“15th Glass Bottle Award” award-winning products decided Coca-Cola Japan Co., Ltd. won the highest award-Each award was selected by Lily Franky and Miki Tominaga Selected from 263 entries (362 bottles) ! ~

[The award-winning products of the milestone 15th award were selected from among 263 entries]Ms. A judging panel was held, and each award was decided from among the number of entries and 263 entries (362 entries). The highest award was given to Coca-Cola Japan Co., Ltd.'s "I LOHAS Glass Sparkling Water". The reason for the selection was, "The relief of the ripples drawn on the glass bottle is very beautiful. It looks stylish whether you hold it in your hand or put it on a table. Although the brand has a strong image of PET bottles, it has the strength to withstand carbonated water. The product was highly evaluated for being a product that was devised to make the contents look delicious in a glass bottle.

The glass bottle awards gather many products that reflect the trends and tastes of the times every year. This year again, we received over 260 entries, and glass bottles that reflect the times competed with each other in terms of design, functionality, environmental friendliness, and originality. While the range of graphical expressions has been further expanded by advanced decoration technology, this time, products that directly appeal to the contents due to the inherent beauty of transparent glass bottles stood out and were selected as a fresh trend. I was. The glass bottle award captures the trends of the times and changes in consumer lifestyles from the perspective of "glass bottles are excellent storage containers", and through glass bottles, trends in the world. It is held as a “place” and “opportunity” for expression, and we believe that it is a socially significant initiative. Through this award, we would like to seek evolution while matching the superiority and characteristics of glass bottles with the times, disseminate them widely to society, and once again convey the appeal of glass bottles.

[Grand Prize] Coca-Cola Japan Co., Ltd. "I LOHAS Glass Sparkling Water"

"The relief of the ripples drawn on the glass bottle is very beautiful. It is fashionable to hold in your hand and looks great on a table. Although the brand has a strong image of PET bottles, it is strong enough to withstand carbonated water. It was selected as the highest award for the product that has been devised to make the contents look delicious in a glass bottle with a handle.

[Excellence Award] Suntory Beverage & Food Limited "Watsunagi"

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"The stylish form of the glass bottles that are straight and shoulderless is beautiful. Just lined up in the series will look great in the kitchen. The glass bottles that exude a sense of luxury are carefully crafted. A product that appeals to high-quality premium syrup” was evaluated and was selected for the Excellence Award.

[Excellence Award] Sata Soji Shoten Co., Ltd. "cangoxina"

“Although it has a clean and transparent form, the spout is unusually not in the center. It was selected for the Excellence Award in recognition of the fact that it is a product that makes you want to keep it even after you finish drinking it. [Function/Environment Award] Yawataya Isogoro Co., Ltd. "Shichimi Togarashi, Ichimi Togarashi, Sansho Shichimi, Powdered Sansho, Ramen Shichimi, Itarian Shichimi, Donburi Shichimi"

​ "The glass bottle is finished in a shape that is close to the design of can products, and meets the need for better sealing. In addition, it is thinner and lighter than conventional bottles and is easy to use. Series Each design is also a cute product", and was selected for the Functional and Environmental Award.

[Lily Franky Award] Taisho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. "Lipovitan D Christmas Bottle 2018"

“It has a cute Christmas-inspired illustration of Santa Claus and a snowman, so it would be great to receive it as a gift. It was rated and nominated for the Lily Frankie Award.

[Miki Tominaga Award] Agatsuma Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. "Nansen Kiseki (50th anniversary of the launch of the Tanegashima Space Center)"

​ "The image of a rocket launching from the sky of the earth into outer space is mysteriously and beautifully expressed in a gradation-painted glass bottle. The excitement of using space koji. It was selected for the Miki Tominaga Award in recognition of the fact that it is a dreamlike product.

[Japan Glass Bottle Association Special Award] Suntory Spirits Co., Ltd. "Kodawari Tavern Lemon Sour Moto"

​ “Kodawari Sakaba no Lemon Sour Moto” allows you to easily enjoy authentic lemon sour just by mixing it with carbonated water. The product in a glass bottle that allows you to enjoy the taste and atmosphere of an izakaya while staying at home has become a hot topic. Selected for the Glass Bottle Association Special Award.

[Japan Glass Bottle Association Special Award] Meijiya Co., Ltd. "My Syrup"

​ As the style of shaved ice evolves, “My syrup” continues to be loved as a standard shaved ice syrup in a glass bottle for 90 years since its release. The glass bottle, which has both a transparency that highlights the colorful contents and excellent storage stability, has become a symbol of “My Syrup”. We are grateful for the long-term patronage of our glass bottles, and have selected them for the Japan Glass Bottle Association Special Award.

■ Commentary

This time, we saw a situation in which glass bottles were used instead of containers that had previously been made of other materials. I think this means that if you think about health and the environment as well as the contents, you have no choice but to return to clean and highly sealed glass bottles. In addition, I felt that the beautiful and clean things stood out in terms of the original transparency and shape of the glass bottles. thank you very much.

We have been caught up in convenience and ease, but we are beginning to realize that resources are not infinite. Once again, I wanted to believe in the power of environmentally friendly glass bottles. I'm happy to have high-end items in bottles, but I'm even happier to have items that I usually have in my hands. We look forward to further possibilities in the future. thank you very much.

[Reference Exhibit Product] At this year's glass bottle award, we entered the new brand "TOKYO BINZUMECLUB" jointly launched by the Aoyama Farmers Market and the Japan Glass Bottle Association as a reference exhibit product, so let me introduce it. I'll enjoy having this.

A brand that puts seasonal ingredients and thoughts of farmers all over Japan into glass bottles and commercializes them. Delicious things that are still edible are out of reach of human hands, and the harvest is lost in the fields. Food loss, which has become a social problem, is happening here as well. Using seasonal ingredients that become waste, we use safe, secure and environmentally friendly glass bottles. Aoyama Farmers Market has been working with farmers for many years. A farmer who is picky about all over the country. A famous chef who evolves ingredients more. A glass bottle that protects the taste and freshness. "TOKYO BINZUMECLUB" was born as a brand that these four parties work together to deliver truly good products.