Horecava Awards

Do you have the most innovative idea for the foodservice industry?

In the dynamic foodservice industry, innovation is not a choice, it is the way to keep moving forward. Every year, Horecava offers a platform for new products, services, and concepts, both at the trade show and online. The Horecava Awards are the perfect opportunity for innovations to be seen on a large scale.

Why participate

Greater visibility & brand awareness
Showcase your innovation with accelerated rollout and/or a significant boost to sales.
Expansion of your network
Connect with major buyers, decision-makers, and investors in the foodservice and hospitality industry.
Online and offline exposure
Present your innovation in national media, be featured on our channels, and get a prominent spot at the trade show.

Want to participate?

Registration for the Horecava Awards 2026 is now closed. Mid-2026 the registration for the Horecava Awards 2027 will open. Want to be the first to know? Sign up for our free biweekly newsletter and don't miss a thing!

Horecava Awards brochure

In the meantime, please read the information, conditions and criteria for participation:

➡️ Download brochure in Dutch

➡️ Download brochure in English

Important dates

October 29, 2025 Registration deadline

November 11, 2025 Food & Beverage Tastingday

November 27, 2025 Jury day for selected candidates

December 1, 2025 Announcement of nominations

January 12, 2026 Awards handed out during the official opening of Horecava 2026

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!

Winnaars 2025 Genomineerden 2025 Horecava Awards 2025

“We haven't been sitting still since winning the award a week ago. We've been receiving lots of calls from the press with questions about our products and have already seen many publications.”

Simon Visscher -
Vegan Visboer (Winner Horecava Innovation Award 2025)

“The Horecava Awards were a game changer for us. We won two awards, which not only gave a huge boost to our brand awareness and confidence in our brand, but also to ourselves as entrepreneurs. Thanks to that recognition, we attended Horecava 2025 with even more courage, energy, and pride. It was the starting point for a year full of impact and growth.”

Margje Pijpker & Renco Schipper - SNACKWITHBENEFITS (Winner Horecava Sustainability Award 2025 & Horecava Public Award 2025)

''Participating in the Horecava Innovation Award truly opens doors and elevates you to the next level. Instead of having to call companies as a start-up without them being familiar with you and your product, you are now in the spotlight.''