We spend all year eating our way through the newest snacks, beverages, and pantry staples. We taste, test, and debate until we find the products we deem worth making room for in your fridge and pantry. This year, for the first time, we’re making it official: In summer 2026, we’re launching Bon Appétit’s first-ever Pantry Awards.
Our editors are always on the hunt for the most delicious, most innovative new products hitting shelves. But to make sure we don’t miss anything worth tasting, we’re asking brands to submit products for consideration. How has your brand boosted pasta with nutrients? What’s the new, functional ingredient you’re putting in a protein bar? We want to know. Scroll down to see which items are eligible and how to nominate them.
How to submit your product to Bon Appétit’s Pantry Awards
Eligibility:
Products must have launched between January 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026. They should be available for purchase in the United States upon submission.
Process and timeline:
Submissions are due by May 31, 2026.
Brands can submit products for consideration using this form. Multiple flavors of single product lines should be submitted in one form.
Samples should be available for editors to test by June 1, 2026. We will contact you directly if we’d like to test your product. We ask that brands not send unsolicited products ahead of our outreach; samples sent without request may not be reviewed.
Pantry Awards will launch in summer 2026.
Categories for consideration:
- Snacks (chips, crackers, popcorn)
- Drinks (non-alcoholic)
- Condiments and sauces (hot sauce, pasta sauce, spreads, dressings)
- Pantry staples (oils, pasta, grains, canned goods, spices)
- Sweets (chocolate, candy, baked goods)
Note: If your product does not fit exactly into one of these categories, please feel free to submit anyway, and we will determine whether it qualifies for consideration after reviewing your submission.
