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.
See all the Award Winners & Finalists on afpa.com
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-PackBeverages
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 in the Product Catalogue.
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
