The entry period for the 2026 Good Food Awards is here! The Good Food Foundation is accepting submissions across 18 categories for the next Blind Tasting & Judging.

An Early Bird discount is available to all crafters through Wednesday, July 9 – after that, entry fees increase from $95 to $105 per product.

Who can enter the 2026Good Food Awards contest and what is required to qualify?

The category standards have been carefully reviewed and updated with input from subject matter experts and industry partners.

Before submitting your entry, please take a moment to review the latest standards for your category to confirm your product meets this year’s requirements.

When and where is the 2026 Good Food Winter Mercantile?

The Good Food Foundation’s (GFF) Good Food Mercantile will co-locate on the opening day of the Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) Winter FancyFaire* (running January 11-13, 2026) at the San Diego Convention Center.

This is all new! San Diego is new, and the Winter Fancy Food Show (in 2026 to be named the Winter FancyFaire*) being located with the Good Food Mercantile will be more efficient for specialty and natural food buyers to discover award-winning products and other great foods.

Here’s more about the collaboration between the SFA and GFF!

How to enter the 2026 Good Food Awards

Complete this entry form (it takes approximately 10 minutes).
Entry Fee: $105 per product (Secure $95 Early Bird pricing through July 9)
Entry Deadline: July 31, 2025
Judge Feedback: Available for an additional $15 fee
Limit 3 Products Per Category (4 entries in coffee)