Innovation Challenge Winner — London, 2025

• Awarded at lunch! — The National Food-To-Go, Retail and Coffee Shop Event, held in London.
• DOZZ’s Gazpacho was described by the jury as “a game changer” in the food-to-go category.
• The award celebrates DOZZ’s mission to redefine on-the-go eating with clean-label, convenient, and sustainable solutions.
• Positions DOZZ as a category-defining product in the food-to-go and out-of-home eating market.
• A major milestone confirming DOZZ’s vision for a future where food fits seamlessly into modern life.

Event: lunch! London  ·  Category: Innovation Challenge  ·  Year: 2025

Most Innovative Product — Wabel Summit, Barcelona

• DOZZ received the Most Innovative Product Award at the Wabel Summit in Barcelona, voted by global buyers.
• Wabel is a leading global platform connecting retailers, distributors, and brands across 100+ countries.
• DOZZ stood out as the first chilled, ready-to-eat soup in a 100% recyclable aluminium can — made with natural ingredients and no preservatives.
• Being chosen by global buyers directly validates DOZZ’s commercial appeal and international retail readiness.
• Recognition at Wabel Barcelona strengthens DOZZ’s credibility with global retail partners and potential distributors.
  

Event: Wabel Summit, Barcelona  ·  Award: Most Innovative Product  ·  Voted by: global buyers

One-Channel Drum – Design  |  DOZZ Packaging & Product Design

• Awarded at the Golden Drum Festival, one of the most prestigious creative advertising festivals in Central and Eastern Europe.
• The Silver Drum in Product Design recognises exceptional creativity and strategic thinking in physical product and packaging design.
• DOZZ’s aluminium can design was celebrated for its bold visual identity, functional innovation, and sustainability credentials.
• Competing in the One-Channel Drum – Design category against regional and international submissions.
• Reinforces DOZZ’s positioning as a premium, design-led brand in the chilled food category.
  

Festival: Golden Drum  ·  Category: One-Channel Drum – Design  ·  Entry: DOZZ Packaging

Omni-Channel Drum – Integrated  |  “DOZZ Soup in a Can” Launch Campaign

• Awarded at the Golden Drum Festival for the integrated launch campaign “DOZZ Soup in a Can.”
• The campaign spanned multiple channels including digital, social, out-of-home, and in-store activations.
• Recognised in the Omni-Channel Drum – Integrated category, which rewards campaigns with coherent cross-channel execution.
• Judges praised the campaign’s ability to introduce a completely new product category to consumers across markets.
• The award affirms the strength of DOZZ’s brand communication and go-to-market strategy.
  

Festival: Golden Drum  ·  Category: Omni-Channel Drum – Integrated  ·  Entry: “DOZZ Soup in a Can”

International Food Standard — Food Safety & Quality

• Internationally recognised standard for food safety and quality management in production facilities.
• Covers the entire supply chain: raw materials, production processes, hygiene, traceability, and product safety.
• Requires rigorous independent audits carried out by accredited certification bodies.
• Confirms that DOZZ’s manufacturing facility in Voluntari, Romania meets the highest global benchmarks.
• Mandatory for supplying major European retailers — a recognised mark of trust for buyers and distributors.

Issued by: IFS Management GmbH  ·  Audit frequency: Annual

Non-GMO Project — No Genetically Modified Organisms

• Verification by the Non-GMO Project confirms that DOZZ products are made without genetically modified organisms.
• The Non-GMO Project is North America’s most trusted third-party verification for non-GMO food products.
• Covers ingredient sourcing, supply chain controls, and ongoing testing protocols.
• Responds to growing consumer demand for transparency and natural ingredient sourcing.
• Strengthens DOZZ’s clean-label positioning across all markets.
  

Issued by: Non-GMO Project  ·  Applicable to: all DOZZ recipes

Vegan & Vegetarian Certification

• V-Label is the world’s leading independently audited label for vegan and vegetarian products.
• Guarantees that certified products contain no animal-derived ingredients or by-products.
• Recognised in over 65 countries and trusted by millions of consumers globally.
• Applies to DOZZ’s full range of vegan and vegetarian soup varieties.
• Supports purchasing decisions for ethical, health-conscious, and plant-based consumers.
  

Issued by: V-Label International  ·  Applicable to: vegan and vegetarian DOZZ varieties

Gluten-Free — Safe for Coeliac & Gluten-Sensitive Consumers

• Certifies that applicable DOZZ products are free from gluten-containing ingredients.
• Independently tested and verified to meet strict gluten-free threshold standards.
• Critical for consumers with coeliac disease or non-coeliac gluten sensitivity.
• Expands DOZZ’s accessible consumer base to include health-restricted dietary groups.
• Supports listings in health food, speciality, and free-from retail categories.
  

Issued by: Gluten Free Certification Alliance  ·  Applicable to: all DOZZ recipes

Halal Certification — Since 1983

• Certifies that DOZZ soups comply fully with Islamic dietary law (Sharia).
• Covers ingredients, production processes, equipment, storage, and logistics.
• HQC has been a globally recognised Halal certification body since 1983.
• Opens access to Muslim consumer markets across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.
• Relevant for retail, food service, and export to Halal-sensitive markets worldwide.

Issued by: Halal Quality Control (HQC)  ·  Applicable to: all DOZZ recipes

U.S. Food & Drug Administration — Export Readiness

• DOZZ’s production facility is registered with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
• FDA registration is a legal requirement for any food manufacturer exporting products to the United States.
• Demonstrates compliance with U.S. federal food safety regulations and manufacturing standards.
• Confirms DOZZ’s readiness for international expansion beyond the European market.
• Provides confidence to global retail partners and distributors regarding facility standards.

Registered with: U.S. Food & Drug Administration  ·  Scope: production facility