OVERVIEW OF ALL WINNERS 2026
Small electrical appliances
HUROM
Awarded for: Functionality, User-convenience, Innovation, Product benefit, Design
NUC Electronics
Kuvings Compact Magnetic Blender
Awarded for: Functionality, User-convenience, Innovation, Product benefit, Design
NUC Electronics
Kuvings Premium Magnetic Blender
Awarded for: Functionality, User-convenience, Innovation, Product benefit, Design
Rommelsbacher
Awarded for: Functionality, User-convenience, Innovation, Product benefit, Design
Vorwerk
Awarded for: Functionality, User-convenience, Innovation, Product benefit, Design
Golden Award – Best of the Best in the category Small electrical appliances
Cooking and kitchen utensils
KAZ
OXO Good Grips Glass Salad Spinner
Awarded for: Functionality, Product benefit, Design, Ergonomics
TESCOMA
Awarded for: Functionality, Innovation, Product benefit, Design, Ergonomics
TESCOMA
Flexible cookie cutters DELÍCIA
Awarded for: Functionality, Product benefit, Design, Ergonomics
KiddiKutter
Awarded for: Functionality, Innovation, Product benefit, Design, Ergonomics
Bekk Homeware
COMBEKK Pressed Wood Cuttingboard Station
Awarded for: Functionality, Innovation, Product benefit, Design, Recycled ABS*
Golden Award – Best of the Best in the category cooking and kitchen utensils
Kitchen accessories
GEFU
Awarded for: Functionality, Product benefit, Design, Contribution to waste prevention*
SodaStream
Awarded for: Functionality, User-convenience, Product benefit, Design, Contribution to waste prevention*
Golden Award – Best of the Best in the category Kitchen accessories
Cookware and bakeware
AMT Gastroguss
Frying Pan with Cold Spray Induction Technology
Awarded for: Functionality, Innovation, Product benefit, Design, Recycled aluminium*, Material quality
Berndes
Awarded for: Functionality, Product benefit, Design, Natural material*, Material quality
Gastrolux
Awarded for: Functionality, Innovation, Product benefit, Design, PFAS-free coating, Material quality
Woll
Awarded for: Functionality, Innovation, Product benefit, Design, PFAS-free coating, Material quality
Golden Award – Best of the Best in the category Cookware and bakeware
Kitchen furniture
Nolte
Awarded for: Functionality, Innovation, Product benefit, Design
Golden Award – Best of the Best in the category Kitchen furniture
Kitchen taps
KLUDI
Awarded for: Functionality, Innovation, Product benefit, Design, Ergonomics
Golden Award – Best of the Best in the category Kitchen taps
Large electrical appliances
Electrolux
AEG Dishwasher 9000er Serie XXL
Awarded for: Functionality, User-convenience, Innovation, Product benefit, Design, Energy efficiency*
Golden Award – Best of the Best in the category Large electrical appliances
Best Innovation 2026
Catering and professional kitchen equipment (Professionals' Choice)
HUROM
Awarded for: Functionality, User-convenience, Innovation, Product benefit, Design
ADOMA
Awarded for: Functionality, Innovation, Product benefit, Design, Ergonomics, Material quality,
Golden Award – Best of the Best in the category Gastronomy equipment - Kitchen accessories
HOBART
HOBART Hood‑Type Dishwasher with VAPOSTOP ER
Awarded for: Functionality, User-convenience, Innovation, Product benefit, Efficiency, Hygiene
Golden Award – Best of the Best in the category Gastronomy equipment - Electrical appliances
Special Award for Outstanding Commitment
Product line
AMT Gastroguss
Frying Pan with Cold Spray Induction Technology
Awarded for:
Recycled aluminium*, Self-generated solar power*
*Explanatory notes on the award criteria
Contribution to waste prevention: The award recognises products which, through their use, can help to reduce waste. For drinking water treatment products, the assessment is based on their potential to replace bottled water and associated packaging, such as PET bottles. The extent of waste reduction depends on the individual’s water consumption.
Energy efficiency: This award is based on the officially stated energy efficiency class A. The assessment is based on the technical product information provided by the manufacturer.
Natural material: The award-winning roasting tin is made of terracotta or fired clay. The assessment is based on the product information provided by the manufacturer.
Recycled ABS: The storage box for the award-winning product is made from recycled ABS. The assessment is based on the product information provided by the manufacturer.
Recycled aluminium: 100% recycled aluminium is used in the manufacture of the award-winning product. The assessment is based on the product information provided by the manufacturer.
Solar power: 100 per cent of the electricity used in the manufacture of this award-winning product comes from the company’s own photovoltaic system. The proportion of the company’s total electricity requirements met by electricity generated by its own photovoltaic system is at least 50 per cent. The assessment is based on information provided by the manufacturer.
Favourite Brand 2024 - 2026
The Favourite Brand award is the highest recognition that companies can receive within the consumer award "Kitchen Innovation Award". It will be awarded annually to the best and most popular brands of the industry and thus recognizes a consistent brand management with above-average consumer orientation. This important award is given to companies and brands that have received the "award-winning product" rating for three consecutive years.
Favourite Brand GOLD
Favourite Brand Diamond
