ANAHEIM, CA — From a pool of roughly 1,000 product submissions, the 2026 NEXTY Awards have selected 164 finalists across 37 categories. These submissions — evaluated based on their innovative nature and product integrity — showcase this niche industry and the emerging brands to keep an eye on.
The baking industry is well represented among the product finalists. On the savory side, several established and up-and-coming snack brands made the list, with products including Crisp Power’s Cheddar Protein Pretzels, Hippie Snacks Dill Pickle Crunchers, Joey Nordic Kitchen Organic Nordic Seed Crisps and Ulu Foods Chia & Sea Salt Breadfruit Bites.
