Aseed Beverage Plus Co., Ltd.'s chu-hi, made with domestic straight fruit juice, 'Aster Fukushima Momo,' has won the top 'WORLD’S BEST' award at the World Premix Awards 2026, an international RTD (Ready To Drink) competition held in the UK.

The award is presented to the most outstanding product selected from the Gold medal winners in each category. This marks the first time a Japanese company has received this honor.

'Aster Fukushima Momo' is a chu-hi using 10% straight juice from Fukushima-grown 'Akatsuki' peaches. It was highly rated for its fresh, fruit-like taste and the balance between natural sweetness and acidity.

[Winner's Comment] Yohei Terachi, President and Representative Director, Aseed Beverage Plus Co., Ltd. "I am very pleased that our product, which emphasizes the use of domestic straight juice, has been recognized at a global competition. We will continue to work on creating products that leverage the value of Japanese ingredients."

About the World Premix Awards 'World's Best' Award The World Premix Awards is an international competition for RTD products from around the world. Tastes are judged by expert examiners through blind tasting, and Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards are selected in each category. Furthermore, the 'WORLD’S BEST' award is presented to the single most excellent product among the Gold medal winners of each category.

'Aster Fukushima Momo' won the 'World's Best' award in the Speciality Cocktail category. This is the first time a Japanese company has won this award.

About Aster Fukushima Momo 'Aster Fukushima Momo' is an RTD product using 10% straight juice from the 'Akatsuki' peach, a representative variety of Fukushima Prefecture. It is characterized by a fresh and luxurious juicy feeling, as if you were eating the fruit itself, allowing you to enjoy the rich sweetness and moderate acidity inherent to peaches. It is widely supported, especially by those who prefer fruity flavors.

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