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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 30, 2007
CONTACT: Greta Houlahan
Phone: (+1) 734.913.5723
Email: houlahan@nsf.org
Sponsorship supports innovation in the global non-alcoholic drinks industry
Madrid, Spain - To help celebrate innovation in the global non-alcoholic drinks industry, NSF International will sponsor the 2007 Beverage Innovation Awards. Zenith International Publishing will host the awards ceremony in partnership with the Union of European Beverages Associations (UNESDA) and beverage innovation magazine.
The nominations will be judged by an international panel to recognize new products that are innovative, technically advanced and highly marketable. Award categories include: best new health initiative, best new juice or juice drink, best new functional drink, best new children's drink, among others.
When/Where:
Winners will be announced at 21.30 on 7 March at the Casino de Madrid in conjunction with the third annual InnoBev Global Soft Drinks Congress, an international forum for producers and suppliers. InnoBev will be held from 6 to 8 March 2007 at the Westin Palace Hotel, Madrid.
Who Should Attend:
The event is designed for industry leaders, suppliers, consultants, customers and analysts looking to gain valuable insights on the latest developments from top companies around the globe.
Background:
"As the only global monthly journal which specifically reviews innovation in the non-alcoholic drinks industry, beverage innovation has launched a fabulous awards programme, featuring contemporary categories designed to celebrate innovation in an industry facing rapidly changing consumer demands," explained beverage innovation Editor Claire Phoenix.
"As consumers look for greater convenience, better health and added product benefits, it is more important than ever for the beverage industry to be leading the way in shaping the future. These new developments affect everything from packaging innovation and consumer well-being to industry consolidation and the nature of our environment," commented Zenith International Chairman Richard Hall.
"For more than 20 years, NSF International has been working with the beverage industry. Our audit and product certification programmes are used today in over 100 countries worldwide," said Koen Bontinck, NSF Vice President of International Operations. "What better way to be at the heart of the industry than to celebrate its success and creativity through the 2007 Beverage Innovation Awards."
Note to Editors: For additional information about this event, please contact: Heather Taylor, NSF Sales & Marketing Manager, at Tel: +32 2771 36 54, e-mail: htaylor@nsf.org or visit http://www.beverage-innovation.com/conference.asp.
About NSF International: NSF International, an independent, non-profit organization, helps protect you by certifying products and writing standards for food, water and consumer goods (www.nsf.org). Founded in 1944, NSF is committed to protecting public health and safety worldwide. NSF is a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Food and Water Safety and Indoor Environment. Additional services include safety audits for the food and water industries, management systems registrations delivered through NSF International Strategic Registrations, organic certification provided by Quality Assurance International and education through the NSF Center for Public Health Education.
