National Restaurant Association Show

May 16–19, 2026
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL

FABI Awards

The National Restaurant Association Show FABI Awards program celebrates the most forward-thinking and creative new tastes that are driving trends, delighting customers and delivering expanded menu offerings across the industry.


Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the FABI Awards recognize food and beverage products that help restaurant operators refresh menus, meet shifting consumer demand, and stay competitive. This year's selections span bold flavor profiles, allergen-free alternatives, organic ingredients, and versatile formats designed to simplify preparation and strengthen menus.

Learn more about the products that impressed this year’s independent panel of judges below. Don’t forget to bookmark each exhibitor you want to visit in the online directory and mobile app, The Show To Go! Additionally, visit the FABI Tastings at The Tasting Zone next to The Culinary Experience.

Food and Beverage Award Logo

Meet the 2026 FABI Favorites

This special recognition highlights the judges' top picks among the FABI Awardees, offering an extra spotlight to the most outstanding innovations that truly exemplify the future of food and beverage.

Dairy Free Single-Serve Cream Cheese

Daiya Foods Inc.

Dairy Free Single-Serve Cream Cheese

Introducing Daiya’s Dairy Free Single-Serve Cream Cheese packets. Convenient 1 oz portions are ideal for bagels, breakfast bars, and grab-and-go service. Rich and creamy, each packet features our Daiya Oat Cream™ Blend, delivering smooth texture and easy spreading without the dairy compromise.

Egglife Foods, Inc.

Egglife Foods, Inc.

Original egglife EGG WHITE WRAPS

Original egglife EGG WHITE WRAPS are protein-packed, low-carb wraps made from egg whites instead of flour. With 11g of protein, just 1g of carbs, and 50 calories per serving, they offer a versatile, gluten-free carrier for modern foodservice menus across dayparts.

Elote Butter

Epicurean Butter

Elote Butter


Elote Butter combines the bold, smoky flavor of chipotle peppers with cheese, creamy butter, and fresh lime. Offered in various foodservice formats, it enhances corn, proteins, and other sides while simplifying preparation, making it a versatile and timesaving choice for professional kitchens.

Perfect Kebabs™ Halal Beef Kefta Links

Grecian Delight Kronos

Perfect Kebabs™ Halal Beef Kefta Links

Perfect Kebabs™ Halal Beef Kefta Links are fully cooked 3-oz. beef links seasoned with traditional Mediterranean spices. Made with Halal-certified beef and no artificial ingredients, they deliver authentic flavor, a handcrafted appearance, and ready-to-heat convenience—helping operators reduce labor while expanding globally inspired menu offerings.

Churro Chata Dairy-Free Ice Cream Sandwich

Klimon

Churro Chata Dairy-Free Ice Cream Sandwich

KLIMON is transforming the nostalgic, global flavors of warm cinnamon churros and silky-smooth horchata. Decadent horchata-flavored dairy-free ice cream sits between two soft, chewy cookies for indulgence in every bite, exciting Gen Z and Millennials while helping operators drive traffic, increase attach rates, and boost dessert margins with minimal prep.

Mini Waffle

Overseas Food Trading

Mini Waffle


Our Mini Waffle box (160g / 5.64oz) contains approximately 26 traditional Belgian butter waffles. These golden bite-sized treats are perfect for any moment, crafted with real butter for a soft, indulgent texture. Lightly sweet and baked with care, they're ready to eat straight from the box.

Maple Granules

Roland Foods

Maple Granules


Roland® Maple Granules, made from 100% dried Grade A Canadian maple syrup, offer a golden-brown, pebble-like texture. Kosher and gluten-free, this natural sweetener enhances sweet or savory dishes. Perfect on oatmeal, ice cream, parfaits, baked goods, as a crunchy coating for proteins, or as a maple-sweet cocktail rim.

Calabrian Truffle Crunch

Sabatino Truffles

Calabrian Truffle Crunch


From the truffle experts at Sabatino comes Calabrian Truffle Crunch— a crave-worthy twist on the global chili crisp trend, reimagined with Mediterranean soul. Made with crispy garlic, chili flakes, rich olive oil, and real black truffle, it delivers bold flavor, texture, and just the right amount of heat.

Plum Gochu Syrup

The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley

Plum Gochu Syrup


The Perfect Purée Plum Gochu Syrup is a bold fusion of fresh plum and savory gochu flavors, crafted with real plum juice and natural ingredients. Use as base for sauces, vinaigrettes and glazes as well as cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. It is non-GMO certified, Kosher certified, vegan and gluten-free.

Citrus Ginger Organic Craft Haymaker

Tractor Beverage Co.

Citrus Ginger Organic Craft Haymaker

A lightly sparkling beverage crafted entirely with Certified Organic ingredients including apple cider vinegar, ginger, lemon, and molasses. Inspired by the traditional farmer’s tonic known as switchel, bright citrus meets warming ginger spice. Each 12 oz can contains 1 Tbsp organic ACV, 25 calories, and 5g total sugar.

Meet the 2026 FABI Awardees

Fred's Salt & Vinegar Cheese Curds

Ajinomoto Foods North America

Fred's Salt & Vinegar Cheese Curds

Fred’s Salt & Vinegar Cheese Curds are made with Wisconsin white cheddar cheese curds, delivering bold, craveable flavor with tangy vinegar and a satisfying salt crunch. Naturally shaped for a back-of-house made appearance, they offer easy preparation and consistent, reliable performance operators can count on every service.

Tiramisu Cheesecake-Style Danish

Bridor USA

Tiramisu Cheesecake-Style Danish

This Danish captures the perfect tiramisu flavor with a warm, comforting home-style coffee filling paired with sweet cream cheese. Enjoy a delicious balance of rich coffee notes and velvety cream cheese, all wrapped in pure butter dough for a perfectly flaky pastry.

Moroccan Spice Cubes

Chunk Foods

Moroccan Spice Cubes


Delivering bold, aromatic flavor inspired by classic North African spices. Each cube offers a tender, meaty bite with cumin, paprika, garlic, and warm chili. They perform consistently and are perfect for bowls, wraps, salads, skewers, or hearty tagines. Clean-label, high in protein, and low in carbs for easy, everyday cooking.

Roth Shredded 3 Chile Pepper Gouda

Emmi Roth

Roth Shredded 3 Chile Pepper Gouda

A colorful trio of chipotle, habanero, and jalapeño peppers add a south-of-the-border twist to this award-winning cheese. Roth 3 Chile Pepper Gouda boasts more smoke than spice, which is balanced by a soft, buttery texture for depth. Pre-shredded to reduce prep time and ensure melt performance.

Hibiscus Flower Beverage Concentrate

Gordian

Hibiscus Flower Beverage Concentrate

Hibiscus Flower Beverage Concentrate is a preservative-free, no-added-sugar concentrate made from hibiscus flowers. Designed for beverage applications, it delivers vibrant color and a naturally tart flavor when diluted for aguas frescas, teas, lemonades, or cocktails, offering operators consistency, versatility, and reduced preparation time.

Bang Bang Shrimp

Gourmet Culinary Partners

Bang Bang Shrimp


Succulent tail-on shrimp complemented by our signature creamy Bang Bang sauce, offering the perfect balance of sweetness, spice, and rich flavor. Delicately hand-rolled in our light, flaky spring roll wrapper and cooked until perfectly golden and crunchy. Best served with a garnish of fresh green onions or cilantro.

Dubai Chocolate Phyllo Triangle

Gourmet Culinary Partners

Dubai Chocolate Phyllo Triangle


Vibrant, decadent mix of pistachio cream, toasted kataifi and semi sweet chocolate; hand folded in crisp buttery phyllo pastry.

Creamy Feta Dip

Grecian Delight Kronos

Creamy Feta Dip


Creamy Feta Dip by Grecian Delight | Kronos blends feta cheese, caramelized onions, garlic, and signature spices into a smooth, tangy Mediterranean sauce. Ready to use and highly versatile, it performs as a dressing, dip, or spread—helping foodservice operators simplify preparation while adding bold, craveable flavor.

Garden Feta Dip

Grecian Delight Kronos

Garden Feta Dip


Garden Feta Dip by Grecian Delight | Kronos blends creamy feta cheese with roasted red peppers, green onions, carrots, herbs, and spices for a fresh, vibrant Mediterranean flavor. Ready to use and highly versatile, it enhances sandwiches, flatbreads, wraps, bowls, and appetizers while simplifying preparation for foodservice operators.

iHOLA® Churros Birthday Cake Filled Churro Bites

J & J Snack Foods Corp.

iHOLA® Churros Birthday Cake Filled Churro Bites

Introducing Birthday Cake Filled Churro Bites — the ultimate party in a bite sized treat! These golden, crispy churros burst with creamy birthday cake filling and confetti cinnamon sugar. With no artificial colors or flavors, they’re a festive, fun addition that brings a little extra celebration to any menu.

Smoked Duck Breast

Juicybite

Smoked Duck Breast


Authentic Korean-Style Smoked Duck delivers rich, rustic flavor without gaminess, seasoned with traditional Korean spices and naturally smoked over hickory wood. Pre-sliced into uniform 8 mm cuts and packed in convenient 6-oz single-serve portions, it ensures consistent quality, faster prep, and easy execution across a wide range of menu applications.

Beetroot Habanero Sauce

Querendona

Beetroot Habanero Sauce


Querendona’s Beetroot Habanero Sauce combines the natural sweetness of beetroot with the bright heat of habanero peppers to create a vibrant, naturally colored sauce. Its bold flavor and striking magenta hue bring visual impact and balanced heat to tacos, proteins, vegetables, sandwiches, and creative menu applications across modern kitchens.

Garlic Confit

Roland Foods

Garlic Confit


Roland® Garlic Confit is slow‑cooked for rich, complex flavor and comes in a convenient resealable pouch, saving hours of prep. Its buttery, slightly sweet taste elevates sauces, dressings, toast, and crostini. Use whole cloves on focaccia or boards, and cook with the infused oil to reduce waste.

Gluten-Free Crispy Garlic Chips

Roland Foods

Gluten-Free Crispy Garlic Chips


Roland® Gluten-Free Crispy Garlic Chips are thin, crunchy, and rich in umami flavor. Lightly fried in sunflower oil and packed in a resealable bag, they easily enhance dishes. Sprinkle on noodles, pasta, salads, or soups for extra aroma, texture, and depth.

Tropics Soft Serve & Ice Cream Mix

Sunny Sky Products

Tropics Soft Serve & Ice Cream Mix

Tropics Soft Serve & Ice Cream Mixes are aseptically packaged and perfect for food service, delivering exceptional quality and taste with every serving. Made with real dairy and real sugar, this premium line of high-quality soft serve and ice cream mixes is shelf-stable and is undeniably smooth and delicious.

Apricot Peach Organic Craft Haymaker

Tractor Beverage Co.

Apricot Peach Organic Craft Haymaker

A lightly sparkling beverage crafted entirely with Certified Organic ingredients including apple cider vinegar, ginger, tree-ripened apricot and peach, and molasses. Inspired by the traditional farmer’s tonic known as switchel, smooth orchard fruit meets gentle ginger warmth. Each 12 oz can contains 1 Tbsp organic ACV, 25 calories, and 5g total sugar.

DragonBerry Organic Craft Haymaker

Tractor Beverage Co.

DragonBerry Organic Craft Haymaker

A lightly sparkling beverage crafted entirely with Certified Organic ingredients including apple cider vinegar, ginger, dragon fruit, berry, and molasses. Inspired by the traditional farmer’s tonic known as switchel, vibrant berry flavor meets subtle ginger spice. Each 12 oz can contains 1 Tbsp organic ACV, 25 calories, and 5g total sugar.

PassionMango Organic Craft Haymaker

Tractor Beverage Co.

PassionMango Organic Craft Haymaker

A lightly sparkling beverage crafted entirely with Certified Organic ingredients including apple cider vinegar, ginger, mango, passionfruit, and molasses. Inspired by the traditional farmer’s tonic known as switchel, bright tropical fruit meets refreshing acidity. Each 12 oz can contains 1 Tbsp organic ACV, 30 calories, and 5g total sugar.