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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Innocent expands coconut water range with new 500ml on-the-go format
Innocent Drinks has added a 500ml single-serve format to its coconut water range, targeting growing demand for convenient, ready-to-drink hydration options.
Harrogate Spring Water expansion plans blocked
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.
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.
Harrogate Spring Water defends woodland expansion plans ahead of final council decision
Harrogate Spring Water has defended its proposed factory expansion plans, as a final decision from North Yorkshire councillors is expected today.
Holy introduces adjustable flavour bottle for personalised soft drinks
Berlin-based soft drinks brand Holy has launched an adjustable flavour system, introducing a new 'Syrup Bottle' designed to let consumers control drink intensity at the point of consumption.
Volvic enters functional hydration with Vitamin+ launch in UK and Ireland
Volvic is launching a new functional water range, Volvic Vitamin+, marking its entry into the functional hydration segment in the UK and Ireland.
Constellation Brands to take full ownership of non-alcoholic brand HopWtr
Constellation Brands has agreed to acquire the remaining stake in non-alcoholic beverage brand HopWr for an undisclosed sum.
Nestlé advances water unit stake sale as private equity bidders progress – FT reports
Nestlé’s planned sale of a stake in its water division has moved into the next phase, with several private equity firms advancing in the bidding process, according to a report by the Financial Times.
NMWE launches pilot to test biodiversity framework at source level
Natural Mineral Waters Europe (NMWE) has launched a two-year pilot project to test new biodiversity guidelines across natural mineral and spring water sites in Europe.
Coca-Cola targets water security in Tanzania with $1.94m investment
The Coca-Cola system in Tanzania is investing $1.94 million to support the restoration of the Ruvu Basin, a key water source for Dar es Salaam and surrounding regions.
Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages first to certify all sites to AWS standard
Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages has become the first food and beverage company to certify 100% of its bottling sites to the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard.
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