14 Mar 2026 Mintel’s 2026 innovation winners in food & drink

The Mintel Most Innovative 2026 winners have been chosen….no small feat for a global competition….

After weeks of judging, The Mintel Most Innovative 2026 winners “…remind us what great innovation looks like. Bold ideas. Clear thinking. Products that genuinely move things forward,” says Mintel.

“Congratulations to all of the brands that made it onto the shortlist. To reach that stage alone is a significant achievement. And, of course, a huge congratulations to the winners featured in this showcase.”

These 72 products, spanning 14 countries in food, drink and beauty & personal care categories, stood out for the strength of their innovation across our core criteria: how clearly they meet consumer needs, the distinctiveness of the idea, the execution of the product and its potential to drive meaningful impact in the market, it adds.

Here are three food winners that caught your editor’s eye!

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