Prepared Product: Alpha Foods - Chik'n Fajita Burrito
• WINNER - Best Ready Meal: Alpha Foods - Chik'n Fajita Burrito
• WINNER - Best Beverage: Holland & Barrett - H&B Glow Kombucha
• WINNER - Best Foodservice Solution: Laphet - Tea Pesto - Chili
• WINNER - Best Vegetable-Based Product: Strong Roots - The Pumpkin and Spinach Burger

What Does the Future Look Like?

As the fourth Plant-Based Taste Awards come to a close, it's evident that the plant-based industry is brimming with innovation, passion, and dedication to creating products that consumers will love. These remarkable winners have set the bar high for what's possible in the world of plant-based cuisine, inspiring new explorations of flavours, textures, and possibilities in culinary endeavours.

With the winners leading the way, it is an exciting time to be part of the plant-based movement. As boundaries continue to be pushed, norms are challenged, and the culinary landscape is redefined, every moment and every bite of these delicious plant-based creations will shape the future of food.

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