<p> IFSA Compass Awards: Best Inflight Food Award Criteria</p><p>1. Appearance:</p><p> Is the offering packaged well?</p><p> Is the dish plated well?</p><p> Does it look appetizing?</p><p>2. Taste</p><p> Is the dish pleasing to the taste buds?</p><p> Is it seasoned properly for in air consumption? </p><p> Does the offering complement other lineup in the menu? </p><p>3. Functionality:</p><p> How does the product function as part of the inflight experience? </p><p> Is the product best utilizing the often limited galley space?</p><p> Is it easy for Crew to handle?</p><p>4. Innovation:</p><p> Is this a new concept or refreshed idea?</p><p> Does it push the boundaries for its product type?</p><p> Does the offering enhance what the airline brand? </p><p>5. Quality:</p><p> What is the overall quality of the product?  What is the customer perceived value of the product? </p><p> How long is the product life circle? </p><p> Has the product been designed with sustainable ingredients in mind?</p>