New Sandwich Award - Finalists

Open to any sandwich (not a range) this award rewards innovation within the sandwich market, in both the hot and cold sectors and includes sandwiches, baguettes, wraps, paninis etc.

Hot Category Finalists

  • Vegan Falafel Flatbread
    by Avanti West Coast
  • Vegan Feast Panini
    by Caffe Nero
  • Pastrami Gourmet Bloomer with Truffles
    by Crocodille Foods
  • Festive Beef Yorkshire Pudding Wrap
    by M&S
  • Mozzarella & Pesto Schiacciata Toastie
    by Waitrose

Cold Category Finalists

  • Spice Bag Style Chicken
    by Hendersons NI
  • Bang Bang Chicken Wrap
    by M&S
  • Red Diamond Strawberry & Creme
    by M&S
  • Veggie Christmas Cracker
    by M&S Ireland
  • Chickpea, Sriracha & Avocado Sandwich
    by Pure
  • Miso Chicken Sando
    by Tootoomoo

A maximum of three entries may be submitted into both the hot and cold categories together with an image of the product.

What We Look For

The judges will be looking for sandwich innovation and development and the judging criteria includes the following:-

- Appearance /Packaging 
- Product Quality
- Value for money 
- Taste & texture
- Innovation 

Entries must have been introduced to the market within the award qualifying period 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026.