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.

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Horecava Awards brochure 

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

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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.”

 

René van Weert en Mark Bender van Bonnie met de award en het certificaat voor de Horecava Innovation Award

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 en Tammo Wildschut van SEA Water met de award en het certificaat voor de Horecava Sustainability Award

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.''

 

Sherryle Yentle Jonkie en Diana J. Banks van Joppah Bites met de award en het certificaat voor de Horecava Public Award

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

Jury members Horecava Awards

Puck Wilbers

Puck Wilbers

Managing partner CONTRAST

Puck Kerkhoven

Puck Kerkhoven

Culinary Journalist Redfox Media

Frank Lindner

Frank Lindner

Campaign Leader Foodwatch Nederland

Ellekari Klaasse

Ellekari Klaasse

Circular Business Strategist

chris cramer

Chris Cramer

Managing Director Cramer Consultancy & Events

Ronald van den Noord

Ronald van den Noord

Consultant Noord Hospitality Support

Uwe-Reimer

Uwe Reimer

Director Sales Hoshizaki Europe

Marjon Prummel

Marjon Prummel

Managing Director Misset Horeca

Fjalar Goud

Fjalar Goud

Managing partner Collins Barsystems

Maarten van Hussen

Maarten van Hussen

Hospitality Consultant CONTRAST

Iris Kranenburg

Iris Kranenburg

Managing Director Entree Magazine

Luuk-Scholte

Luuk Scholte

Commercial Director Hypsos

Hugo Maat

Hugo Maat

Manager KHN Inkoop

Patrick Brand

Patrick Brand

Founder Guest & Co

Colin Westerwoudt

Colin Westerwoudt

Managing partner TIPPR

Marissa Gubler

Marissa Gubler

Head of Digital Product Development KLM