Refreshment focuses on the water dispenser/cooler, office coffee service and vending sectors, while also taking an in-depth look into products for vending from bottled water and drinks, to snacks and confectionery. It also focuses on hydration, health and wellness, new technologies and environmental and social responsibility issues.
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Bottled water
New California-based bottled water brand launches amid industry safety concerns
A new bottled water brand, Loonen, launched this week in select California retailers and on Amazon, following a $6 million funding round led by Brand Foundry Ventures.
Fiji Water appoints Alexandre Zigliara as new president
FIJI Water has named Alexandre Zigliara as its next president, effective 1 December 2025.
Global Water Drinks Awards 2025: Winners announced
FoodBev Media is delighted to announce the winners of the Global Water Drinks Awards 2025!
Sidel unveils square bottle design for nitrogen-dosed still water
Sidel has introduced Nitro Square, a new high-performance square bottle design for still water using liquid nitrogen dosing.
2025 Global Water Drinks Congress to improve hydration
Details of FoodBev Events' 22nd annual Global Water Drinks Congress have been announced, with the theme ‘Improving Hydration’.
September 2025: Key updates from the vending, coffee and water sectors
Refreshment brings you monthly updates on the latest news and insights from some of our member associations in the vending, coffee and water sectors.
IDS Borjomi opens $120m water bottling plant in Georgia
IDS Borjomi Georgia, the country's premier mineral water producer, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art bottling facility in Kvibisi, marking a significant milestone in the Georgian beverage industry.
Opinion: From plastic waste to water conservation – A guide to sustainable business practices
Daniel Marquiss, VP of service at Vivreau, explores how simple measures in water management can deliver both environmental and financial benefits.
Radnor Hills and VendEase launch GOSH Charity vending fundraiser
Welsh drinks producer Radnor Hills has partnered with vending operator VendEase to raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity’s (GOSH Charity).
Nestlé ‘watergate’: French mineral water brands face trials over illegal treatments and microplastic pollution
Nestlé Waters is under intensifying scrutiny in France as investigations link its bottled water brands to alleged decades-long use of banned filtration methods and record microplastic contamination.
Nearly 500,000 plastic bottles removed as Brita and LTA promote refill-first model
Brita and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) have eliminated 481,000 single-use plastic bottles from UK tennis events over the past two years.
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