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2018 NEXTY Award Winners

Winning a NEXTY Award has launched many products and companies to the next level

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March 12, 2018

This year’s New Hope NEXTY Award Winners were announced at Expo West & Engredea 2018.
Below is a complete list of winners.

Best New Mission-Based Product
The Soulfull Project, Multigrain Hot Cereal Family Size

Best New Transparently Sourced Product
Nurture Ranch, Traceable 100% Grass Fed Beef

Best New Natural Kid's Product
Adeo Health Science, Inspired Start

Best New Beauty/Body Product
Mmtum Inc., DIY Mask Kit

Best New Salty or Savory Snack 
Crunchsters Inc., Crunchsters

Best New Sweet or Dessert
GoodPop, Cookies N' Cream Frozen Pops

Best New Condiment
Sempio Foods Company, Yondu

Best New Organic Food
Haven Row LLC, Do Anything Sauces

Best New Special Diet Food
Base Culture, Sweet Breads

Best New Packaging Innovation
The Gluten Free Bar, Power Breakfast

Best New Ingredient
Bay State Milling Company, SowNaked

Best New Beverage
Vermont Village, Daily Detox

Best New Supplement
Clean Machine, Clean Green Protein with Lentein

Best Condition Specific Supplement
NATUREWISE, Ashwagandha Herbal Blends

Best New Frozen Product
TRIBALI Foods, TRIBALI Foods

Best New Meat or Dairy Alternative 
The Honest Stand, Spicy Nacho Dip/Mild Nacho Dip

Best New Supplement Delivery Format
MegaFood, B12 Energy Ginger Gummies

Best New Natural Living Product
Bee's Wrap, Lunch Pack

Best New Organic Beverage
organicgirl, Clear Greens Waters

Best New Best New Meat, Dairy or Animal-Based Product
LoveTheWild, Sweet & Spicy Korean BBQ Bowl with Salmon, Craft Ale Scampi Bowl with Shrimp, Baja Style Fish Taco Bowl with Barramundi, Hawaiian Style Tropical Bowl with Barramundi

Best New Pantry Food
Simply West Coast Sauces & Soups, Spicy Thai Seafood Soup

Best New Sweet Snack
Sejoyia Foods, Coco-Thins

The NEXTY awards have gained notoriety in the natural products industry and become one of the premier recognitions of the companies and products that help shape the future of natural and healthy living.

NEXTY winners are determined in a two-round judging process that is completed in the Boulder-based New Hope Network office in the weeks prior to Expo West & Engredea. All nominated products are considered and judges give a special nod to those that display the qualities of Innovation, Inspiration and Integrity.

Winning a NEXTY Award has launched many products and companies to the next level, helping them secure investors, get picked up by distributors and gain the attention of industry insiders.

KEYWORDS: food awards food innovations food trends

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