All finalists in the International Beverage Awards 2018 have been announced, ahead of a ceremony later this month.
The winners will be announced as part of Drink Japan, in Tokyo, on 27 June.
A full list of finalists can be seen below.
FoodBev Media group editor Alex Clere said: “The International Beverage Awards will bring together FoodBev’s expertise in hosting leading industry awards schemes with the reputation and gravitas of Drink Japan, one of Asia’s leading beverage events. We are therefore very excited to present the winners with their trophies later this month.
“As this is the very first International Beverage Awards, we are both impressed and humbled by the calibre of entries. Between them, the finalists have demonstrated innovative new packaging technologies, exciting beverage ideas, and a greener way forward for the beverage industry.
“Being named a finalist puts you in front of a respected audience at Drink Japan, and winning an ‘International Beverage Award’ is an accolade that cannot be underestimated.”
Best new adult drink
CELIA – Premium Czech Lager Cider Supply Co.- Galipette Cidre Modern Contradiction – Something & Nothing Cucumber Seltzer
Best new alcoholic drink
Aïkan Whisky – Aïkan Whisky Hoxton Gin – Hoxton Pink Gin The Old Curiosity Distillery – Apothecary Rose Gin
Best new beverage concept
Blendi – Blendi Smoothies Fizzique – Sparkling Protein Water WNS Group – WDOM Lactose Free Real Dark Chocolate Milk
Best new brand
Aïkan Whisky – Aïkan Whisky Kwela Tebza Products – Di Mamzo Ice Tea Smart Cups – Smart Cups Energy Drinks WNS Group – WDOM
Best new business
MySip – MySip Revacs – 100% Recycling Process of Waste Beverage Products Smart Cups – Smart Cups Energy Drinks
Best new cosmetic drink
Beauty & Go – Skin Shot DIRTY LEMON – +rose Dream Products – Dream Water
Best new craft drink
CELIA – Premium Czech Lager Cider Supply Co. – Galipette Cidre Karatsu Style Co. – Shanti Switchel
Best new dairy drink
Chuckling Goat – Kefir Meiji – Bulgaria Yogurt Drink The Collective – Kefir cultured drink
Best new free-from drink
Blendi – Blendi Smoothies Modern Contradiction – Something & Nothing WNS Group – WDOM Lactose Free Real Dark Chocolate Milk
Best new functional drink
Alive Beverages – Supahuman Bosmen – Sultan Power Drink Fizzique – Sparkling Protein Water Golden Bay Springs – Bite Me Tonic
Best new liquid food
Blendi – Blendi Smoothies Saturo Foods – Saturo The Collective – Kefir cultured drink
Best new manufacturing innovation
Ecolean – Ecolean Air and Ecolean Air Aseptic Karl Knauer – HiLight- Smart LEDs Smart Cups – Smart Cups Energy Drink
Best new packaging design
Carter Wong Design – Ticketybrew Cowan London – Akashi-Tai Delivering Happiness – Garçon Wines Ecolean – Ecolean Air and Ecolean Air Aseptic
Best new water drink
DIRTY LEMON – Vogue Modern Contradiction – Something & Nothing Cucumber Seltzer VOSS – Lime Mint Sparkling Water
Best new technology innovation
Ecolean – Ecolean Air and Ecolean Air Aseptic Karl Knauer – HiLight- Smart LEDs Smart Cups – Smart Cups Energy Drinks
Best sustainability innovation
Ardagh Group – Hybrid Battery Storage Nago Pineapple Winery – International Coral Reef Initiative Smart Cups – Smart Cups Energy Drinks
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