Natural Products Expo West has revealed the winners of its annual NEXTY Awards, which recognize the best of the natural products industry.
161 finalists were selected, before being narrowed down to one winner in each of 34 categories. Three additional finalist brands received an Editor’s Choice Award. This year, notable trends reportedly included innovative brand collaborations, clean ingredient lists, and transparent sourcing.
Among the winners were:
- Dairy Alternatives — Dairy-Free Strawberry Fy Yogurt by Nature’s Fynd, claimed to be the first fungi-based yogurt available to consumers.
- Dips & Spreads — Dill Pickle Creamy Cashew Dip by Nuts for Cheese.
- Vegan — The Patty One, a plant-based egg patty by Yo Egg.
- Prepared Frozen Product — Miso Eggplant Pizza by pi00a.
- Meat Alternative — Plant-Based Roast by Big Mountain Foods, made with whole-food ingredients like Canadian cranberries, celery, and fava bean tofu.
- Prepared Pantry — Golden Butternut Lentil Stew by Heyday Canning.
- Special Diet — Ginger Cinnamon Cookie Bites, a vegan and gluten-free product by Every Body Eat.
- Certified Regenerative Product — Herby Garlic Oatrice by Stoked Oats, an oat-based rice alternative infused with herbs.
- Sustainable Supplement — Omega 3-6-9 from Ahiflower and Algae Oil, produced by Megafood.
“True changemakers”
The winners were revealed live on stage at the Natural Products Expo West NEXTY Awards Ceremony.
“This recognition from the NEXTY Awards is a testament to our commitment of creating truly amazing foods that nourish people and nurture the planet,” said Thomas Jonas, co-founder and CEO at Nature’s Fynd. “Fungi-powered nutrition is the future — offering a way to nourish people without compromising taste or sustainability. Dairy-Free Fy Yogurt is just the beginning, and we’re excited to continue bringing more delicious, nutrient-dense options to market.”
“Out of more than 1,000 nominated products, these 34 brands didn’t just stand out — they shined!” said Natural Products Expo on LinkedIn. “Recognized for their innovation, inspiration, and integrity, they’re the true changemakers shaping the future of natural and organic CPG.”
