The finalists for the 2020 InnoBev Awards had been introduced. Organised by way of foods and drinks mavens Zenith Global, the awards have a good time the most productive in innovation around the world comfortable beverages business.

This 12 months’s awards attracted over 120 entries international. The finalists and winners had been decided on by way of an eminent panel of impartial judges who constitute all corners of the worldwide business. Winners might be introduced by means of an internet awards rite on June 30.

“Innovation has undoubtedly been disrupted by the coronavirus lockdowns but, if anything, that’s driving greater focus on benefit and attitude,” commented Zenith Global Chairman Richard Hall. “The maximum leading edge rising classes seem to be CBD beverages, alkaline water, non-alcoholic possible choices and tonics, chilly brew espresso and kombucha.

“The industry has moved on from a pre-occupation with sugar reduction, with clear dividing lines now drawn between zero and regular products, each promoted with their own respective strong positive messages. Cans and glass are definitely attracting more attention, with PET concentrating on sustainability developments, especially in relation to recycling,” he concluded.

The finalists are…

Best Low/No Sugar Drink

  • Icelandic Glacial Water – Icelandic Glacial Flavored Sparkling Water
  • Shaka Tea – Shaka Tea
  • The London Essence Company – The London Essence Company Pomelo & Pink Pepper Tonic Water
  • The London Essence Company – The London Essence Company Rhubarb & Cardamom Crafted Soda
  • Virtue Drinks – Virtue Yerba Mate

Best Functional Drink

  • Get More Vits – Get More Vits
  • MODe LLC dba ATAQ – ATAQ Plant Based Recovery & Immune Booster Shot
  • Upbeat Drinks – Upbeat Sparkling Drinks
  • Virtue Drinks – Virtue Yerba Mate
  • WellDrinks USA Inc. – qwell Collagen Waters

Best Premium Drink

  • Abstract Flavour – Abstract Basil Lemonade
  • Caleño Drinks – Caleño ‘Juniper & Inca Berry’ Non-Alcoholic Spirit
  • Cannasa – Botanical Rose and Raspberry Lemonade with CBD
  • Double Dutch Drinks – Double Dutch Drinks
  • The London Essence Company – The London Essence Company Pomelo & Pink Pepper Tonic Water
  • The London Essence Company – The London Essence Company Rhubarb & Cardamom Crafted Soda

Best in Can

  • Lofoten Arctic Water AS – Lofoten Arctic Water
  • PepsiCo Design & Innovation – MTN DEW A Can Has No Name
  • PepsiCo Design & Innovation – Pepsi NFL Laces Can
  • Tohi Ventures LLC – Tohi
  • Yugen – Yugen Kombucha                     

Best in Glass

  • Caleño Drinks – Caleño ‘Juniper & Inca Berry’ Non-Alcoholic Spirit
  • Cedea Srl – Cedea Mineral water
  • Icelandic Glacial Water – Icelandic Glacial Natural Spring Water (750ml Glass Bottle)
  • Shaka Tea – Shaka Tea
  • VOSS Water – VOSS Water

Best in PET

  • Highland Spring Group – Highland Spring Eco Bottle
  • Icelandic Glacial Water – Icelandic Glacial Natural Spring Water (500ml rPET/PET Bottle) – Carbon Neutral & 100% Recyclable
  • Lewis Road Creamery – Lewis Road Creamery Milk
  • PepsiCo Design & Innovation – LIFEWTR Series 9 Art of Recycling

Best Packaging/Label Design

  • Dewdrop, Inc. – Dewdrop Sparkling Functional Beverages
  • Lofoten Arctic Water AS – Lofoten Arctic Water
  • PepsiCo Design & Innovation – PEPSI x MOMHANDWORKS – GCR – LTO CAN SET (China)
  • PepsiCo Design & Innovation – Pepsi NFL Laces Can
  • Shaka Tea – Shaka Tea 

Best Cap/Closure

  • Incap Europe GmbH – Incap (Infusion Cap)
  • ISOline EU, Ltd. – ESCALATE accountable power drink
  • Kolibri Drinks – Kolibri CBD Non-Alcoholic Cocktails

Best Marketing/Social Media Campaign

  • Essentia Water, LLC – Essentia Water “It Might As Well Be You”
  • Highland Spring Group – Highland Spring Eco Bottle release
  • Lewis Road Creamery – Lewis Road Creamery S’mores Flavoured Milk
  • Shaka Tea – Aloha: Founders’ Story
  • Tao Family – Tao Tips social media marketing campaign

Best Technology Innovation

  • LUQEL – LUQEL Water Station Excellence
  • MODe LLC dba ATAQ  – ATAQ Plant Based Functional Performance Shots
  • Wayout International AB – Wayout Micro Factories

Best New Brand/Brand Extension

  • Avo 88 Limited – avocadomilk
  • Get More Vits – Get More Vits
  • Lofoten Arctic Water AS – Lofoten Arctic Water
  • MODe LLC dba ATAQ – ATAQ Plant-Based Functional Nutrition
  • Yugen – Yugen Kombucha

Best New Drink Concept

  • Avo 88 Limited – avocadomilk
  • Biotiful Dairy – Biotiful Dairy Kids Kefir
  • Lewis Road Creamery – Lewis Road Creamery S’mores Flavoured Milk
  • MODe LLC dba ATAQ – ATAQ Plant-Based Functional Performance Shots
  • STRYYK – STRYYK NOT RUM
  • WellDrinks USA Inc.- qwell Collagen Waters

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