SuperValu is delighted to announce Tegan Timmons from Coláiste Bride, County Dublin as the winner of the SuperValu Food of the Future Award at the 2026 Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, which SuperValu proudly supported for the first time as a Silver Sponsor.
The winning project, “Nutritrack: Rethinking healthy eating,” impressed judges with its innovative approach to promoting nutritional awareness. By focusing on nutrients rather than calories, the app encourages healthier eating choices and supports UN Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education. This forward-thinking solution aligns strongly with SuperValu’s commitment to inspiring healthier communities.
The SuperValu Food of the Future Award celebrates projects that enhance consumer confidence through transparency, accountability and trust in how food is produced and sourced. As Silver Sponsor, SuperValu proudly supported a category that reflects its longstanding commitment to sustainability, responsible sourcing and championing youth innovation in Ireland.
Speaking about the award, Rita Kirwan, Marketing Director Musgrave Retail, said:
“We would like to congratulate Tegan on winning the SuperValu Food of the Future Award at the 2026 Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition. Nutritrack demonstrates the power of innovation in shaping healthier communities and aligns with SuperValu’s commitment to inspiring positive change in food and nutrition. Through this award, we are proud to showcase our sustainability and health credentials while encouraging the next generation to lead the way in creating a better food future.”
Tegan Timmons, winner of the SuperValu Food of the Future Award, added: ‘’I investigated whether the current design of healthy eating apps is negatively impacting young people’s relationship with food… over two thirds of people who viewed the apps have skipped meals due to what the app said, based on this I delivered a prototype concept for an app more centred around nutrition than calories.’’
More than 40,000 visitors attended the exhibition at the RDS, where SuperValu welcomed students, teachers and families to a dedicated stand. The stand showcased SuperValu’s sustainability story, engaging students through impactful pledges such as reducing food waste, planting pollinator-friendly flowers and making healthier choices. Over 3,000 pledges were made by students across the three days, demonstrating strong engagement and commitment to positive action.
The sponsorship reflects the shared values and deep roots of both organisations in Irish society, as well as their commitment to nurturing young talent and inspiring excellence. For more than 60 years, the Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition has empowered young innovators across science, technology and the social sciences, and SuperValu is proud to support the next generation of thinkers and leaders.
