BEST NEW PRODUCT COMPETITION 2024
The Best New Product (BNP) Competition and Display recognizes new products judged on their quality and value to the specialty coffee and tea industry. Awards are presented to the winners of exhibiting companies during World of Coffee.
COMPETITION BENEFITS
On top of being handed the award at the show, winners will also be recognized in SCA social media, press releases and on SCA News. Additionally, each winner receives a special digital mark to signify their win.
The Best New Product Awards at World of Coffee Copenhagen is now accepting submissions! Submit via the form before May 7, 2024 to be considered for the top prize.
COMPETITION CATEGORIES
COFFEE ACCESSORIES
For example, mugs, cups, lids, cleaning brushes, dump boxes, tampers, measuring items, etc.
COMMERCIAL COFFEE PREPARATION & SERVING EQUIPMENT
Any equipment used to prepare or serve coffee or tea in a commercial environment. For example, grinders, brewers, espresso machines, roasters, thermal pots, and servers.
CONSUMER COFFEE PREPARATION & SERVING EQUIPMENT
Any equipment used to prepare or serve coffee or tea in a non-commercial environment (e.g., grinders, brewers, espresso machines, roasters, thermal pots, and servers) in enhancing the quality of specialty coffee and tea beverages in the consumer marketplace.
OPEN CLASS
Open to products that do not fit in any of the above entry categories, and align with the current industry trends.
SPECIALTY COFFEE BEVERAGE FLAVOR ADDITIVE (i.e. powdered chocolates, milk substitutes, syrups)
Is a syrup, flavor, creamer, or sweetener that is designed to add flavor to coffee or tea beverages. Entries are limited to one flavor for judging per single paid entry.
SPECIALTY NON-COFFEE BEVERAGE STAND ALONE
Is a beverage or beverage mix. Entries are limited to one flavor for judging per single paid entry.
PEOPLE’S CHOICE
A first at World of Coffee - show attendees will get to vote for their favorite new product!
JUDGING CRITERIA
Innovation and/or Improvements – Does the good or service create value for which customers will pay, is cost effective and does it satisfy a specific need? Is it a new twist or spin on a classic?
Design – Is the product aesthetically appealing? Is the overall result a positive, creative experience? Does the process of creating the product minimize material use or incorporate recycled, up-cycled, or otherwise sustainable materials (or in the case of food and beverage products, ingredients from sustainable sources)?
Education – How does this entry contribute to the enhancement or improve the knowledge of the coffee community? What is the greatest potential of this product?
Agro-ecology – How does this entry impact origin? Does the formulation or manufacturing process make the entry healthier and/or sustainable? Does the entry use science, business models, policies to support healthy relationships between the producers and the consumers?
Science – Does this entry impact the science of coffee? If so, how? What science, if any, was utilized in the development of this entry?