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MANCHESTER – 12th February 2026: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in FMCG product innovation and international trade, has today officially opened entries for the 11th edition of the Gama Innovation Awards.
The Gama Innovation Awards recognise outstanding innovation in the consumer goods space, with winners to be announced at a prestigious awards ceremony that will take place in the iconic Bridgewater Hall in Manchester on Thursday, 22nd October 2026.
Entry* to the Gama Innovation Awards is free, with nominated finalists having a unique opportunity to showcase in front of a select audience of buyers and experts from the UK, Europe and all around the world.
Awarded in the disciplines of Product, Packaging, Positioning, Branding & Design, SME, Best of Britain, Best of Middle East, Health & Wellness, Travel, Hospitality, Sustainability and Technology, the Gama Innovation Awards go to the top new launches unearthed each month by Gama’s network of in-country researchers and analysts.
Judging the 2026 Gama Innovation Awards will be a high-calibre international panel including thought leaders from companies such as Kraft Heinz, Coty, IFFCO and Bel Group, as well as Shark Tank Brasil’s Cris Arcangeli, underlining the reputation of the Gama Innovation Awards as a major showcase of global innovation.
The Gama Innovation Awards will be held as part of the 11th edition of the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards (GICA), an invitation-only event enabling leading executives from small and large companies alike to forge valuable new partnerships with over 150 strategic partners from all around the world, including start-ups, scale-ups, established brands, retailers, hotels, airlines, and investors.
GICA delegates will also have the opportunity to network and get inspired within the Innovation Zone, where dozens of companies will be showcasing game-changing launches from all over the world.
Returning for 2026, the Gama Innovatation Box initiative will give innovative suppliers a unique opportunity to connect directly with a diverse range of retailers, distributors and commercial partners. Also returning this year, Gama Speed Pitch pairs innovative start-up and scale-up FMCG businesses with private and institutional investors keen to expand their consumer goods portfolios.
Cesar Pereira, Founder & CEO at Gama, commented: As ever, we expect the Gama Innovation Awards to be an inspiring opportunity to celebrate the very best in global FMCG innovation. A Gama Innovation Award will represent a fantastic accolade for every winner, as the judging panel is made up of their industry peers, including top executives from the world’s leading FMCG businesses”.
“Since taking its first steps in 2016, the Gama Innovation Awards has celebrated the achievements of some 90 award winners and over 700 award finalists, gradually transforming the event into a vital platform for innovators, buyers and other stakeholders keen to develop their business and make valuable new connections.
Entries to the Gama Innovation Awards 2026 are open until Wednesday 13th May, and manufacturers are invited to submit their own product innovations for consideration to silvia.ruiz@gamaconsumer.com, in accordance with the entry requirements* and qualifying criteria. All submissions will be carefully considered, but please note submitting a product is not a guarantee of nomination as a finalist.
*Entry requirements:
- To be considered for nomination, products must have been launched to the global market no earlier than January 2025. Entries should be branded, packaged products from the food, drinks, personal care, household care, or tobacco / nicotine industries available in a retail setting.
- Submissions should include the brand and product name, a description of the product, one or more images, and an explanation of the nature of the innovation. Please also specify the categories you would like to be considered for.
GICA 2025 video highlights below:
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About GICA 2026
The 11th edition of the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards (GICA), will take place on Thursday 22nd October 2026 at The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester.
GICA 2026 is an invitation-only event and will welcome over 500 attendees from around the globe, including FMCG manufacturers, industry experts, retail buyers, hotels, airlines and investors.
Awarded in the disciplines of Product, Packaging, Positioning, Branding & Design, SME, Best of Britain, Best of Middle East, Health & Wellness, Travel, Hospitality, Sustainability and Technology, the Gama Innovation Awards go to the top new launches unearthed each month by Gama’s network of in-country researchers and analysts.
Winners are chosen through an international panel of expert judges based on a shortlist of innovative products.
About Gama
Gama is a global provider of business information and services specializing in product innovation, international trade and investment.
Through our worldwide network of over 200 experts in more than 50 countries, we offer high-quality news, research, analysis and partnering services. We deliver actionable insights, enabling you to make more informed decisions and supporting you to unlock new business opportunities.
