World Beverage Innovation Awards 2017 finalists announced

The finalists of the World Beverage Innovation Awards 2017, to be presented at Drinktec 2017 in Munich, Germany have been announced. The judging panel considered 227 entries from over 33 countries in 25 categories.

FoodBev Media marketing director Isabel Sturgess said: “We are happy to celebrate the fifteenth year of the annual World Beverage Innovation Awards this year at Drinktec. 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 this year’s finalists in all 25 categories is below.

Best sparkling beverage

Finalists

DRY Soda Co. – Watermelon
Double Dutch Drinks – Ginger Beer
DRY Soda Co. – Ginger
CAPI – Yuzu
VOSS Artesian Water – Flavoured Sparkling Waters

Best juice or juice drink

Finalists

Fulfill Food & Beverages – Karuna
Uncle Matt’s Organic – Orange Energy Juice
Jeeva Natural UK – King Coconut Water
TCI Co. Ltd – Unilever Maqui Plus
Les Vergers Du Mékong – LE FRUIT

Heyday Organic – Juice Revolution

Best sports or fitness drink

Best tea

Best coffee

Best dairy drink

Best packaged water

Best children’s drink

Best alcohol drink

Best premium or adult drink

Best new beverage concept

Best beverage ingredient

Best bottle in PET

Best bottle in glass

Best can or alubottle

Best carton or pouch

Best packaging design or label

Best corporate social responsibility report or initiative

Finalists

EnjoyAndHelp – drink for peace
Pepsi Co -LIFEWTR 
Numi Organic Tea – Numi Foundation
SIG – Way Beyond Good
Shine Drink – Shine+

Best environmental sustainability initiative

Finalists

Coca Cola – Recycling Love Story by Cosmopola
Carel Industries – Heez
Nestlé Waters, Danone, Origin Materials – Natur’All Bottle Alliance 
Huhtamaki – Future Smart

Best manufacturing or processing innovation

Best technology innovation

Best brand marketing campaign or activation

Best brand extension or reformulation

Finalists

Double Dutch Drinks – Ginger Beer
Change Please CIC, Change Please Coffee
Les Vergers Du Mékong – LE FRUIT
Herbie Gin ApS – Herbie Virgin

Best new brand or business

Finalists

Finnieston Distillery Company – Scotch Whiskey Cocktails
Seedlip Drinks – Seedlip
Sticksology – Infusion Sticks
WNS Group – WDOM