Best International Product Award

A category designed to spotlight global innovation and excellence from brands actively seeking entry into the UK.


In Partnership with

This specialist category, developed in partnership with IFE, recognises outstanding food and drink products from international producers that demonstrate strong potential for success in the UK retail market.

While the Quality Food & Drink Awards traditionally celebrate products already available in UK retail, this category is designed to spotlight global innovation and excellence from brands actively seeking entry into the UK. It provides a platform for emerging and established international producers to showcase products that meet the expectations of UK consumers, retailers, and buyers. Entries should demonstrate not only exceptional quality and taste, but also clear readiness for UK retail, including compliance, scalability, and market relevance.

Best International Product of the Year

This specialist category, developed in partnership with IFE, recognises outstanding food and drink products from international producers that demonstrate strong potential for success in the UK retail market. While the Quality Food & Drink Awards traditionally celebrate products already available in UK retail, this category is designed to spotlight global innovation and excellence from brands actively seeking entry into the UK. It provides a platform for emerging and established international producers to showcase products that meet the expectations of UK consumers, retailers, and buyers. Entries should demonstrate not only exceptional quality and taste, but also clear readiness for UK retail, including compliance, scalability, and market relevance.

  • Open to food and drink products produced outside the UK
  • Products do not need to currently be listed in UK retail
  • Entrants must demonstrate intent and readiness to enter the UK market
  • Products must be commercially viable and scalable for retail distribution
  • All entries must comply (or demonstrate ability to comply) with UK food regulations and labelling requirements
  • Products may be new to market or established internationally
£ 409.00 +VAT (20%)

This specialist category, developed in partnership with IFE, recognises outstanding food and drink products from international producers that demonstrate strong potential for success in the UK retail market. While the Quality Food & Drink Awards traditionally celebrate products already available in UK retail, this category is designed to spotlight global innovation and excellence from brands actively seeking entry into the UK. It provides a platform for emerging and established international producers to showcase products that meet the expectations of UK consumers, retailers, and buyers. Entries should demonstrate not only exceptional quality and taste, but also clear readiness for UK retail, including compliance, scalability, and market relevance.

  • Open to food and drink products produced outside the UK
  • Products do not need to currently be listed in UK retail
  • Entrants must demonstrate intent and readiness to enter the UK market
  • Products must be commercially viable and scalable for retail distribution
  • All entries must comply (or demonstrate ability to comply) with UK food regulations and labelling requirements
  • Products may be new to market or established internationally