2016 Best New Product Award winners announced

Australia’s best new food and retail products were on display last night at The Best New Product Awards 2016.

Held at the Showtime Events Centre in Melbourne, the event recognises the most outstanding and innovative products launched int he past 12 months.

There were four categories – retail, hospitality equipment, bakery and food service.

“2016 proved to be an exciting year for our industry – there’s been many interesting trends, interest in foods and industry innovations that have seen so much evolve,” said event director Minnie Constan who also hosted the event.

“As an industry, we constantly need to keep up with consumer demands. The Best New Product Awards have demonstrated that we aren’t just keeping up, but we’re doing it exceptionally well with businesses creating some incredibly innovative products.”

The winners of the 2016 Best New Product Awards

Best New Foodservice Product Awards

Winner: Tea & Spice Handcrafted Chai by Tea & Spice

Finalist: Dim Sum & Co by Land of Plenty Food Co

Finalist: Avovita Avocado Chocolate Mousse by Fresh Produce Alliance

Best New Bakery Product Awards

Winner: Otentic Durum by Puratos Australia-New Zealand

Finalist: QBO Universal Processing System by Van Rooy Machinery

Finalist: Coloured Baking Moulds by Confoil

Best New Retail Awards

Winner: Bickford and Sons Sparkling Range by Bickfords Australia

Finalist: Casalare Gluten Free Range by Spiral Foods (NSW)