World food photography shortlist
The World Food Photography Awards announced its shortlist across 27 categories today, with winners scheduled for June 2 — the competition highlights global food storytelling as much as taste (digitalcameraworld.com). The shortlist release is a good bookmark if you’re planning food‑focused travel or a photography workshop this spring (digitalcameraworld.com).
Organisers say the competition drew “thousands” of entries from more than 50 countries for the 2026 edition. (worldfoodphotographyawards.com) Shortlisted work spans themed categories from Bring Home the Harvest to Food Influencer, with images on the shortlist including Ejutla Agave by Chloe Stuart‑Bennett (UK) and Paws and Pastries by Sylvie Pabion Martín (Spain). (worldfoodphotographyawards.com) The international judging panel is chaired by David Loftus and features Claire Reichenbach (CEO, James Beard Foundation), Tom Athron (CEO, Fortnum & Mason), Rein Skullerud (Senior Photographer & Photo Editor, World Food Programme), Jamie Oliver and Olia Hercules. (worldfoodphotographyawards.com) The Overall Winner receives a £5,000 cash prize, while the competition also advertises a range of category awards and commercial opportunities for finalists. (worldfoodphotographyawards.com) Finalist prints will be exhibited at the Mall Galleries in London from 3–7 June, and a Fortnum & Mason selection of shortlisted images will be displayed from 9 June. (worldfoodphotographyawards.com) Entries for this edition opened on 9 September 2025 and closed on 8 February 2026, with shortlisted entrants notified at the end of February and finalists informed by the end of March. (worldfoodphotographyawards.com) The awards are presented by the World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Tenderstem® Bimi® Broccolini, the headline sponsor after the competition’s rebrand from its previous Pink Lady® title. (tenderstem.co.uk)
