World Beverage Innovation Awards 2017 Winners Revealed

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Source: FoodBev

Last night the annual World Beverage Innovation Awards, in association with FoodBev Media, were hosted at Drinktec 2017 in Munich, Germany. The judging panel considered 227 entries from over 33 countries in 25 categories.

“We are happy to celebrate the 15th year of the annual World Beverage Innovation Awards this year at Drinktec”, said FoodBev Media marketing director Isabel Sturgess. “Once again we are fascinated by the level of innovation that is shown within the entries. We see new flavours, new concepts, smart packaging designs, state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies and new ground gained towards a more responsible and sustainable beverage industry.”

“The World Beverage Innovation Awards really showcase some of the most ambitious new products and developments of the year from a wide range of companies all over the world, both large and small. Keep an eye on the latest entries to spot the upcoming trends.”

A full list of finalists and winners in each category follows below.

Best sparkling beverage

CAPI – Yuzu

Finalists

DRY Soda Co. – WatermelonDouble Dutch Drinks – Ginger BeerDRY Soda Co. – GingerVOSS Artesian Water – Flavoured Sparkling Waters

Best juice or juice drink

Jeeva Natural UK – Organic King Coconut Water

Finalists

Fulfill Food & Beverages – KarunaUncle Matt’s Organic – Orange Energy JuiceTCI Co. Ltd – Unilever Maqui PlusLes Vergers Du Mékong – LE FRUITHeyday Organic – Juice Revolution

Best sports or fitness drink

ProAmpac – EZY Pro 10

Finalists

Agropur – BiPro Protein WaterGlanbia Nutritionals – Muscle Mocha

Best functional drink

Buckwheat Healthcare Products – Buckwheat Green Tea

Finalists

Vitness – Collagen PowderKarma Culture – Karma Wellness WaterFulfill Food & Beverages – KarunaAgropur – BiPro Protein WaterINNO-BEV – Rhythm Bio Optimizer

Besttea

Numi Organic Tea – Holistic Herbal Teasans

Finalists

Argo Tea – ARGO Tea Garden Cold BrewZIGZAG – Zigzag TeaGood Earth Tea – Turmeric Chai

Bestcoffee

La Colombe – Draft Latte

Finalists

Change Please CIC – Change Please CoffeeCalifia Farms – Cold Brew

Bestdairy drink

Bio-tiful Dairy – Strawberry and Grapefruit Kefir

Finalists

Agropur – BiPro Protein WaterBright Dairy & Food Co., Ltd – Ambient

Bestpackaged water

CAPI – Lemongrass & Ginger Mineral Water

Finalists

Agropur – BiPro Protein WaterHFactor / HyEdge – Hydrogen Infused WaterPepsi Co – LIFEWTR

Bestchildren’s drink

WNS Group – WDOM

Finalists

Alpura – Kids CrecimientoNarang Access – Ocean Fruit Wave

Best alcohol drink

Victoria Distillers – Empress 1908 Original Indigo Gin

Finalists

BoozeMe GmbH – kukkiCambridge Distillery Ltd – InfinitumEcolean – MBWS Frozen Cocktails

Bestpremium or adult drink

Finnieston Distillery Company – Scotch Whiskey Cocktails

Finalists

Feel Good Drinks – InfusionsSeedlip Drinks – SeedlipThe Duchess – Virgin Gin and Tonic

Bestnew beverage concept

Delivering Happiness – Gar?on Wines

Finalists

Diageo– Orijin ZeroStirred B.V. – STRRDJCS MZBN – Byarozavik Birch Tree WaterKarma Culture – Karma ProbioticsKrones AG. – X ConceptRC Cola International – RC JeeraShine Drink – Shine+

Bestnew beverage ingredient

Alland & Robert – Syndeo

Finalists

Arla Foods Ingredients – Crystal Clear Protein WaterNexira – Organic Solutions for EmulsionsKancor Ingredients Ltd. – Natural Colours- Kancolor, Citrine series

Best bottle in PET

PET Engineering srl – Fonte Vita

Finalists

Krones AG. – Fruit2GoSMI S.p.A. – AlkaliveSynvina – PEF Bottle

Best bottle inglass

Ardagh – Absolut

Finalists

CAPI – Lemongrass & Ginger Mineral WaterArdagh – Gordon’s

Bestcan or alubottle

Crown Packaging – Island Records Beer Range

Finalists

Ardagh Group – Minor Figures Cold Brew Nitro CoffeeMontebello Packaging – Dry Pear Cider UShape Custom Shaped Alubottle

Best carton or pouch

SIG Combibloc – Signature

Finalists

IPI SRL – Libra Aseptic CartonAPI – TaittingerAPI – CIROCUNI Packaging – Ice & Easy Frozen Alcohol Slushies

Bestenvironmental sustainability initiative

Carel Industries – Heez

Finalists

Coca-Cola – Recycling Love Story by CosmopolaHuhtamaki – Future SmartNestlé Waters M.T. – Natural Water Alliance

Best corporate social responsibility report or initiative

Shine Drink – Shine+

Finalists

Enjoy And Help – drink for peaceNumi Organic Tea – Numi FoundationSIG – Way Beyond Good

Bestpackaging design or label

Pepsi Co -LIFEWTR

Finalists

Stirred B.V. – STRRDEcolean –MBWS Frozen CocktailsMontebello Packaging – Panther Energy DrinkPET Engineering srl – NovaThirsty Planet – Damn-7 PackJeeva Natural UK – Organic King Coconut Water

Best manufacturing or processing innovation

SIDEL – Super Combi

Finalists

Sealed Air – DivoMaskIntralox – ARB Series 7050 solutionFrigel – Ecodry SystemDoehler GmbH – Wort ConcentratesCarel Industries – HeezArdagh – Sculptured Embossing

Best technology innovation

Mittemitte GmbH – Mitte

Finalists

Frigel Spa – Ecodry SystemKrones AG – DynafillWaveGrip – Multipack Solution

Best brand marketing campaign or activation

Impero – Beefeater Gin Rebrand

Finalists

RC Cola – Work Hard. Stay Cool.Drinkaware – Have a little less, feel a lot better

Best brand extension or reformulation

Change Please CIC, Change Please Coffee

Finalists

Double Dutch Drinks – Ginger BeerLes Vergers Du Mékong – LE FRUITHerbie Gin ApS – Herbie Virgin

Best new brand or business

Sticksology– Infusion Sticks

Finalists

Finnieston Distillery Company – Scotch Whiskey CocktailsSeedlip Drinks – SeedlipWNS Group – WDOM

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