Sustainability Start-Up

This award crowns the visionaries, trailblazers, and innovators who are striving to build a sustainable food industry. Their activities could involve novel products, sustainable ingredients, green packaging, eco-friendly practices, new technology, and / or circular solutions.

Eligibility:

• Must be an early-stage company / start-up that is under seven years old.
• Should have launched at least one product / service.
• Make a clear contribution in terms of sustainability.

2026 Finalists

The finalists (listed in alphabetical order) are…

Crunchifood (Netherlands)

FoliClub (UK)

Kelpi (UK)

Oh Mungood (Sweden)

The winners will be announced on the evening of 18th June.

Judging Criteria:

• Impact: Makes a significant difference in terms of environmental and / or social impact.
• Innovation: Involves some level of innovation.
• Scalability: The potential to have wide adoption in the industry.
• Verifiable: provide evidence of sustainability claims

Benefits:

• Industry Recognition: Gain prestigious recognition for your leadership in sustainability.
• Benchmarking & Sharing: Share best practices and inspire others on the path to sustainability.
• Enhanced Brand Reputation: Strengthen your brand image as a sustainability leader and attract talent and consumers aligned with your values.
• Marketing: Communicate your winning achievement to partners and customers

2026 Key Dates:

• Entry Deadline: 15th May
• Finalists Listed: 29th May
• Winners Announcement:  18th June (Sustainable Food Awards Reception)