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.

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Alcoholic Beverages

Beer & Ale

Winner: The Grizzly Paw Brewing Company – Liberation IPA

Pre-Mixed / Ready-to-Drink (RTD)

Winner: Gradient Beverages – Inversion Nitro Classic Whisky Sour

Spirits

Winner: Confluence Distilling Ltd. – Mandarino Amaro

Wine & Mead

Winner: Little Gem Winery – Oak Aged Reserve Red

Baked Goods & Sweets

Bakery – Desserts

Winner: WOW! Factor Desserts – Raspberry Bliss Cheesecake Bar

Sweets & Candy

Winner: Foothills Creamery – Ice Cream Multi-Pack

Beverages (Non-Alcoholic)

Coffee & Tea

Winner: No se llama Yerba Mate Manufacturer Ltd. – Yerba Mate Cold Brew

Non-Alcoholic / Non-Dairy Beverages

Winner: Gradient Beverages – Inversion Nitro NON-ALC Elderflower Gin Sour

Breakfast & Pantry

Cereal

Winner: Onie Granola – Onie Granola

Condiments & Sauces

Winner: Good Morning Honey – Cinnamon Honey

Oils & Seasonings

Winner: Woolly Rhino Pepper – Maplewood Smoked Pepper

Dairy

Cheese

Winner: Sylvan ‘Star’ Cheese Ltd. – Gouda Truffle

Agriculture & Primary Production

Growers

Winner: Trafford Farms – Lion’s Mane Mushroom

Prepared & Packaged Foods

Meat & Seafood

Winner: Soleterra d’Italia – Salami Charcuterie Pack (Calabrese Peccante, Napoli,

Prepared Meals

Winner: Curry Co. – Green Curry, Panang Curry, Massaman Curry, Yellow CurrySnack Foods

Snack Food

Winner: Bae Food Group – Fantastick Meat Snacks – Salami Stick

Most Innovative Product

Winner: Gradient Beverages – Inversion Nitro Classic Whisky Sour

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

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.

Judging

Each year, a diverse panel of judges is assembled, including:

• Retail Buyers & Category Specialists
• Food Scientists & Culinary Experts
• Marketing & Branding Professionals
• AFPA Board Members & Industry Advisors

See all the Award Winners & Finalists