Last night, the annual World Beverage Innovation Awards, in association with FoodBev Media, took place at BrauBeviale in Nuremberg, Germany. The judging panel considered entries from over 33 countries in 24 categories.
FoodBev Media senior editor Bryony Andrews said: “In a great year for beverage innovation, we have seen a broad range of categories represented in the entries for the 17th annual World Beverage Innovation Awards. Brands are continuing to find ever-more creative ways to build on trends, and we have been once again struck by the level of creativity shown.
“From technology and personalised nutrition to new flavours, fusions and functions, the one unifying theme we identified across all categories was a desire to provide consumers with more choice.
“The World Beverage Innovation Awards truly celebrate and highlight the most important industry developments, across both established organisations and startups. Our finalists are a fine representation of what the future holds for beverage innovation.”
A full list of finalists and winners in each category follows below.
Best alcohol drink
FJORDING – Fjording Nordic Cream Liqueur Hazelnut Caramel
Finalists
Denomination – Uovo
Mallorca Distillery – Palma Gin
MORI – Gin & Pink Grapefruit Cocktail
Best beverage concept
Danone – Evian (re)new
LifeFuels – Smart Nutrition Bottle
Life Water – The Life Water Can
Earlybirds – Snacking Drink
Ardagh Group – Funkin Cocktails
Hope & Sesame – Sesamemilk
Lýkke drinks – Lýkke sparkling infusion
Rock Grace – Rock Grace
PUNCHY Drinks – 4% Vol & 0% Vol. Spiced Rum Punch
Liviko – Re-crafted Crafter`s
Best beverage ingredient
Nexira – Thixogum G
Inner Mongolia Yili – JINLINGGUAN SEINE MOUILLER
Innovfood – Nutrixin Peel Essences
Lipofoods a Lubrizol Company – CURCUSHINE microcapsules
SōRSE Technology – CBD ingredient supplier
Category sponsored by: Austria Juice
Best bottle in glass
Spirits of Virtue & A Northern Type – USKO
Ardagh Group – Allure Wein
O-I – Tequila Adictivo
Best branding or marketing campaign
Hendrick’s Gin – Portals to the Peculiar
Global Brands – All Shook Up Flamingo Colada
Pölöskei Syrup – Be There!
Best can/alubottle
Ardagh Group – Jupiler’s ‘colder for longer’ embossed can
Best carton/pouch
Liquid Intellect – Hydra Pak
Tetra Pak – Tetra Recart
Best closure
Aptar – Flip Lid
WSM – LEAN CAP
Vessl – Vessl
Category sponsored by: Bericap
Best craft beer
Jubel – Jubel Coast Beer
Berentsens Brygghus – Cloudberry Imperial Gose
Wiper and True – Milk Shake Milk Stout
Best CSR or sustainability initiative
Jetwell GreenTech – Soilable Paper Straw
Brew Kombucha – Brew Kombucha
Best dairy drink
Arla Foods – Arla Goodness
Biotiful Dairy – Strawberry Kefir
Inner Mongolia Yili – GuoGuoXi
Best environmentally-friendly packaging
Cardiff Group nv – Ecodraft reusable kegs
Garçon Wines – flat, sustainable wine bottle with transit case
AB InBev – PureDraught
ProAmpac & Nkd – Trek
Best functional drink
Iris Nova – Dirty Lemon +Retinol
DoseBiome – qii
Beauty & Go – Beauty Sleep Shot
Ölgerðin Egill Skallagrímsson – COLLAB
Vahdam Teas – Tumeric Classic Latte Mix
Best hot beverage
The Hashtag Company – CANNACOFFEE
OFFBLAK – Down Time (Blueberry & Mint Herbal Tea)
Buckwheat Healthcare Products – BHP Nutraceutical Buckwheat Black Coffee
Best infusion or botanical drink
PLANTUS – PLANTUS
The Dulwich Spirits Company – Fatty’s Organic Pink Grapefruit
BIBITA – ACTIVE+ CBD Infused water
Fairy House – Seabuckthorn Enzyme
Best juice/juice drink
Fulfill Food & Beverages – Karuna Joy-D Juice
Tohi Ventures – Tohi
ALDI – exclusive Simply Nature Organic Coconut Water Pouches
Best low-or-no alcohol drink
TÖST Beverages – TÖST
Elegantly Spirited – STRYYK
Spirits of Virtue – Dochus
Genius Brewing – Gen!us Craft Lager
Best manufacturing/processing innovation
PepsiCo – Disruptive Dispenser
Serac – BluStream for caps
Best new brand/business
Jubel – Jubel Beer
OFFBLAK – Generation T
Best packaging design/label
Garçon Wines – Innovative, eco-friendly flat wine bottle
Ecolean – GÜÜD fruit juices
Two Keys – Mixers
Best plant-based drink
Three Trees – Organic Nut & Seed Milk
Good Hemp – Seed Milk
Category sponsored by: Sinchen
Best premium/adult drink
Larkfire – Wild water for whisky
Double Dutch Drinks – Pomegranate & Basil
Best sparkling drink
Jitterbug Life – Sparkling Apple Cider Vinegar Tonics
Lovely Fodder – Benefit Water
Best technology innovation
PepsiCo – Hydration Platform
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