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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Oasis bottle filler: Innovative techniques and mastering the perfect pour
Oasis is proud to launch a new range of products: New bottle fillers with reimagined alcoves are characterised by elegance, precision...
Blupura introduces new water filtration system for beverage applications
Blupura has introduced its new filtration system, the Blutron Action. Blupura stated that the filtration system is designed to enhance...
Nestlé cuts 171 jobs at bottled-water facility in France
Nestlé Waters has announced that it is cutting 171 jobs at its Vosges facility in eastern France, as it looks to scale back production at...
Research: 2024 sees continued increase in plastic waste
New research has found that a staggering 220 million tonnes of plastic waste is set to be generated in 2024, marking a 7.11% increase...
Bubly to launch new sweetened sparkling water
PepsiCo‘s Bubly water brand is set to add a new sweetened sparkling beverage to its portfolio, Bubly Burst. Bubly Burst is the first...
In review: WQA Convention & Exposition 2024
This year, the WQA Convention & Exposition celebrated its 50th anniversary as a trade association. Attendees were treated to a...
Enviro-Cool launches V-Tex rapid cooling technology
Primo Water has entered into a definitive agreement with Culligan International which will acquire a significant portion of Primo’s...
Interview: Discussing the future of the water cooler industry
FoodBev spoke to Watercoolers Europe’s (WE) chair Marzia Mariotti who highlighted the evolving trends and innovations in the water cooler...
Blupura launches line of water filter cartridges
Blupura has announced the launch of its first line of filter cartridges, named Blutron. The product line is said to be the result of...
Britvic Ireland invests €6m in Ballygowan facility
Britvic Ireland has announced a €6 million investment in its Ballygowan facility in Newcastle West, County Limerick, to increase...
Glacier Fresh introduces two new soda makers
Glacier Fresh, a manufacturer of water filtration solutions, has introduced two soda makers to its portfolio: Sparkin Cold and Sodaology....
