Celebrating food and beverage product and business innovation
What’s On
Product Entries Now Closed
Entries for the 2025 New Zealand Food Awards have now officially closed — thanks to everyone who's entered! We’re thrilled to have received your submissions from across the motu, with a broad range of entries representing every region and category. It’s an exciting mix of fresh talent and returning favourites, showcasing the depth and diversity of Aotearoa’s food and beverage sector.
But it’s not over yet — entries for the Emerging Talent Award remain open until 5pm, Friday 25 July. If you’re a rising star in the industry or know someone who exemplifies the award criteria, there’s still time to step forward and be recognised.
What’s Next?
We'll be judging entries during the week beginning 23 June, and we can't wait for our judging panel to dive into the incredible range of products. Our experts will be evaluating innovation, excellence, and sustainability across all categories.
Instructions for product delivery, quantities, and shipping will be sent to all entrants shortly — keep an eye on your inbox.
Gala Dinner: Thursday 16 October, Palmerston North
Mark your calendar! NZ Food Awards finalists will be announced in August, and we’ll celebrate the winners at our gala dinner in October. Stay tuned for ticket details.
ABOUT
An annual programme of activity supporting food and beverage producers
For over 35 years, the New Zealand Food Awards, owned and operated by Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University, have enabled food and beverage producers to showcase their latest and greatest innovations, celebrating the people and mahi behind a product journey.
A symbol of food and beverage innovation, sustainability and excellence
To be awarded the New Zealand Food Award’s Quality Mark, a product has reached the pinnacle of New Zealand’s food and beverage industry. It is synonymous with technical capability, regulatory compliance, food quality and safety and consumer acceptability.
Supported by the forefront of industry
Massey University’s ownership stems from the role it plays at the forefront of food-related education and research in Aotearoa New Zealand and globally. Massey University is also home to the largest collection of pilot-scale food processing plant and equipment in the southern hemisphere.
Judged by a cross-section of the sector
A cross-section of New Zealand’s leading food and beverage industry experts make up the judging panel, bringing technical, scientific, commercial and culinary expertise to the awards.
Backed by an influential Partner Network
The New Zealand Food Awards are supported by a partner network representing government agencies, industry associations and businesses, each playing an important role in the New Zealand food and beverage value chain. As a collective, the network delivers the resources and support needed to empower producers as they continue developing products at the forefront of the industry.
FIND OUT MORE
Read about the 11 outstanding winners, 64 finalists, and what the judges had to say.
Look back on the 2024 gala dinner celebration.
Find out more about the robust judging process every product and business goes through.
See the organisations behind the awards who are helping businesses thrive.
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