Naperville, IL—Concluding its 2021 Holiday Trade Show this past June,KeHE Distributorshas announced 17 On Trend Award Winners. The distributor also announced that it will host a hybrid version of its 2022 KeHE Summer Show in February 2022.

The On Trend winners listed below were selected by KeHE from over 100 submissions for innovation, purpose, ingredients, and salability. Congratulations to these On Trend winners:

Best of Show:NuttzoBaking & Desserts:EnlightenedBars & Breakfast:Nature’s BakerBeverage:Fever TreeCondiment:Curtice BrothersConfection:Endangered SpeciesDiversity:B.NuttyFresh:You Are Loved FoodsFrozen:CappellosHBC & Personal Care:Grandpas Soap Co.Pet:CabooHoliday Cheer:NutpodsRefrigerated & Dairy:Laird SuperfoodMission-Based Brand:Small Axe PeppersSnack Food:Vegan Rob’sPasta, Rice & Grains:ChickapeaVMS:Goli Nutrition

In addition to the On Trend competition, the show also named its Next Generation Innovation Faceoff winner, Cocacao, which won a spot in theelevateprogram.

“We are excited to honor these well-deserving brands for driving innovation within our industry,” said Rachelle Radcliffe, Director of Brand Development at KeHE, in a press release. “We believe that these On Trend Award Winners are going to be extremely influential in bringing innovation to the marketplace this upcoming holiday season.”

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