The shortlist of finalists for the 2022 World Beverage Innovation Awards, sponsored by Ecolean, has been announced. The judging panel considered 131 entries from 21 countries across 22 categories.
The winners in all 22 categories will be announced as part of a special awards ceremony hosted in association with drinktec on Monday 12th September.
FoodBev Media awards marketing executive, Jonathan McGowan said:
“We are thrilled to announce this year’s finalists. Now in it’s 19th year, the World Beverage Innovation Awards represents a fantastic opportunity to share some of the most ambitious developments from the beverage industry. This year’s participants are some of our strongest yet and we can’t wait to see who will be crowned the winners on September 12th!”
A full list of finalists in each category follows below.
Best sparkling drink
ikaffe partner co ltd – chillme
De La Calle – Tapache
PepsiCo Design & Innovation – Bublybounce
ALDI – exclusive Mimosa
Best premium/ adult drink
P.O.S.C.A. GmbH – Posca Romana
Hunt and Brew – finally give Aussiecoffee lovers an Australian grown bean!
AB InBev – Corona Tropical
PepsiCo Design & Innovation – Soulboost Brand Launch
Best plant-based drink
KINO BIOTECH PTE LTD – KINOHIMITSU WELLSURE
ikaffe partner co ltd – chillme (apple & ruby black tea vinegar sparkling water)
Best packaging/ label design
AB InBev Corona Crates – Maritime Industry Plastic and ‘Riptide’ Finish
Graphic Packaging International – Dogfish Head Brewery Scratch’n’Sniff Hoppy Variety Pack
Verve Coffee Roasters – Verve Whole Bean Coffee
PepsiCo Design & Innovation – Pepsi New Year 2022 LTO
Denomination – Wise Wolf by Banrock Station
Best new brand/ business
CAMPO società cooperativa agricola – Canù (the first organic gluten-free and GMO-free pasta straw)
CUPEX – reusable and reclosable lid
Evangelion – Radio EVA
Best metal design
Ardagh Metal Packaging – H!GHEND
Crown Packaging – Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc
Best marketing campaign
PepsiCo Design & Innovation – Muhammad Ali x Gx Kit Collaboration
PepsiCo Design & Innovation – PepsiTaste Challenge LTO 2021
Best manufacturing/ processing innovation
AB InBev – nFinity Flexible Packer
CUPEX – Reusable and Reclosable Lid
Tasogare Coffee – Americano RTD
Best low/ no alcohol drink
AB InBev – Corona Cero Alcohol Free
POURA premium ginger essence – The new culture of drinking (GoodiegetterUG)
Juicy River – Bolle Oro
Privatkellerei Schäfer GmbH – ApéroVino
Best infusion/ botanical drink
BPI – Dilmah Single Origin Handpicked Ceylon Ice Tea
Angel 8 Drinks – Jelly Infusions
Best health/ wellness drink
Clutch Cognition ApS – Clutch Cognition
Ölgerðin Egill Skallagrímsson hf. – COLLAB Forestberries
JoyBräu Functional Beer – Vitamin Beer
Bounce Back Labs Ltd – Bounce Back
Best glass design
Ardagh Glass Packaging – AbsolutVoices
Ardagh Glass Packaging – Belvoir Farm Botanical Sodas
PepsiCo Design & Innovation – Mirinda Vintage Special Edition
Ardagh Glass Packaging – Gordon’s Gin
Best functional drink
Renew Wellness Sdn Bhd – Dozoff
Ölgerðin Egill Skallagrímsson hf. – COLLAB Forest berries
JoyBräu Functional Beer – Protein Beer Grapefruit
Haelu Drinks – HAELU
Best environment-friendly packaging
AB InBev Corona – 20 Returnable Bottle Crates
Boxed Water Is Better® – Boxed Water™
PakTech – Secondary Packaging
Graphic Packaging International – Molson Coors Three Fold Seltzer
Best dairy drink sponsored by Sidel
PepsiCo Design & Innovation – Opolie
I am Nutri – Quinoa Wellness Beverage (PROBIOTIC)
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co.,Ltd. – Changyi 100% Zero-Sugar Lactobacillus drink
Best CSR/ sustainability initiative
AB InBev – SORBA AI Utilities Consumption Reduction
Boxed Water Is Better® – BoxedWater™
Best boxed drink design
PepsiCo Design & Innovation – NeonZebra Brand Launch
AB InBev – Chanel Extra-premium Secondary Packaging
Best beverage ingredient
African Originals Ciders
LANXESS – Nagardo
Best beverage concept
Buzzed Energy – Buzzed Energy
PepsiCo Design & Innovation – NitroPepsi
Best alcohol drink
Pals – Pals
Tios Drinks – Hard Tea
DrinkWell – Lean Brew IPA
ALDI – exclusive Zarita Margarita
Best technology innovation
AB InBev – Segue AI Line Balance Optimization
Diversey Food & Beverage – IntelliCIP
Best dispense concept
Re-Cap Solutions – Christian Paul Sooth, Tobias Temmen, Christian Vorbach
About The World Beverage Innovation Awards
Now in their 19th year, the World Beverage Innovation Awards, in association with drinktec, are designed to celebrate excellence and innovation across every category of the global beverage industry. This trusted brand recognition highlights the contribution your company’s products and team are making to the industry.
About FoodBev Media
Established in 2000, FoodBev Media is the food and beverage industry’s leading media and communication business. With a portfolio of international magazines, the website www.foodbev.com and the industry’s largest social media network, FoodBev Media ensures you are continuously kept up to date with the latest trends and innovations. Since 2003, FoodBev Media has gained a reputation for organising successful international awards schemes in the food, beverage and dairy industries.
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