This afternoon, the winners and finalists in the 20th World Beverage Innovation Awards were announced during Drinktec 2022 in Munich Germany. The judging panel considered over 150 entries from 17 countries across 22 categories.
This year’s awards celebrated some of the most ambitious and innovative new products of 2022 in the Beverage sector, FoodBev Media Marketing Manager Dan Bunt took to the stage live at Drinktec to announce the winners. A moment to acknowledge this year’s awards:
“As the first year taking part in these awards in my new role at Foodbev, I found the hardest part of these awards was announcing the incredible entrants that weren’t selected as winners. The competition was very tough, as it is every year and the winners should be immensely proud of their win. Drinktec has been successful this year, celebrating the best new and innovative businesses within the beverage industry. I look forward to seeing the contuined success from all of this years entrants!”
Winners & Finalists of the 2022 World Beverage Innovation Awards!
ALDI Inc. – ALDI exclusive Mimosa WINNER ikaffe partner co ltd – chillme De La Calle – Tapache PepsiCo Design & Innovation – Bubly bounce
Best premium/adult drink
AB InBev – Corona Tropical WINNER Hunt and Brew – finally give Aussie coffee lovers an Australian grown bean! P.O.S.C.A. GmbH – Posca Romana PepsiCo Design & Innovation – Soulboost Brand Launch
Best plant-based drink
WINNER ikaffe partner co ltd – chillme (apple & ruby black tea vinegar sparkling water) KINO BIOTECH PTE LTD – KINOHIMITSU WELLSURE
Best packaging/label design
AB InBev Corona Crates – Maritime Industry Plastic and ‘Riptide’ Finish WINNER Denomination – Wise Wolf by Banrock Station Graphic Packaging International – Dogfish Head Brewery Scratch’n’Sniff Hoppy Variety Pack PepsiCo Design & Innovation – Pepsi New Year 2022 LTO Verve Coffee Roasters – Verve Whole Bean Coffee
Best new brand/business
WINNER CAMPO società cooperativa agricola – Canù (the first organic gluten-free and GMO-free pasta straw) CUPEX – reusable and reclosable lid De La Calle – Tapache Evangelion – Radio EVA
Best metal design
WINNER Ardagh Metal Packaging – H!GHEND Crown Packaging – Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc
Best marketing campaign
WINNER PepsiCo Design & Innovation – PepsiTaste Challenge LTO 2021 PepsiCo Design & Innovation -Muhammad Ali x Gx Kit Collaboration
Best manufacturing/processing innovation
AB InBev – nFinity Flexible Packer Ardagh Metal Packaging – H!GHEND WINNER CUPEX – Reusable and Reclosable Lid Tasogare Coffee – Americano RTD
Best low/no alcohol drink
WINNER AB InBev – Corona Cero Alcohol Free POURA premium ginger essence – thenew culture of drinking (GoodiegetterUG) P.O.S.C.A. GmbH – Posca Romana Privatkellerei Schäfer GmbH – ApéroVino Juicy River – Bolle Oro
Best infusion/botanical drink
Angel 8 Drinks – Jelly Infusions WINNER BPI – Dilmah Single Origin Handpicked Ceylon Ice Tea
Best health/wellness drink
Bounce Back Labs Ltd – Bounce Back Clutch Nutrition ApS – Clutch Mindset WINNER JoyBräu Functional Beer – Vitamin Beer Ölgerðin Egill Skallagrímsson hf. – COLLAB Forestberries
Best glass design
Ardagh Glass Packaging – Gordon’s Gin WINNER Ardagh Glass Packaging – AbsolutVoices Ardagh Glass Packaging – Belvoir Farm Botanical Sodas PepsiCo Design & Innovation – Mirinda Vintage Special Edition
Best functional drink
Bounce Back Labs Ltd – Bounce Back Renew Wellness Sdn Bhd – Dozoff Haelu Drinks – HAELU JoyBräu Functional Beer – Protein Beer Grapefruit WINNER Ölgerðin Egill Skallagrímsson hf. – COLLAB Forest berries
Best environment-friendly packaging
WINNER AB InBev Corona – 20 Returnable Bottle Crates Boxed Water Is Better® – Boxed Water™ CUPEX – Reusable and Reclosable Lid Graphic Packaging International – Molson Coors Three Fold Seltzer awardentry PakTech – Secondary Packaging
Best dairy drink
WINNER I am Nutri – Quinoa Wellness Beverage (PROBIOTIC) PepsiCo Design & Innovation – Opolie Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial GroupCo.,Ltd. – Changyi 100% Zero-Sugar Lactobacillus drink
Best CSR/sustainability initiative
AB InBev – SORBA AI Utilities Consumption Reduction WINNER Boxed Water Is Better® – Boxed Water™ CAMPO società cooperativa agricola – Canù (the first organic gluten-free and GMO-free pasta straw)
Best boxed drink design
AB InBev – Chanel Extra-premium Secondary Packaging WINNER PepsiCo Design & Innovation – NeonZebra Brand Launch
Best beverage ingredient
African Originals Ciders De La Calle – Tapache WINNER LANXESS – Nagardo Tasogare Coffee – Americano RTD
Best beverage concept
African Originals Ciders WINNER Buzzed Energy – Buzzed Energy De La Calle – Tapache Haelu Drinks – HAELU PepsiCo Design & Innovation – NitroPepsi
Best alcohol drink
ALDI – exclusive Zarita Margarita DrinkWell – Lean Brew IPA Pals – Pals PepsiCo Design & Innovation – Soulboost Brand Launch WINNER Tios Drinks – Hard Tea
Best technology innovation
WINNER AB InBev – Segue AI Line Balance Optimization
Diversey Food & Beverage – IntelliCIP
Best dispense concept
WINNER Re-Cap Solutions
About The World Beverage Innovation Awards
The World Beverage Innovation Awards are a celebration of innovation and excellence across every category of the global beverage industry. These awards are a fantastic way to enhance the promotion of your brand and to ensure it gains global recognition. Being successfully shortlisted provides a hallmark of success that will prevail long after the awards ceremony and can highlight the contribution your company’s products and team are making to the beverage industry.
For more information about our selection of awards programs, please visit our Awards homepage or email awards@foodbev.com.
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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