{"id":15780,"date":"2026-04-24T10:10:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T10:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gnbcc.net\/?p=15780"},"modified":"2026-04-23T15:24:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T15:24:06","slug":"ghana-beverage-awards-celebrates-a10th-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gnbcc.net\/ghana-beverage-awards-celebrates-a10th-anniversary\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghana Beverage Awards celebrates a10th anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 10th edition of the Ghana Beverage Awards came to a spectacular close over the weekend, celebrating a decade of excellence, innovation, and growth within Ghana\u2019s vibrant beverage industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Held at the prestigious Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, the event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, corporate executives and key stakeholders for an evening of recognition, reflection and celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his opening remarks, the Chief Executive Officer of Global Media Alliance, the brain behind the Ghana Beverage Awards, Mr Ernest Boateng, underscored the need for the beverage sector to embrace emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), as it reshapes business dynamics worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He encouraged industry players to adopt AI-driven tools that could help predict market trends and better understand consumer preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAI has the potential to revolutionise how we operate, from predicting customer needs to improving product quality and operational efficiency,\u201d Mr Boateng noted<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking at the event, the Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Mrs Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare who represented President John Dramani Mahama as the guest of honour, congratulated the organisers for holding the fort for the past decade and creating the platform where excellence within the beverage industry is celebrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTo the organisers of the Ghana Beverage Awards, I commend you for sustaining the platform for a good 10 years,\u201d Mrs Ofosu-Adjare said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She emphasised the importance of the beverage industry in contributing to the country\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFrom agriculture to manufacturing, retail, and hospitality, the sector touches every aspect of daily life and offers critical economic benefits. This industry plays a vital role in Ghana\u2019s economic development, creating jobs and supporting livelihoods,\u201d she mentioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The highlight of the evening was the announcement of Product of the Year, the highest honour of the night, which was awarded to Malta Guinness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The win reaffirmed the brand\u2019s enduring popularity, quality and strong connection with consumers across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In other major categories, Bel Aqua secured the Water of the Year, reflecting its continued dominance in the bottled water segment through consistency and quality delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;Meanwhile, Heritage Brewery was named Bar of the Year, highlighting its contribution to the hospitality and beverage experience landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coca-Cola, Bel Tamarinda, Bel Moo, Sahara Solace, Herb Afrik Gin Bitters, Castle Bridge, Vitamilk Energy, JRV Manufacturing, Baileys Original Irish Cream, Heineken, Nero Water, Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff Ice, Heritage Mango Ale and EJ Pineapple Juice also earned recognitions in their respective categories marking their significant strides within the beverage industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A defining moment of the night was the presentation of the Legacy Award to Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited, in recognition of its sustained excellence and multiple award wins over the past 10 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The honour celebrated not just success, but consistency, resilience and long-term impact within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAs we close tonight\u2019s ceremony, we are reminded that the journey does not end here. The conversations, collaborations and commitments we have witnessed must continue as we work together to build a more resilient, competitive and sustainable beverage industry,\u201d Emma Wenani, the Chief Director at Global Media Alliance stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click <a href=\"https:\/\/ghanaiantimes.com.gh\/ghana-beverage-awards-celebrates-a10th-anniversary\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>here<\/strong> <\/a>for source.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 10th edition of the Ghana Beverage Awards came to a spectacular close over the weekend, celebrating a decade of excellence, innovation, and growth within Ghana\u2019s vibrant beverage industry.<\/p>\n<p>Held at the prestigious Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, the event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, corporate executives and key stakeholders for an evening of recognition, reflection and celebration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":15784,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"yes","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[153],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15780","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-articles"],"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":16144,"url":"https:\/\/gnbcc.net\/world-cup-fanzone-ghana-vs-england\/","url_meta":{"origin":15780,"position":0},"title":"Special Package for Ghana vs England Match: World Cup Fan Zone 2026","author":"Michael Teye","date":"June 19, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Join the Ghana Netherlands Business & Culture Council (GNBCC) for an exciting World Cup FanZone experience as Ghana takes on England in one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Events&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Events","link":"https:\/\/gnbcc.net\/category\/events\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gnbcc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/News-letter-Thumbnail-1-scaled.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gnbcc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/News-letter-Thumbnail-1-scaled.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gnbcc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/News-letter-Thumbnail-1-scaled.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gnbcc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/News-letter-Thumbnail-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gnbcc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/News-letter-Thumbnail-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gnbcc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/News-letter-Thumbnail-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":17410,"url":"https:\/\/gnbcc.net\/member-spotlight-absa-bank-ghana-named-ghanas-best-retail-bank-at-euromoney-awards-for-excellence-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":15780,"position":1},"title":"Member Spotlight: Absa Bank Ghana Named Ghana\u2019s Best Retail Bank at Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026","author":"Paul N.","date":"July 24, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"GNBCC Premium Member Absa Bank Ghana has been named Ghana\u2019s Best Retail Bank at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, recognising its continued commitment to customer-focused innovation and excellence in retail banking. 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