# World Taste Award

> The World Taste Award is an independent international Seal of Quality for food and beverage products, evaluated by an 18-member panel of French culinary experts using the proprietary F.L.A.V.O.R. sensory methodology, aligned with ISO 6658:2017 standards.

World Taste Award (WTA) is a non-competitive recognition program based in France and Australia. Each product is evaluated on its own merits without being ranked against other entries. Entries are capped at 250 products per year to protect the depth and quality of evaluation. Products scoring 60 or above receive recognition across four tiers: Platinum (90–100), Gold (80–89), Silver (70–79), Bronze (60–69). The award is open to any food or beverage producer worldwide, from artisan to global brand.

## Core pages
- [Home](https://www.worldtasteaward.com/): Overview of the award, certification tiers, and process
- [How to Participate](https://www.worldtasteaward.com/how-to-participate): Submission process, timeline, and entry requirements for 2027
- [Categories](https://www.worldtasteaward.com/categories): Eligible product categories including beverages, alcoholic drinks, coffee, tea, bakery, dairy, pantry, ready meals, plant-based, baby food, and chocolate
- [Pricing](https://www.worldtasteaward.com/pricing): Entry fees, volume rates, and marketing toolkit pricing
- [Apply / Entry](https://www.worldtasteaward.com/entry): Product registration and waiting list for the 2027 edition

## Methodology
- [F.L.A.V.O.R. Method](https://www.worldtasteaward.com/flavor-method): The six-pillar sensory analysis methodology covering Form, Linger, Aroma, Vitality, Opulence, and Resonance, aligned with ISO 6658:2017
- [Jury and Story](https://www.worldtasteaward.com/jury-story): The 18-member French expert panel, their backgrounds, and the philosophy behind the award

## Recognition
- [2025 Winners](https://www.worldtasteaward.com/winners): The 75 products awarded in 2025, browsable by category, country, and tier
- [Producers](https://www.worldtasteaward.com/producer): Profiles of awarded producers from 23 countries

## Practical
- [Contact](https://www.worldtasteaward.com/contact): General enquiries, entry questions, media, and partnerships
- [Terms and Conditions](https://www.worldtasteaward.com/terms-and-conditions): Legal, privacy, and entry rules

## Key facts
- Founded: 2022
- Locations: France (Mulhouse) and Australia (Melbourne)
- Annual entry cap: 250 products
- Evaluation: blind tasting, ISO 6658:2017 aligned
- Jury: 18 certified French culinary experts
- Award tiers: Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze
- 2025 results: 75 awarded products from 23 countries
- Contact: hello@worldtasteaward.com

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