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Winners of IFE 2015 World Food Innovation Awards Announced

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Winners of IFE 2015 World Food Innovation Awards Announced

The winners of The International Food and Drink Event 2015's World Food Innovation Awards were announced this week, the first year it has held the awards.

The IFE, the UK's largest food and drink exhibition, judged 340 entries from 30 countries across 16 areas in six categories, including:

• Finished products• Ingredients• Packaging• Brands• Manufacturing and Processing• Sustainability• Marketing

Chris McCuin Event Director IFE said "This is the first time IFE has hosted the World Food Innovation Awards. It has been a great experience and our visitors have particularly enjoyed being able to view some of the world's best and emerging food innovations here at IFE."

Judges on the day were a range of marketing experts, journalists as well as foodservice and business managers.

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Winners recognised by the Awards are listed below:

Best convenience food innovationYowk – The New Egg Company

Best snacking innovationJelly Squeeze – Caterers choice

Best new children’s foodMini nom nom’s – Mini nom nom’s

Best confectionery innovationEdible Alcoholic Pastilles – Smith & Sinclair

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Best new breakfast innovationFUEL10K Protibrik – FUELYOUR10KHOURS

Best new condiment or marinadeiASC Something Fishy Irish Shellfish Culinary Butter – iASC Irish Atlantic Seafood Company

Best new food conceptMini nom nom’s – Mini nom nom’s

Best new food ingredientSpice Drops – Holy Lama Naturals

Best new packaging designLiquiglide – Liquiglide Inc

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Best convenience or on-the-go packagingShake Me Pasta Pot – RPC Barrier Containers

Best new brand or businessMini nom nom’s – Mini nom nom’s

Best brand extension or limited editionMondelez Oreo Sandwich – R&R Ice cream

Best free from productClive’s Gluten Free pies – Buckfast Organic Bakery, Clive’s Pies

Best environmental or CSR initiativeWyke Farms 100% Green – Wyke Farms

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Best food manufacturing or processing innovationSteam Infusion – OAL Group

Fresh Ideas AwardYowk – The New Egg Company