Celebrating food and beverage product and business innovation
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Entries are now open for the 2025 New Zealand Food Awards
Celebrating over 35 years of excellence, the New Zealand Food Awards —owned and operated by Te Kunenga ki Purehuroa Massey University —have become a trusted mark of innovation, quality , and achievement in Aotearoa New Zealand’s food and beverage sector.
In 2024, we received 300 entries from 91 companies across the motu, showcasing the depth of talent and creativity in our industry. Now, it’s your turn to step into the spotlight.
Whether you're an established FMCG brand, an artisan producer, or a pioneering ingredient supplier, there’s a category for you.
Why enter?
Showcase your innovation. Finalists and winners earn the right to display the prestigious Quality Mark, signalling excellence in food safety, compliance, and consumer appeal.
Unparalleled access to compliance experts. As part of the entry fee, all finalists receive thorough labelling, marketing, and facility compliance checks—backed by an approved labelling consultant and New Zealand Food Safety. This provides both a seal of approval and practical support to help you meet industry standards.
Gain expert insights. Entries are evaluated by over 30 leading experts across scientific, technical, culinary, and commercial fields—offering valuable feedback, emerging trend insights, and best practice guidance.
Entering is more than a chance to win—it’s an opportunity to grow, learn, and connect with a national network committed to shaping the future of food in Aotearoa.
Entries close 30 May 2025.
Showcase your potential. Enter now.
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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