Entries & Information
Registration
Registration for the 2027 Awards is open to food and drink producers worldwide.
The registration fee for the Awards is €100, €125 or €155 per product entry, depending on the company's annual turnover.
Important Dates & Samples
Early Registration Period
1 October 2026 – 31 December 2026
Register early and save 15%.
Standard Registration Period
1 January 2027 – 31 March 2027
Shipping Samples
1 January 2027 – 30 April 2027
Evaluation Period
1 April 2027 – 31 May 2027
The first round of evaluation begins in April. Independent sensory panels taste every sample blind, and additional rounds follow to finalise the evaluation of the Excellent Taste Awards 2027.
Results
Results for evaluated products begin rolling out in early June 2027. The goal is to announce the final results for all registered producers by the end of June 2027.
For producers registered by 31 March 2027, results are scheduled to be announced in June 2027.
Sections of this guide
Registration — Getting started — dates, fees, accounts and how to enter.
Shipping Product Samples — preparing, labelling and sending your samples.
Results & Promotion — results announcements, certificates and winner resources.
Explore — categories, frequently asked questions and glossary.