We invite you to submit your entries for the IFE Manufacturing Ingredient Awards in association with IFST.

  • Entries are open to all manufacturers and you can enter more than one category if you so wish and it is free to enter.
  • Please prepare all information in advance as the form will not allow you to save your progress. We suggest you work on a word document first then copy over your answers into the form once written. 
  • Please be concise and provide examples where relevant to support your nomination.
  • You can enter all categories, but you can only nominate a business or product once per category.
  • If you use any acronyms, please explain what they are (unless commonly known).
  • The deadline for entries is Friday, 9th January 2026, at 5pm.
  • Shortlists will be announced late February and the Awards Ceremony will take place at IFE Manufacturing on Monday, 30th March, at 2 p.m., on the Trends & Innovation Platform stage.
  • For further information, please contact the team here.

Submit your entries for the following categories

Innovation of the Year

All entries for the above categories will be entered for Innovation of the Year and the judges will pick an overall winner. 

 Simply answer the question on why your entry should be considered as the Innovation of the Year.