Celebrating the Pioneers Redefining Global Food
We’re back with another edition of the Gulfood Innovation Awards, where the world’s most groundbreaking food and beverage products take centre stage.
Innovation fuels the global food and beverage industry, and the Gulfood Innovation Awards shine a spotlight on the trailblazers driving impactful change. These prestigious awards honour revolutionary pioneers who have redefined excellence in new product development over the past calendar year. By recognising these advancements, the Gulfood Innovation Awards provide a platform to celebrate the contributions shaping the industry’s next frontier.
2026 SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED ↓
INTRODUCING OUR 2026 JURY PANEL
BHUSHANT GANDHI
Divisional Manager, Food & Beverage
Truebell Marketing & Trading LLC
BHUSHANT GANDHI
General Manager
Al Maya Group
LAURA LAI COUGHLIN
Dubai Guidebook Author, Writer and Content creator
GEORG HESSLER
Director - Culinary Operations
Dubai World Trade Centre
SHORTLISTS FOR BEST BEVERAGE PRODUCT CATEGORY
SHORTLISTS FOR BEST DAIRY PRODUCT CATEGORY
SHORTLISTS FOR BEST FROZEN OR CHILLED PRODUCT CATEGORY
SHORTLISTS FOR BEST HEALTH & WELLNESS PRODUCT CATEGORY
SHORTLISTS FOR BEST BAKED PRODUCT CATEGORY
SHORTLISTS FOR BEST MEAT & POULTRY PRODUCT CATEGORY
SHORTLISTS FOR BEST PACKAGING CATEGORY
SHORTLISTS FOR BEST READY-TO-EAT PRODUCT CATEGORY
SHORTLISTS FOR BEST BEST SAUCE, CONDIMENT OR PRESERVE PRODUCT CATEGORY
SHORTLISTS FOR BEST SAVOURY SNACKS PRODUCT CATEGORY
IMPORTANT DATES
WINNERS ANNOUNCED ON 27 JANUARY 2026 AT DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTRE & DUBAI EXHIBITION CENTRE, EXPO CITY