At the beginning of September, during the 2025 SIAL International Food Exhibition in Shenzhen, the 24th SIAL Innovation Awards were officially announced. ZEA GROVE, received recognition for its Ginseng Cordyceps & Black Chicken Self-Heating Soup, which impressed the jury with its convenient self-heating packaging design.
This innovation bridges the gap between traditional herbal nourishment and modern snacking, perfectly aligning with the growing demand for “light wellness” consumption scenarios.Driven by the dual forces of the health economy and consumer lifestyle upgrades, the market is seeking traditional wellness products that are more convenient, functional, and cost-effective. Inspired by the rising popularity of light nourishment, this product restores the authentic taste of traditional tonic soups through ready-to-eat technology—while meeting the nutritional needs of modern, fast-paced living.
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This innovation bridges the gap between traditional herbal nourishment and modern snacking, perfectly aligning with the growing demand for “light wellness” consumption scenarios.
Driven by the dual forces of the health economy and consumer lifestyle upgrades, the market is seeking traditional wellness products that are more convenient, functional, and cost-effective. Inspired by the rising popularity of light nourishment, this product restores the authentic taste of traditional tonic soups through ready-to-eat technology—while meeting the nutritional needs of modern, fast-paced living.
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The SIAL Innovation Awards, often regarded as the “weather vane” of global food and beverage innovation, are judged by an independent panel of experts, scholars, media, and consulting institutions. Out of 200+ entries, the award highlights products that excel in pleasure, health, wellness, convenience, and sustainability.
This recognition not only validates the fusion of the “food as medicine” philosophy with evolving consumer demands, but also signals two emerging directions in the wellness food industry: the snacking-ization of health foods and the internationalization of regional specialty ingredients.
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