Simplot is proud to announce that our products have earned seven category wins in the 2026 Healthy Food Guide Awards across Australia and New Zealand, more than doubling our results from the main awards program in 2025.
What makes this recognition especially meaningful is that the awards are completely independent. Products are not submitted for consideration. Instead, Healthy Food Guide's team of qualified dietitians and nutrition experts assesses hundreds of products available on supermarket shelves, evaluating them on criteria such as nutritional profile, value for money and overall quality.
Produced by Healthy Food Guide magazine, the awards are widely regarded as a trusted guide to some of the most nutritious food products available to consumers. The recognition reflects Simplot's ongoing commitment to developing products that deliver on nutrition, convenience and great taste while supporting the growing consumer focus on health and wellness.
2026 Winners: Australia
- Best Seasoned Vegetables
Birds Eye Deli Seasoned Sides Davidson Plum & Ginger Potato, Broccoli, Sweet Potato & Red Onion
- Best Unseasoned Vegetables
Birds Eye Australian Garden Mix
- Best Canned Salmon
John West Wild Alaskan Pink Salmon
- Best Flavored Legumes
Edgell Snacktime Red Kidney Beans with Chili & Olive Oil
- Best Shelf Stable Meal
John West Salmon with Risoni, Cherry & Sundried Tomatoes, Black Olive, Lemon & Basil
2026 Winners: New Zealand
- Best Shelf Stable Meal
John West Protein+ Tuna Bowl Tuna Plus Roasted Capsicum & Three Bean Mix
- Best Tuna
John West Chunk Style Tuna in Spring Water
Building Momentum
Healthy Food Guide magazine runs three annual award programs: the Healthy Food Guide Awards, Healthy Food Guide Special Diet Awards and Healthy Food Guide Lunchbox Awards.
Across all three programs, Simplot products have received 21 awards in 2026 reflecting the continued strength of our portfolio across Australia and New Zealand.
- Healthy Food Guide Awards: 7 wins
- Healthy Food Guide Special Diet Awards: 5 wins
- Healthy Food Guide Lunchbox Awards: 9 wins
Supporting Healthier Choices Every Day
These awards reinforce that consumers do not need to choose between nutrition, convenience and great taste. From vegetables and legumes to seafood and ready-to-enjoy meals, Simplot brands continue to make healthier choices easier for Australians and New Zealanders.
The recognition also highlights the dedication and expertise of the teams behind these products, from agriculture and research and development through to operations, quality, nutrition, supply chain, marketing and commercial teams.
Seven wins in the 2026 Healthy Food Guide Awards are a significant achievement and a testament to Simplot's commitment to providing nutritious, high-quality foods that help consumers eat well every day.
