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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LA Libations and Re:Lid debut first resealable aluminium can lid in beverage industry
LA Libations Water, in partnership with Re:Lid USA, has introduced the beverage industry’s first resealable lid designed for aluminium cans, a packaging innovation aimed at improving convenience and reducing waste.
Sidel unveils lightweight returnable PET bottle for still water
Sidel has introduced a new returnable PET bottle designed specifically for the still water category, as beverage producers and retailers seek solutions that reduce waste and support circularity.
Exchange for Change publishes DRS material specification ahead of 2027 launch
Exchange for Change has published a material specification outlining the technical requirements for drinks containers included in the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), as industry prepares for the scheme’s launch in October 2027.
Start-up spotlight: Elder Water
FoodBev speaks to James Gould-Porter, founder of Elder Water, a new British spring water brand that uses a closed-loop glass bottle system to help hospitality operators reduce single-use packaging.
Suntory invests £25m in Coleford, UK line to lift Lucozade and Ribena capacity
Suntory Beverage & Food Great Britain & Ireland will invest £25 million in a new high-speed production line at its Coleford factory.
Wales secures go-ahead for DRS with glass bottles included
From launch, the Welsh DRS will cover single-use PET plastic bottles, aluminium and steel cans and glass bottles.
Packaging quality control: Compulsory process or opportunity for competitive advantage?
Stefan Welker shows how modern quality control can cut waste, boost efficiency, build brand trust and create real competitive advantage.
Go-Pak UK launches closed-loop cardboard recycling service
Sustainable packaging provider Go-Pak UK and parent company SCG Packaging (SCGP) have launched Go-Recycle, a closed-loop recycling program for old corrugated cardboard (OCC).
WRAP names 53 founding members of UK Packaging Pact ahead of 2026 launch
WRAP has confirmed the first 53 organisations to sign the UK Packaging Pact, a new ten-year voluntary agreement set to launch in April 2026 and replace the UK Plastics Pact.
Re:Water signs five-year supply deal with Ball Corporation
Re:Water has agreed a five-year, eight-figure supply deal with Ball Corporation to support rising demand for its aluminium bottled water.
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.
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