Food & Beverage Product Innovation Awards deadline is Jan. 11

Wednesday is the deadline to apply for the National Restaurant Association's Food & Beverage Product Innovation Awards.

The program recognizes innovative food and beverage products that have a significant impact on the restaurant and foodservice industry. Award receipients will be honored in May at the Association's annual Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show.

Manufacturers who have made significant advancements and innovations in ingredients, preparation, processing and packaging of food and beverage products launched in the U.S. marketplace between Jan. 1, 2011, and May 5, 2012, are eligible to apply. The product may be designed for one, several or all operator segments.

Learn more about eligibility criteria, judges and the NRA Show, set for May 5 through 8 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Apply here.