CHICAGO (March 26, 2025) — The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show® today announced the 39 recipients of the 2025 Food and Beverage (FABI) Awards, celebrating products redefining menus, driving consumer demand, and helping restaurant operators enhance profitability. This year’s standout products—10 of which earned the prestigious designation of FABI Favorites—reflect growing trends in globally inspired flavors, clean-label ingredients, innovative plant-based alternatives, and convenience-driven solutions that simplify kitchen operations. Attendees can experience these acclaimed products firsthand during the National Restaurant Association Show, taking place May 17–20, 2025, at McCormick Place in Chicago.

“The FABI Awards put the spotlight on products shaping today’s menus and consumer experiences,” said Tom Cindric, President of Exhibitions for Informa Connect Foodservice. “This year’s selections demonstrate how suppliers are creatively responding to key operator needs—menu versatility, sustainable sourcing, and products that resonate with consumers. Attendees can count on the Show as their source for discovering standout solutions and uncovering the products and trends they’ll bring back to their businesses.”

The FABI Awards help foodservice operators discover impactful food and beverage products selected by an independent panel of judges. These experts—representing renowned brands such as Wendy’s, Aramark, and Buffalo Wild Wings—evaluate submissions based on taste, operational impact, profitability potential, consumer appeal, and the ability to address real-world challenges for operators.

“One of my favorite things about working in the culinary space is the constant evolution of our industry,” stated Becky Davis, Director of Culinary Innovation at The Wendy’s Company and 2025 FABI judge. “My time as a judge for the 2025 FABI Awards has only solidified my belief that working with quality food and beverage products is the key to enhancing the guest experience and overall restaurant efficiency. The 2025 awardees push the boundaries and improve on traditional flavors, taking familiar favorites to new levels and I think that foodie fans are going to agree.”

The FABI Favorites, introduced in 2023, highlight those products judged to have the most significant impact on industry-wide trends and consumer expectations. These elite selections, prominently featuring innovative uses of global ingredients, clean-label standards, and creative plant-based alternatives, will be showcased in dedicated tastings and demonstrations throughout the Show.

“In an industry spoiled for choice, to thrive and survive, brands need a shining light to stand out in the crowd. It’s that simple, winning a FABI award for our game-changing foodservice innovation is that industry-leading spotlight!” said Miranda Reid, SHOTT Beverages Chief Marketing Officer and a 2025 FABI Favorite.

THE 2025 FABI AWARDEES ARE:

FABI FAVORITES

Locatelli Crema di Cacio E Pepe
The Ambriola Company, Inc.
An old world Italian DOP cheese presented in an innovative new way, Locatelli Crema di Cacio E Pepe, allows creativity and excellence for classic and new age dishes. Lower ingredient cost, easy to execute recipes make for profitable family style, pub and white table cloth apps and entrees, consistently.

Wildbrine Spicy Kimchi Sriracha
FFH
A fiery fusion of two iconic favorites, the Wildbrine fermented Spicy Kimchi Sriracha adds exciting Korean-inspired flavors and a punch of heat to a variety of dishes like burgers, sandwiches, tacos and bowls. It is not only delicious but also made with wholesome ingredients, probiotic-rich, vegan, gluten free and non-GMO.

Frozen Kumquat Puree 100%
Les vergers Boiron
Les vergers Boiron’s kumquat puree is sourced from a family-run farm in Spain. Made with the entire fruit including the peel, it offers a thick texture, balancing flavors of sweetness and bitterness without added sugar. Through responsible sourcing and high-quality standards, this zesty citrus ingredient is now available year-round!

Creme Clouds
Mochi Love
Mochi Love’s Creme Cloud Mochi offers an innovative twist on an ice cream treat, combining perfectly balanced sticky mochi dough with an airy, slightly sweet crème filling. Unlike ice cream mochi, this unique dessert is served refrigerated and delivers a light, creamy experience that’s both unexpected and delightful!

50CUT Bratwurst Sausage
Mush Foods US, Inc.
50CUT Bratwurst sausage is a premium milk-fed pork and mushroom roots blend. 50CUT is crafted for use in ground beef, pork, and poultry dishes, seamlessly boosting umami flavor, nutrition, and yield while slashing environmental impact.

Plant-based Jalapeño and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Meatballs
No Meat Factory
Plant-based and clean label version of a decadent Jalapeño and cheese-filled chicken ball. With flavorful stuffing and crispy shell, this product was developed for ease of use at restaurants as it's ready to cook and requires minimal preparation. Plus, it's methylcellulose free!

Marinated Quartered Artichoke Hearts - Pouch
POSHI
Poshi Quartered Artichoke Hearts are made with all-natural, premium-grade artichokes, gently marinated with extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, basil, and thyme. Packaged in liquid-free, shelf-stable pouches, they are free from artificial additives or preservatives. Their tender yet firm texture ensures versatility and consistency for a wide range of culinary applications.

Roland® Sofrito with Aji Amarillo
Roland Foods
Roland® Sofrito with Aji Amarillo combines cooked-down aromatics and Aji Amarillo peppers for a bright, fruity flavor with moderate spice. This versatile ingredient saves time and enhances dishes as a sauce, protein marinade, ceviche base, or topping for tacos and nachos. Perfect for bold, flavorful culinary creations.

Fire Roasted Green Garbanzos
Sevillo Fine Foods
Sevillo Fire Roasted Green Garbanzos offer a unique smoky flavor and vibrant color, perfect for enhancing any dish. These all-natural, artisan-quality garbanzos are fire roasted and IQF frozen to preserve their tender texture and nutty, savory taste. Ready to thaw and serve, they save chefs valuable prep time.

Blackcurrant and Lime Caffeine Concentrate
SHOTT Beverages
SHOTT ENERGY Blackcurrant & Lime real fruit caffeine concentrate has been created as a hassle-free solution to serve Gen-Z with the functionality of caffeine but without the coffee flavor. In just one pump it instantly transforms a simple soda water into a mouthwatering, high-margin, made-to-order REAL fruit energy drink.

FABI AWARDEES

Wagyu Beef Patties – Guinness® Flavored
2 Pint Provisions
Our Guinness®-flavored Wagyu burger combines premium Wagyu beef, known for its tender, juicy texture, with the bold, malt flavors of Guinness® stout. This unique blend enhances the beef’s natural richness, creating a multi-dimensional, indulgent burger that offers a gourmet experience. Perfect for elevating any menu with exceptional quality and flavor.

Golden Tiger Kimchi Chicken Potstickers
Ajinomoto Foods North America
Golden Tiger Kimchi Chicken Potstickers combine savory chicken, cabbage, kimchi, and green onion in a bold red chili wrapper. Their vibrant color and bold flavor make them a standout menu item that keeps guests coming back for more and will differentiate your operation from the competition.

Posada Birria Cruncheros
Ajinomoto Foods North America
Posada Birria Cruncheros are filled with shredded beef seasoned with cumin, cinnamon, clove, bay leaf, and other spices, dipped in a savory batter that delivers on a crispy and crunchy bite alongside the flavorful spices of the filling—for a new take on the classic dish from Jalisco, Mexico.

Posada Mexican-Style Hot Chocolate Cruncheros
Ajinomoto Foods North America
Mexican-Style Hot Chocolate Cruncheros combine the comforting flavors of traditional Mexican hot chocolate with a crunchy exterior and a subtly spicy, yet sweet filling for a delightful contrast of textures. It's an innovative snack that offers a blend of Mexican-style spices and rich cocoa powder for an unmatched culinary delight.

Sushi Spring Roll (California Style)
AMOY ASIAN FOODS NORTH AMERICA
The Amoy Sushi Spring Roll (California Style) is hand assembled in a crispy spring roll and seaweed wrapper, this California style sushi roll has a unique appearance and texture. Filled with traditional imitation crab, avocado, carrot and seasoned rice. Deep fry from frozen and serve in minutes.

Wild Ahi Tuna Shoyu Retail Poke Kit
Annasea
Authentic Hawaiian Style Poke Kits feature clean ingredients with 56g of protein per 8 oz, high in Omega-3. Made from once-frozen fish, they're ready in minutes with minimal packaging. Certified sustainable, with a 2-year frozen shelf life. Sauces and packaging are made in the USA.

Wild Ahi Tuna Wasabi Bulk Poke Kit
Annasea
Authentic Hawaiian Style Poke Kits feature clean ingredients with 56g of protein per 8 oz, high in Omega-3. Made from once-frozen fish, they're ready in minutes with minimal packaging. Certified sustainable, with a 2-year frozen shelf life. Sauces and packaging are made in the USA.

bibigo Gochujang Hot & Sweet Sauce
CJ Schwan's Company
From chicken wings or burgers to bibimbap, bibigo Gochujang Hot & Sweet Sauce allows operators to give any dish a sweet and spicy Korean-inspired kick. The lingering heat comes from traditional Korean gochujang hot pepper paste made from processes perfected over centuries. Available in three different packaging formats.

bibigo Steamed Dumplings
CJ Schwan's Company
Draw attention to your appetizer menu with bibigo Chicken and Vegetable steamed dumplings, now available in a convenient foodservice format. Whether they’re served steamed or deep fried and tossed in your favorite sauce, the delicate wrappers and flavorful fillings are meticulously crafted to deliver an unforgettable restaurant experience.

MINH® 3.0 oz Breakfast Egg Roll
CJ Schwan's Company
MINH® Breakfast Egg Rolls make the most important meal of the day and also the most exciting. Featuring a filling of bacon, eggs, cheese, and potatoes, this egg roll is a great-tasting grab-and-go solution that gives operators a new way to perk up their breakfast offerings.

Sprite + Tea
The Coca-Cola Company
Sprite + Tea is a first-of-its-kind beverage that combines the crisp, iconic lemon-lime taste of Sprite with natural tea essence and aroma of iced tea. The product is available in both full-sugar and zero-sugar variants, with no caffeine.

Brown Sugar Simple Syrup
Crafted Cocktails
For 2025, Crafted Cocktails proudly introduces our Brown Sugar Simple Syrup, a first-to-market innovation from Ireland that complements the rising popularity of brown spirits like bourbon, whiskey, and dark rum. Its rich, caramelized sweetness adds depth to Old Fashioneds and inspires creativity in mixology. Also a winning flavor for coffees.

Dairy-Free Mozzarella Shreds
Daiya Foods Inc.
The new and improved Dairy-Free Mozzarella Shreds are now made with Daiya Oat Cream™ blend. Taste the Daiya difference with a dairy-free cheese designed to melt, rich and creamy in texture, and offering a dairy cheese–like stretch, all while browning beautifully in any operator’s oven.

S'Mores Cheesecake
Eli's Cheesecake Co.
A campfire favorite without the campfire! Smoky chocolate ganache, hand-toasted housemade marshmallow topping, and a crunchy graham streusel border crown a delicious graham cracker-infused cheesecake loaded with bittersweet chocolate chunks, baked on a salted graham crust.

A1 Steakhouse Butter
Epicurean Butter
A1 Steakhouse Butter combines the bold flavor of A1 Steak Sauce with creamy butter and fresh herbs. Offered in various foodservice formats, it enhances steaks, burgers, potatoes, and sides while simplifying preparation, making it a versatile and timesaving choice for professional kitchens.

Fable Pulled Shiitake Mushrooms
Fable Food Co.
Fable is made from shiitake mushrooms. We elevate their naturally dense, fleshy fibers and umami flavors to create a succulent culinary protein. We craft our products using simple and natural ingredients you’d recognize, letting you create dishes you can be proud to serve in your restaurant.

Avocado Hummus
Grecian Delight Kronos
Avocado Hummus is a creamy, flavorful twist on classic hummus, blending avocados, chickpeas, tahini, garlic, and zesty lime juice. Velvety smooth, it is rich, refreshing, and ultra-satisfying. It pairs perfectly with pita, veggies, or chips.

Pre-Cooked Chickpea Bites - Spanakopita
Grecian Delight Kronos
Grecian Delight | Kronos Pre-Cooked Chickpea Bites are a plant-based innovation blending chickpeas, spinach, feta cheese, and seasonings into perfectly portioned, pre-fried fritters. They require no fryer and can be prepared using various oven equipment. Ideal for salads, appetizers, sandwiches, or entrées, they offer operators a convenient and flavorful menu solution.

Pre-Cooked Chickpea Bites - Zucchini
Grecian Delight Kronos
Grecian Delight | Kronos Pre-Cooked Chickpea Bites are a plant-based innovation blending zucchini, chickpeas, vegetables, and seasonings into perfectly portioned, pre-fried fritters. They require no fryer and can be prepared using various oven equipment. Ideal for salads, appetizers, sandwiches, or entrées, they offer operators a convenient and flavorful menu solution.

WORTHINGTON® VEGAN PEPPERONI SLICES
Heritage Health Food
WORTHINGTON® Vegan Pepperoni Slices are a plant-based alternative crafted to replicate the bold flavor and texture of traditional pepperoni. Made with sustainable ingredients, they offer 15g of protein per serving and feature a shelf life of 18 months frozen or 16 weeks refrigerated, providing versatility and reliability for foodservice operators.

MyBacon
MyForest Foods
MyBacon by MyForest Foods is a meatless bacon made from organic oyster mushroom mycelium protein. With just five simple ingredients, it delivers an authentic experience, free from allergens and artificial additives. Designed for foodservice, MyBacon cooks quickly, holds well, and meets the growing demand for sustainable, versatile menu options.

Nitrogen Infused Chopped Garlic
Nate's Fine Foods
Nitrogen Infused Chopped Garlic enhances food service efficiency with labor savings, reduced prep time, and minimized waste. Its consistent flavor ensures recipe uniformity, while liquid nitrogen "baking" reduces the pungent "hot" flavor, delivering a balanced, enhanced taste that preserves its versatility and culinary benefits, revolutionizing garlic preparation and usage.

Seaweed-ish™ Kelp Meatballs
North Coast Seafoods
Seaweed-ish Meatballs are the world’s ONLY plant-based product of their kind, made with Kelp – a renewable, zero-input, superfood sea vegetable that fights climate change while purifying the ocean. Free of all major allergens and gluten, this unforgettable, umami-packed innovation delights every dietary preference while telling a powerful sustainability story.

Exotic Mousse
OVERSEAS FOOD TRADING
The Exotic Mousse is a gluten-free, vegan, plant-based dessert made with premium ingredients like passion fruit purée and coconut milk. Certified by B Corp, it’s healthy, eco-friendly, and delicious. At Nats Rawline, we create treats that promote well-being, sustainability, and mindful indulgence, offering beauty, goodness, and health without compromise.

PINEAPPLE PEPPER SAUCE
Querendona
Querendona’s Pineapple Pepper Sauce is the perfect blend of sweet and heat, combining ripe pineapple with a zesty pepper kick and a touch of cayenne. Versatile and easy to use, it elevates everyday meals—perfect for meats, seafood, snacks, and even cocktails. Upgrade your creations with bold, exciting flavor.

Gochu Sauce
Seoulfully! Sauce
Seoulfully's Gochu sauce balances spicy and sweet profiles through traditional Korean red chili pepper. This authentic, slowly-fermented Korean sauce offers chef-friendly convenience while transforming American classics into exciting fusion dishes with genuine depth and character.

Smoky Sauce
Seoulfully! Sauce
Seoulfully's Smoky sauce harmonizes smoked paprika with red chili powder for a rich, savory experience. This traditionally-fermented Korean sauce offers chef-friendly convenience and the ability to infuse familiar favorites with complex, authentic flavors that elevate everyday cooking to trending fusion cuisine.

Tajin Twist
Tajin International Corp
Tajin Twist is the unique sweet and spicy blend that takes your snacks to another world! The sweet and spicy combination is a natural fit for everything from fruit, ice cream, and candies to tacos, wings, and even cocktails!

Broccoli Cheddar Breakfast Potato Bake
Veggies Made Great
Veggies Made Great’s Breakfast Potato Bakes are delicious, handheld, diced potatoes similar to a hashbrown but bound with eggs and veggies for a satiating boost on the go! Baked, not fried and allergen-friendly, they're an easy, healthier choice that’s ready in minutes.

Awardees and Favorites will be prominently featured across the Show floor, highlighted through tastings and specialized programming designed to showcase these standout food and beverage products. Attendees will have exclusive opportunities to sample award-winning products at these featured events within the Culinary Experience’s Connections space, located in McCormick Place’s Lakeside building:

• FABI Awardees Tasting: Saturday, May 17, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
• FABI Awardees Tasting: Sunday, May 18, 1:15 – 2:45 p.m.
• Fabulous Flavors – Trend-Setting FABI Awards Favorites: Monday, May 19, 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
• FABI Favorites Tasting: Monday, May 19, 10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
• FABI Awards Ceremony: Monday, May 19, 1:30 p.m.

For more details on the FABI Awards and to register for the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show, visit nationalrestaurantshow.com. Connect with the Show online on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for event updates.

About The National Restaurant Association Show
Awarded by Trade Show Executive as the 2024 Gold 100 Grand winner of the largest trade show managed by an independent organizer, the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show® is the Western Hemisphere's most influential foodservice event showcasing industry innovations and trends. Each year (starting in 1919), the Show brings together restaurant operators and foodservice professionals for four days of celebrity-led demos, exhibits, sampling, education, and networking. The Show unites a global community and enables exploration of the latest advancements in food, beverage, equipment, technology, and solutions driving the industry forward. The Show is owned and operated by Informa in partnership with the National Restaurant Association. Visit www.nationalrestaurantshow.com for more information.

About Informa
Informa is a leading international B2B markets, live and on-demand events and digital services group. They connect businesses and professionals in 30+ industries with the knowledge they need to learn more, know more, and do more. Informa has hundreds of global brands, products, and services and employs 11,000 employees in ~30 countries worldwide. 

Informa Connect is a content-led, live and on-demand experiences business that connects professionals with knowledge, ideas, and opportunities. Informa Connect, a community of over 1,000 colleagues globally, offers connection through events, media, and research. They service a number of different industries including Foodservice, Finance, BioTech and Pharma, Pop Culture, Marketing, Law, Energy, HR, Sustainability, and Construction. Visit http://www.informaconnect.com/ for more information.