Awards
Innovation Awards
Innovation Awards
What can you expect?
International recognition
Brand exposure
Join fellow innovators
Connect with industry thought leaders
Who can enter and what is the timeline?
Eligibility Criteria
- Free Entry: For all exhibitors of the 26th Hi & Fi Asia-China 2026
- Non-Exhibitor Fee: ¥2,000
Timeline
- Registration Opens: 23rd March
- Application deadline: 11th May
- Announce shortlisted nominees: 1st June
- Host award ceremony: 15th June
Categories
Recognizes breakthroughs in food technology that enhance the functionality, processing performance, or application value of food ingredients. Focuses on driving technological advancements in the food industry.
Celebrates innovations in food health, emphasizing healthier and morenutritious ingredients developed through scientific research to meetconsumer demands for a healthy lifestyle.
Honors contributions to sustainable development in the food supply chain, focusing on green solutions, environmental responsibility, and optimized supply chain management
Dedicated to recognizing advancements in food processing and manufacturing, including machinery, process improvements, and production optimization to enhance efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
Recognizes innovations in plant-based food and botanical extracts, emphasizing future-oriented plant-based ingredients and technologies.
Set the benchmark for success
Submit your entry today. The awards are free to enter, and we welcome entries across multiple categories.
How do you submit the registration form?
Please email your registration form to: Sini.bai@informa.com
Exclusive benefits for winners
- Global awards ceremony spotlight
- Complimentary invitation to Hi health gala dinner
- Fi awards innovation tour – featured stop
- Expert evaluation
- Brand exposure globally
Judges from this year's edition
We are proud to present our esteemed judges. These independent industry experts have been specially chosen for their knowledge, credentials and objectivity.
Lei Li
Plant Biotechnology Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Senior Director
Jianying Wang
Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Associate Researcher
Jiaoqi Zhang
Liren Lishuang Plant Biotechnology Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Chief Strategy Officer, Liren Lishuang Head of International Cooperation, Plant Biotechnology Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Yangjun Zhang
Dao Foods International
Investment Director
Xuexing Zong
Inner Mongolia Future Nutrition Food Co., Ltd. (wholly owned by Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group)
R&D Director (Cheese & Milk Fat Products R&D)
Zhengxing Chen
School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University
Professor
Fan Wang
Starch Plus Academic, Zhejiang University
Editor-in-Chief; Starch Plus AcademicAssistant Director;Zhejiang University
Annie Liu
Innova Market Insight
Vice President, China
Zhengyu Han
Mintel
Business Development Director, Greater China
Wei Zhao
NSF
General Manager, Food & Nutrition, Retail Life Sciences & Audit Business, NSF Greater China
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