Benefits of Being a FABI Award Recipient

• Opportunity to participate in exclusive FABI tasting event putting product in the hands of attendees
• FABI Crystal Award, custom signage and FABI logo for use in marketing efforts for the life of the product
• High-profile exposure both on and off the Show floor
• Increased media coverage and product visibility
• Exposure through Show attendee marketing, including listings on the Restaurant Show website and mobile app
• Recognition from esteemed panel of judges representative of a variety of industry segments

Application Questions

• Describe the product (200 words or fewer).
• Will the expert panel of judges be evaluating the product or the product’s packaging?
• Please explain the wow factor of this product to an operator.
• What differentiates this product from its direct competitors?
• What would a foodservice operator find impactful and/or beneficial from their use of this product?
• When was the product introduced to the U.S. Foodservice market and how widely is it distributed?
• Please provide references of two foodservice operators who use your product.
• If any research on taste preference exists for this product, please provide the results.

The application also requires several uploads, including nutritional information, product brochure, company logo, and product photo.

Costs

All applications require a $250, non-refundable, deposit in order to be reviewed by the expert panel of judges. If your application is selected to receive a FABI Award, the deposit is applied to the total participation fee of $1,000, making $750 due for applications selected as award recipients.