Lets Make world more safe & healthy. Embark on a thrilling journey of Food innovation and showcase your expertise in our exciting contest to develop a groundbreaking preservative-free food product with an extended shelf life of at least 15 days. Your creation has the potential to revolutionize the food industry and become a household staple, bearing your name as a testament to your culinary prowess.

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The Challenge:

Devise a delectable and nutritious food product that is entirely free from artificial preservatives/Additives, boasts a shelf life of at least 15 days and should comply the FSSAI Guidelines.  Your product should appeal to a wide range of consumers and offer unique taste qualities that tantalize the palate.

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Judging Criteria:

Your submission will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Innovation: The product should demonstrate a novel approach to food preservation and extend shelf life without compromising on taste, quality, or safety.

• Taste and Texture: The product should be both delicious and satisfying, offering a delightful sensory experience for consumers.

• Nutritional Value: The product should provide essential nutrients and align with current health trends, catering to health-conscious consumers.

• Sustainability: The product should minimize environmental impact and utilize sustainable ingredients and production methods, aligning with the company's commitment to environmental responsibility.

• Market Potential: The product should demonstrate strong commercial potential and appeal to a broad consumer base, showcasing its ability to become a successful market entrant.

 

 

How to Enter:

        Fill your registration on : https://www.gwalher.com/tift2025

• Once you submitted filled the registration form on website.

• Participants must share Include high-quality images/ video of your product to showcase its visual appeal and entice potential consumers. their entry video/Picture tag of the contest post using #TheInnovativeFoodTechnologist2025 and #Gwalher

• Participants must follow @Gwalher on Instagram, the winner announcement and other contest update.

• Submit a comprehensive product description, including detailed ingredients, preparation methods, nutritional information, and sensory attributes.

• Provide a clear explanation of the preservative-free preservation techniques used, highlighting the scientific principles behind the extended shelf life.

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Timeline:

• Contest submission deadline: 10th October 2025.

• Finalist announcement: 15 October 2025 8.00 A.M.

• Winner announcement and product launch: 20 October 2025 at Instagarm .

• One winner will be announced on Instagram, Facebook and a Tweet at the end of the contest. 

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Eligibility:

• The Competition is open to all India residents aged 18 or over on the Competition start date. Eligibility requirements include a valid residential address, contact number and e-mail id and Instagram/Facebook/Twitter account

• Participation in this contest is purely voluntary.

• No purchase is necessary for participating in the Competition and it is open to all including the persons who have not purchased S.S.Food Tech. Co (Gwalher/OATS BABA INC./H.U.P.P.P./Aatish/Guru farm/THE VEGAN TIGER PROJECT) products in the present or past.

• Gwalher shall not charge any amount for participation in the contest and the sole criteria for participation shall be submitting entries in the manner stipulated below.

• Employees of S.S.Food Tech. co  & organizations related to the contest and their families are excluded from entering the Competition.

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General Terms and Conditions:

• This contest will be governed by these standard terms and conditions. Each participant agrees that he/she has read and understood these terms and by their participation in the contest, each participant agrees to be bound by the terms. Mere participation should not be perceived as any commitment on the part of Gwalher to select a participant as the winner. Nothing herein amounts to a commitment by Gwalher to conduct further, similar or other contests in future.

• This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Social Media Company. Any questions, comments or complaints regarding the promotion will be directed to Sponsor not By any Social Media Company .

• Incomplete information provided or failure to provide true and accurate information as stated in these terms and conditions, failure to submit proof of identification and/or original confirmation number upon collection of the Prize will automatically disqualify the participant. Gwalher shall have the absolute and sole discretion to determine whether any participant should be disqualified by reason of failure to abide by these terms and conditions, bad faith, fraud or any other legitimate reason.

• Gwalher (S.S. Food Tech. Co) reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of this contest, including extending, withdrawing or discontinuing the same without notice, without assigning any reason, at its sole discretion without any liability..

• the prizes are non-transferable and non-refundable. Gwalher (S.S. Food Tech. Co) reserves the right to substitute either any part of Prize or whole Prize for similar prize of equal or greater value.

• Gwalher (S.S. Food Tech. Co) shall not be liable in any manner whatsoever for any claims, losses, damage, costs or expenses in connection with or arising from this Competition, the redemption or use of the Prizes.

• To the extent only permitted by applicable law, Gwalher (S.S. Food Tech. Co) reserves the right to use the winner’s image, photograph, name and likeness in post-promotion publicity material and in advertising, marketing or promotional material in any media by any means throughout the world for any purpose connected with the products/services of Gwalher (S.S. Food Tech. Co) or any company within Group of companies without additional compensation or prior notice to the winner and all participants consent to the same.

• Copyrighted, obscene, provocative or otherwise questionable content will not be considered. Gwalher (S.S. Food Tech. Co) retains sole discretion as to what constitutes inappropriate content.

• In the event of any inconsistency between these terms and conditions and any advertising, promotional, publicity and other materials relating to or in connection with this promotion, these terms and conditions shall prevail.

• Gwalher (S.S. Food Tech. Co) reserves the right to request proof of a participant's eligibility in the event that there is a doubt over his/her eligibility for the promotion.

• Subject to applicable laws, Gwalher (S.S. Food Tech. Co) shall not be liable for any losses, taxes, liabilities or inconvenience suffered by any participant as a result of these terms and conditions, entering into this Competition or accepting any part of the Prize

• Gwalher (S.S. Food Tech. Co) shall not be liable under or in connection with these terms and conditions or for this Competition or using the Prize for any indirect, special or consequential cost, expense, loss or damage even if such cost, expense, loss or damage was reasonably foreseeable or might reasonably have been contemplated by the participant and Gwalher (S.S. Food Tech. Co) and whether arising from breach of contract, tort, negligence, breach of statutory duty or otherwise.

• Gwalher (S.S. Food Tech. Co) accepts no responsibility for difficulties experienced in submitting an entry to this Contest. Gwalher (S.S. Food Tech. Co) does not accept responsibility for (1) lost, late or undelivered entries or (2) any technical or access issue, failure, malfunction or difficulty that might hinder the ability of a participant to enter the Competition or (3) any event which may cause the Competition to be disrupted or corrupted.

• In addition to these terms & conditions, other specific terms may be imposed by Gwalher (S.S. Food Tech. Co) from time to time to deal with any unforeseen situation. Gwalher (S.S. Food Tech. Co) also reserves the absolute right to change the terms and conditions contained herein and, or, any other rules and regulations in respect of the Competition at any time without any notice, the itinerary, without assigning any reason and without any liability whatsoever. Participants are requested to refer to such other terms and conditions, if any, which may be intimated separately as Gwalher (S.S. Food Tech. Co) considers fit.  However, no obligation is cast on Gwalher (S.S. Food Tech. Co) to separately intimate each individual participant with regard to such additional terms and conditions.

• Gwalher (S.S. Food Tech. Co) may (i) extend (ii) terminate or suspend the Competition at any time due to circumstances beyond its control (iii) substitute a prize (or any part of a Prize).

• The participant(s) hereby give express permission to Gwalher (S.S. Food Tech. Co) to freely distribute its submission in any publication and media whether online, offline or on the Internet. Material sent to Gwalher (S.S. Food Tech. Co) including feedback and other communications of any kind as well as submission of an entry to this Competition shall be deemed to be non-confidential. Gwalher (S.S. Food Tech. Co) shall be free to reproduce, distribute and publicly display such feedback, materials without limitation or obligation of any kind. Gwalher (S.S. Food Tech. Co) is also free to use any ideas, concepts, know-how or techniques contained in such submissions or materials for any purpose.

• Each participant understands that each of the officials of Gwalher (S.S. Food Tech. Co) engaged in the organization and management of this Competition including its directors, officers, partners, employees, consultants, and agents are under no obligation to render any advice or service to any participant in respect of this Competition

• The participant undertakes to indemnify and keep Gwalher (S.S. Food Tech. Co) harmless and indemnified against any loss, damage, claims, costs and expenses which may be incurred or suffered by Gwalher (S.S. Food Tech. Co) due to breach of any of the terms and conditions herein contained.

• Each participant must ensure that his or her participation in the promotion is lawful in accordance with the laws of India. Neither Gwalher (S.S. Food Tech. Co) nor its representatives or agents shall be taken to make any representations, express or implied, as to the lawfulness of any participant's participation in the Competition

• Entrants are deemed to accept these terms and conditions by entering the Contest. 

• One Winner of the contest will be selected basis a lucky draw of the answer entries that fulfil the eligibility criteria.

• Each participant consents to the use of information supplied by the participant in any media for future promotional, marketing and publicity purposes without any further reference or payment or other compensation to the participant, by Gwalher (S.S. Food Tech. Co).

• The Food Product shall comply the FSSAI rules & regulation.

• The Food Product shall be free from Animal tissue/Bone, toxic and Narcotics substances.

• The food product should not be introduce in market previously.

• No patent product !

• R&D executives can submit their products, but should not be in contract with their current employer.

• The decision of Gwalher (S.S. Food Tech. Co) will be final and binding.

 

Key Points of Terms & Condition

• The product must not be patented by any company or individual.

• By submitting your entry, you agree to grant the company exclusive rights to the marketing and selling of the product.

• You agree not to disclose or share the recipe of the product with any website, company, or individual, nor to sell the product independently.

• You agree to participate in photoshoots, videos, social media marketing, and interviews for up to one year, aligning with the company's marketing campaigns.

• All legal documentation and hearings will be conducted in the courts of Gwalior.

• You will enter into a one-year contract with the company, granting them exclusive rights to the product until the next contest.

• The Food Product shall comply the FSSAI rules & regulation.

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To claim the prize:

• The winner needs to submit all the details as per the requirements of Gwalher (S.S. Food Tech. Co) and within the stipulated timeframes in order to claim the prize.

• The winner will be notified by Instagram/Facebook /Tweet/by call.

• Gwalher (S.S. Food Tech. Co) will endeavour to contact the Winner in and around 5-10 working days after announcing the winners.

 

Embark on this exciting journey of food innovation and let your creativity shine! Your creation has the potential to make a significant impact on the food industry and become a household favorite. We eagerly await your submissions and look forward to unveiling the next groundbreaking preservative-free food product.