Innovation of the Year – Award of Excellence

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Got a game-changing innovation in foodservice? This is your chance to showcase it!

We’re looking for innovations that make a real impact—whether it’s a new product, smarter technology, better training, sustainability initiatives, or something that sets a new benchmark in the industry.

Tell us how your innovation stands out and how it’s made a difference in foodservice. Upload supporting materials like marketing collateral, sales data, or customer testimonials to strengthen your submission.

Just remember—retail grocery products won’t qualify. This award is all about foodservice-first innovation!

Let’s celebrate the best in the business. Submit your entry now!

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The innovation must be foodservice specific.

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To qualify for the Innovation Award, your submission must demonstrate how your product or service has been specifically designed for the foodservice industry. Please provide clear evidence of how it meets this criterion by including: A description of how the product or service addresses a unique challenge or enhances efficiency within the foodservice sector. Supporting marketing materials that showcase its application in foodservice, such as brochures, case studies, or website content. Sales data or customer testimonials from foodservice businesses that highlight its impact. A brief overview of the development process, explaining how it was tailored exclusively for foodservice and not adapted from a retail or grocery product. Entries that form part of a broader retail grocery offering will not qualify. This award recognises true foodservice-first innovation that supports the industry’s growth and operational excellence.

The innovation can be a product or service.

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The innovation can include one or several of the following areas (but is not limited to): (a) Product concept, development, and introduction (b) Staff training and development (c) Marketing, brand development, and selling operations (d) Customer service (e) Technology or process (f) Dietary or nutritional (g) OH&S, environmental, or eco-friendly initiatives (h) Quality management (e.g., cold chain) (i) Commercial significance (j) Industry benefit

The innovation must have been introduced in the last twelve months.

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Please provide proof of when the product was launched.

Nominees must provide a written submission that includes evidence of how the innovation was conceived, developed and introduced. It must also display what training was provided for staff/customers/users and what the results were of introducing the innovation. The provision of photos, customer endorsements etc, is strongly encouraged.

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An important factor will be how you have differentiated your business concept from others in the industry. This section is crucial as it allows you to clearly demonstrate what sets your innovation apart and provides strong support for your submission.

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