The Global Food Maker Expert Jury announced the annual maker of the year at a ceremony held by Panpan Food in Shanghai on April 28!
-Uniting Global Food Innovators, Technology Drives Industry Innovation
The 2026 Global Food Innovator Awards (hereinafter referred to as the "Innovator Awards"), jointly organized by "Food Journey" and Pennant Food, aim to promote innovation and upgrading in the food and wellness industry, as well as to empower the future of public health through technology. Through the Innovator Awards, the initiative calls on food/wellness food/nutritional health products and cross-disciplinary scientists, as well as innovative teams, to continuously rely on market and consumer demand, focusing on product development, technological innovation, product quality, and safety. Together, they share the common mission of "providing consumers with healthy, delicious, scientifically sound, nutritious, safe, and reassuring food."
-What is the Global Food Maker Award?
As an international event covering Asia (including China), Europe, North America and other regions, with the aim of "bringing together global food makers and leading industry innovation with technology", we aim to seek, discover and explore the true "global food makers" in the industry worldwide. Food Journey "always pays tribute to the" food makers "in human nutrition and pet nutrition food-with the meaning of "creativity", "innovation", and "creativity", it regards scientists and researchers who persist in product research and development as lonely heroes "customers", and defines this group of tireless teams dedicated to innovation and development as" global food makers". Here, as long as you have innovative works, you are welcome to join.
-Global Food Maker Award Review
Nearly 800 innovative works have been submitted by food makers from countries such as the United States, France, Denmark, Germany, the United Kingdom, and China, including:
Universities: Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, National University of Singapore, Jiangnan University, China Agricultural University, Ocean University of China, South China University of Technology, South China Agricultural University, Beijing Chamber of Commerce, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Jinan University, Shanghai University of Applied Sciences.
Enterprises: Perfect China, Tongrentang, Naobaijin, Baixiang Food, Yunnan Baiyao, Qinqin Shares, Yiming Food, Fujijia, Hengmei, Baihe, Nusebo Guangsai, Oufu, Akuan Food, Jialida, COFCO, Da Meimei, Rogate, Galambia, Friesland, Sibinge, Sabinsa, Jingzhan and other innovative teams.
-2026 Global Food Maker Expert Review Panel:
Rao Pingfan, Honorary Vice Chairman, President elect, Academician, Chinese Society for Food Science and Technology, International Academy of Food Sciences
Liu Xinmin, Traditional Medicine Consultant, Chief Scientist, Director of the Food and Drug Homology Industry Development Branch of the Chinese Nutrition Society, World Health Organization, Ningbo University Institute of New Drug Technology
Liu Xu, Vice Chairman of China Industrial Cooperation Association
Meng Zhaoxu, head of research and development at JD's own brand health business department
Wang Qiyue, TMIC Ecological Manager of Tmall New Product Innovation Center
Jiang Shilong, Chief Scientist of Feihe Dairy
Xu Qing, Vice President of Research and Development at Baixiang Group
Fan Guozhi, Director of Quality Assurance Center at Panpan Food Group
Jin Yong, Senior Director of R & D and Product Innovation at Naìsnow
Xiaohongli, Director of Food Research Institute of Grassroots Zhiben Group
Dr. Liao Yongcheng, Head of Innovation Promotion at Nestle R & D (China) Co., Ltd
Yang Ji, Decathlon, Director of Food Chemicals in China/Decathlon Industrial Purchasing
Dr. Chen Liang, Senior Engineer, Senior Scientist from Amway (China) R & D Center
He Ruikun, Vice President of the Tonkin Health Nutrition Research Institute
Li Xiaomin, General Manager, Senior Engineer of R & D Center at Perfect (China) Co., Ltd
Li Cong, President of Dong'e ass hide glue consumer goods research institute
Zhang Lianlong, Brain Platinum, General Manager
Yu Wangping, Deputy Director of the Precision Nutrition Department, Kunming Center, Central Research Institute, Yunnan Baiyao Group
Li Shurun, Supply Chain Manager of Happy Bee China
Yi Zihan, Founder of Songxianxian
Hu Changli, Guangzhou Restaurant Likou Fu Dean/PhD/Senior Engineer
Ye Suping, R & D Director of Liu Biju
Chen Jinfa, Chief R & D Engineer of Gambol Pet Group
Liu Xueqin, Director of Shuaike, Testing Center
Hong Xinrong, Chief Technology Officer of Bridge
-What are the entries for the 2026 Global Food Maker Collection?
Up to now, we have received 175 new food raw materials, functional ingredients, food and medicine homology, plant extracts, and additives from France, Singapore, Denmark, Germany, the United Kingdom, Germany, and China; AI, Synthetic biology, enzymatic hydrolysis, new processes, new packaging materials, processing equipment, packaging equipment; Innovative works of raw materials and additives, new processes, and new products for dairy products, beverages, snack foods, nutritional and health products, etc.
-Global Food Maker Award Process
· Submission of competition samples: to be sent to the designated location before April 17, 2026
· Expert review: April 28, 2026, Shanghai, China (Panpan Food Shanghai)
· Nominated works announced: May 2026
· Annual award ceremony: The 8th Xiamen Food Formula Innovation Forum Award Ceremony on May 28, 2026, China
Important reminder: welcome to the 8th Food Formula Innovation Forum hosted by "Food Miles" on May 28-29. Here, you can enjoy your valuable rewards:
You can meet up with the 2026 Global Food Maker Expert Jury up close.
Can participate in the Panpan Food Cup-2026 Global Food Maker Awards Ceremony
Visa free access to "new" and "differentiated" technologies at the Panpan Food Cup-2026 Global Food Maker Technology Release Area
Registration Link ：https://www.ffifood.com/VS
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