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Where every flavor has a place and every product can shine.
At the World Taste Award, every product is welcomed and evaluated on its own merits, ensuring a fair chance for all—whether you're a local artisan or a global brand.
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Everyone is welcome!
No matter your business size, our award program provides equal access to showcase your culinary excellence. Each product is evaluated based solely on its merits.
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There’s no competition—just celebration. Every product that scores 60% or higher earns recognition. We celebrate diversity and flavor in every product.
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BEVERAGE SEGMENT ...
Beer & Cider
This includes (but is not limited to) alcoholic options (e.g., craft beer, lagers, ales) and non-alcoholic varieties (e.g., non-alcoholic ales and lagers).
Wine & Sparkling
This includes (but is not limited to) alcoholic wines (e.g., red, white, rosé) and non-alcoholic alternatives, as well as sparkling wines such as Champagne and Prosecco.
Spirit & Liquor
This includes (but is not limited to) traditional spirits (e.g., whiskey, gin, vodka, sake), specialty options (e.g., liqueurs, infused spirits), and non-alcoholic alternatives.
Alcopop & RTD
This includes (but is not limited to) ready-to-drink cocktails (e.g., pre-mixed cocktails) and flavored malt beverages (e.g., sweet flavored beers).
Soft Beverage
This includes (but is not limited to) soft drinks (e.g., cola, lemonade, kombucha), juices (e.g., fruit and vegetable juices), water (e.g., sparkling and still), and energy drinks (e.g., sports drinks and functional beverages).
Coffee Collection
This includes (but is not limited to) whole beans (e.g., single-origin and blends), ground coffee (e.g., medium roast and dark roast), instant coffee (e.g., classic and specialty), coffee pods (e.g., espresso and flavored), and chicory.
FOOD SEGMENT ...
Bakery & Breakfast
This includes (but is not limited to) bread, rolls, and viennoiserie; pastries (e.g., croissants and danishes); desserts; cookies (e.g., cakes, biscuits, and cookies); and honey and spreads (e.g., honey, fruit preserves, nut butters, chocolate spreads).
Cheese Selection
This includes (but is not limited to) fresh cheeses (e.g., ricotta, cream cheese), aged cheeses (e.g., cheddar, parmesan), soft cheeses (e.g., brie, camembert), and specialty cheeses (e.g., blue cheese, goat cheese).
Dairy Essential
This includes (but is not limited to) dairy (e.g., milk, cream, sour cream), cultured and/or flavoured dairy (e.g., yogurt, kefir), and spreads (e.g., butter, dairy alternatives such as margarine).
Meat & Charcuterie
This includes (but is not limited to) preserved meat products such as canned meats and terrines (e.g., pâté, terrine, rillettes), as well as cured or shelf-stable charcuterie (e.g., cured sausages, jerky, dried meats).
Fresh meat and poultry are not accepted due to logistical constraints related to short shelf life and transport stability.
Fish & Seafood
This includes (but is not limited to) canned fish and other shelf-stable seafood products (e.g., tuna, sardines, mackerel, anchovies, preserved shellfish).
Fresh seafood is not accepted due to logistical constraints related to short shelf life and transport stability.
Snack & Confectionery
This includes (but is not limited to) savory snacks (e.g., chips, popcorn, nuts), sweet snacks (e.g., candy, chocolate bars, cookies), and baked snacks (e.g., crackers).
Pantry Staple
This includes (but is not limited to) condiments and sauces (e.g., cooking sauces, dressings), grains and legumes (e.g., rice, quinoa, lentils), spices and baking supplies (e.g., flour, sugar, spices), oils and vinegars (e.g., olive oil, balsamic vinegar), as well as dried fruits and breadcrumbs.
Ready Meal
This includes (but is not limited to) fresh options (e.g., sandwiches, wraps), packaged meals (e.g., pasta, soups, stews), and frozen meals (e.g., entrées, pizza, pasta dishes such as spaghetti bolognese, rice dishes such as fried rice, meat dishes such as beef stroganoff, and vegetable dishes).
Plant-Based
This includes (but is not limited to) meat alternatives (e.g., soy-based, pea protein-based, wheat gluten-based), dairy alternatives (e.g., plant-based milk, vegan cheese), frozen plant-based meals (e.g., burgers, nuggets), snacks, as well as bakery products and other plant-based pantry items.
Frozen Delight
This includes (but is not limited to)frozen meals(e.g, entrees, pizza),frozen desserts(e.g, ice cream, sorbet),frozen vegetables and fruits, frozen meat and seafood, as well as frozen appetizers, snacks, and breakfast foods, ...
Baby & Toddler
This includes (but is not limited to)infant cereals and purees(e.g, baby cereals, pureed fruits and vegetables)andtoddler meals(e.g, ready-to-eat meals, snacks), along with organic and gluten-free options, ...
Chocolate Treat
This includes (but is not limited to) various types such as dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and white chocolate.
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