2025 Alberta Food & Beverage Award Winners

The Alberta Food Processors Association (AFPA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Alberta Food & Beverage Awards. These outstanding Alberta-made products showcase excellence in taste, innovation, and craftsmanship across 17 diverse categories. Congratulations to all of our Winners and Finalists.

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners! Explore their products and more at www.madeinalberta.co

Alcohol – Beer & Ale

1️⃣ The Grizzly Paw Brewing Company – Liberation IPA

2️⃣ Balzac Craft Brewing Company – Prairie Sunset Blonde Ale

3️⃣ Last Spike Brewery – Bronc Beer Lager

Alcohol – Pre-Mix / RTD

1️⃣ Gradient Beverages – Inversion Nitro Classic Whisky Sour

2️⃣ Gradient Beverages – Inversion Nitro Elderflower Gin Sour

3️⃣ Elk Island Spirits Co. – MooseMilk Canadian Cream Liquor

Alcohol – Spirits

1️⃣ Confluence Distilling Ltd. – Mandarino Amaro

2️⃣ Highwood Distillers / Caldera Distilling – Sweet Sippin Maple Whisky Liqueur

2️⃣ (Tie) Confluence Distilling Ltd. – Queen of Hearts Vodka

Alcohol – Wine & Mead

1️⃣ Little Gem Winery – Oak Aged Reserve Red

2️⃣ Old Station Honey & Mead – ‘ToonBerry

3️⃣ Little Gem Winery – Classic Red Haskap Wine

Bakery – Desserts

1️⃣ WOW! Factor Desserts – Raspberry Bliss Cheesecake Bar

2️⃣ WOW! Factor Desserts – Pink Lemonade Layer Cake (Gluten-Free)

3️⃣ Confetti Sweets – Confetti Sweets Take ‘N’ Bake Cookies

Beverage – Coffee & Tea

1️⃣ No se llama Yerba Mate manufacturer Ltd. – Yerba Mate Cold Brew

2️⃣ Canadian Heritage Roasting Company – Flash Fuel – Organic Instant Coffee

3️⃣ Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters – Sweet Habit Espresso

Beverage – Non-Alcoholic / Non-Dairy

1️⃣ Gradient Beverages – Inversion Nitro NON-ALC Elderflower Gin Sour

2️⃣ Rviita Energy Tea – Rviita Energy Tea

3️⃣ Clink Beverage Co. – Mimosa Premium Mocktail

Cereal

1️⃣ Onie Granola – Onie Granola

2️⃣ Progressive Foods Inc. – Natural SNAPPY Grains Barley & Organic SNAPPY Grains Barley

3️⃣ High Mountain Granola Inc. – Baked Apple Pie

Condiments & Sauces

1️⃣ Good Morning Honey – Cinnamon Honey

2️⃣ Seven Spice Ltd. – Chili Oil Mild

3️⃣ Arepa Boss – Guasacaca Sauce

Dairy – Cheese

1️⃣ Sylvan ‘Star’ Cheese Ltd. – Gouda Truffle

2️⃣ Sylvan ‘Star’ Cheese Ltd. – GRIZZLY

3️⃣ Canada Dairy LTD. – Clotted Cream Kaymak

Growers

1️⃣ Trafford Farms – Lion’s Mane Mushroom

2️⃣ Rosy Farms – 1 lb Frozen Bag of Organic Haskap Berries

3️⃣ Strathcona Microgreens – Microgreens & Shoots

Meat & Seafood

1️⃣ Soleterra d’Italia – Salami Charcuterie Pack – Calabrese Piccante, Napoli, Finocchio

2️⃣ Bae Food Group Ltd. – Honey BBQ Smoked Pork Ribs

3️⃣ Sunterra Meats – Sunterra Meats Bacon

Most Innovative Product

1️⃣ Gradient Beverages – Inversion Nitro Classic Whisky Sour

2️⃣ Gradient Beverages – Inversion Nitro NON-ALC Elderflower Gin Sour

3️⃣ Crust Craft Inc. – Panaji Original Naan Mini

Oils & Seasoning

1️⃣ Woolly Rhino Pepper – Maplewood Smoked Pepper

2️⃣ Miss Lee’s – Miss Lee’s Everything Spice

3️⃣ Hanks Original – Macho Nacho – All Natural Popcorn Seasoning

Prepared Meals

1️⃣ Curry Co. – Green Curry, Panang Curry, Massaman Curry, Yellow Curry

2️⃣ Sunterra Market – Sunterra Market-Made Cream of Tomato Basil Soup

3️⃣ Siwin Foods Ltd. – Japanese Wagyu Beef Gyoza

Snack Foods

1️⃣ Bae Food Group – Fantastick Meat Snacks – Salami Stick

2️⃣ Going Nuts Inc. – Mango Chili Cashews

3️⃣ Latin Foods Specialties – SuChef Tequenos

Sweets & Candy

1️⃣ Foothills Creamery – Foothills Creamery Ice Cream Multi-pack

2️⃣ WOW! Factor Desserts – Pecan Pie

3️⃣ Salted. – Classic Sea Salt Caramel – Four Piece Box

2025 Legacy Awards

AFPA is proud to honour two incredible contributors with our 2025 Legacy Awards — celebrating the lasting impact of those who’ve helped shape Alberta’s food and beverage industry through vision, dedication, and leadership.

The Melody Pashko Award

Named after AFPA’s longtime General Manager, this award celebrates those who uplift others, build community, and lead with heart.

2025 Recipient: DON’YA Ukraine’s Kitchen

A team of over 25 Ukrainian newcomers led by Georgia and Janice, who have built a thriving business and an inspiring community of resilience, culture, and culinary excellence.

Visit DON’YA Ukraine’s Kitchen

The Eric Haak Award

Established in 2024 to honour our Board Chair and Sunrise Bakery partner, this award recognizes a leader who embodies integrity, dedication, and passion.

2025 Recipient: Joe Swiston, VP of Operations at WOW! Factor Desserts

A calm, humble, and values-driven leader whose quiet strength and unwavering commitment have left a lasting impact on his team and Alberta’s food sector.

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About the Alberta Food & Beverage Awards

The Alberta Food & Beverage Awards, presented by the Alberta Food Processors Association (AFPA), celebrate excellence, innovation, and local pride across Alberta’s food and beverage industry.

Award Criteria

Products are evaluated by a panel of expert judges using a standardized scoring system based on the following five criteria:

Product Quality (in its prepared state)
Taste
Appearance
Packaging & Overall Appeal
Unique Selling Features

To qualify, all entries must meet Made in Alberta program eligibility requirements— meaning final processing must occur within Alberta or the primary ingredient must be locally sourced.