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This afternoon, the winners and finalists in the 20th World Beverage Innovation Awards were announced during Drinktec 2022 in Munich Germany. The judging panel considered over 150 entries from 17 countries across 22 categories.

This year’s awards celebrated some of the most ambitious and innovative new products of 2022 in the Beverage sector, FoodBev Media marketing manager Dan Bunt took to the stage live at Drinktec to announce the winners. A moment to acknowledge this year’s awards:

“As the first year taking part in these awards in my new role at Foodbev, I found the hardest part of these awards was announcing the incredible entrants that weren’t selected as winners. The competition was very tough, as it is every year and the winners should be immensely proud of their win. Drinktec has been successful this year, celebrating the best new and innovative businesses within the beverage industry. I look forward to seeing the continued success from all of this year's entrants!”

Best sparkling drink

ALDI Inc. – ALDI exclusive Mimosa

WINNER  ikaffe partner co ltd – chillme

De La Calle – Tapache

PepsiCo Design & Innovation – Bubly bounce

Best premium/adult drink

AB InBev – Corona Tropical

WINNER  Hunt and Brew – finally give Aussie coffee lovers an Australian grown bean!

P.O.S.C.A. GmbH – Posca Romana

PepsiCo Design & Innovation – Soulboost Brand Launch

Best plant-based drink

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

KINO BIOTECH PTE LTD – KINOHIMITSU WELLSURE

Best packaging/label design

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

WINNER  Denomination – Wise Wolf by Banrock Station

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

PepsiCo Design & Innovation – Pepsi New Year 2022 LTO

Verve Coffee Roasters – Verve Whole Bean Coffee

Best new brand/business

WINNER  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

WINNER  Ardagh Metal Packaging – H!GHEND

Crown Packaging – Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc

Best marketing campaign

WINNER  PepsiCo Design & Innovation – PepsiTaste Challenge LTO 2021

PepsiCo Design & Innovation -Muhammad Ali x Gx Kit Collaboration

Best manufacturing/processing innovation

AB InBev – nFinity Flexible Packer

Ardagh Metal Packaging – H!GHEND

WINNER  CUPEX – Reusable and Reclosable Lid

Tasogare Coffee – Americano RTD

Best low/no alcohol drink

WINNER  AB InBev – Corona Cero Alcohol Free

POURA premium ginger essence – thenew culture of drinking (GoodiegetterUG)

P.O.S.C.A. GmbH – Posca Romana

Privatkellerei Schäfer GmbH – ApéroVino

Juicy River – Bolle Oro

Best infusion/botanical drink

Angel 8 Drinks – Jelly Infusions

WINNER  BPI – Dilmah Single Origin Handpicked Ceylon Ice Tea

Best health/wellness drink

Bounce Back Labs Ltd – Bounce Back

Clutch Nutrition ApS – Clutch Mindset

WINNER  JoyBräu Functional Beer – Vitamin Beer

Ölgerðin Egill Skallagrímsson hf. – COLLAB Forestberries

Best glass design

Ardagh Glass Packaging – Gordon’s Gin

WINNER  Ardagh Glass Packaging – AbsolutVoices

Ardagh Glass Packaging – Belvoir Farm Botanical Sodas

PepsiCo Design & Innovation – Mirinda Vintage Special Edition

Best functional drink

Bounce Back Labs Ltd – Bounce Back

Renew Wellness Sdn Bhd – Dozoff

Haelu Drinks – HAELU

JoyBräu Functional Beer – Protein Beer Grapefruit

WINNER  Ölgerðin Egill Skallagrímsson hf. – COLLAB Forest berries

Best environment-friendly packaging

WINNER  AB InBev Corona – 20 Returnable Bottle Crates

Boxed Water Is Better® – Boxed Water™

CUPEX – Reusable and Reclosable Lid

Graphic Packaging International – Molson Coors Three Fold Seltzer

PakTech – Secondary Packaging

Best dairy drink

WINNER  I am Nutri – Quinoa Wellness Beverage (PROBIOTIC)

PepsiCo Design & Innovation – OpolieInner

Mongolia Yili Industrial GroupCo.,Ltd. – Changyi 100% Zero-Sugar Lactobacillus drink

Best CSR/sustainability initiative

AB InBev – SORBA AI Utilities Consumption Reduction

WINNER  Boxed Water Is Better® – Boxed Water™

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

Best boxed drink design

AB InBev – Chanel Extra-premium Secondary Packaging

WINNER  PepsiCo Design & Innovation – NeonZebra Brand Launch

Best beverage ingredient

African Originals CidersDe La Calle – Tapache

WINNER  LANXESS – Nagardo

Tasogare Coffee – Americano RTD

Best beverage concept

African Originals Ciders

WINNER  Buzzed Energy – Buzzed Energy

De La Calle – Tapache

Haelu Drinks – HAELU

PepsiCo Design & Innovation – NitroPepsi

Best alcohol drink

ALDI – exclusive Zarita Margarita

DrinkWell – Lean Brew IPA

Pals – Pals

PepsiCo Design & Innovation – Soulboost Brand Launch

WINNER  Tios Drinks – Hard Tea

Best technology innovation

WINNER  AB InBev – Segue AI Line Balance Optimization

Diversey Food & Beverage – IntelliCIP

Best dispense concept

WINNER  Re-Cap Solutions

About The World Beverage Innovation Awards

The World Beverage Innovation Awards are a celebration of innovation and excellence across every category of the global beverage industry. These awards are a fantastic way to enhance the promotion of your brand and to ensure it gains global recognition. Being successfully shortlisted provides a hallmark of success that will prevail long after the awards ceremony and can highlight the contribution your company’s products and team are making to the beverage industry. 

For more information about our selection of awards programs, please visit our Awards homepage or email awards@foodbev.com.