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International Recognition

Announcing the Winners of the International Recognition category 2024 – we hope to see these in the UK very soon!

 

GOLD

Healthy Crunch – Dark Chocolate Superfoods Real Cherry 70% Cacao

Glossy and bite sized, with a perfect balance between 70% chocolate and cherry. Not too sweet, real fruit and low sugar. Clean ingredients deck and free from top 14 allergens.

 

 

SILVER

Keep Keto – Keto Crackers Garlic Bread 

Clear, eye catchingly quirky packaging, with a lovely texture to the crackers, good for dipping. Mild garlic flavours, something different!

BRONZE

Healthy Crunch Double Chocolate Granola Bars

Solomons Gold Dark Orange 

 

COMMENDED

Fiji Fire Native Bongo Chilli Hot Sauce

Healthy Crunch Chocolate Seed Butter

Solomons Gold Dark Mylk

About

The Free From Food Awards are a celebration of innovation and excellence across every category of the free from food and drink sector.

Now in their 17th year they are widely recognised as a marker of both trust and quality and they remain the only UK award dedicated to free from food and drink.

International Interest

As the awards have grown so has the interest from brands outside of the UK. Some are keen to enter the UK market and others are simply wanting to get their product in front of the awards’ esteemed judging panel to benefit from their knowledge and expertise.

The new International Recognition category, sponsored by Nordic Organic Food Fair and Eco Living Scandinavia, is being introduced to recognise quality & innovation in free from food and drink outside of the UK market, and is therefore open to any product NOT commercially available yet in the UK.

This new category will help brands build awareness in the UK and gain valuable insights on the suitability of their product for the UK market.

Winners of the International Recognition category 2023!

We were delighted with the response to our inaugural International Recognition category, with entries from all around the world!

Gold Awards:

Unismack, The Mediterranean Snack Collection / Ancient Grain Snack Crackers – Sea Salt & Black Pepper

Matatie, Chocolate Brownie (Le Brownie)

Silver Awards:

Hi Barlee, Black Sesame Flavored Highland Barley Drink 

Hi Barlee, Walnut Flavored Highland Barley Drink 

Mellifera AD, MelliGEL CacaoMint 

Nanuki Boom Bar Metamorphic Brownie

Younique Foods The Barbarian, Double Choc Maca 

Bronze Awards:

Dr. Reich’s Organic FODMAP Bar Tigernut Tonka 

Hi Barlee, Barley Grass Flavored Highland Barley Drink 

Hi Barlee, Hazelnut Flavored Highland Barley Drink 

Issei Mochi Gummies (Mango) 

Pastificio Stroppa Gnocchi Gluten free ambient with spinach 

Unismack, The Mediterranean Snack Collection / Lentil Snack Crackers – Sweet Chilli 

Younique Foods Candy Town, Coconut

Younique Foods Leya’s Cultured Life, Plain – served chilled 

Commended:

Heaply, ​​Dark Chocolate Banana Mallows

Hi Barlee, Chocolate Flavored Highland Barley Drink 

Younique Foods Leya’s Cookies, Peanut Butter 

Younique Foods Leya’s Protein Cookies, Peanut Butter 

The judging of this category took into account the products’ relevance for the UK market, and this insightful and valuable feedback was shared with all entrants.
When awarding medals we applied the same approach we do in our main food & drink categories with judges considering how the product meets & satisfies criteria such as:
  • Product Visual: how does the product look both straight from pack and when served? How does this align to expectation?
  • Taste: does the product taste great & how does the taste experience align to expectation?
  • Flavour: does the product deliver on the flavours it promises?
  • Texture: how is the mouthfeel of the product?
  • Aroma: how does the product smell, is it inviting and representative of the appropriate flavours?
  • Free From Credentials: are the free from claims clear? Has the product eliminated unnecessary allergens where possible?
  • Ingredients List: ingredients will be considered (in some this will be more relevant than others) e.g. how clean is it? Does it deliver on its claims e.g. health benefits, nutritional profile?
  • Inclusivity: to what extent does the product aid inclusivity? Does it address a genuine occasion need?
  • Price Point/Value for Money: does the product represent good value for money? Expensive is OK assuming this is justified.