EATS (the Equipment, Automation & Technology Show for Food & Beverage) has revealed the winners of the EATS 2025 Innovation Awards, spotlighting breakthrough technologies in the future of food and beverage production. The awards recognize companies that are redefining performance, efficiency, and sustainability through exceptional innovation and practical impact.
“Innovation is a critical component of the food and beverage industry, and this year’s winners prove that technology and creativity are working hand-in-hand to move processing forward,” said Kristy Meade, Vice President, Technical Shows, Messe Frankfurt, Inc. “From smarter automation to cleaner, greener solutions, these companies are leading the way toward more efficient, sustainable, and resilient production.
2025 Innovation Awards — Winners
The EATS Innovation Awards Ceremony — held Tuesday, October 28 at 12:30 PM in Food for Thought Theatre 2 (Booth #1848)—celebrated groundbreaking advances across processing, packaging, automation, ingredients, and sustainability.
Best New Product Winner: BESTMIX Procision by BESTMIX Software (Booth #3908)
BESTMIX Procision delivers next-level formulation management with advanced precision and automation tools that optimize recipes, enhance traceability, and minimize waste—all while ensuring global consistency and top-tier quality.
Best New Technology for Sustainability Winner: Cirkla’s Patented Fiber MAP Trays by Cirkla Inc (Booth #2936)
Cirkla’s revolutionary recyclable fiber-based trays replace traditional plastic MAP packaging, achieving a lower carbon footprint and boosting circularity without compromising product protection or shelf life.
Best New Technology for Automation Winner: VOTTA™ – Ceiling-Mounted Automated Cleaning System by Rbot9 (Booth #5121)
VOTTA™ sets a new standard in hygienic automation with its ceiling-mounted cleaning system, automating sanitation in high-care areas to improve safety and consistency while drastically cutting water, labor, and downtime.
The Innovation Awards accepted a host of submissions including those from Ancra Systems, booth #2357; Anritsu Product Inspection & Detection, booth #2348; ATT Drains Unlimited, booth #2551; Dipl.-Ing. Schindler & Wagner GmbH & Co KG, booth #3136; FPS Food Process Solutions, booth #5421; GEA Group (GEA Systems North America, LLC), booth #1631; Grasselli SSI, booth #4912; Harpak-ULMA, booth #2531; Heat and Control, Inc., booth #2100; JLS Automation, booth #2520; Limble CMMS, booth #2401; Nilfisk, booth #1706; ONExia Inc., booth #1724; PHIR Technologies, booth #1432; Provisur Technologies, booth #4103; Robotiq, booth #1715; Staubli, booth #4301; Worximity Technology Inc., booth #2340.
“The pace of transformation across food and beverage manufacturing is accelerating — and these innovations are proof that our industry is ready for the future,” said Sarah Hatcher, Group Show Director, EATS. “EATS was built to connect the people and technologies that make production smarter, safer, and more sustainable. This year’s winners embody that mission beautifully.”
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Background information on Food Production Solutions Association
The Food Production Solutions Association (FPSA) is a global trade association serving suppliers in the food and beverage industries. The Association's programs and services support members’ success by providing assistance in marketing their products and services, overall improvement in key business practices and many opportunities to network among industry colleagues. Programs and services to achieve these objectives include EATS - The Equipment, Automation and Technology Show for Food & Beverage (industry leading trade show), electronic media marketing, education, market intelligence, research, and advocation of critical industry issues such as food safety, sanitary design of equipment, and global trade. FPSA members are organized in vertical industry councils which focus on specific needs and concerns that are unique to each industry sector. FPSA councils currently represent the Bakery, Beverage, Dairy, Pet Food, Prepared Foods, and Meat sectors.