Sliced dry-cured ham from Lower Saxony with a marbled texture against a dark background
Culinary Ambassador of Lower Saxony 2026/27

The finest foods of Lower Saxony.

Award-winning quality. Outstanding flavour.
Judged by an independent jury.

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Culinary Ambassador of Lower Saxony 2026/27✦ Award-winning quality✦ Outstanding flavour✦ Judged by an expert jury✦ Apply now✦
Award ceremony: 15 September 2026, 4 pm See the countdown →
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What does the
“Culinary Ambassador of Lower Saxony” award guarantee?

Sensory evaluation
Outstanding flavour, tasted and judged by an experienced expert jury.
Regional roots
Main ingredients from Lower Saxony, verified by the GfRS.
Clean label
No flavour-enhancing additives.
Transparency
Public criteria, documented assessment, independent verification.
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A service of the MGN

The Marketing Association of the Lower Saxony Agri-Food Industry (Marketing­gesell­schaft der nieder­sächsischen Land- und Ernährungs­wirtschaft e. V., MGN)

The MGN is the central platform for marketing agricultural and food products from Lower Saxony. As the link between producers, processors and retailers, it strengthens the competitiveness of the agri-food industry in Lower Saxony and makes the region’s diversity and quality visible.

The “Culinary Ambassador of Lower Saxony” (Kulinarischer Botschafter Niedersachsen) competition is one of the MGN’s flagship projects. It combines quality assurance, regional added value and market access for food producers in Lower Saxony.

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Competition 2026/27

The new Culinary
Ambassadors have been announced

Awarded on 15 September 2026

47 products from across Lower Saxony now carry the “Culinary Ambassador of Lower Saxony 2026/27” award, tested and selected by the independent expert jury.

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Genussbox Niedersachsen tasting box: a curated selection of award-winning products
The gift of good taste

The Genussbox
Niedersachsen

The Genussbox tasting box: award-winning products, carefully curated and elegantly packaged. The ideal gift for everyone who loves Lower Saxony.

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Craftsmanship: a master cheesemaker at work
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Is your product among the best in Lower Saxony?

The “Culinary Ambassador of Lower Saxony” award puts your product in the spotlight, strengthens your position in food retail and makes outstanding culinary quality visible.

  • A prestigious award
  • Visibility in food retail
  • Featured in the Genussbox
  • Media package & network
Apply now (German) Conditions of entry