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.
2025 Alberta
Food & Beverage Awards.
Alcohol – Beer & Ale
Winner: The Grizzly Paw Brewing Company – Liberation IPA
Balzac Craft Brewing Company – Prairie Sunset Blonde Ale
Last Spike Brewery – Bronc Beer Lager
Pre-Mixed / Ready-to-Drink
Winner: Gradient Beverages – Inversion Nitro Classic Whisky Sour
Gradient Beverages – Inversion Nitro Elderflower Gin Sour
Elk Island Spirits Co. – MooseMilk Canadian Cream Liquor
Alcohol – Spirits
Winner: Confluence Distilling Ltd. – Mandarino Amaro
Highwood Distillers / Caldera Distilling – Sweet Sippin Maple Whisky Liqueur
(Tie) Confluence Distilling Ltd. – Queen of Hearts Vodka
Alcohol
– Wine & Mead
Winner: Little Gem Winery – Oak Aged Reserve Red
Old Station Honey & Mead – ‘ToonBerry
Little Gem Winery – Classic Red Haskap Wine
Bakery – Desserts
Winner: WOW! Factor Desserts – Raspberry Bliss Cheesecake Bar
WOW! Factor Desserts – Pink Lemonade Layer Cake (Gluten-Free)
Confetti Sweets – Confetti Sweets Take ‘N’ Bake Cookies
Beverages – Coffee & Tea
Winner: No se llama Yerba Mate Manufacturer Ltd. – Yerba Mate Cold Brew
Canadian Heritage Roasting Company – Flash Fuel – Organic Instant Coffee
Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters – Sweet Habit Espresso
Non-Alcohol
/ Non-Dairy
Winner: Gradient Beverages – Inversion Nitro NON-ALC Elderflower Gin Sour
Rviita Energy Tea – Rviita Energy Tea
Clink Beverage Co. – Mimosa Premium Mocktail
Condiments & Sauces
Winner: Good Morning Honey – Cinnamon Honey
Seven Spices – Chili Oil Mild
Arepa Boss – Guasacaca Sauce
Cereal
Products
Winner: Onie Granola – Onie Granola
Progressive Foods Inc. – Natural SNAPPY Grains Barley & Organic SNAPPY Grains Barley
High Mountain Granola Inc. – Baked Apple Pie
Growers
Winner: Trafford Farms – Lion’s Mane Mushroom
Rosy Farms – Organic Haskap Berries
Strathcona Microgreens – Microgreens & Shoots
Cheese
Winner: Sylvan ‘Star’ Cheese Ltd. – Gouda Truffle
Sylvan ‘Star’ Cheese Ltd. – GRIZZLY
Canada Dairy LTD. – Clotted Cream Kaymak
Most Innovative Product
Winner: Gradient Beverages – Inversion Nitro Classic Whisky Sour
Gradient Beverages – Inversion Nitro NON-ALC Elderflower Gin Sour
Crust Craft Inc. – Panaji Original Naan Mini
Meat & Seafood
Winner: Soleterra d’Italia – Salami Charcuterie Pack
Bae Food Group Ltd. – Honey BBQ Smoked Pork Ribs
Sunterra Meats – Sunterra Meats Bacon
Prepared Meals
Winner: Curry Co. – Curry Variety Pack
Sunterra Market – Sunterra Market-Made Cream of Tomato Basil Soup
Siwin Foods Ltd. – Japanese Wagyu Beef Gyoza
Oils & Seasonings
Winner: Woolly Rhino Pepper – Maplewood Smoked Pepper
Miss Lee’s – Miss Lee’s Everything Spice
Hanks Original – Macho Nacho – All Natural Popcorn Seasoning
Sweets & Candy
Winner: Foothills Creamery – Ice Cream Multi-PackBeverages
WOW! Factor Desserts – Pecan Pie
Salted. – Classic Sea Salt Caramel – Four Piece Box
Snack Food
Winner: Bae Food Group – Fantastick Meat Snacks – Salami Stick
Going Nuts Inc. – Mango Chili Cashews
Latin Foods Specialties – SuChef Tequenos
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
