World Plant-Based Awards 2020: Finalists announced

The shortlist of finalists for the first World Plant-Based Awards has been announced. 

The judging panel considered 222 entries from 24 countries across 15 categories. The winners will be announced during a special virtual ceremony on 2 October at 5pm (BST), in association with Plant Based World, on FoodBev Media’s YouTube Channel. Subscribe here with notifications on so you do not miss this event! 

FoodBev Media marketing manager, Matthew Rushton, said: “After witnessing the quality of entries in our first year hosting the World Plant-Based Awards, it is clear that innovation in this sector is booming. To see over 200 entries from around the world also confirms what we predicted, that not only is the plant-based market a truly international one, it is one that will continue to grow.

“Our awards celebrate some of the most ambitious new plant-based products of 2020 from both established brands and start-ups. Whilst we would have loved to celebrate these successes at the Plant Based World Conference & Expo in New York, we can’t wait to watch the ceremony with you all on October 2.”

A full list of finalists in each category follows below.

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Best dairy product alternative

Jokilaakson Juusto – Ilo Cashew Black Pepper

Planet Oat – Oatmilk 

Norseland – Mexicana Vegan

LoveRaw – Vegan Chocolate for Unvegan Vegans

Nuts For Cheese – Plant-based cheeses

Rucksack Foods – OATzarella

The Vegan Dairy – Hemp Smoked Mozzarella

Upfield UK – Elmlea Plant

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Best meat alternative

Lightlife Foods – Lightlife Plant-Based Burgers 

Hooray Foods – Plant-Based Bacon

Tiba Tempeh – BBQ Burger

Next Foods – NEXT! Bacon

Food Nation – Food Nation

Plantcraft – Pepperoni

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Best milk alternative

Bright Barley Drinks – Barley ‘Mylks’

Avo 88 – avocadomilk

Devon Garden – Plant-Powered Milk

Sensible Foods – Bambara Milk

Take Two Foods – Barleymilk

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Best plant-based beverage

Bright Barley Drinks – Barley Shakes

Laird Superfood – Pineapple Mango HYDRATE Coconut Water

Milk 2.0 – Chocolate Milk

Veganz Group AG – Protein Drink Buttermilk Mango Style

Biomel – Dark Chocolate Shots

Tonik Nutrition – Tonik Plant

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Best plant-based business 

Infinite Foods – Infinite Foods

Gardein – Gardein

LoveRaw – Vegan Chocolate for Unvegan Vegans

Meatless Farm – Meatless Farm

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Best plant-based condiment

In The Buff – Plant Based Protein Ketchup

Plant Perks – Plant Based Cheeze Spreads

Fabalish – Vegan Tzatziki Aquafaba Sauce

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Best plant-based dessert/confectionery

Mallow Puffs – Mallows dunked in Belgian dark chocolate

Fabalous – Organic Hazelnut & Cocoa Chickpea Spread

Super Cubes – Superfood Purèe

Dolfin UK Ltd – My Sweet Chickpea

Wonderlab’s Doozy – Doozy Pots

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Best plant-based functional product 

ALDI – exclusive Simply Nature Organic Bean Pasta: Edamame Spaghetti, Black Bean Spaghetti, Soybean Spaghetti

Laird Superfood – Medium Roast Ground Mushroom Coffee

Velobar – CBD Protein Bar

Chobani – Probiotic

Fulfill Food & Beverages – Karuna Focus, Plus Turmeric Synergy Coffee

Planeteer – incrEDIBLE spoons you eat

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Best plant-based non-food product 

Bamboo Europe – 100% natural straws bamboo fibre

RAP – This Map Tray

BeeBee & Leaf – Plant based wax food wraps

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Best plant-based packaging 

Food Nation – Food Nation Packaging

Planeteer  – incrEDIBLE spoons you eat

Lyspackaging – Veganbottle

RAP – Precious Planet Range

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Best plant-based protein

Lightlife Foods – Lightlife Buffalo Tempeh Strips

Good Catch Foods – Plant-Based Tuna in Water

Eat JUST, Inc – Folded JUST Egg

Meatless Farm – Meat Free Breakfast Sausages

OmniFoods – OmniPork Mince

Plantcraft – Pâté

Gold&Green – Pulled Oats

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Best plant-based seafood 

New Wave Foods – New Wave Shrimp

Sol Cuisine – Crispy Tempura F’sh Fillets

Good Catch Foods – Plant-Based Tuna in Water

Vegan Finest Foods – Vegan ZeaStar Zalmon Sashimi

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Best plant-based snack

Creative Nature – HazelNOT Gnawbles

Field Roast – Field Roast Plant-Based Nuggets

Functional Foods Pvt – Plant Protein Lupin Veggie Stix 

Munchy Pops – Plant-based Crunchy Snack

Alpha Foods – Chik’n Nuggets

Plant Perks – Plant Based Cheeze Spreads

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Best plant-based start-up 

Bright Barley – Bright Barley

Vegums – Multivitamin Gummy For Vegans

Fabalish – Fabalish

Hooray Foods – Plant-Based Bacon

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Best plant-based sustainability 

Planeteer – incrEDIBLE spoons you eat

DuPont – Plant Proteins

Jenny Wren – Fabulous Fondants

Tetra Pak – Best Practice Line for Juice, Nectars and Still Drinks with Aseptic Blending

Veganz Group AG – Sustainability Label EATERNITY/Pizza Verdura

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