Winners and finalists of the 2019 World Beverage Innovation Awards announced – FoodBev Media

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

Mallorca Distillery – Palma Gin

MORI – Gin & Pink Grapefruit Cocktail

Best beverage concept

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

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

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

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

Best craft beer

Wiper and True – Milk Shake Milk Stout

Best CSR or sustainability initiative

Life Water – The Life Water Can

Brew Kombucha – Brew Kombucha

Best dairy drink

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

Iris Nova – Dirty Lemon +Retinol

Beauty & Go – Beauty Sleep Shot

Ölgerðin Egill Skallagrímsson – COLLAB

Vahdam Teas – Tumeric Classic Latte Mix

Best hot beverage

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

Rock Grace – Rock Grace

  Finalists

The Dulwich Spirits Company – Fatty’s Organic Pink Grapefruit

BIBITA – ACTIVE+ CBD Infused water

Fairy House – Seabuckthorn Enzyme

Best juice/juice drink

Lýkke drinks – Lýkke sparkling infusion

Tohi Ventures – Tohi

ALDI – exclusive Simply Nature Organic Coconut Water Pouches

Best low-or-no alcohol drink

Elegantly Spirited – STRYYK

Spirits of Virtue – Dochus

Genius Brewing – Gen!us Craft Lager

Best manufacturing/processing innovation

Serac – BluStream for caps

Best new brand/business

Cardiff Group nv – Ecodraft reusable kegs

OFFBLAK – Generation T

Best packaging design/label

Garçon Wines – Innovative, eco-friendly flat wine bottle

Ecolean – GÜÜD fruit juices

Ardagh Group – Jupiler’s ‘colder for longer’ embossed can

OFFBLAK – Generation T

O-I – Tequila Adictivo

Two Keys – Mixers

Three Trees – Organic Nut & Seed Milk

Best premium/adult drink

Double Dutch Drinks – Pomegranate & Basil

Fairy House – Seabuckthorn Enzyme

Best sparkling drink

Jitterbug Life – Sparkling Apple Cider Vinegar Tonics

Lýkke drinks – Lýkke sparkling infusion

BIBITA – ACTIVE+ CBD Infused water

Cardiff Group nv – Ecodraft reusable kegs

PepsiCo – Disruptive Dispenser