Find out which products were named winners of the Food and Beverage Award 2022
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The National Restaurant Association has recognized 24 products for their uniqueness, taste, creativity and sales potential when announcing the winners of its 2022 Food & Beverage (FABI) awards last week.
“No matter your role in the restaurant business, you can find inspiration in these products,” Tom Cindric, president of Winsight Exhibitions, said in a statement. “Whether it’s optimizing your menu with more plant-based options, exploring flavors from other countries, or seeing how classic brands are reinventing flavors, these products answer the question ‘what is the next step for restoration?”
Each entry for the FABI Award was evaluated by an independent jury from across the restaurant and catering industry. Here are the winners for 2022:
Angel’s Artisan Pocket Bread, Angel Bakeries
Extra large and soft multipurpose pita breads on the menu
Best Skinless Barramundi Fish Portion IQF, Australis Aquaculture
Durable 4 oz ocean farmed fish perfectly proportioned for many applications
Beyond pepperoni, beyond meat
A plant-based pizza topping that looks and tastes very similar to the meat-based version
Blind Tiger Non-Alcoholic Cocktails & Mixers, Blind Tiger, LLC
Trendy non-alcoholic beverages to drink alone or mixed with a cocktail
Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasoning, Demitri’s Gourmet Mixes
A mixer created by a bartender to create a quick and authentic classic brunch cocktail
Plant-based Impossible Meatballs, Impossible Foods
The brand’s plant-based burger and sausage mixes rolled into a flavorful meatball
Java Trading Thai Iced Coffee Latte, Distant Lands Coffee
Ready-to-drink blend of coffee, milk, sugar and cardamom captures the traditional Thai version
JUST Folded Egg, Eat Just, Inc.
A plant-based egg product ready to be incorporated into breakfast sandwiches or on the plate
Vegan Salmon Burger, Good Catch
Easy-to-serve vegetable patty with rich salmon flavor and a hint of citrus
Oatly Frozen Dessert Bars — Strawberry Swirl, Oatly
Non-dairy milk swirled with real strawberries and coated in chocolate for a frozen treat
Nitro Pepsi, PepsiCo Food Service
Nitrogen-infused soft drink with smaller bubbles and a smooth, creamy texture
Ripple Dairy Free Soft Towel, Ripple Foods
Dairy-free, creamy soft towel that goes from machine to cone or cup
Sabatino Tartufi Truffle Parmesan Seasoning, Sabatino Truffles
All-natural truffle seasoning combined with Parmesan cheese to instantly add high Italian flavor
Chimichurri, Sevillo Fine Foods
Authentic Argentine herb sauce in an easily accessible frozen pouch
Cremino Individual Dessert, Taste It Presents
Elegant three-layer mousse dessert with hazelnut and chocolate flavors
Bar cake with mascarpone semifreddo, the taste is present
Rich Bavarian cream and Italian mascarpone on a sponge base with touches of chocolate
Sorbissimo, the taste is present
Creamy sipping mix of sorbet and smoothie for a drinkable dessert
TINDLE, next generation foods
Plant-based breaded chicken tenderloin with the seasoning, texture and juiciness to mimic real fried chicken
Taste Republic IQF Gluten-Free Pre-Cooked Four Cheese Tortelloni, Tribe 9 Foods
Gluten-free pasta pillows topped with mozzarella, parmesan, asiago and ricotta
Nature’s Fresh Frozen Raspberries in White and Dark Chocolate, TruFru LLC
Grab-and-go single-serve fruit snack for a healthier indulgence
Pina Colada-Natures Fresh Frozen Pineapple with White Chocolate and Coconut; TruFru LLC
Pineapple slices covered in chocolate and roasted coconut for a guilt-free snack
Hillshire Farm All Natural Fully Cooked Pork Chorizo Crumbles, Tyson Foods Inc
Minimal processing to deliver desirable flavor, appearance and texture
Tyson Chicken and Waffle Sandwiches
A new take on the breakfast chicken sandwich, combining sweet, spicy and savory flavors
Zusto — Sugar substitute, Zusto
Proprietary blend of dietary and plant fibers for a real sweet taste
The 2022 winning products will be on display and available for tasting – along with the 2020 and 2021 winners – at Chicago’s McCormick Place during the National Restaurant Association Show, which runs May 21-24. A session titled “Breaking New Ground in Food and Beverage” will take place on May 22. FABI judges will discuss how food and beverage innovations are driving major changes within the industry.
The salon is owned and operated by Winsight LLC, the parent company of Director of cateringin partnership with the National Restaurant Association.
