THE 2026 NEW ZEALAND FOOD AWARDS
Recognising and celebrating Aotearoa at its best.
New Zealand makes extraordinary food. Chances are you already knew that. What's less obvious, but just as important, is the drive and determination behind it. The producers pushing what's possible. The innovators reimagining what NZ food can be. The teams choosing the hard way, when the easy way is always there. The New Zealand Food Awards exists to make this visible. Every year, we recognise the people and products genuinely raising the standards for food and beverages across Aotearoa. Those showing the world what we're capable of. This is us, at our best.
Get ready to be recognised
ENTRIES OPEN 1 MAY
Awards timeline
2025 highlights
A snapshot of the latest Awards year. Explore winners and finalists by category.
The Quality Mark
The New Zealand Food Awards Quality Mark is a trusted symbol of excellence, innovation and responsible practice in Aotearoa New Zealand’s food and beverage sector. Awarded to finalists and winners through our independent and robust judging process, it signals strong technical capability, consumer appeal, and confidence in quality and food safety. Above all, it celebrates the people and mahi behind a product or business journey – from idea to market.
Partners
With thanks to our partners
The New Zealand Food Awards are made possible through the commitment of our valued partner network, which brings together respected industry leaders and experts from across the food and beverage value chain. Their collective insight, experience and support strengthen the Awards as a nationally significant platform celebrating excellence, innovation and leadership, and recognising the products and people shaping the future of Aotearoa New Zealand’s food and beverage industry.
2025 partner network
