Bon Appétit magazine began accepting entries this week for its annual Pantry Awards, a list that highlights packaged foods from snacks to sauces. The call for submissions includes both commercial brands and independent makers. The application portal is live now on the magazine’s website.
Producers aiming for a spot must send samples and fill out an online form. The magazine’s editors will judge products based on taste, quality, and usefulness in home kitchens. Past years have included both supermarket staples and new arrivals from smaller companies.
The awards often influence store shelves and consumer habits, especially in metropolitan markets like New York. Local shops and specialty grocers regularly feature winners, sometimes with in-store signage. Distributors and retailers watch the list for trends ahead of the fall buying season.
Entries are due in the coming weeks, though no firm deadline is posted yet. Bon Appétit says winners will be announced later in the summer. Interested brands can find details and submission rules on the magazine’s website.