2027 ENTRY OPENS SOON
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Celebrating Excellence & Taste in Sweet, Savoury, and Chilled Snacks
From potato crisps and artisan confectionery to refrigerated bites and high-protein innovations, the World Snacking Awards celebrate the products driving the global impulse and snack sector.
Official 2027 Categories
Select the category that best represents your innovation, product or company goal. One entry fee covers submission into a single category. View the category sections below; for a full list of category descriptions, visit the entry portal.
Benefit & Purpose Profiles
Categories dedicated to snacks formulated for targeted lifestyles, nutritional goals, and functional wellness benefits.
Best Children's Snack
Best Energy Snack
Best Free-From Snack
Best Gut Health Snack
Best High-Protein Snack
Best Organic Snack
Best Plant-Based Snack
Best Refrigerated Snack
Best Savoury Snack
Best Sweet Snack
Format & Ingredient
This section of categories highlights the product format, style and innovation of ingredients.
Best Beverage Snack
Best Bread or Bakery Snack
Best Breakfast Snack
Best Cheese Snack
Best Confectionery Snack
Best Crisp/ Potato Snack
Best Dairy Snack
Best Fruit-Based Snack
Best Meat Snack
Best Nut or Seed Snack
Best Popcorn/ Puffed Snack
Best Pretzel or Cracker Snack
Best Snack Accompaniment
Best Snack Bar
Best Vegetable-Based Snack
Innovation & Business
These categories evaluate brand execution, sustainability, commercial appeal, and groundbreaking industry innovation.
Best Marketing Campaign
Best Packaging Design & Functionality
Best Snack Startup/ New Brand
Need Help Selecting?
Reach out to our team if you need help selecting the right category. A full list of categories is available in the entry portal.
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Contact us: podium@fnb-x.com
Adjudicated by Industry Experts
Our awards are judged by an independent panel of experts selected for their impartiality and track record of innovation.
Judges Announced Soon
The Journey to The Podium
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Select Your Category
Choose from our specialised categories ranging from product function to product type, ingredients or business.
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Submit Your Entry Profile
Upload product specs, high-res imagery, and a 500-word innovation statement.
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Technical Review
Our judges evaluate entries based on taste, aesthetics, sustainability and relevance to category.
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Product samples can be sent during a two week period in June.
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The Shortlist
Finalists are announced and featured on the live Podium showcase.
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Winners
Winner's will be announced online in the second/third week of June 2027.
Entry Opens Soon
Standard Entry Fee
£80
Early Bird Discount (until February 5th)
Save 25%
Entry Deadline
May 28, 2027
Why Your Company Should Enter
Beyond the trophy, The Podium provide a platform for growth, credibility, and industry-wide visibility.
Global Recognition
Get your products in front of FNBX's 40,000+ audience of buyers and industry decision-makers worldwide.
Wholesale Growth
Winners are featured in our exclusive resource guides & magazines, directly influencing procurement cycles.
Marketing Toolkit
Receive professional badges, press release templates, and media assets to showcase your win.
Industry Feedback
Every finalist receives an anonymous scorecard and feedback summary from our expert panel of judges.
The Podium Placement
Year-round placement on The Podium platform as a benchmark of excellence in your category.
Winner Visibility
High quality physical trophy for winners to showcase win at your office, trade shows or store front.