Application Form – Free From
Name of the applicant (company or individual)*:
Contact person*:
Position*:
Direct phone*:
Direct e-mail*:
Applicant company mailing address*:
Applicant company billing address*:
Applicant company e-invoice address*:
Applicant company tax number*:
Name of the subject of the application*:
Name of additional applicant(s) in case of joint application:
Contact person:
Position:
Direct phone:
Direct e-mail (multiple email addresses can be provided):
Applicant company mailing address:
Applicant company billing address:
Applicant company e-invoice receiving email address:
Co-applicant company tax number:
Notes (billing, other information):
Main category* 1. Free-from food2. Free-from beverage
Classification* 1. Product2. Product family (in case of submitting more than one product.)
We recommend preparing the answers to the questions in a Word document in advance and copying them here, so that in case of any unexpected internet connection or technical issue during submission, the data will not be lost!
Brand name (max. 200 characters)*:
For a product family, please list the variations (flavor, scent, packaging size, etc.)
Market launch date (max. 55 characters)*:
(Only products and services introduced between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025 can be submitted.)
Indication of the claimed free-from property* Please select which free-from property the product claims (e.g. gluten-free, lactose-free, sugar-free, etc.): Gluten-freeLactose-freeSugar-freeMeat-freeFat-freeSodium/salt-freeEnergy-freeOther
If you selected "Other," please provide details here!
Short summary of the free-from property (max. 800 characters)* What is the product free from? Why was the free-from aspect important? What consumer need led to its creation?
Detailed description of how the free-from property was achieved (max. 1500 characters)* Please describe: which ingredients were removed, what they were replaced with, how the free-from property is ensured during production, and what technological modifications were made. (focus on the free-from aspect of the product, not on trends)
Summary of laboratory tests (max. 800 characters)* Please describe the key figures of the uploaded lab results and how they prove the product’s free-from claim.
Product novelty on the market (max. 1000 characters)* Why is the product unique compared to other free-from products on the market? What makes it different, better, or forward-looking?
Benefits provided to consumers (max. 1000 characters)* Describe what problem it solves, who it is intended for, and what experience and functionality it offers.
Market relevance and alignment with trends (max. 1000 characters)* Which consumer trends does the product relate to? What market or social need does it serve?
Market results, indicators (max. 500 characters)* Please provide specific data (sales volume, growth, feedback) — if available.
Previous awards, recognitions (max. 500 characters)* What domestic or international awards has the product or brand won so far?
Other notes (max. 500 characters)* You may provide any additional information here that could support the jury’s evaluation.
File types: jpg, jpeg, pdf. Maximum 0.5 MB/file
Ingredient list indicating free-from properties*
Nutritional data*
Manufacturing technology description (including how the free-from property is ensured)*
Recent laboratory test results*
Certifications (if available)
Free-from declaration*
Preparation instructions (for sensory evaluation)*
To accept the application, at least 1 illustration must be attached. Accepted formats: jpg, jpeg (0.5 MB/image)
If you would like to attach more or larger files, please use a file-sharing service suitable for large files. Provide the download link here:
To accept the application, at least 1 illustration must be attached of the product specification sheet. Accepted formats: pdf, jpeg, png, word (max. 0.5 MB/file)
To accept the application, at least 1 illustration must be attached of the label. Accepted formats: pdf, jpeg, png, word (max. 0.5 MB/file)
Please attach a summary presentation of maximum 10 slides in Hungarian in PDF format. We recommend emphasizing data proving effectiveness, as without these the jury may find it more difficult to evaluate the application. Accepted format: PDF (MAXIMUM 3 MB) Presentations larger than 3 MB will not be accepted!
If you would like to attach a video to the application, please provide a link to a video-sharing platform (YouTube) or cloud storage (in this case only MP4 format is accepted):
Depending on the number of applications, the Jury reserves the right to define subcategories during evaluation. Category-creating applications may receive the Pioneer of the Future special award.
By submitting this Application, I grant the Organizer exclusive rights of use for all known forms of use of the Application as a work protected by copyright, including in particular reproduction in any number of copies (digital and non-digital), distribution, public performance, and communication to the public, in accordance with the provisions of the Rules, for the full duration of copyright protection, without geographical limitation, and I expressly waive any copyright remuneration related to the Application.
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By submitting the application, I accept that the entry fee (1st application HUF 99,000 + VAT / 2nd and additional applications HUF 89,000 + VAT; in the case of product families (flavor, scent, packaging variations count as a product family) and service packages: 1st application HUF 149,000 + VAT / 2nd and additional applications HUF 129,000 + VAT) will be paid within 8 days of receiving the invoice, but no later than 8 days after the submission deadline (April 2, 2026). Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
As a member of the NAK Mentes Working Group, I am entitled to a 20% entry fee discount
I am eligible!
