German hydration brand Air Up has launched Pro 3, a redesigned steel water bottle featuring improvements to functionality, cleaning and drinking experience, alongside compatibility with sparkling water.

Primo Brands has opened a new 200,000-square-foot manufacturing facility for its premium spring water brand The Mountain Valley.

Exchange for Change has appointed five waste management and recycling companies to provide logistics for DRS, ahead of its launch in October 2027.

Lance Collins has launched ZenWTR, a premium bottled water brand combining alkaline hydration with packaging made from recycled, certified ocean-bound plastic.

With a market value fast approaching $500 billion, business leaders will be looking to build future growth at the 23rd annual Global Water Drinks Congress on 3-5 November in Barcelona.

Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) has announced plans to acquire a 51% stake in Thailand-based bottled water manufacturer Brew Factory in a deal worth THB 334.7 million (approx. $10.1 million).

Nestlé has appointed Thomas Conquet as managing director of its Waters and Premium Beverages business in the UK.

Europe’s installed base of water dispensers exceeded 6.6 million units in 2025, increasing by around 2% year on year, according to new data from Zenith Global Commercial.

Natural Mineral Waters Europe (NMWE) has published its Industry Report 2026, outlining the economic and environmental performance of Europe’s natural mineral and spring water sector.

Air Up has appointed Cristina Kenz as chief executive officer as the scent-based hydration brand looks to expand its global retail presence and and strengthen its direct-to-consumer business.

French water cooler manufacturer Mistral Constructeur has unveiled a redesigned version of its flagship Evopure commercial water cooler, marking 20 years since the original model was first introduced.

Plans by Harrogate Spring Water to expand its bottling facility have been blocked by the local council, marking a setback for the company’s proposed development.