Spirit of Innovation Awards
You've made a product. Now make history!
Prepared Foods’ Spirit of Innovation Awards recognize product development teams for excellence with innovative new products. Winners are acknowledged for each step of the process: from insights and ideation through formulation and full development of the product. Established in 2003 by Prepared Foods, these awards have recognized landmark food and beverage product launches.
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2023 Spirit of Innovation Awards: Behind the Scenes
“This year’s winners exemplify today’s trends—including attributes of plant-based and clean label formulation, added nutrition and convenience.”
— Bob Garrison,
Prepared Foods Editor-in-Chief
Congratulations to our 2023 Award Winners!
Foodservice / Back of House
Pillsbury Freezer-to-Oven Chocolate Croissants | General Mills Foodservice
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Spirit of Innovation Awards 2023
Why Enter?
✓ Winners celebrated with an exclusive industrywide event;
✓ Honorees receive trophies to celebrate team achievement;
✓ Earn industrywide promotion (including custom logos);
✓ Press exposure;
✓ And more!
Dates to Remember:
January 1 – June 10, 2024 | Online submissions open for 2023-2024 Awards
June 2024 | First-round finalists selected
TBD | First-round Tasting
TBD | Final Tasting
July 31, 2024 | Winners notified
October 2024 | Spirit of Innovation Awards Celebration Event
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