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The Third Edition of the just ended Ghana Beverage Awards saw the efforts of many indigenous beverage producers as well as some international brands rewarded.<\/span><\/p>\n

The event at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City <\/span>Accra<\/span><\/span>\u00a0brought together many key players in the beverage industry. <\/span><\/p>\n

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The night saw awards given to producers of different categories of beverages who have excelled in their various fields.<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking at the launch, Robert Ahomka-Lindsay, Deputy Trade Minister spoke about his excitement with an event that seeks to celebrate Ghanaian beverages and their manufacturers. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cIt is heartwarming to realize that we are still in tune with our Ghanaian heritage and this we exhibit by consuming our own beverages and celebrating its manufacturers.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBy consuming made in Ghana products, we do not only share in our identity and heritage as <\/span>Ghanaians<\/span><\/span>\u00a0but also support the growth of our economy as well,\u201d he said. <\/span><\/p>\n

He added that <\/span>government<\/span><\/span> is ready to provide the needed subsidies for the growth of the industry. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mr. Ahomka-Lindsay said government\u2019s one district, one factory, recognises the beverage industry is a significant part of this industrialization process.<\/p>\n

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This year\u2019s Awards encouraged the participation of the general public by creating the avenue for them to nominate their favourite beverages. <\/span><\/p>\n

The public also partook in determining the winner of the most coveted \u201cProduct of the Year category\u2019\u2019 by voting via various platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The award categories included Beer of the Year, Spirit of the Year, Bitters of the Year, Water of the Year, Fruit Juice of the Year, Carbonated Soft Drink (CSD) of the Year, Energy Drink of the Year, CSR of Beverage Company of the year, Manufacturer of the Year and Product of the Year.<\/span><\/p>\n

New categories added were International Wine of the Year, International Spirit of the Year, International Beer of the Year and New Beverage of the Year.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Brands Manager at Kasapreko Company Limited, Chris Addo-Sarkodie thanked the staff for their hard work which positioned Storm Energy Drink to win this coveted \u2018Product of the Year\u2019 award.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cOur heartfelt appreciation also goes to the organizers of this event for recognizing our industry and of course to our Brand Ambassador Shatta Wale for strongly supporting Storm Energy Drink.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cTo the entire Ghanaian public, we cannot thank you enough for your support. Thank you so much for voting and loving our band,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Commenting on the event, Ernest Boateng, CEO of Global Media Alliance, also expressed satisfaction in the participation of both the public and beverage companies ahead of the event.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0He added that Ghana Beverages Awards was looking at a future where the lesser known locally produced beverages would gain the needed recognition both locally and internationally.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mr. Boateng lauded the companies for their innovation through proper packaging, branding and adherence to standard practices laid down for the regulation of the beverage industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Ghana Beverages Award 2018 was organized by Global Media Alliance in conjunction with Consumer Protection Agency, Food and Beverages Association of Ghana, Ghana Tourism Authority, National Drinking-Bar Operators Association and the Food and Research Institute under CSIR.<\/span><\/p>\n

List of Award Winners<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

New beverage of the year –\u00a0 Kpoo Keke<\/span><\/p>\n

Fruit juice of the year – Blue skies<\/span><\/p>\n

CSD water of the year –\u00a0 Coca Cola<\/span><\/p>\n

International Spirit of the year-\u00a0 Jameson<\/span><\/p>\n

Beer of the\u00a0 year- Guinness<\/span><\/p>\n

Bitters of the year- Alomo Bitters<\/span><\/p>\n

Liqueur of the year- Kpoo Keke<\/span><\/p>\n

Spirit of the year-\u00a0 Castle Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n

Ciders\/RTD of the year-Orijin Beer<\/span><\/p>\n

Energy Drink of the year- Storm Energy<\/span><\/p>\n

Cocoa \/Chocolate \/Dairy product of the year- Vitamilk<\/span><\/p>\n

Water of the Year – BelAqua<\/span><\/p>\n

CSR Company of the year – Twellium Industries<\/span><\/p>\n

International Beer of the year – Heineken<\/span><\/p>\n

Manufacturing company of the year – Kasapreko Company Limited<\/span><\/p>\n

Product of the year – Storm Energy Drink<\/span><\/p>\n

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