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Best Packaging/Labelling Innovation: Ball Corporation – Dynamark Advanced Pro: Designed to Engage, Engineered to Perform Ball’s Dynamark™ Advanced Pro allows the mixing of multiple graphics onto a single pallet to unlock the power of personalised packaging with up to 12 different images and messages. Ideal for promotional activity, seasonal variations, limited editions and social engaging campaigns. - FoodBev Media is delighted to announce the winners of the World Beverage Innovation Awards 2025. Now in their 22nd year, the awards remain a benchmark for creativity and excellence, celebrating the companies and individuals redefining the global beverage industry. The winners were revealed live at Drinktec in Munich, Germany, where the ceremony showcased groundbreaking products, sustainable practices and technological advancements shaping the future of beverage.

The Root Co's Original Ginger Beer was awarded Best natural/organic drink, at the UK Soft Drinks Awards 2025. Learn more about the brand and their products from founder Will Englander. - The results were announced at the UK Soft Drinks Conference, held in association with the British Soft Drinks Association. For more than two decades, this conference has served as a key gathering for senior industry figures, including producers, suppliers, retailers, innovators, opinion leaders and advisers. Delivering a thorough overview of current issues and future opportunities alongside networking opportunities, the UK Soft Drinks Conference continues to be the hub for comprehensive evaluation of the UK drinks sector.

We speak Richard Barry, the Founder and CEO of Hawktivity - specialists in computer vision sensors to provide real time feedback on workers' and customers' behaviour. Hawktivity's QHawk was awarded 'Best AI solution', at the World Catering Technology Awards 2025, held at HRC - Hotel, Restaurant & Catering. QHawk is a revolutionary AI-powered computer vision platform designed to optimise operations. - FoodBev Media provides actionable insights that empower, educate, and provide direction to food and beverage industry decision-makers. We offer all you need to know about food and drink innovation and trends around the world and interpret them to help you improve your business. Established originally as a traditional ink-on-paper magazine publisher in 2000, today FoodBev Media is a truly international multimedia business. Read more here: www.foodbev.com

We speak to Matthew Wright, National Account Manager at Wrapex - the leading manufacturer of cling film, aluminium foil and baking parchment, and home to the Speedwrap Pro. Prowrap's Speedwrap Pro was awarded 'Best sustainability initiative', at the World Catering Technology Awards 2025, held at HRC - Hotel, Restaurant & Catering. The Speedwrap Pro is helping businesses take plastic waste out of the kitchen. This cling film, foil, and parchment dispenser is compatible with refill rolls without needing plastic adapters. - FoodBev Media provides actionable insights that empower, educate, and provide direction to food and beverage industry decision-makers. We offer all you need to know about food and drink innovation and trends around the world and interpret them to help you improve your business. Established originally as a traditional ink-on-paper magazine publisher in 2000, today FoodBev Media is a truly international multimedia business. Read more here: www.foodbev.com

We speak to Lauren Cullingworth, Product and Marketing Manager at Triflow Concepts, specialists in luxury filtered and O3 water systems. Triflow’s O3 Kitchen Mixer was awarded 'Best preparation solution', at the World Catering Technology Awards 2025, held at HRC - Hotel, Restaurant & Catering. The Triflow O3 range provides you anti-bacterial water at your fingertips. Washing your hands for just 10 seconds with Triflow O3 Water will remove 99.99% of microbes and viruses - chemically free. - FoodBev Media provides actionable insights that empower, educate, and provide direction to food and beverage industry decision-makers. We offer all you need to know about food and drink innovation and trends around the world and interpret them to help you improve your business. Established originally as a traditional ink-on-paper magazine publisher in 2000, today FoodBev Media is a truly international multimedia business. Read more here: www.foodbev.com

We speak to Ivor Rawlins, the sales director of Crown Foods, at IFE - International Food & Drink Expo. Crown Foods deliver products that meet the demands of retailers and foodservice providers. Their portfolio includes WAT KITCHEN, a line of ambient Asian noodle and rice meals designed for busy lifestyles. WAT KITCHEN were announced as a finalist in the 'Best convenience/ready meal product' category and was commended in the 'Best plant-based product' category. - FoodBev Media provides actionable insights that empower, educate, and provide direction to food and beverage industry decision-makers. We offer all you need to know about food and drink innovation and trends around the world and interpret them to help you improve your business. Established originally as a traditional ink-on-paper magazine publisher in 2000, today FoodBev Media is a truly international multimedia business. Read more here: www.foodbev.com

We speak to Emily Tse, the founder of Popcornaa, a gourmet popcorn company that combines non-GMO popcorn, fresh ingredients and a blend of authentic Asian flavours. Popcornaa’s Vegan Seaweed, Wasabi & Soy Gourmet Popcorn was awarded 'Best snack product', at the World Food Innovation Awards 2025, held at IFE - International Food & Drink Event. Showcasing their product with Business Isle of Man, Popcornaa's namesake comes from the location of Cornaa, on the beautiful Isle of Man. - FoodBev Media provides actionable insights that empower, educate, and provide direction to food and beverage industry decision-makers. We offer all you need to know about food and drink innovation and trends around the world and interpret them to help you improve your business. Established originally as a traditional ink-on-paper magazine publisher in 2000, today FoodBev Media is a truly international multimedia business. Read more here: www.foodbev.com

We speak to Marcel Aerts, Head of Marketing at Veetee Foods, at IFE - International Food & Drink Event 2025. Veetee's RamenHead and Mac'n'CheeseHead products were shortlisted in this year's World Food Innovation Awards, placing as finalist and commended. Food Innovation FINALIST Veetee - RamenHead Singapore Laksa Packaging Design FINALIST Veetee - Veetee RamenHead Convenience/Ready Meal Product categories FINALIST Veetee - RamenHead - Tom Yum COMMENDED Veetee - Mac'n'CheeseHead 3 Oozy Cheese - FoodBev Media provides actionable insights that empower, educate, and provide direction to food and beverage industry decision-makers. We offer all you need to know about food and drink innovation and trends around the world and interpret them to help you improve your business. Established originally as a traditional ink-on-paper magazine publisher in 2000, today FoodBev Media is a truly international multimedia business. Read more here: www.foodbev.com