Less than a year after launch, the Roswell-based brand adds another national accolade for its unique use of local, natural flavors
ROSWELL, Ga. (August 13, 2026) — Hive Beverage Co., maker of the honey-sweetened and gut-friendly drink brand BeePop, has earned four medals at the 2026 PR%F Awards, receiving recognition from the beverage industry's top leaders from both the competition’s blind tasting and package design categories.
This national recognition highlights BeePop’s ability to create a better-for-you soda that doesn't compromise on flavor. Sweetened with real honey instead of refined sugar or artificial sweeteners, BeePop combines simple ingredients with prebiotics and postbiotics to deliver a sparkling beverage that stands out in both taste and presentation.
The PR%F Awards are judged by beverage industry buyers who evaluate products on a 100-point scale through separate blind taste and package design competitions, recognizing excellence in both product quality and shelf appeal. BeePop's Strawberry Wildflower Honey Sparkling Drink earned the 92-point Gold Medal in the Tasting Competition, along with a Gold Medal in the Design Competition. BeePop's Citrus Tupelo Honey Sparkling Drink received a Silver Medal with an 88-point score in the Tasting Competition and a Gold Medal in the Design Competition.
"Consumers shouldn't have to choose between ingredients they feel good about and a beverage they genuinely crave," said Matthew Bine, co-founder and CEO of BeePop. "For a brand that's been on shelves for less than a year, having both flavors score in Gold-medal territory with buyers and seeing our package design recognized alongside them is exactly the kind of early validation that reinforces our belief that there's a better way to make soda."
The awards add to BeePop's growing list of industry recognition as the Georgia-based brand continues expanding its retail footprint, now available in 180 stores across Georgia. The company manufactures every can in Roswell, Georgia, using real honey and thoughtfully sourced ingredients to create sparkling beverages that are as functional as they are flavorful.
BeePop’s award-winning lineup 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.