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, 2026 in Chicago.

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