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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Review: Watercoolers Europe 2025
Refreshment editor Rafaela Sousa takes us through her favourite moments from this year’s dynamic event.
Aquaphor launches new Fresh water filter jug in the UK
Aquaphor has expanded its UK product line with the launch of Fresh, a new water filter jug designed to offer higher-capacity filtration in a compact format.
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!
Opinion: The secret ingredient in great coffee? Better water
Anastasia Chovan, certified water sommelier at Vivreau, explains why water quality deserves equal attention to the coffee bean itself.
FoodBev Media reveals Global Water Drinks Awards 2025 shortlist
FoodBev Media is thrilled to unveil the highly anticipated shortlist for the Global Water Drinks Awards 2025! This year's entries showcase the phenomenal innovation, sustainability and quality driving the global water industry. The shortlist reflects the cutting edge of water development, from groundbreaking packaging and ethical sourcing to innovative new products and compelling marketing campaigns. The FoodBev team sends huge congratulations to all the companies who have been shortlisted,...
Primo Brands breaks ground on new Mountain Valley Spring Water facility in Arkansas
Primo Brands Corporation has broken ground on a new production facility in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to expand capacity for its premium bottled water brand, The Mountain Valley.
Radnor Hills invests £5m in new Tetra Pak line to boost production capacity
Welsh soft drinks manufacturer Radnor Hills has completed a £5 million investment at its Knighton, Powys site, installing the UK’s first Tetra Pak speed portion pack line with the latest technology upgrade.
October 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.
Dutch start-up Hulo raises €2.3m to advance AI-driven water leak detection
Hulo, a Netherlands-based water technology company developing AI tools to identify leaks in water networks, has raised €2.3 million in seed funding to support international growth.
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’.
“Better to light a candle than curse the darkness” – Waiākea CEO Ryan Emmons on tackling packaging’s imperfect realities
CEO and co-founder Ryan Emmons discusses how the Hawaii-based company expanded from a local start-up into a B Corp–certified brand promoting circular packaging and community impact.
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