National recognition from the National Honey Board celebrates BeePop's commitment to real honey, clean ingredients and beverage innovation.
ROSWELL, Ga. (July 22, 2026) — Hive Beverage Co., maker of the honey-sweetened and gut-friendly drink brand BeePop, has been named a winner of the 2026 Queen's Choice Awards, earning national recognition from the National Honey Board for its innovative use of real honey in a better-for-you sparkling beverage.
The annual Queen's Choice Awards recognizes ten standout food and beverage products that showcase the versatility, flavor and innovation of honey. Selected by industry experts, the awards honor brands redefining what's possible with one of nature's most remarkable ingredients. For BeePop, recognition as the only beverage selected reinforces the company's mission to reinvent sparkling beverages using simple, thoughtfully sourced ingredients.
Previous Queen's Choice Award winners have included products from nationally recognized brands such as General Mills, Smucker's, Walmart Bettergoods, Hidden Valley Ranch, Mondelēz, Pepperidge Farm and California Pizza Kitchen, placing BeePop among an accomplished group of companies recognized for innovation with honey.
"Real honey has always been at the center of BeePop, shaping both the flavor of our drink and our connection to the beekeepers and communities behind it," said Matthew Bine, CEO of Hive Beverage Co. "Receiving a Queen's Choice Award is a meaningful reminder that staying true to that vision matters. We're grateful to the National Honey Board, our local honey producers and every person who's supported BeePop from the very beginning."
As consumers continue seeking beverages made with recognizable, naturally sourced ingredients, BeePop is helping redefine what sparkling refreshments can be. By combining crisp carbonation with real fruit juice, functional ingredients and the natural sweetness of honey, the brand offers a modern beverage that delivers both flavor and purpose.
The award comes during a period of rapid growth for the Georgia-based company. Since launching earlier this year, BeePop has expanded its retail footprint to more than 145 locations, bringing its naturally sweetened beverages to grocery stores, specialty retailers and other outlets across Georgia. Every can is manufactured in-state using locally sourced honey, reinforcing BeePop's commitment to supporting American beekeepers while investing in its home state's agricultural community.
"From day one, we've believed honey deserved a bigger place in the beverage aisle," Bine said. "This recognition validates that consumers are looking for something different, and we're excited to keep introducing more people to refreshing beverages made with real ingredients, real honey and a whole lot of heart."
BeePop is available in four flavors—Strawberry, Citrus, Tropical and Peach—and can be purchased nationwide at www.beepop.com, with retail distribution continuing to expand across Georgia.
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About Hive Beverage Co.
Hive Beverage Co. is a craft beverage company based in Roswell, Georgia, creating honey-powered drinks made with clean, simple ingredients. Inspired by a passion for wellness and the natural benefits of honey, the company brings a fresh perspective to modern beverage innovation. BeePop is its flagship product, with additional flavors and formats in development.