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FoodBev Awards Where innovation meets recognition. Celebrating global food, beverage, dairy and plant-based.

We're delighted to announce that the World Beverage Innovation Awards returns for 2026, dedicated to recognising wellnes...
08/06/2026

We're delighted to announce that the World Beverage Innovation Awards returns for 2026, dedicated to recognising wellness-focused innovations, outstanding technology, packaging design and the very best solutions in the international beverage industry.

🤝 IN ASSOCIATION PARTNER: BrauBeviale
📍 Join us for the 2026 awards ceremony in Nuremberg, Germany at BrauBeviale, on the 10th November.

BrauBeviale 2026 will bring together experts from the beverage and liquid food industry in Nuremberg from 10 to 12 November 2026!

BrauBeviale has something for every beverage manufacturer and bottler of beer, mineral water, soft drinks and juices as well as wine, sparkling wine and spirits. Suppliers will be presenting their products, solutions and services along the beverage production process chain - from raw materials to bottling, packaging and marketing at the point of sale.

🔗 Learn more about the event: https://www.braubeviale.com/en-US/home/

Early Bird Entry is open for the Global Water Drinks Awards 2026! 🏆These prestigious awards offer a premier platform for...
05/06/2026

Early Bird Entry is open for the Global Water Drinks Awards 2026! 🏆

These prestigious awards offer a premier platform for brands, manufacturers, and startups to showcase their taste and product innovation across the international water beverage industry. 💧

Entering the Global Water Drinks Awards places your brand on a global stage, offering unmatched visibility to industry leaders, retail buyers, and consumers alike.

In association with FoodBev Events' 23rd Global Water Drinks Congress - this landmark event brings together the water industry’s top decision-makers, innovators, and thought leaders for unparalleled networking and insight.

🔗 Use code EARLYWATER at checkout for 20% off until June 28: https://www.foodbevawards.com/global-water-drinks-awards

We're delighted to announce that the Global Water Drinks Awards returns for 2026, dedicated to recognising excellence, t...
04/06/2026

We're delighted to announce that the Global Water Drinks Awards returns for 2026, dedicated to recognising excellence, taste, and product innovation across the international water beverage industry. 💧

🤝 IN ASSOCIATION PARTNER: FoodBev Events
📍 Join us for the 2026 awards ceremony in Barcelona, Spain, at the Global Water Drinks Congress 2026, on the 3rd November.

Designed for industry leaders, suppliers, customers and advisers, this 23rd annual Congress will provide a complete overview of the latest market trends, innovations and issues alongside networking opportunities with key industry figures.

Insights will be shared by leading international and regional businesses on the latest market and strategic developments, as well as by innovators and entrepreneurs bringing new ideas and taking up new challenges.

🔗 Learn more about the event: https://www.foodbevevents.com/event/global-water-drinks-congress-2026

🏆 Join us at the Global Dairy Congress 2026 for a special World Dairy Innovation Awards ceremony in Barcelona, Spain!The...
03/06/2026

🏆 Join us at the Global Dairy Congress 2026 for a special World Dairy Innovation Awards ceremony in Barcelona, Spain!

The premier event is devoted to marketing and brands, consumers and innovation, designed for industry leaders, innovators, suppliers, customers and advisers worldwide.

The 19th annual Global Dairy Congress from FoodBev Events will feature two days of conference sessions focusing on the latest market developments, trends and opportunities and extensive time for informal networking and discussion.

🔗 There's still time to register. Find out more information here: https://www.foodbevevents.com/event/global-dairy-congress-2026

FoodBev Media is pleased to announce the highly anticipated shortlist for the prestigious World Dairy Innovation Awards ...
02/06/2026

FoodBev Media is pleased to announce the highly anticipated shortlist for the prestigious World Dairy Innovation Awards 2026!

This year's awards feature more than 30 shortlisted brands from 14 countries, showcasing the global scale of dairy innovation in products, processes and businesses moving the global dairy industry forward.

🏆 Winners will be announced on Tuesday 17 June, 5.20pm CEST, at the Global Dairy Congress, Barcelona.

🔗 View the full shortlist here: https://www.foodbev.com/news/world-dairy-innovation-awards-2026-shortlist-announced

28/05/2026

Dutch snack brand BitesWeLove won Best Snack Product at the World Food Innovation Awards 2026, in association with IFE - International Food & Drink Event.

The winners were unveiled during a live ceremony at IFE Manufacturing's Trends & Innovation Platform – as part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week 2026.

The company's aim is to 'create snacks worth craving about, combining great taste with real nourishment,' and is continuing its expansion in the UK following its launch in mid-2025.

FoodBev Media talked with Marleen Basart, founder of BitesWeLove, at IFE 2026 following the brand's achievement.

28/05/2026

🏆 Crown Foods Ltd-owned WAT KITCHEN won Best Meat/Poultry Product at the World Food Innovation Awards 2026, in association with IFE - International Food & Drink Event.

The winners were unveiled during a live ceremony at IFE Manufacturing's Trends & Innovation Platform – as part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week 2026.

Crown Foods offers a broad frozen and ambient portfolio, with nearly 50 years of experience serving the UK retail and foodservice sectors. Its Asian-inspired ambient meal range, Wat Kitchen, has been created for busy lifestyles.

FoodBev Media talked with Ivor Rawlins, sales director at Crown Foods, at IFE 2026 following the company's achievement.

Ahead of our upcoming shortlist announcement, would like to thank our esteemed World Dairy Innovation Awards 2026 judg...
28/05/2026

Ahead of our upcoming shortlist announcement, would like to thank our esteemed World Dairy Innovation Awards 2026 judging panel!

We are deeply grateful for the dedication and expertise provided by our panel of industry experts.

Rajiv Mitra | Sr. Advisor, Indapur Dairy & Milk Products Limited

Raquel Melo | Vice President, Product Innovation. DFA Dairy Brands

Jeremy Hill | Chief Science & Technology Officer, Fonterra Co-operative Group

Saki Yamash*ta | Global Marketing Manager, Functional Food Ingredients Division for Morinaga Milk Industry, Japan

Ananda Roy | SVP Global Thought Leadership & Insights, Circana LLC

Leah Smith | Editorial Assistant at FoodBev Media

FoodBev Events will host this year's winners ceremony on June 17 2026 at the 19th annual Global Dairy Congress. The event will feature two days of conference sessions focusing on the latest market developments, trends and opportunities and extensive time for informal networking and discussion.

Thank you to our esteemed UK Soft Drinks Awards 2026 judging panel!FoodBev Awards are deeply grateful for the dedication...
13/05/2026

Thank you to our esteemed UK Soft Drinks Awards 2026 judging panel!

FoodBev Awards are deeply grateful for the dedication and expertise provided by our panel of industry experts, who meticulously evaluated and tasted submissions from more than 30 UK-based brands, each retailing within the United Kingdom.

The turnout provided a comprehensive snapshot of the ingenuity currently being poured into UK soft drinks, from disruptive start-ups to legacy leaders.

Samantha Dumont | Executive Creative Director Bluemarlin

Briony Rideout | Senior Beverage Innovation Specialist at I.T.S.

Gareth Jones | Director of Harness Insights

Lauren Tredgett | Category Buying Manager - Soft Drinks for Tesco

Sophie Luck | Principal at JamJar Investments

Rafaela Sousa | Digital News Editor at FoodBev Media

Bryony Andrews | Food and beverages content specialist and editor of Refreshment magazine

🏆 UK Soft Drinks Awards 2026: Winners announced! [2/2]With competition more rigorous than ever, securing a UK Soft Drink...
13/05/2026

🏆 UK Soft Drinks Awards 2026: Winners announced! [2/2]

With competition more rigorous than ever, securing a UK Soft Drinks Award in 2026 remains a definitive benchmark of excellence. These winners are actively shaping the future of hydration through bold, tasty, soft drink innovation.

Best new brand | AQUA GLOW | Aqua Glow Sparkling Collagen Drink, Berry Crush

Best new drink concept | HOLOS Kombucha | Mulled Spice Kombucha

Best plant-based drink | Belly Dance | Belly Dance – water kefir soda (kiwi mango)

Best premium drink | bottlegreen Drinks | Bottlegreen non-alcoholic Hugo Spritz

Best sports/energy drink | We Are Onest Ltd | Onest Energy

Best wellness drink | TRIP | Trip Wild Strawberry

Best in can | Hip Pop | Hip Pop Tropical Peach

Best in PET | Dot Dot Bubble Tea | Dot Dot Bubble Tea Lychee & Rose

Best packaging/label design | HOLY Softdrinks | Holy Energy - Raspberry Raptor

Best marketing/social media campaign | Roxane UK | Aqua Pura Mineral Water

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