2026 Health & Nutrition Categories

Brand new for 2026, please find our Health & Nutrition categories below. Category definitions have been provided to help you select the right place for your product to be entered. Please note that categories have been grouped by A-Z. To enter, click on the category below and you will be taken to the online entry form. You will be able to enter multiple categories within one entry.

Entries close at midnight on Friday 01 May 2026

Reduced Fat Meat

Meat products specifically formulated or trimmed to reduce fat content. Includes all reduced fat meat types and products.

€ 399.00
Launch Rate329.00 +(VAT@23%)
Available until

The Health & Nutrition categories recognise food and drink products leading the way in delivering healthier choices to consumers. These awards celebrate credible nutrition, responsible innovation and products that balance health benefits with taste and quality.

Judging Criteria

  • Taste
  • Texture
  • Flavour
  • Aroma
  • Ingredients List
  • Provenance
  • Product Appearance
  • Packaging
  • Price Point/Value for Money
  • Innovation and Purpose

Better-For-You Food & Drink

Products reformulated to improve nutritional profile, including reduced sugar, salt or fat, increased fibre or protein, or cleaner ingredient lists.

€ 399.00
Launch Rate329.00 +(VAT@23%)
Available until

The Health & Nutrition categories recognise food and drink products leading the way in delivering healthier choices to consumers. These awards celebrate credible nutrition, responsible innovation and products that balance health benefits with taste and quality.

Judging Criteria

  • Taste
  • Texture
  • Flavour
  • Aroma
  • Ingredients List
  • Provenance
  • Product Appearance
  • Packaging
  • Price Point/Value for Money
  • Innovation and Purpose

Low Sugar/No Added Sugar

Products specifically developed to reduce or eliminate added sugars, including drinks, snacks, dairy and ambient foods.

€ 429.00
Launch Rate329.00 +(VAT@23%)
Available until

The Health & Nutrition categories recognise food and drink products leading the way in delivering healthier choices to consumers. These awards celebrate credible nutrition, responsible innovation and products that balance health benefits with taste and quality.

Judging Criteria

  • Taste
  • Texture
  • Flavour
  • Aroma
  • Ingredients List
  • Provenance
  • Product Appearance
  • Packaging
  • Price Point/Value for Money
  • Innovation and Purpose

Weight Management & Portion Control

Products designed to support calorie control, portion awareness or balanced nutrition, including meal solutions and snacks.

€ 399.00
Launch Rate329.00 +(VAT@23%)
Available until

The Health & Nutrition categories recognise food and drink products leading the way in delivering healthier choices to consumers. These awards celebrate credible nutrition, responsible innovation and products that balance health benefits with taste and quality.

Judging Criteria

  • Taste
  • Texture
  • Flavour
  • Aroma
  • Ingredients List
  • Provenance
  • Product Appearance
  • Packaging
  • Price Point/Value for Money
  • Innovation and Purpose

Enhanced/Fortified Foods

Foods enhanced with added nutrients such as protein, vitamins, minerals or functional ingredients, clearly positioned for added nutritional benefit.

€ 399.00
Launch Rate329.00 +(VAT@23%)
Available until

The Health & Nutrition categories recognise food and drink products leading the way in delivering healthier choices to consumers. These awards celebrate credible nutrition, responsible innovation and products that balance health benefits with taste and quality.

Judging Criteria

  • Taste
  • Texture
  • Flavour
  • Aroma
  • Ingredients List
  • Provenance
  • Product Appearance
  • Packaging
  • Price Point/Value for Money
  • Innovation and Purpose

Immunity Support Products

Products formulated or positioned to support immune health through vitamins, minerals, botanicals or functional ingredients.

€ 399.00
Launch Rate329.00 +(VAT@23%)
Available until

The Health & Nutrition categories recognise food and drink products leading the way in delivering healthier choices to consumers. These awards celebrate credible nutrition, responsible innovation and products that balance health benefits with taste and quality.

Judging Criteria

  • Taste
  • Texture
  • Flavour
  • Aroma
  • Ingredients List
  • Provenance
  • Product Appearance
  • Packaging
  • Price Point/Value for Money
  • Innovation and Purpose

Low/No Alcohol Wellness Drinks

Alcohol-free or low-alcohol drinks positioned around wellbeing, moderation and lifestyle balance.

€ 399.00
Launch Rate329.00 +(VAT@23%)
Available until

The Health & Nutrition categories recognise food and drink products leading the way in delivering healthier choices to consumers. These awards celebrate credible nutrition, responsible innovation and products that balance health benefits with taste and quality.

Judging Criteria

  • Taste
  • Texture
  • Flavour
  • Aroma
  • Ingredients List
  • Provenance
  • Product Appearance
  • Packaging
  • Price Point/Value for Money
  • Innovation and Purpose

Reduced/Low

Products specifically created with reduced sugars, salts, fats in comparison to their standard counterparts.

€ 399.00
Launch Rate329.00 +(VAT@23%)
Available until

The Health & Nutrition categories recognise food and drink products leading the way in delivering healthier choices to consumers. These awards celebrate credible nutrition, responsible innovation and products that balance health benefits with taste and quality.

Judging Criteria

  • Taste
  • Texture
  • Flavour
  • Aroma
  • Ingredients List
  • Provenance
  • Product Appearance
  • Packaging
  • Price Point/Value for Money
  • Innovation and Purpose

High Protein Foods & Drinks

Food and drink products naturally high in protein or fortified with added protein, including dairy, snacks, ready meals and beverages.

€ 399.00
Launch Rate329.00 +(VAT@23%)
Available until

The Health & Nutrition categories recognise food and drink products leading the way in delivering healthier choices to consumers. These awards celebrate credible nutrition, responsible innovation and products that balance health benefits with taste and quality.

Judging Criteria

  • Taste
  • Texture
  • Flavour
  • Aroma
  • Ingredients List
  • Provenance
  • Product Appearance
  • Packaging
  • Price Point/Value for Money
  • Innovation and Purpose

Reduced Salt/Heart Health

Foods designed to support heart health through reduced salt, healthier fats or heart-friendly positioning.

€ 399.00
Launch Rate329.00 +(VAT@23%)
Available until

The Health & Nutrition categories recognise food and drink products leading the way in delivering healthier choices to consumers. These awards celebrate credible nutrition, responsible innovation and products that balance health benefits with taste and quality.

Judging Criteria

  • Taste
  • Texture
  • Flavour
  • Aroma
  • Ingredients List
  • Provenance
  • Product Appearance
  • Packaging
  • Price Point/Value for Money
  • Innovation and Purpose

Functional Foods & Drinks

Products offering added functional benefits such as gut health, immunity, energy, focus or sleep support.

€ 399.00
Launch Rate329.00 +(VAT@23%)
Available until

The Health & Nutrition categories recognise food and drink products leading the way in delivering healthier choices to consumers. These awards celebrate credible nutrition, responsible innovation and products that balance health benefits with taste and quality.

Judging Criteria

  • Taste
  • Texture
  • Flavour
  • Aroma
  • Ingredients List
  • Provenance
  • Product Appearance
  • Packaging
  • Price Point/Value for Money
  • Innovation and Purpose

Fermented and Pickled Foods

Foods preserved through fermentation or pickling, including kimchi, sauerkraut, pickled vegetables and fermented condiments.

€ 399.00
Launch Rate329.00 +(VAT@23%)
Available until

The Health & Nutrition categories recognise food and drink products leading the way in delivering healthier choices to consumers. These awards celebrate credible nutrition, responsible innovation and products that balance health benefits with taste and quality.

Judging Criteria

  • Taste
  • Texture
  • Flavour
  • Aroma
  • Ingredients List
  • Provenance
  • Product Appearance
  • Packaging
  • Price Point/Value for Money
  • Innovation and Purpose

Health & Wellness Beverages

Functional drinks including vitamin waters, kombucha, protein drinks, hydration products and wellness shots.

€ 399.00
Launch Rate329.00 +(VAT@23%)
Available until

The Health & Nutrition categories recognise food and drink products leading the way in delivering healthier choices to consumers. These awards celebrate credible nutrition, responsible innovation and products that balance health benefits with taste and quality.

Judging Criteria

  • Taste
  • Texture
  • Flavour
  • Aroma
  • Ingredients List
  • Provenance
  • Product Appearance
  • Packaging
  • Price Point/Value for Money
  • Innovation and Purpose

Active Lifestyle & Sports Nutrition

Products supporting physical activity, recovery or endurance, including protein snacks, hydration and functional beverages.

€ 399.00
Launch Rate329.00 +(VAT@23%)
Available until

The Health & Nutrition categories recognise food and drink products leading the way in delivering healthier choices to consumers. These awards celebrate credible nutrition, responsible innovation and products that balance health benefits with taste and quality.

Judging Criteria

  • Taste
  • Texture
  • Flavour
  • Aroma
  • Ingredients List
  • Provenance
  • Product Appearance
  • Packaging
  • Price Point/Value for Money
  • Innovation and Purpose