Awards

Among the businesses that were distinguished across a broad spectrum of entrepreneurial activity at the Food & Drink Innovation Awards, Healthy Food Awards, Bio Awards, Vegan Awards, and Plant-Based Awards 2026 ceremony was the company “AIGRE S.A.” from Ilia, founded in 2013 by Anastasios Cholevas.

This is a single, comprehensive institution that showcases excellence across the entire spectrum of the modern food and beverage industry. The event took place at the Radisson Blu Park Hotel, featuring an expanded thematic scope and renewed momentum. The institution honored products, services, and companies that stood out for innovation, quality, sustainability, and their contribution to shaping the diet of the future—from research and food technology to healthy, organic, plant-based, as well as fully vegan and plant-based offerings that are steadily gaining ground in the market—highlighting the high level of the sector in Greece.

More than 150 senior executives, representatives of organizations and universities, professionals, as well as members of the press attended the Awards Ceremony, applauding the innovation and quality of the entries that produce or trade in food, soft drinks, and beverages. In total, 23 companies were distinguished from a wide range of business activity across all award categories.