The National Restaurant Association Show named 20 products as the recipients of its 2026 Kitchen Innovations Awards. Determined by a panel of independent judges, these awards honor foodservice equipment that increases efficiencies and productivity in commercial kitchens.
The following are the KI winners listed alphabetically by company along with the name of the product that earned this recognition. Each product links to its description as listed on the show website.
- Aqua-Pure: 3M ScaleGard High-Flux Reverse Osmosis System
- BDGR LLC: SP Genix Bio-Degradeable Degreaser
- Blendtec: Ultra Jar
- CNSRV Inc.: DC:02 Food Defroster & Chiller
- Ecolab: Pest Intelligence Powered by ECOLAB3D
- Electrolux Professional, Inc.: Randell HCI Drop-In Combination Well
- Hatco Corporation: 6-Burner Programmable Induction Range
- Hobart: FT2000 Flight-Type Dishmachine
- Hoshizaki: Pizza Prep Table with Refrigerated Catch Pans
- Imperial MFG: Pro Series Electric Wafer Plate Range
- Instafarm: Commercial Growing Unit
- JBT Marel: Fresh'n Squeeze 1800 Citrus Juicer
- Marco Beverage Systems: SYPP
- MEIKO USA, Inc.: M-iQ Cup Flight-Type Dishmachine
- Next Robot Inc.: Al Dente AI-Powered Cooking System
- Replenish: Genesis Countertop Blender
- Southbend: Steam Shell Griddle
- Spring USA: PowerLuxe Battery Powered Buffet Equipment
- Waring Commercial Products: Planit POD Fermentation Chamber
- West Star Industries: Tri-Temp Pizza Prep Table
Each of these products will be displayed during the NRA Show, which will take place May 16–19, 2025 in Chicago.
