World Taste Award

The French Seal
of Quality

Celebrate Excellence. Inspire Confidence.
A Global benchmark for local food and beverage brands, validated by 18 French culinary experts.
Limited to 250 products for 2027
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Global Benchmark
Trusted Global Culinary Recognition
Since 2022, defining the global benchmark for taste through a French-led rigorous and independent evaluation.

18

French culinary experts

75

Award-winning products in 2025

150+

Brands trusting our French Standard

23

Countries represented
About Us

Recognition You Can Trust

Trusted by leading food and beverage brands worldwide, the World Taste Award validates genuine sensory quality through a rigorous, independent methodology. Our evaluations are conducted by a panel of French culinary experts to ensure every selection meets the global standard for excellence.
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Certification Tiers

Our Standards of Excellence

World Taste Award recognises exceptional products through clearly defined award tiers, reflecting different levels of sensory achievement based on expert evaluation.
Platinum Award
Exquisite flavour achievement
Score: 90–100%
Gold Award
Sensational taste excellence
Score: 80-89%
Silver Award
Distinctive taste recognition
Score: 70–79%
Bronze Award
Promising flavour potential
Score: 60–69%
The Process

How It Works

Getting your product recognised takes just four steps  from registration to receiving your official sensory report.
1.
Register your product
Complete a quick online registration and secure your place among the limited 250 entries.
2.
Submit product information
Provide key details about your product so our expert panel can prepare for the sensory evaluation.
3.
Send your samples
Ship your product samples to our tasting locations in France or Australia.
4.
Expert evaluation & results
Your product is evaluated by trained culinary professionals, and results are shared following the assessment.
Testimonials

What Award Winners Say

“Being acknowledged by such a prestigious team of experts validates our hard work and commitment to delivering exceptional taste experiences. This recognition has boosted our brand’s visibility and opened doors to new opportunities within the industry.”
Loredana
CEO of SAN Elk
"Participating in the World Taste Awards and winning a Diamond award for our chicken organic stock has been a wonderful achievement for our brand. It’s not just about the award; it’s about the recognition of our dedication to culinary excellence."
Anukorn
CEO of CHICKEN VAN MAN
"Winning a gold at their annual awards has significantly contributed to the growth of our reputation and solidified our belief in the quality and impact of this award program."
Benjamin
Co-Founder of Mealeniyum Lifestyle Meals
The F.L.A.V.O.R. audit gave us feedback we couldn't get anywhere else, specific, actionable, and rooted in real sensory expertise. Our distribution conversations in France shifted the moment we put the seal on our bottle.
Loredana
CEO of SAN Elk
“Being acknowledged by such a prestigious team of experts validates our hard work and commitment to delivering exceptional taste experiences. This recognition has boosted our brand’s visibility and opened doors to new opportunities within the industry.”
Hugo
Founder, Maison Bernard Olive Oil
"Winning the World Taste Award was the difference between being another premium brand and being a verified one. Buyers across Asia now treat us differently, and our retail velocity has doubled in key accounts."
Aiko
Export Director, Hokkaido Pure Dairy
"The jury's report wasn't just a trophy, it was a roadmap. They identified nuance in our ferments that our own team had overlooked, and that insight fed directly into our 2026 product line."
Felipe
Head of Product, Ferments del Sur
A good service, enabling objective assessment of our products on their own merits without comparison to alternatives.
John
Marketing Specialist of Consolidated Food Brands
"Winning a gold at their annual awards has significantly contributed to the growth of our reputation and solidified our belief in the quality and impact of this award program."
Benjamin
CEO of Mealeniyum Lifestyle Meals
"Being acknowledged by such a prestigious team of experts validates our hard work and commitment to delivering exceptional taste experiences. This recognition has boosted our brand's visibility and opened doors to new opportunities within the industry."
Loredana
CEO of SAN ELK
The World Taste Awards team was professional throughout the journey. Each stage was well communicated which made the process a breeze from start to finish.
Anukorn
CEO of CHICKEN VAN MAN
Meet the 75 winners 2025
Why Choose Us

A Proven Advantage for Your Brand

Not all awards carry the same weight. The World Taste Award bridges the gap between culinary craftsmanship and market success. Through a transparent, expert-led methodology, we provide the sensory validation necessary to inspire consumer confidence and secure retail placement.
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Our Difference

Why Leading Brands Choose
World Taste Award

Value comparison
Tasting-Based Awards
Voting-Based Awards
100% French Expert Jury
Proprietary F.L.A.V.O.R Methodology
Detailed Sensory Report
(Paid Add-on)
Recognition Without Competition
(Quota Driven)
(Popularity Driven)
Integrated Marketing Assets
Limited Entry for Quality Assurance
3-Years Artwork Licence
(Annual Fee)
Professional Medal System
We choose to remain limited to 250 selections to provide the depth of feedback and storytelling your brand deserves.

Ready to Enter?

 Give your product the recognition it deserves. Join brands from around the world that have elevated their visibility and credibility through the World Taste Award.
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