Horecava Awards
Do you have the most innovative idea for the foodservice industry?
Want to participate?
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Horecava Awards brochure
In the meantime, please read the information, conditions and criteria for participation:
Important dates of the Horecava Awards
16 October 2026
Registration deadline
10 November 2026
Tasting day for F&B products
26 November 2026
Jury day (presentation & pitch at RAI Amsterdam)
27 November 2026
Announcement of nominees
1 December 2026
Information session for nominees
11 January 2027
Opening of Horecava 2026 & awarding of the Horecava Awards
Prizes to be won
Join names such as Vegan Visboer, SNACKWITHBENEFITS, Albron, Uhhmami, Redefine Meat, and Karma Kebab—winners who, thanks to their participation, are making significant strides in brand awareness and market share. Since 2001, these awards have been a leading recognition within the foodservice industry.
Have you come up with something that will change the food service industry forever? Put your innovation on the map at Horecava! These prizes are to be won:
Horecava Innovation Award
The Horecava Innovation Award goes to the innovation with the greatest impact on quality, efficiency, and business operations. This innovation ensures lasting improvement in product quality, service, process efficiency, and business optimization, and is applicable to multiple market segments within the industry.
Horecava Sustainability Award
The Horecava Sustainability Award is presented to the innovation that best demonstrates a sustainable, future-oriented vision. This innovation gives the sector a positive boost, offers a healthy return on investment, and is produced with respect for people, animals, and the planet.
Horecava Public Award
The Horecava Public Award is given to the innovation that most convinces the public of its positive impact on the food service industry. The winner is chosen from a total of eight nominees. Collect votes and convince the public of your idea!
“The Horecava Innovation Award has brought us far more than we could have ever dreamed of. We’ve been picked up by the national media and all the trade press, our website was inundated with requests for trials, and January was one long follow-up with the team. We couldn’t have wished for a better start to the year.”

Mark Bender -
Bonnie (Winner Horecava Innovation Award 2026)
“Winning the Horecava Sustainability Award 2026 has given us a great deal of attention and visibility in various trade publications.”

Sebastiaan Krouwel - SEA Water (Winner Horecava Sustainability Award 2026)
''Winning the Horecava Public Award has not only given Joppah greater visibility, but above all, trust from the market.
Winning the award opened doors to discussions with parties we previously found difficult to reach and confirmed that, with cassava, we are introducing a new, relevant snack category within the hospitality industry.''

Diana J. Banks - Joppah (Winner Horecava Public Award 2026)
Jury members Horecava Awards

Puck Wilbers
Managing partner CONTRAST

Puck Kerkhoven
Culinary Journalist Redfox Media

Frank Lindner
Campaign Leader Foodwatch Nederland

Ellekari Klaasse
Circular Business Strategist

Chris Cramer
Managing Director Cramer Consultancy & Events

Ronald van den Noord
Consultant Noord Hospitality Support

Uwe Reimer
Director Sales Hoshizaki Europe

Marjon Prummel
Managing Director Misset Horeca

Fjalar Goud
Managing partner Collins Barsystems

Maarten van Hussen
Hospitality Consultant CONTRAST

Iris Kranenburg
Managing Director Entree Magazine

Luuk Scholte
Commercial Director Hypsos

Hugo Maat
Manager KHN Inkoop

Patrick Brand
Founder Guest & Co

Colin Westerwoudt
Managing partner TIPPR

Marissa Gubler
Head of Digital Product Development KLM