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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Oreo maker Mondelēz files lawsuit against Aldi for allegedly copying cookie and cracker packaging
Mondelēz International has filed a lawsuit against retail chain Aldi, alleging that the retailer has ‘blatantly’ copied the packaging designs for several of Mondelēz’s well-known cookie and cracker brands.
Lucozade cuts plastic with new £6.3m bottle redesign
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I), the maker of Lucozade, has invested £6.3 million in redesigning its Lucozade Energy bottles,...
Scottish Water’s Top Up Taps save 15 million plastic bottles
Scottish Water’s Top Up Tap initiative has saved the equivalent of 15 million single-use 330ml plastic bottles.
Start-up spotlight: Open Water
Jess Page shares how Open Water has made waves in reducing plastic pollution and ensuring high-quality products.
Nestlé Spain invests €15m in Girona factory for recyclable Nescafé packaging
Nestlé is investing €15m in its Girona site to introduce recyclable packaging for Nescafé soluble coffee and Nescafé Dolce Gusto capsules.
Coca-Cola may shift to more plastic bottles in US as Trump tariffs threaten aluminium costs
Coca-Cola said it may have to increase its reliance on plastic bottles in the US.
CCPC greenlights Coca-Cola HBC's acquisition of BDS Vending Solutions
CCPC has approved Coca-Cola HBC Northern Ireland's acquisition of BDS Vending Solutions.
Reverse vending: Driving a greener future
Refreshment takes a look at the possibilities RVMs offer for improving sustainable practices and the barriers to their implementation.
Starbucks introduces biodegradable straws in Japan
Starbucks has introduced new biodegradable, plant-based straws in its stores across Japan.
Daniel Kelly inducted into IBWA Hall of Fame for sustainable packaging contributions
Daniel Kelly, founder and CEO of Polymer Solutions, has been inducted into the International Bottled Water Association Hall of Fame.
Sustainable water company BE WTR opens circular bottling plant in Paris
BE WTR, a sustainable water company known for its premium offerings, has opened a fully automated circular bottling plant in Clichy, Paris.
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