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. AUSTRIA JUICE has sponsored the category “best beverage ingredient”.
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.”
Best alcohol drink
Winner:
FJORDING – Fjording Nordic Cream Liqueur Hazelnut Caramel
Finalists:
Denomination – Uovo
Mallorca Distillery – Palma Gin
MORI – Gin & Pink Grapefruit Cocktail
Best beverage concept
Winner:
Danone – Evian (re)new
Finalists:
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
Winner:
Nexira – Thixogum G
Finalists:
Inner Mongolia Yili – JINLINGGUAN SEINE MOUILLER
Innovfood – Nutrixin Peel Essences
Lipofoods a Lubrizol Company – CURCUSHINE microcapsules
SōRSE Technology – CBD ingredient supplier
Best bottle in glass
Winner:
Mallorca Distillery – Palma Gin
Finalists:
Spirits of Virtue & A Northern Type – USKO
Ardagh Group – Allure Wein
O-I – Tequila Adictivo
Best branding or marketing campaign
Winner:
Hendrick’s Gin – Portals to the Peculiar
Finalists:
Global Brands – All Shook Up Flamingo Colada
Pölöskei Syrup – Be There!
Best can/alubottle
Winner:
Ardagh Group – Jupiler’s ‘colder for longer’ embossed can
Finalists:
Life Water – The Life Water Can
Best carton/pouch
Winner:
Liquid Intellect – Hydra Pak
Finalists:
Tetra Pak – Tetra Recart
Best closure
Winner:
Aptar – Flip Lid
Finalists:
WSM – LEAN CAP
Vessl – Vessl
Best craft beer
Winner:
Jubel – Jubel Coast Beer
Finalists:
Berentsens Brygghus – Cloudberry Imperial Gose
Wiper and True – Milk Shake Milk Stout
Best CSR or sustainability initiative
Winner:
Life Water – The Life Water Can
Finalists:
Jetwell GreenTech – Soilable Paper Straw
Brew Kombucha – Brew Kombucha
Best dairy drink
Winner:
Arla Foods – Arla Goodness
Finalists:
Biotiful Dairy – Strawberry Kefir
Inner Mongolia Yili – GuoGuoXi
Best environmentally-friendly packaging
Winner:
Cardiff Group nv – Ecodraft reusable kegs
Finalists:
Garçon Wines – flat, sustainable wine bottle with transit case
AB InBev – PureDraught
ProAmpac & Nkd – Trek
Best functional drink
Winner:
Iris Nova – Dirty Lemon +Retinol
Finalists:
DoseBiome – qii
Beauty & Go – Beauty Sleep Shot
Ölgerðin Egill Skallagrímsson – COLLAB
Vahdam Teas – Tumeric Classic Latte Mix
Best hot beverage
Winner:
The Hashtag Company – CANNACOFFEE
Finalists:
OFFBLAK – Down Time (Blueberry & Mint Herbal Tea)
Buckwheat Healthcare Products – BHP Nutraceutical Buckwheat Black Coffee
Best infusion or botanical drink
Winner:
Rock Grace – Rock Grace
Finalists:
PLANTUS – PLANTUS
The Dulwich Spirits Company – Fatty’s Organic Pink Grapefruit
BIBITA – ACTIVE+ CBD Infused water
Fairy House – Seabuckthorn Enzyme
Best juice/juice drink
Winner:
Lýkke drinks – Lýkke sparkling infusion
Finalists:
Fulfill Food & Beverages – Karuna Joy-D Juice
Tohi Ventures – Tohi
ALDI – exclusive Simply Nature Organic Coconut Water Pouches
Best low-or-no alcohol drink
Winner:
Rock Grace – Rock Grace
Finalists:
TÖST Beverages – TÖST
Elegantly Spirited – STRYYK
Spirits of Virtue – Dochus
Genius Brewing – Gen!us Craft Lager
Best manufacturing/processing innovation
Winner:
AB InBev – PureDraught
Finalists:
PepsiCo – Disruptive Dispenser
Serac – BluStream for caps
Best new brand/business
Winner:
Earlybirds – Snacking Drink
Finalists:
Jubel – Jubel Beer
Cardiff Group nv – Ecodraft reusable kegs
OFFBLAK – Generation T
Hope & Sesame – Sesamemilk
Best packaging design/label
Winner:
Garçon Wines – Innovative, eco-friendly flat wine bottle
Finalists:
Ecolean – GÜÜD fruit juices
Ardagh Group – Jupiler’s ‘colder for longer’ embossed can
OFFBLAK – Generation T
O-I – Tequila Adictivo
Two Keys – Mixers
Best plant-based drink
Winner:
Three Trees – Organic Nut & Seed Milk
Finalists:
Good Hemp – Seed Milk
Hope & Sesame – Sesamemilk
PLANTUS – PLANTUS
Best premium/adult drink
Winner:
Larkfire – Wild water for whisky
Finalists:
Spirits of Virtue – Dochus
Double Dutch Drinks – Pomegranate & Basil
Fairy House – Seabuckthorn Enzyme
Best sparkling drink
Winner:
Jitterbug Life – Sparkling Apple Cider Vinegar Tonics
Finalists:
Lovely Fodder – Benefit Water
Lýkke drinks – Lýkke sparkling infusion
BIBITA – ACTIVE+ CBD Infused water
Best technology innovation
Winner:
PepsiCo – Hydration Platform
Finalists:
AB InBev – PureDraught
Cardiff Group nv – Ecodraft reusable kegs
PepsiCo – Disruptive Dispenser