Voting is now open for the Product of the Year category at the International Confectionery Awards 2026, giving readers the opportunity to recognise outstanding confectionery products demonstrating innovation, quality and consumer appeal.
The award celebrates the creativity and expertise behind finished confectionery products, recognising manufacturers developing exciting new flavours, textures, formats and experiences for consumers around the world.
Recognising Confectionery Product Innovation
This year’s shortlist brings together four finalists representing different areas of confectionery innovation, from premium chocolate and convenient snacking formats to functional gummies and distinctive sweets.
The finalists for Product of the Year 2026 are:
Dairy Milk Food-To-Go Bars – Developed by Baker & Baker in partnership with Mondelēz, the range introduces Cadbury Dairy Milk Brownie and Flapjack Bars designed for convenient food-to-go occasions.
Flyers – The Stockley’s brand has developed a five-flavour gift pack combining its distinctive sherbet-filled sweets with established favourites and newer flavour innovations.
Focus Gummy – Developed by TopGum, this functional gummy uses a fibre-based, no-added-sugar formulation designed to support cognitive wellness while maintaining an enjoyable confectionery experience.
My Truffles – Monty Bojangles has introduced a four-pack format for impulse confectionery, featuring Pistachio Marooned and Cocoa Nib Nights flavours, bringing premium truffles into everyday treating occasions.
Together, the finalists highlight the diversity of product development across the confectionery industry and the different approaches manufacturers are taking to meet changing consumer expectations.
Joseph Clarke Senior Editor of International Confectionery, said: “The quality and diversity of nominations we have received this year highlight the creativity, innovation and expertise driving the global confectionery industry forward.
“Now it is over to our readers to decide who deserves to win from our finalists. These awards provide an opportunity for the industry to celebrate the products, solutions and individuals making a genuine contribution to the future of confectionery, and I would encourage everyone across the sector to get involved and cast their votes.”
Cast Your Vote Today
Voting for Product of the Year is now open here.
Readers can explore the four shortlisted products before selecting the innovation they believe deserves this year’s award.
Voting closes on 9 November 2026
The winner of Product of the Year will be revealed during the International Confectionery Awards 2026 ceremony on Thursday, 26 November, broadcast via LinkedIn Live.
Register to attend the ceremony here
