Hata Kosen Co., Ltd.'s 'HATA PREMIUM' won the Grand Prix at the '22nd Glass Bottle Award 2026,' organized by the Japan Glass Bottle Association, chosen from a total of 161 entries. The product was highly praised for reviving the nostalgic all-glass Ramune bottle, including the mouth.
Hata Kosen Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Miyakojima-ku, Osaka; Representative Director and President: Keiin Hata) has won the Grand Prix at the '22nd Glass Bottle Award 2026,' organized by the Japan Glass Bottle Association, selected from a total of 161 entries (212 bottles).
Reason for Award
'HATA PREMIUM' was awarded the Grand Prix because it was evaluated for the point that 'the revival of the nostalgic all-glass Ramune bottle, made entirely of glass up to the mouth, is particularly delightful. Among those who feel nostalgia and those who feel it is new, it made us realize anew that glass items were treasures, reminding us of our childhood. It also possesses the practicality of being even more delicious to drink with a cool sensation, the same temperature as the bottle in hand. The product evoked a sense of sustainability as a traditional Japanese beverage, loved in Japan, was revived as a modern gastronomy beverage.'
The Charm of HATA PREMIUM
'HATA PREMIUM' is made entirely of glass, even up to the mouth.
Its bottle, embodying the beautiful transparency inherent in glass, exudes a unique atmosphere despite its simplicity.
You can enjoy a superior Ramune experience that sets it apart from the previous images of 'Ramune = Summer' or 'Ramune = Festivals.'
Not only its visual beauty, but also the difference in mouthfeel when drunk chilled to perfection,
FACT BOX
- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: New Product
- Dates in source: 2026
- Products / services: HATA PREMIUM
FAQ
Which company secured the Grand Prix award at the 22nd Glass Bottle Award 2026?
Hata Kosen Co., Ltd., headquartered in Miyakojima-ku, Osaka, and led by Representative Director and President Keiin Hata, won the Grand Prix at the 22nd Glass Bottle Award 2026.
How many total entries and individual bottles were evaluated for the Grand Prix selection in the 22nd Glass Bottle Award 2026?
The competition considered a total of 161 entries representing 212 separate glass bottles for the Grand Prix selection at the 22nd Glass Bottle Award 2026.
What unique manufacturing characteristic of the HATA PREMIUM product was highlighted as a key factor in its Grand Prix victory?
The HATA PREMIUM bottle is crafted entirely from glass, including the mouth, delivering full transparency and a nostalgic all‑glass Ramune experience that impressed the judges.
Who holds the position of Representative Director and President at Hata Kosen Co., Ltd., the award‑winning company?
Keiin Hata serves as the Representative Director and President of Hata Kosen Co., Ltd., the company that received the Grand Prix at the 22nd Glass Bottle Award 2026.
Which elements of nostalgia, practicality, and sustainability were cited in the award rationale for the HATA PREMIUM glass bottle?
The judges praised HATA PREMIUM for reviving the nostalgic all‑glass Ramune bottle, offering a cooler drinking sensation, and embodying sustainability by presenting a traditional Japanese beverage in a modern, fully glass format.