2026 Health & Nutrition Categories

Brand new for 2026! Please find the Health & Nutririon categories listed below. Category definitions have been provided to help you select the right place for your product to be entered.

Please note that categories have been grouped by A-Z.

To enter, click on the category that is the best fit for your product and you will be taken to the online entry form. You will be able to enter multiple categories within one entry. 

Entries close at midnight on Friday 01 May 2026

Reduced Fat Meat

Meat products specifically formulated or trimmed to reduce fat content. Includes all reduced fat meat types and products.

£ 409.00
Launch Rate £ 369.00 +(VAT@20%)
Available until

The Health & Nutrition categories recognise food and drink products leading the way in delivering healthier choices to consumers. These awards celebrate credible nutrition, responsible innovation and products that balance health benefits with taste and quality.

Judging Criteria

  1. Taste
  2. Texture
  3. Flavour
  4. Aroma
  5. Ingredients List
  6. Provenance
  7. Product Appearance
  8. Packaging
  9. Price Point/Value for Money
  10. Innovation and Purpose

High Protein Foods & Drinks

Food and drink products naturally high in protein or fortified with added protein, including dairy, snacks, ready meals and beverages.

£ 409.00
Launch Rate £ 369.00 +(VAT@20%)
Available until

The Health & Nutrition categories recognise food and drink products leading the way in delivering healthier choices to consumers. These awards celebrate credible nutrition, responsible innovation and products that balance health benefits with taste and quality.

Judging Criteria

  1. Taste
  2. Texture
  3. Flavour
  4. Aroma
  5. Ingredients List
  6. Provenance
  7. Product Appearance
  8. Packaging
  9. Price Point/Value for Money
  10. Innovation and Purpose

Reduced Salt & Cardiovascular-Focused Nutrition

Foods designed to support heart health through reduced salt, healthier fats or heart-friendly positioning.

£ 409.00
Launch Rate £ 369.00 +(VAT@20%)
Available until

The Health & Nutrition categories recognise food and drink products leading the way in delivering healthier choices to consumers. These awards celebrate credible nutrition, responsible innovation and products that balance health benefits with taste and quality.

Judging Criteria

  1. Taste
  2. Texture
  3. Flavour
  4. Aroma
  5. Ingredients List
  6. Provenance
  7. Product Appearance
  8. Packaging
  9. Price Point/Value for Money
  10. Innovation and Purpose

Functional Foods & Drinks

Products offering added functional benefits such as gut health, immunity, energy, focus or sleep support.

£ 409.00
Launch Rate £ 369.00 +(VAT@20%)
Available until

The Health & Nutrition categories recognise food and drink products leading the way in delivering healthier choices to consumers. These awards celebrate credible nutrition, responsible innovation and products that balance health benefits with taste and quality.

Judging Criteria

  1. Taste
  2. Texture
  3. Flavour
  4. Aroma
  5. Ingredients List
  6. Provenance
  7. Product Appearance
  8. Packaging
  9. Price Point/Value for Money
  10. Innovation and Purpose

Fermented and Pickled Foods

Foods preserved through fermentation or pickling, including kimchi, sauerkraut, pickled vegetables and fermented condiments.

£ 409.00
Launch Rate £ 369.00 +(VAT@20%)
Available until

The Health & Nutrition categories recognise food and drink products leading the way in delivering healthier choices to consumers. These awards celebrate credible nutrition, responsible innovation and products that balance health benefits with taste and quality.

Judging Criteria

  1. Taste
  2. Texture
  3. Flavour
  4. Aroma
  5. Ingredients List
  6. Provenance
  7. Product Appearance
  8. Packaging
  9. Price Point/Value for Money
  10. Innovation and Purpose

Health & Wellness Beverages

Functional drinks including vitamin waters, kombucha, protein drinks, hydration products and wellness shots.

£ 409.00
Launch Rate £ 369.00 +(VAT@20%)
Available until

The Health & Nutrition categories recognise food and drink products leading the way in delivering healthier choices to consumers. These awards celebrate credible nutrition, responsible innovation and products that balance health benefits with taste and quality.

Judging Criteria

  1. Taste
  2. Texture
  3. Flavour
  4. Aroma
  5. Ingredients List
  6. Provenance
  7. Product Appearance
  8. Packaging
  9. Price Point/Value for Money
  10. Innovation and Purpose

Active Lifestyle & Sports Nutrition

Products supporting physical activity, recovery or endurance, including protein snacks, hydration and functional beverages.

£ 409.00
Launch Rate £ 369.00 +(VAT@20%)
Available until

The Health & Nutrition categories recognise food and drink products leading the way in delivering healthier choices to consumers. These awards celebrate credible nutrition, responsible innovation and products that balance health benefits with taste and quality.

Judging Criteria

  1. Taste
  2. Texture
  3. Flavour
  4. Aroma
  5. Ingredients List
  6. Provenance
  7. Product Appearance
  8. Packaging
  9. Price Point/Value for Money
  10. Innovation and Purpose

Gut Health & Digestive Support

Products formulated or positioned to support digestive health, including foods and drinks containing fibre, prebiotics, probiotics or fermented ingredients. Includes products designed to contribute to gut balance, digestive comfort.

£ 409.00
Launch Rate £ 369.00 +(VAT@20%)
Available until

The Health & Nutrition categories recognise food and drink products leading the way in delivering healthier choices to consumers. These awards celebrate credible nutrition, responsible innovation and products that balance health benefits with taste and quality.

Judging Criteria

  1. Taste
  2. Texture
  3. Flavour
  4. Aroma
  5. Ingredients List
  6. Provenance
  7. Product Appearance
  8. Packaging
  9. Price Point/Value for Money
  10. Innovation and Purpose

Reduced Sugar, Salt or Fat

Products specifically created with reduced sugars, salts, fats in comparison to their standard counterparts.

£ 409.00
Launch Rate £ 369.00 +(VAT@20%)
Available until

The Health & Nutrition categories recognise food and drink products leading the way in delivering healthier choices to consumers. These awards celebrate credible nutrition, responsible innovation and products that balance health benefits with taste and quality.

Judging Criteria

  1. Taste
  2. Texture
  3. Flavour
  4. Aroma
  5. Ingredients List
  6. Provenance
  7. Product Appearance
  8. Packaging
  9. Price Point/Value for Money
  10. Innovation and Purpose

Better-For-You Food & Drink

Products reformulated to improve nutritional profile, including reduced sugar, salt or fat, increased fibre or protein, or cleaner ingredient lists.

£ 409.00
Launch Rate £ 369.00 +(VAT@20%)
Available until

The Health & Nutrition categories recognise food and drink products leading the way in delivering healthier choices to consumers. These awards celebrate credible nutrition, responsible innovation and products that balance health benefits with taste and quality.

Judging Criteria

  1. Taste
  2. Texture
  3. Flavour
  4. Aroma
  5. Ingredients List
  6. Provenance
  7. Product Appearance
  8. Packaging
  9. Price Point/Value for Money
  10. Innovation and Purpose

Low Sugar/No Added Sugar

Products specifically developed to reduce or eliminate added sugars, including drinks, snacks, dairy and ambient foods.

£ 409.00
Launch Rate £ 369.00 +(VAT@20%)
Available until

The Health & Nutrition categories recognise food and drink products leading the way in delivering healthier choices to consumers. These awards celebrate credible nutrition, responsible innovation and products that balance health benefits with taste and quality.

Judging Criteria

  1. Taste
  2. Texture
  3. Flavour
  4. Aroma
  5. Ingredients List
  6. Provenance
  7. Product Appearance
  8. Packaging
  9. Price Point/Value for Money
  10. Innovation and Purpose

Weight Management & Portion Control

Products designed to support calorie control, portion awareness or balanced nutrition, including meal solutions and snacks.

£ 409.00
Launch Rate £ 369.00 +(VAT@20%)
Available until

The Health & Nutrition categories recognise food and drink products leading the way in delivering healthier choices to consumers. These awards celebrate credible nutrition, responsible innovation and products that balance health benefits with taste and quality.

Judging Criteria

  1. Taste
  2. Texture
  3. Flavour
  4. Aroma
  5. Ingredients List
  6. Provenance
  7. Product Appearance
  8. Packaging
  9. Price Point/Value for Money
  10. Innovation and Purpose

Enhanced/Fortified Foods

Foods enhanced with added nutrients such as protein, vitamins, minerals or functional ingredients, clearly positioned for added nutritional benefit.

£ 409.00
Launch Rate £ 369.00 +(VAT@20%)
Available until

The Health & Nutrition categories recognise food and drink products leading the way in delivering healthier choices to consumers. These awards celebrate credible nutrition, responsible innovation and products that balance health benefits with taste and quality.

Judging Criteria

  1. Taste
  2. Texture
  3. Flavour
  4. Aroma
  5. Ingredients List
  6. Provenance
  7. Product Appearance
  8. Packaging
  9. Price Point/Value for Money
  10. Innovation and Purpose

Immunity Support Products

Products formulated or positioned to support immune health through vitamins, minerals, botanicals or functional ingredients.

£ 409.00
Launch Rate £ 369.00 +(VAT@20%)
Available until

The Health & Nutrition categories recognise food and drink products leading the way in delivering healthier choices to consumers. These awards celebrate credible nutrition, responsible innovation and products that balance health benefits with taste and quality.

Judging Criteria

  1. Taste
  2. Texture
  3. Flavour
  4. Aroma
  5. Ingredients List
  6. Provenance
  7. Product Appearance
  8. Packaging
  9. Price Point/Value for Money
  10. Innovation and Purpose

Low/No Alcohol Wellness Drinks

Alcohol-free or low-alcohol drinks positioned around wellbeing, moderation and lifestyle balance.

£ 409.00
Launch Rate £ 369.00 +(VAT@20%)
Available until

The Health & Nutrition categories recognise food and drink products leading the way in delivering healthier choices to consumers. These awards celebrate credible nutrition, responsible innovation and products that balance health benefits with taste and quality.

Judging Criteria

  1. Taste
  2. Texture
  3. Flavour
  4. Aroma
  5. Ingredients List
  6. Provenance
  7. Product Appearance
  8. Packaging
  9. Price Point/Value for Money
  10. Innovation and Purpose

HFSS-Compliant or Reformulated Products

Food and drink products reformulated to reduce fat, sugar and/or salt in line with UK HFSS regulations, while maintaining taste, quality and consumer appeal. Includes products specifically developed to meet HFSS compliance.

£ 409.00
Launch Rate £ 369.00 +(VAT@20%)
Available until

The Health & Nutrition categories recognise food and drink products leading the way in delivering healthier choices to consumers. These awards celebrate credible nutrition, responsible innovation and products that balance health benefits with taste and quality.

Judging Criteria

  1. Taste
  2. Texture
  3. Flavour
  4. Aroma
  5. Ingredients List
  6. Provenance
  7. Product Appearance
  8. Packaging
  9. Price Point/Value for Money
  10. Innovation and Purpose

Plant-Led Health & Nutrition

Food and drink products with a strong plant-based or plant-forward nutritional focus, emphasising whole ingredients, fibre, natural nutrients and reduced reliance on animal-derived components. Includes vegetarian, flexitarian and plant-based products positioned for health and wellbeing benefits.

£ 409.00
Launch Rate £ 369.00 +(VAT@20%)
Available until

The Health & Nutrition categories recognise food and drink products leading the way in delivering healthier choices to consumers. These awards celebrate credible nutrition, responsible innovation and products that balance health benefits with taste and quality.

Judging Criteria

  1. Taste
  2. Texture
  3. Flavour
  4. Aroma
  5. Ingredients List
  6. Provenance
  7. Product Appearance
  8. Packaging
  9. Price Point/Value for Money
  10. Innovation and Purpose