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# 'The Power of SLOW' Named Katha Awards' Best Beverage of 2024

April 26, 2024

Lionheart Farms is proud to announce that its innovative coconut flower beverage, “The Power of SLOW”, was named Katha Awards for Food 2024 Best Beverage and received a Special Citation for Sustainable Practices.

This recognition was given during the [17th IFEX Philippines Media Preview and Katha Awards for Food Awarding Ceremony](https://picc.gov.ph/events-picc/ifex-philippines-media-preview-and-katha-awards-for-food-awarding-ceremony/ "17th IFEX Philippines Media Preview and Katha Awards for Food Awarding Ceremony") held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Complex, Pasay, Metro Manila on April 26.

![The Power of Slow](/archive/assets/bd7fd7be36d81a748a315689.jpg)

“The Power of SLOW” is a Palawan-made, all-natural beverage crafted from coconut flower sap, a natural ingredient obtained from coconut blossoms. The beverage offers a refreshing and unique taste experience while supporting local farmers and promoting eco-friendly practices.  

Meanwhile, [Katha Awards for Food](https://citem.gov.ph/signature-event/ifex-philippines#:~:text=The%20Katha%20Awards%20Food%20\(formerly,and%20Market%20Demand%20and%20readiness. "Katha Award for Food 2024") 2024 is a prestigious recognition for newly developed Philippine food products and food applications that meet three major criteria: innovative packaging design, product development, and market demand.

![The Power of Slow - KATHA Awards](/archive/assets/a85b3c0f233f22f810366a1a.jpg)

“We are really working for the next generation of farmers; without the next generation of farmers, I fear for what the future will look like, and we hope that this product can be a symbol to inspire that farming can also be a little bit sexy, and we hope to excite consumers around the world,” said Christian Eyde Moeller, CEO and Co-Founder of Lionheart Farms, as he received the Katha Awards for Food 2024 - Beverage Category on stage. “To all the people of Lionheart Farms, for the incredible work and passion that you bring to light every day."

In addition, [The Power of SLOW](/blogs/press-releases/lionheart-farms-unveils-the-power-of-slow-a-refreshing-coconut-flower-beverage-redefining-hydration-for-the-modern-filipino "'The Power of Slow': A Refreshing Beverage Redefining Hydration for the Modern Filipino") taps into the [growing trend](https://www.precedenceresearch.com/plant-based-beverages-market "Plant-based Beverages Market") towards natural and sustainable options in the beverage industry as [consumers are increasingly seeking natural and sustainable alternatives](https://www.thirdway.earth/insightsadmin/conscious-consumers-and-their-impact-on-the-food-and-beverage-industry "Conscious Consumers and Their Impact on the Food and Beverage Industry").

Katha Awards for Food 2024 is part of the [17th International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines](https://www.ifexconnect.com/ifexphilippines "IFEX Philippines"), the country’s biggest international trade exhibition that gathers food and beverage experts and enthusiasts globally, offering diverse products, cooking demonstrations, and networking.

![The Power of Slow - IFEX Philippines](/archive/assets/7875cef1e61942a35b008216.jpg)

The Power of SLOW will be available soon at select partner retailers nationwide and on our [e-commerce site](https://cocoes.com/pages/slow "“The Power of Slow” by CÓCOES").

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### About Lionheart Farms

Lionheart Farms (Philippines) Corporation makes every one of its products from a single raw material: organic coconut flower sap. Founded in 2015, the company has planted more than 600,000 coconut palms in Rizal, southern Palawan, in partnership with the Indigenous Peoples Community, and processes sap 24 hours a day in its own BRCGS Grade AA certified factory. Lionheart supplies bulk ingredients, private label and product development to food and beverage brands, and sells under its own brands CÓCOES and The Power of SLOW. Its non-profit partner, Gabay Kalinga Foundation, runs education, livelihood and community development programs. Learn more at lionheartfarms.com.ph.

Media requests: [communications@lionheartfarms.com.ph](mailto:communications@lionheartfarms.com.ph)

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