2020 InnoBev Awards finalists announced
The finalists for the 2020 InnoBev Awards have been announced today. Organised by Zenith Global, the awards celebrate the best in innovation across the global soft drinks industry.
This year’s awards attracted over 120 entries worldwide. The finalists and winners have been selected by an eminent panel of independent judges who represent all corners of the global industry. Winners will be announced via an online awards ceremony on 30 June.
“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 most innovative emerging categories appear to be CBD drinks, alkaline water, non-alcoholic alternatives and tonics, cold brew coffee 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
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 responsible energy 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 launch
Lewis Road Creamery - Lewis Road Creamery S'mores Flavoured Milk
Shaka Tea - Aloha: Founders' Story
Tao Family - Tao Tips social media 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
Notes for Editors
- An illustration is attached for publication
- For further information, please contact:
Francesca Hall, Marketing and Event Manager, Zenith Global Ltd
7 Kingsmead Square, Bath BA1 2AB, United Kingdom
t +44 (0)1225 327900 e fhall@zenithglobal.com w zenithglobal.com