15, 16 & 17 MARCH 2026
15, 16 & 17 Every two years, Tavola celebrates the most remarkable innovations in fine and fresh food.
The Golden Tavola awards honour products that excel in taste, craftsmanship, sustainability or experience — leading creations carefully selected by a professional jury!
Winning and nominated products receive outstanding visibility: before, during and after Tavola 2026.
The competition is open to all Tavola 2026 exhibitors presenting an innovative product that:
was launched on the market between 1 March 2025 and 15 March 2026
is truly new (not merely a new flavour in an existing range).
Tavola is reshaping the competition with new categories — while maintaining and reinforcing the core criterion of INNOVATION.
Honours the innovative fine food product that stands out for its taste, texture, craftsmanship and authenticity.
The focus is on the quality of the tasting experience and the artisanal or culinary mastery behind the product’s creation.
Honours the fine food product that combines quality and refinement with time efficiency, simplicity or a smart user experience for the consumer, chef or professional.
“Convenience without compromise on taste, experience or sustainability.”
This category rewards products that elevate the enjoyment of food and drink into a true sensory experience.
Not necessarily the most expensive ones, but those that combine emotion, craftsmanship, elegance and exceptional taste into a moment of pure indulgence.
This category rewards the fine food product that enables mindful enjoyment — nutritious, balanced, and designed with the consumer’s well-being in mind.
The focus is on the smart balance between taste, nutritional value, and natural composition.
This category rewards the fine food product that translates sustainability into every step of its lifecycle — from ingredient to packaging — while maintaining taste, authenticity and aesthetics.
These are products that are good for people, the planet and the senses.
During Tavola, trade visitors will have the opportunity to cast their vote at the Golden Tavola stand.
Every nominated and winning product in the competition automatically competes for this award.
Pre-registration for this category is not possible.
The Golden Tavola is more than an award — it’s a quality label that opens doors
Being selected or winning means visibility, prestige and credibility within the fine food sector.
PUT YOUR PRODUCT IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Before Tavola:
During Tavola 2026:
After the trade fair: Comprehensive communication about winners and nominees via press and digital channels
VIEW THE FULL RULES
1st ROUND - SELECTION BASED ON INNVATION
Registration deadline: Friday, 9 January 2026
Sample delivery: Monday 12 & Tuesday 13 January 2026
(between 8:30 AM and 12:00 PM – Kortrijk Xpo, South entrance)
Jury evaluation: 14–29 January 2026
1st round results: 30 January 2026
2nd round – FINAL JURY INCL TASTING
Delivery of new samples: Friday 6 February 2026
Jury evaluation: week 9 February 2026
Winners announced: 12 February 2026
Award ceremony: 3 March 2026
€300 (excl. VAT) per product – Includes:
Participation in the competition;
Inclusion in the fair guide;
Presentation at the fair (if selected for the 2nd round);
Trophy in case of winning;
Communication via all Tavola channels.
Log in to the exhibitors’ portal using your email and password
Select the ‘Golden Tavola’ section
First, add your product under ‘Your products’
Then select the product to enter the competition and complete the form
1st ROUND
* In the first round, products are not tasted. However, if a buyer asks to keep or taste a sample of the product, the sample remains with the buyer in question.
In the case of voluminous products (e.g. ham / cheese ball / ...), 3 samples are not necessary and 1 sample may suffice. Samples that can still be used in the 2nd round (non-refrigerated products with a long shelf life can in some cases be used in the 2nd round). If in doubt about the number of samples, please contact us by phone.
2nd ROUND
REGISTRATION PRACTICAL INFO
1. log in to the exhibitor portal with your email and password: CLICK HERE
2. Select 'Golden Tavola
CONTACT
For all further questions concerning the contest, please contact : goldentavola@xpogroup.com
Isabelle Fruy, Content Manager Tel: +32 (0) 56 24 11 36
Ellen Naessens, Project Manager Golden Tavola – Tel: +32 (0) 56 24 78 94