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21-23 February 2027  Rimini Expo Centre, Italy
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THE MOST INNOVATIVE PROJECTS

Lorenzo Cagnoni Award Winners 2026

THE INNOVATION THAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE IN THE OUT-OF-HOME

Lorenzo Cagnoni Award 2026, realised in partnership with ANGI - Associazione Nazionale Giovani Innovatori (National Association of Young Innovators) and ICE - Italian Trace Agency, rewarded the most innovative ideas in the Out of Home sector.

The initiative was conceived for all those realities that for years have been committed to developing increasingly innovative products and proposing cutting-edge services, thus contributing to the progress and continuous improvement of the Food & Beverage sector.

All projects were assessed by a specially formed Evaluation Committee.


Here are the winners for the 2026 edition!

AWARD-WINNING START-UPS

1st place

1st place

Kombuciao

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2nd place

2nd place

Mountain’s Goat GmbH

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3rd place

3rd place

Voucherly Srl

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AWARD-WINNING EXHIBITING COMPANIES

BEER CATEGORY

 

PRODUCT Name: ETHOS X Line Innovative ‘True Hopping’ hopping technique

COMPANY Name: Milestone 

 

True HoppingTM is an innovative beer hopping technology that allows breweries to selectively extract hop essential oils using solvent-free microwave extraction. It improves aroma control, production yield, and the overall sustainability of the brewing process. The technology is suitable for craft and medium-scale breweries, for the production of both hopped and non-hopped beers. It enables consistent standardization of aromatic profiles while also supporting the development and experimentation of new recipes. 

 

SPIRITS CATEGORY

 

Product name: RdA LAB

Company name: ROSSI D’ANGERA srl 

 

RDA LAB: tradition and innovation meet.  

In 2024, a brand-new range dedicated exclusively to the world of mixology was born with the aim of creating a line of products that in their liquids, aesthetics, and functionality are helpful in the daily work of mixologists. 

 

SOFT DRINKS / LOW NO-ALCHOL CATEGORY

 

PRODUCT Name - Arcadia, Essenza di Gin 

COMPANY Name - Mezzanotte | Distilleria & Spirits

 

 

Arcadia is pure revolution: a 45° concentrate that transforms drinking and creating. Just 3-5ml in 200ml of soft drink creates perfect low-alcohol cocktails. Infinite shelf life, total versatility: dashes in classics, ingredient for new creations or in the kitchen for flavoring creams and desserts. One product, endless possibilities. 

 

FOOD CATEGORY


PRODUCT name: HOP DUST - Organic Hop Bud Flour

COMPANY name: IL GIARDINO DELLE LUPPOLE (Società Agricola Bellavista delle Sorelle Nati s.s.) 

 

A new ingredient, with more protein and fiber and fewer carbohydrates: sprouts dried at low temperatures and ground, bright green in color and with an intense herbal aroma. 

Organic hop sprout flour is an excellent base for bread, pizza, flatbread, pinsa, crackers, breadsticks, and fresh or dried pasta. It can be incorporated into doughs at a rate of 3 to 10%, depending on the recipe. Gluten-free.  

 

TECHNOLOGY CATEGORY

 

PRODUCT name: LP10 Alcohol

COMPANY name: Maselli Misure S.p.A. 

 

The Maselli LP10 Alcohol, based on refractometric and sonic technology with a conductivity cell, is ideal for 0.0%/Zero Alcohol, Alcohol-free, and Low Alcohol measurements. Modular and expandable with CO₂, O₂, and pH, it supports semi or automatic sampling, ensuring precision, flexibility, and full process control.

 

SERVICE & DIGITAL INNOVATION CATEGORY

 

Ottakringer Brauerei GmbH

Ottakringer Zapf-Box. How does it work? Take a glass, rinse it, select your favorite Ottakringer beer on the screen, and confirm. Pay contactless and enjoy your beer! The Ottakringer Brewery and Redl Gastrosystems GmbH have developed an extraordinary and innovative tool: the Ottakringer Zapf-Box. Guests can pour and taste what they want. Payment is made via chip card.