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The shortlist of finalists for the 2022 World Beverage Innovation Awards, sponsored by Ecolean, has been announced. The judging panel considered 131 entries from 21 countries across 22 categories.

The winners in all 22 categories will be announced as part of a special awards ceremony hosted in association with drinktec on Monday 12th September.

A full list of finalists in each category follows below.

Best sparkling drink

ikaffe partner co ltd – chillme 

De La Calle – Tapache

PepsiCo Design & Innovation – Bublybounce

ALDI – exclusive Mimosa

Best premium/ adult drink

P.O.S.C.A. GmbH – Posca Romana

Hunt and Brew – finally give Aussiecoffee lovers an Australian grown bean! 

AB InBev – Corona Tropical

PepsiCo Design & Innovation – Soulboost Brand Launch

Best plant-based drink

KINO BIOTECH PTE LTD – KINOHIMITSU WELLSURE

ikaffe partner co ltd – chillme (apple & ruby black tea vinegar sparkling water) 

Best packaging/ label design

AB InBev Corona Crates – Maritime Industry Plastic and ‘Riptide’ Finish

Graphic Packaging International – Dogfish Head Brewery Scratch’n’Sniff Hoppy Variety Pack

Verve Coffee Roasters – Verve Whole Bean Coffee

PepsiCo Design & Innovation – Pepsi New Year 2022 LTO

Denomination – Wise Wolf by Banrock Station 

Best new brand/ business

CAMPO società cooperativa agricola – Canù (the first organic gluten-free and GMO-free pasta straw)

CUPEX – reusable and reclosable lid

De La Calle – Tapache

Evangelion – Radio EVA

Best metal design

Ardagh Metal Packaging – H!GHEND 

Crown Packaging – Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc

Best marketing campaign

PepsiCo Design & Innovation – Muhammad Ali x Gx Kit Collaboration

PepsiCo Design & Innovation – PepsiTaste Challenge LTO 2021

Best manufacturing/ processing innovation

Ardagh Metal Packaging – H!GHEND

AB InBev – nFinity Flexible Packer

CUPEX – Reusable and Reclosable Lid 

Tasogare Coffee – Americano RTD

Best low/ no alcohol drink

AB InBev – Corona Cero Alcohol Free 

POURA premium ginger essence – The new culture of drinking (GoodiegetterUG)

P.O.S.C.A. GmbH – Posca Romana

Juicy River – Bolle Oro

Privatkellerei Schäfer GmbH – ApéroVino

Best infusion/ botanical drink

BPI – Dilmah Single Origin Handpicked Ceylon Ice Tea 

Angel 8 Drinks – Jelly Infusions

Best health/ wellness drink

Clutch Cognition ApS – Clutch Cognition

Ölgerðin Egill Skallagrímsson hf. – COLLAB Forestberries

JoyBräu Functional Beer – Vitamin Beer 

Bounce Back Labs Ltd – Bounce Back

Best glass design

Ardagh Glass Packaging – AbsolutVoices 

Ardagh Glass Packaging – Belvoir Farm Botanical Sodas

PepsiCo Design & Innovation – Mirinda Vintage Special Edition

Ardagh Glass Packaging – Gordon’s Gin

Best functional drink

Renew Wellness Sdn Bhd – Dozoff

Ölgerðin Egill Skallagrímsson hf. – COLLAB Forest berries 

JoyBräu Functional Beer – Protein Beer Grapefruit

Bounce Back Labs Ltd – Bounce Back

Haelu Drinks – HAELU

Best environment-friendly packaging

AB InBev Corona – 20 Returnable Bottle Crates 

Boxed Water Is Better® – Boxed Water™

CUPEX – Reusable and Reclosable Lid

PakTech – Secondary Packaging

Graphic Packaging International – Molson Coors Three Fold Seltzer 

Best dairy drink sponsored by Sidel

PepsiCo Design & Innovation – Opolie

I am Nutri – Quinoa Wellness Beverage (PROBIOTIC) 

Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co.,Ltd. – Changyi 100% Zero-Sugar Lactobacillus drink

Best CSR/ sustainability initiative

AB InBev – SORBA AI Utilities Consumption Reduction

CAMPO società cooperativa agricola – Canù (the first organic gluten-free and GMO-free pasta straw)

Boxed Water Is Better® – BoxedWater™ 

Best boxed drink design

PepsiCo Design & Innovation – NeonZebra Brand Launch

AB InBev – Chanel Extra-premium Secondary Packaging

Best beverage ingredient

African Originals Ciders

De La Calle – Tapache

LANXESS – Nagardo 

Tasogare Coffee – Americano RTD

Best beverage concept

Buzzed Energy – Buzzed Energy 

PepsiCo Design & Innovation – NitroPepsi

De La Calle – Tapache

African Originals Ciders

Haelu Drinks – HAELU

Best alcohol drink

PepsiCo Design & Innovation – Soulboost Brand Launch

Pals – Pals

Tios Drinks – Hard Tea 

DrinkWell – Lean Brew IPA

ALDI – exclusive Zarita Margarita

Best technology innovation

AB InBev – Segue AI Line Balance Optimization

Diversey Food & Beverage – IntelliCIP

Best dispense concept

Re-Cap Solutions – Christian Paul Sooth, Tobias Temmen, Christian Vorbach

About The World Beverage Innovation Awards

Now in their 19th year, the World Beverage Innovation Awards, in association with drinktec, are designed to celebrate excellence and innovation across every category of the global beverage industry. This trusted brand recognition highlights the contribution your company’s products and team are making to the industry. 

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