The IFEX Innovation Awards provide our exhibitors with a platform to highlight the outstanding products that they have created since the last event. The products are highlighted before, at and after IFEX in showcase features, social media, and an extensive PR campaign. The PR will run both in NI and in broader geographic titles; giving you the opportunity to reach a vast audience.
This year there are two Innovation Award Categories:
- Equipment, Design, Technology & Other
- Food & Drink category
The awards will be judged by an independent panel of experts who were looking for all round excellence.
2026 Winners are...
Food & Drink
GOLD
Canned Ice Cream
Lick Gelato
SILVER
Forest Feast Pistachio Crisp Milk Chocolate Dates
Forest Feast ( Kestrel Foods Ltd.)
BRONZE
Hytropics
Orca Life Force Innovations Limite
BRONZE
Folláin Kimchi Relish
Folláin Irish Preserves
Catering Equipment, Design & Technology
The Eggcheff
Stephens Catering Equipment
iHexagon
RATIONAL UK
BRONZE
Gig Grafter
Gig Grafter Limited
2026 Finalists are...
Food & Drink
Forest Feast Pistachio Crisp Milk Chocolate Dates
Forest Feast ( Kestrel Foods Ltd.)
E361
Folláin Kimchi Relish
Folláin Irish Preserves
E529r
Salsa Macha
Garnacha
E620e
Irish Black Butter Salted Caramel Sauce
Irish Black Butter Ltd
GT31
BiaSol High Protein Granola
BiaSol
E529h
LE basi del Gusto Gluten Free
Fleming Howden
E500
Hytropics
Orca Life Force Innovations Limited
E620i
Lick Gelato
E781
Moocha Kombucha
GT23
OrienBites Chick'n Cones
Food Expert BV
E528
Scotts Crispy Jalapeños
Scotts Fine Foods t/a Scotts Crispy Onions
GT1
Pineapple Peach
Suki Tea Makers
L228
Black Bush Blend
Suki Tea Makers
L228
o.t.t® PLUS Chocolate Orange Dessert Topping
Macphie
L630
Catering Equipment, Design & Technology
SR-PGE54 Pro IH Rice Cooker
Panasonic
E211
Hot & Cold Self-Service Grab & Go Island
Stephens Catering Equipment
E650
AllerQ
KItchen OS
E110
iHexagon
RATIONAL UK
E590
MyTitan
Advanced Cash Control Systems Ltd
E218
URIFRESH ECO - SRT
NI Washrooms Ltd
E350b
TAPAPAY
RST EPOS
E250
Gig Grafter
Gig Grafter Limited
E644
Undercounter Glasswasher with EcoPilot
Winterhalter
E550
Sink Screen
Grease Guardian®
E358
Mx350i-eP
Codico Distributors Ltd
E710
PEL AI Bin
PEL Waste Reduction Equipment
E699
The Eggcheff
Stephens Catering Equipment
E650
CBE Innova
CBE
E660
