The Italian food innovation was the protagonist at Anuga 2021, the world's largest trade show dedicated to the food sector. Here, for the seventh consecutive year, Italianfood.net, the international project of the Food Publishing Group, organized the Italian Food Awards, the prize dedicated to the most innovative Italian food products.

More than 90 products were selected by a qualified jury of international buyers, who decreed 12 winners: 9 in their respective categories (Bakery & Snacks, Condiments, Frozen, Pasta, Salumi, Dairy, Sweets & Confectionery, Cooking Mixes, Preserves & Sauces) and 3 in the Special Awards category (Innovation, Sustainability, and Packaging).

Below are the results of the awarding ceremony attended as guests by retailers, importers, and distributors of the German market and representatives of institutions, such as Metro Germany, Genuport, ImportHaus, Au Gourmand, Koelmesse Italy, Italian Trade Agency, ICE Berlin and Universal Marketing.

WINNER - BAKERY & SNACKS

PEDON - The Pulse-based Snack oven roasted not fried

WINNER - CONDIMENTS

LA COLLINA TOSCANA - Organic Seasonings

WINNER - DAIRY

CASTELLI GROUP - Mandara Buffalo Mozzarella Lactose Free 100g

WINNER - FROZEN

ALPEKER - Chicken Pops

WINNER - INGREDIENTS & COOKING MIXES

MOLINO SPADONI - Preparation for Neapolitan Pizza

WINNER - MEAT & SALUMI

TERRE DUCALI - Aperitiamo

WINNER - PASTA & RICE

PASTA BERRUTO - Fusilli al Pesto

WINNER - PRESERVES & SAUCES

CAMPO D'ORO - Pistachio Pesto with Sicilian Pistachio

WINNER - SWEET BAKERY & CONFECTIONERY

ICAM - Vanini Uganda Organic Bars

WINNER - INNOVATION

TERRE DUCALI - Aperitiamo Spritz

WINNER - PACKAGING

EMMI DESSERT ITALIA - Bontà Divina Caramel Macchiato

WINNER - SUSTAINABILITY

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