World Beverage Innovation Awards 2019: finalists announced – FoodBev Media
The shortlist of finalists for the 2019 World Beverage Innovation Awards has been announced.
The winners in all 24 categories will be announced as part of a special ceremony at BrauBeviale in Nuremberg, Germany on 13 November.
FoodBev Media senior editor Bryony Andrews said, “In a great year for beverage innovation, we have seen a broad range of diverse categories represented within the entries for the 17th annual World Beverage Innovation Awards. Brands are continuing to find ever-more creative ways to implement 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 the 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
Best beverage concept
Life Water – The Life Water Can
Danone – Evian (re)new
Earlybirds – Snacking Drink
Hope & Sesame – Sesamemilk
Lýkke drinks – Lýkke sparkling infusion
PUNCHY Drinks – 4% Vol & 0% Vol. Spiced Rum Punch
Liviko – Re-crafted Crafter`s
Inner Mongolia Yili – JINLINGGUAN SEINE MOUILLER
Innovfood – Nutrixin Peel Essences
Lipofoods a Lubrizol Company – CURCUSHINE microcapsules
SōRSE Technology – SōRSE Technology
Nexira – Thixogum G
Spirits of Virtue & A Northern Type – USKO
O-I – Tequila Adictivo
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
Life Water – The Life Water Can
Best carton/pouch
Jubel – Jubel Coast Beer
Wiper and True – Milk Shake Milk Stout
Brew Kombucha – Brew Kombucha
Life Water – The Life Water Can
Best dairy drink
Inner Mongolia Yili – GuoGuoXi
Best environmentally-friendly packaging
ProAmpac & Nkd – Trek
Cardiff Group nv – Ecodraft reusable kegs
Garçon Wines – flat, sustainable wine bottle with game-changing transit case
Beauty & Go – Beauty Sleep Shot
Ölgerðin Egill Skallagrímsson – COLLAB
Vahdam Teas – Tumeric Classic Latte Mix
Best hot beverage
OFFBLAK – Down Time (Blueberry & Mint Herbal Tea)
Buckwheat Healthcare Products – BHP Nutraceutical Buckwheat Black Coffee
Best infusion or botanical drink
The Dulwich Spirits Company – Fatty’s Organic Pink Grapefruit
BIBITA – ACTIVE+ CBD Infused water
Rock Grace – Rock Grace
Lýkke drinks – Lýkke sparkling infusion
Fulfill Food & Beverages – Karuna Joy-D Juice
ALDI – exclusive Simply Nature Organic Coconut Water Pouches
Best low-or-no alcohol drink
Rock Grace – Rock Grace
Elegantly Spirited – STRYYK
Genius Brewing – Gen!us Craft Lager
Cardiff Group nv – Ecodraft reusable kegs
Garçon Wines – flat, sustainable wine bottle
Ecolean – GÜÜD fruit juices
ARDAGH GROUP – Jupiler’s ‘colder for longer’ embossed can
OFFBLAK – Generation T
Two Keys – Mixers
Three Trees – Organic Nut & Seed Milk
Good Hemp – Seed Milk
Hope & Sesame – Sesamemilk
Spirits of Virtue – Dochus
Lýkke drinks – Lýkke sparkling infusion
BIBITA – ACTIVE+ CBD Infused water
Jitterbug Life – Sparkling Apple Cider Vinegar Tonics
Best technology innovation
Cardiff Group nv – Ecodraft reusable kegs
PepsiCo – Disruptive Dispenser