2018 Global Bottled Water Awards - Finalists Announced
The finalists for the 2018 Global Bottled Water Awards are now published. The winners will be announced at the Gala Dinner during the 15th Global Bottled Water Congress on 23rd October in Evian.
The awards are organised by global food and drink experts Zenith Global; with the support of five category sponsors; Ardagh Group, Bericap, ICE Water Management, Sidel and Tetra Pak. Additional support has come from numerous media partners and associations; Beverage Daily, Beverfood and British Soft Drinks Association.
“It’s extraordinary how many new ideas are being brought to bottled water design and marketing,” commented Zenith Global Chairman Richard Hall. “These finalists are leading the way in every respect, from provenance, health and added benefits to sustainability and social conscience.”
The Finalists
Best Natural Still Water sponsored by Sidel
- Britvic – Ballygowan Still Natural Mineral Water
- Creative Properties Investments – Samarina Natural Mineral Water
- Dana – Dana Natural Mineral Water
- Highlands Beverages Pty Ltd – Highlands Beverage Still Water
- Hijos de Rivera S.A.U - Cabreiroá 1L Glass
- Lofoten Arctic Water AS – Lofoten Water
Best Natural Sparkling Water
- Britvic - Ballygowan Sparkling Natural Mineral Water
- Hijos de Rivera S.A.U - Magma Cabreiroá 1L Glass
- Waterbomb Ltd - FACT + Almond
Best Flavoured Water sponsored by Ardagh
- Groupe Acéricole SN - Maple 3 maple water
- Icelandic Glacial - Icelandic Glacial’ s Elderflower Sparkling Water
- VOSS Water - VOSS Sparkling Water in Strawberry and Ginger
- VOSS Water - VOSS Sparkling Water in Raspberry Rose
Best Functional Water
- Essentia Water, LLC - Essentia Water
- Solan de Cabras - SOLAN DE CABRAS DEFENCE & REPAIR
- TAIYEN BIOTECH CO., LTD - TAIYEN OCEAN ALKALINE ION WATER
- Welldrinks Ltd - qwell collagen water
Best New Water Concept
- AquaBotanical Beverages (Australia) Pty Ltd - AquaBotanical Water
- Groupe Acéricole SN - Maple 3 maple water
- Rhenser Mineralbrunnen - WasserGlück
- SLG Werbeartikel Promotion Service GmbH - YourWater
- Wine Water Ltd - O.Vine
Best New Brand/Brand Extension
- Coca-Cola HBC (Ireland) - Deep RiverRock Revive & Relax (RnR)
- The One Brand - One Less Bottle
- Hijos de Rivera S.A.U - Cabreiroá 0,5L Gorjuss for Kids
- Icelandic Glacial - Icelandic Glacial's Flavored Sparkling Water
Best Packaging/Label Design
- Hijos de Rivera S.A.U - Cabreiroá 0.33L SuperWings Stickers
- Hijos de Rivera S.A.U - Cabreiroá 1,5L and 0,33L Special Edition - Spanish National Football Team
- Icelandic Glacial - Icelandic Glacial's Flavored Sparkling Water
- IDS Borjomi International - Georgian mineral water “Borjomi” Festive Edition
- Lofoten Arctic Water AS - Lofoten Water
- Sidel - Salto Angel
- Wine Water Ltd - O.Vine
Best Packaging Solution
- Cabify - Water in a carton
- JUST Goods - JUST Water
- Smart Cups - Smart Cup Energy Drinks
Best Technology Innovation sponsored by ICE Water Management
- AquaBotanical Beverages (Australia) Pty Ltd - AquaBotanical Water
- Smart Cups - Smart Cups Energy Drinks
- Water.io - Water.Connected
- Almond Foundation - Almond + FACT
Best Cap/Closure sponsored by Bericap
- NutraPress (Australia) Pty Ltd- NutraPress Cap
- Caps and Closures Pty Ltd - Precise Pour
- Water.io - Water.Connected
Best Marketing or Social Media Campaign
- Essentia Water, LLC – Essentia Presents The Overachievers
- Feel Good Drinks - Feel Good Drinks Skinny Dip Campaign
- Hijos de Rivera S.A.U - Cabreiroá Social Media Campaign for the World Cup - Spanish National Football Team
- Seeds&Chips - Water: Good Packaging for a Good Future
Best CSR Initiative sponsored by Tetra Pak
- AquaBotanical Beverages (Australia) Pty Ltd - AquaBotanical Water
- Cabify - Water in a carton
- Coca-Cola HBC (Ireland) - Deep RiverRock ‘Thirst For Better’ campaign
Notes for Editors
- An illustration is attached for publication.
- For further information, please contact:
Alice Schofield, Zenith Global Ltd
7 Kingsmead Square, Bath, BA1 2AB, United Kingdom
t +44 (0)1225 327900, f +44 (0)1225 327901